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Private Day Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall
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From $140.75 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This exclusive Beijing day tour begins with your private guide and driver greeting you at your hotel lobby in the morning. You’ll first explore Tiananmen Square (home to the National Museum of China and Monument to the People’s Heroes), then enter the Ming-Qing imperial Forbidden City (Palace Museum) via the south gate, wandering iconic halls and the Imperial Garden with guide’s insights before exiting north. After savoring authentic Beijing-style lunch, head to the strategic Badaling Great Wall (famous for "One man guards the pass, ten thousand cannot get through") and take a cable car to Beibalou (1,015m above sea level) for stunning views. The tour concludes with a safe transfer back to your hotel.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Private Guide: Pro commentary on Forbidden City & Great Wall history.
- Private Driver: Roundtrip hotel transfers, worryfree travel.
- Core Landmarks Covered:Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall.
- Immersive Experience: Beijingstyle lunch + Great Wall cable car, comfortable tour.
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Your personal guide and driver will greet you at your hotel lobby in the morning to start your exclusive personalized tour. Explore Tiananmen Square—home to the National Museum of China and the Monument to the People’s Heroes—before entering the Forbidden City (Ming-Qing imperial palace, now the Palace Museum) via its south gate. With your guide’s insights, wander iconic halls (Hall of Great Harmony, Hall of Heavenly Purity) and the Imperial Garden, exiting through the North Gate. After the Forbidden City tour, you’ll savor an authentic Beijing-style lunch. Indulge in local specialties that showcase the city’s unique culinary flavors, offering a delightful taste of local life. Next, head north to Badaling Great Wall, a strategically vital site famous for “One man guards the pass, ten thousand cannot get through.” Take a cable car to Beibalou (1,015m above sea level) to marvel at breathtaking views and immerse yourself in its rich historical significance. Finally, your driver will safely transfer you back to your hotel, wrapping up your unforgettable Beijing day tour.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Beijing
Sightseeing at Tiananmen Square.
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Beijing
Sightseeing at Forbidden City.
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Sightseeing at Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Continued
Beijing
Sightseeing at Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Continued
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Sightseeing at Beijing National Stadium.
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Beijing
Sightseeing at Badaling Great Wall.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private tour Private English guide Transport by private vehicle Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city) Cable car round trip at Badaling Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) Entry/Admission - Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) Entry/Admission - Palace of Heavenly Purity Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum Entry/Admission - The Great Wall at Badaling
Not Included
Gratuities
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need Sunscreen Spending money A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Meeting & Pickup
We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when making a booking. If your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, pickup may incur an extra cost.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide everyone's name, passport number, nationality for ticket booking
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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