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1 Day Beijing Tour with Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest - Hutong

Capture the essence of Beijing City and the Great Wall in one day. Be amazed by the biggest city square in the world. Skip the ticket lines at the Forbidden City and get off the touristy route to explore its hidden halls. Hike on the magnificent Great Wall at Mutianyu.

This 1-day private Beijing tour is specially designed for people who are tight on time, such as for business and layover tourists. This private tour is hassle-free. We'll maximize your time. Moreover, one-on-one time with your personal tour guide will make the experiences come to life.

Tour Type: Private Tour: Flexible Travel Date & Travel Routes
Guide & Driver: Chinese-English-speaking guide & air-conditioned
Tour Highlights:
    • A group of 1 to 9 travelers, with more personal service
    • Enough time to thoroughly enjoy the highlights
    • No shopping stops, no optional tour hidden charge
    • We beat any price of identical tour service
From $79 per person Free Inquiry

1-Day Beijing Tour Itinerary Summary

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Experience rich history: Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest - Hutong
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7:00 - 8:00 Hotel Pick-up

In the morning, your professional guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby. The tour guide will confirm with you the exact time one day before your Beijing day trip starts. If you haven't received the pick-up message before 20:00, contact your exclusive travel consultant anytime via phone or WeChat. We have your back 24 hour.

8:00 - 11:30 Drive to Visit Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Now let's start this Beijing day tour from the city's core area - Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around the largest city square in the world, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.

Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it, we come to this morning's highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD).

The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? Our veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.

11:30 - 13:00 Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall

During the 1.5 hours' driving, the knowledgeable guide will share with you some historical facts and less-known titbits about the next spot - the Great Wall of China.

13:00 - 16:00 Explore Mutianyu Great Wall

All the Great Wall sights are located far from the city center and lack decent restaurants. We have no detours to the restaurants and leave you enough time on the Great Wall to make the most out of your time.

As one of the best-preserved sections of China Great Wall, Mutianyu is popular for its distinctive watchtowers and breathtaking natural scenery. You will have plenty time to climb the wall and take nice photos. The histories and stories of this world wonder shared by your professional tour guide will make your Great Wall experience more interesting and unforgettable.

16:00 - 17:30 Drive Back to Downtown

It usually takes about one and a half hour to drive back downtown Beijing. You can massage your legs gently and take a brief rest with your eyes closed in the car to recover from the fatigue of climbing the Great Wall.

17:30 - 17:50 Photo Stop at Olympic Bird's Nest

On the way, we will drive by the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, where you can take nice photos of its unique appearance.

17:50 - 18:30 Nanluoguxiang Hutong & Hotel Drop-off

Our last stop today is the lively Nanluoguxiang Hutong. With lots of boutique shops, cafes, a few pubs and restaurants, this hutong area is a great place to spend some time leisurely to feel the charms of old alleyways in Beijing, and also try the local food and snacks for your dinner. If you are interested, you can explore it at your own pace and return to the hotel by yourself. Your tour guide will offer you directions for getting back to the hotel.

If you prefer not to tour the Hutong area, your guide will take you back to the hotel after dropping the others off there. Hope you have enjoyed this day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall. Wish you a nice dream tonight!

Meals: No meals, advice freely available

Accommodation: Beijing Economic / Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)

The Forbidden City
Great Wall
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner

The quotation for this trip is from Request P/P

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.

2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.

Price Includes.

    Professional licensed English-speaking guide;

    Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;

    Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);

    Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;

    Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) as listed in the itinerary;

    Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;

    Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;

    All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);

    Accident insurance;

    Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Excludes.

    China visa;

    Personal expenses;

    Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;

    Single Room Supplement;

    Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;

    Recommended optional activities;

    Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;

    Excess Baggage Charges;

    Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

Travel Guide Tips.

How do I book a China group tour?

Select your travel dates and click “Free Inquiry or ”. You will get free enquiry and don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours and we guarantee to reserve a place for you first. When all the information have confirmed, then you make the payment. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.

Deadline for Booking a Group Tour:

The deadline for receiving guests is tentatively 7 days before departure. For trips to Tibet and the Yangtze River Three Gorges, the deadline is extended to 15 days before departure.

Extend Your China Tour

The above itinerary is the sample one that most travelers would go like that. The tour can be customized based on your likes, interests and budget. At the same time, if you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you and your group at the best price.

Regarding Children's Fees:

1. Occupying a bed: Children will be charged the adult rate.

2.Not occupying a bed: Children will be charged the group tour fee minus the single room difference. Any ticket discounts will be refunded.

Single Room Supplement:

If you are traveling alone and prefer a private room, a single room supplement will apply. Please contact our travel experts for the exact fee.

Free Pick-up & Drop-off Service:

1. Free pick-up is available for flights/trains arriving between 08:00 and 22:00.

2. Free drop-off is available for flights/trains departing between 09:00 and 23:00.

Additional Cost for Private Transfer:

1. For arrival and departure transfers (1-2 persons): Early arrivals or late departures will incur an additional transfer fee.

2. For flights arriving after 22:00 and departing before 09:00: An additional transfer fee will apply.

Tips: Free airport pickup within 24 hours is only available for group tour passengers; private small group tours or customized group tours are included.

About Cancellation Policy

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, please ensure that you submit a written cancellation request. The calculation of cancellation fees will begin from the date we receive your written request.

The cancellation fees will be calculated as follows:

If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 10% of the full payment per person will apply.

If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 30% of the full payment per person will apply.

If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 50% of the full payment per person will apply.

If the cancellation is made between 6 and 0 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 100% of the full payment per person will apply.

