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Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City + Cable Car & Meal from Daxing Airport

Starting From From $168.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
8 Hours 3.95 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by Discover Beijing Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

If your plane is passing through Beijing on the way to other destinations, don’t spend the day inside the airport. Instead, take this layover tour to explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section, and discover the charms of the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square. Your informative local guide will take you by private vehicle to the sites according to the time of your layover, after the tour you will be transferred back to the airport. Tour includes all entrance fees, cable car round trip, local meal, an English-speaking guide, and transport by private vehicle.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit the UNESCOlisted Forbidden city and Great Wall at Mutianyu section
  • Gain deep insight into the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
  • Stop for a complimentary Chinese lunch, with vegetarian options available
  • Back to the airport on time for your flight
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Your private layover tour of Beijing begins with pickup at Beijing Daxing International Airport in the morning. Your informative local guide will take you by private vehicle to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section, one of the seven wonders of the world. On the way to the Great Wall, about a 1.5-hour drive, your guide will explain the history and stories about the Great Wall. You will also enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery on the way. On arrival at the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will take their shuttle bus to the foot of the mountain, then take either the cable car round trip or ski-lift up and toboggan down at the Great Wall. Spend 2-3 hours hiking the wall depending on your flight arrival and departure time. Next, explore Tian’anmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes. Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. Your private tour ends with return transport to the Beijing Daxing International Airport.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Beijing

Sightseeing at Mutianyu.

Continued

Beijing

Sightseeing at Tiananmen Square.

Continued

Beijing

Sightseeing at Forbidden City.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Entrance fee Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down ticket Transport by private vehicle Professional guide

Not Included

Gratuities

What to Bring

Make sure everyone bring passport with Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need

Meeting & Pickup

Please indicate your flight details, we will advise the pickup time and location

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions Please offer your round trip flight number, supplier will advise the pick up time and location

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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