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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

9 hours

Easy

This full-day Beijing tour covers major cultural and historical sites including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Badaling Great Wall, with expert guidance, lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

See all of Beijing's cultural and historical highlights on a comprehensive and captivating full-day tour of China's capital city. Stroll amid the majestic charm of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the imaginative architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling Great Wall of China. Alongside your knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich history and distinctive culture of Beijing and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from selected hotels.

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, and has been an historic center of power, culture and wealth that continues to today. The tour starts at Tian An Men Square and an overview of the communist influences on the country. You will tour the grounds and see the array of halls and monuments. From there we walk to the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace Museum. With over 180 acres and collection of great halls, you will see antiques and treasures representing all of China's history.

After a stop for lunch you will visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best preserved sections of this 2,000-year-old architectural wonder. You will be able to climb the Wall and take in the panoramic views at the top. During the day we will stop and shop the famous Longdi Jade Factory to get some beautiful bargains.

What's included?
    Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
    If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:30AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
    Deluxe air-conditioned coach/min-van
    English-speaking tour guide
    Chinese style lunch
    Admission tickets
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    Food and drinks, unless specified
    Gratuities
    Cable car tickets at Great Wall
    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Passport required
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Important Notice: For any bookings within 3 days prior to the tour date, you will visit Jingshan Park instead of Forbidden City if the entrance tickets of Forbidden City are fully booked.
    • •If you have enjoyed yourselves on the tour, a suggested tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged. •Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. •Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
    • Departure Point: Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway. Dates: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Return point: Returns to original departure point
    What to bring