Do our guide and driver join the meal with us?

The tour guides and driver will be at the same restaurants with you, but they will only join the meal when you invite. Sometimes the drivers are shy to join as they usually eat fast and could not understand English talk around the table, so the guide will be with you more often.

Will we be able to try some local foods during our visit?

Yes, you will. There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants, if you are interested in local food tasting. But remember, some local snacks may not match your stomach, so ask your guided for more information before eating.

Shopping

What to buy in China?

In China, there are myriad souvenirs for visitors, and each city has its own specialty.

How to bargain?

Bargains are not acceptable in big supermarkets and department stores. But in some night markets or tourist shops, you can bargain for a lower price, since the vendors always ask for very high price for a certain item. You’d better ask the opinion of the guide first, and then the guide will tell you the real value and quality of the item. Please note that when the bargain is processing, the guide will be hesitate to help as it may annoy the bosses. Just try to let the guides know you will bargain in advance.

What to do with persistent vendors?

If you do not need something from them, just do not ask for price. Some of the venders are very persisted, and if they keep selling things to you, you can simply say “No, thanks.” (Chinese pronunciation: ”Bu, XieXie”). If they do not give up, you just keep silence. Silence is sometimes useful to handle this situation.

Private tour features

1. Private guide, driver and vehicle are for your exclusive use; no matter you are individually, or in a family or friends group. The tour is run exclusively for you without strangers.

2. Every itinerary can be customized to meet your specific interests/ wishes, that is, you can choose your favored hotels, sightseeing spots, the tour length, means of transportation, budget, etc. All are free of charge.

3. Start the tour on any date you want.

4. Escort you through the whole tour. All private transfers during the tour are offered, including airport/train station transfer, hotel-attractions round trip transfer.

5. The sightseeing during the tour could be based on your own timetable and pace. Flexible to change at your short notice.

6. Ideal for people who need considerate care and assistance, such as elderly, the disabled, families with small children.

Local Tour Guides.

Local Tour Guides

Our tours are equipped with local English and Chinese guides at each destination, and in a few cities, multilingual guides in German, Spanish, French, and other languages are available (e.g., in popular tourist cities like Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai). They are not only warm and friendly but also knowledgeable and well-informed.

Upon arrival, a patient and punctual guide will meet you at the exit with a sign and then guide you to explore the city at your own pace. They will provide professional explanations and introductions, showcasing the local culture, history, customs, and authentic local life. Throughout the trip, they are not only meticulous and professional guides but also helpful travel companions, dedicated to ensuring you explore the city in a comfortable and elegant way. Make your trip unforgettable!

Local Drivers & Vehicle.

Local Drivers & Vehicle

Choose our private group tours or small group tours for a comfortable, relaxing, and worry-free experience!

Group tours mean you'll travel by tour bus to various attractions within the same city. Groups are typically 2-16 people, and we'll arrange vehicles with 5-38 seats depending on the group size. Our buses are spacious and comfortable, with ample luggage space. For transportation between the two locations, we'll arrange domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class, usually no more than 6 hours). A local driver will pick you up at the airport/train station and escort you to your hotel.

Our private transfer service features experienced, licensed drivers and comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles with clean, non-smoking interiors.

Our drivers are all locals, polite, friendly, helpful, and will safely and reliably take you to attractions, hotels, and airports/train stations.

Comfortable & Homelike Hotels.

Comfortable & Homelike Hotels

We offer a variety of accommodation options, including renowned five-star brand hotels, well-located four-star chain hotels, cost-effective three-star hotels, and boutique hotels reflecting local character. Excellent locations, comprehensive facilities, comfortable beds, excellent service, and guest feedback are all guaranteed. Whatever your accommodation preferences, our travel experts will do their best to find the most suitable accommodation for you. You can choose the most suitable accommodation based on your budget and preferences.

Generally, most hotels in China allow a maximum of three people to share a room. If your group has more than three people, we will check for family rooms or try our best to arrange connecting or adjacent rooms for you. Hotels offer a wide variety of Western and Chinese breakfasts.

For passengers on Yangtze River cruises, the cruise will provide a relaxing and enjoyable journey, including comfortable accommodations from Chongqing to Yichang. For passengers traveling to Mount Everest and Mount Kailash trekking in Tibet, accommodations are more basic. You will stay at the Everest Base Camp camp or a youth hostel. You will share a standard twin room (two beds) with your travel companions. Sharing a room is ideal if you are a family of two. If you wish to have your own room, you will need to pay a single room surcharge.

Meals.

Meals & Dining

“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning. “L” stands for lunch.
“D” stands for dinner.

Please refer to the detailed itinerary for each day. Dinners are usually excluded.

Our group tour includes lunch at a popular local restaurant, allowing you to savor authentic Chinese cuisine. Your guide will assist you with ordering. Whether you prefer vegetarian, halal, Western, Nepalese, or gluten-free food, our experienced private guides can meet all your dietary needs. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.

If you are interested in trying local cuisine, your private guide will be happy to recommend and take you to local restaurants such as Peking duck, Xi'an dumplings, Xinjiang hand-pulled rice, Sichuan/Chongqing hot pot, Yunnan stir-fry, Guizhou sour soup hot pot, and more.

Why Travel With Us.

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One-stop support for travel documents application, tickets booking and problem solving through the tour- 100% train tickets guaranteed in the past 10 years.
Over 60% of regular customers and returning customers come back to travel with us.
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Genuine touch and taste of the local sceneries, culture and food.
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Custom tailored package to meet your needs across a wide range of levels travelling.
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