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Beijing Essential Private Day Tour: Badaling Great Wall, Forbidden City & Square

9 hours

Easy

This full-day Beijing tour covers key landmarks including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Badaling Great Wall, with a scenic bus ride, Chinese lunch, and shopping stops at the Silk Store and Jade Center.

If your time in Beijing is short, take this full-day tour to see all the essential sights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. You'll see why the capital of the People's Republic of China continues to be a historic center of power, culture and wealth today. Along the way, your busy day includes relaxing scenic bus ride, Chinese style lunch, plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Silk Store and Chinese Jade Center.
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 Tiananmen 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?
    Admission tickets
    Deluxe air-conditioned coach/min-van
    English-speaking tour guide
    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)
    Chinese style lunch
    Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    Cable car tickets at Great Wall
    Food and drinks, unless specified
    Gratuities
    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
    • •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. •The Forbidden City is not open on Mondays. You will visit Jingshan Park or Price Gung's Palace instead of Forbidden City on every Monday.
    • Departure Point: Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
    What to bring