2-Day Beijing & Xian Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors
What your day looks like
Take in the highlights of two of China’s great capitals: Beijing and Xian. Make good use of your limited time in China,.During this 2-day private tour, you will be able to walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Discover the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square, and admire the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. You will also experience a bullet train ride! Your tour includes transport, a private tour guide, entrance fees, cable car at the Great Wall, lunches and train ticket, but excludes accommodation. Your tour will end in Xi'an.
The experience, in brief
- Take in the highlights of two of China’s great capitals
- Featuring visits to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors.
- Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of these iconic landmarks
Your day, step by step
Beijing
Archaeological Exploration at Mutianyu. Welcome to this trip :) Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, then begin to head over to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Mutianyu Great Wall: Once arrive at the The Mutianyu Great Wall, you’ll enjoy a peaceful experience and take time to marvel at this wondrous structure and the surrounding hillsides that look north toward Mongolia. Accompanied by your tour guide, hike up and down at different watch towers, enjoy the fun cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan at the Wall. The Great Wall at Mutianyu was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) on the remnants of a Wall originally built in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). Reconstruction took place under the supervision of Xu Da, one of the founding generals of the Ming Dynasty, who was responsible for building a Wall from Shanhaiguan in the east to as far as Mutianyu.
Beijing
Sightseeing at Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen Square: Stop at a local restaurant in the Huairou district, famous for their chestnuts, mushrooms, and trout. Here, you will have various choices of countryside style of cuisine as your lunch. Head back to Beijing City to explore Tian'anmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes.
Beijing
Sightseeing at Forbidden City. Forbidden City: Pass through the south gate to the magnificent 250-acre complex of the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, feel free to ask any questions you have during the tour. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel at the end of the tour.
Beijing
Meals included: Lunch
Beijing
No accommodation included on this day.
Beijing
Transfer: Your driver will pick you up in your Beijing Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to Beijing West Train Station for a 5 hour bullet train ride to Xi'an.
Xi'an
Local Flavor at Terracotta Army. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses: Upon arrival, your tour guide will pick you up at the exit of the Arrival Hall with your name sign. You will head directly to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum which is known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World”. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories on the way, feel free to ask questions if you have any. Before arriving at the museum, you will enjoy lunch. The museum is divided into three sections: No.1 Pit, No.2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit. The original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974 and now it has turned into the most important attraction in Xi'an. Stroll around the museum and get rich information from your tour guide.
Beijing
Meals included: Lunch
Beijing
This is the end of your trip! After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Xi'an.
What to know before booking
Included
Professional guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Train Tickets Entrance fee Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum Entry/Admission - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Not Included
Gratuities Hotel accommodation in Beijing and Xi'an
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need Sunscreen Spending money
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing, please provide hotel information when making your booking.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please offer your contact details, supplier will contact you to collect the photocopy of everyone's passport for ticket purchasing
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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