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2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights
Temple of Heaven, Beijing
China Great Wall
Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City

2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights, No Shopping

By Travel China Guide
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$487 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the first day and visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and old Hutongs with Rickshaw ride in the second day tours. Besides, you will also have a photo stop at the National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest) and stop by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong at the first night.

This 2-day mini group tour with maximum 9 guests ensures a more personal experience. Avoid the ticket line at the entrance of all attractions. No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the attraction sites. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.

Activity location

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

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2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights, No Shopping
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the first day and visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and old Hutongs with Rickshaw ride in the second day tours. Besides, you will also have a photo stop at the National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest) and stop by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong at the first night.

This 2-day mini group tour with maximum 9 guests ensures a more personal experience. Avoid the ticket line at the entrance of all attractions. No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the attraction sites. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$486.61 x 1 AdultAU$486.61
Total
Price is AU$486.61
Until Sat, 29 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir conditioned minivan with chauffeur
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop off to hotels within the fifth ring road of the Beijing city.
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOvernight accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCable car fee at the Great Wall

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NO shopping detours, no factory stores, no tea ceremony, no shopping site restaurant. Avoid wasting time at any shopping motive stop.
  • We offer free pick-up within the fifth ring road of the Beijing city. While Beijing is really a very large city, to ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose centrally located city centre hotels. If the location of your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to pay for extra mile transfers or get to an appointed meeting point. For any pick-up issues, your one-on-one travel consultant is ready to help anytime.
  • Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour 10 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
  • Departures are guaranteed with even two persons.
  • The time schedule of the itinerary is for reference. It will be adjusted according to the traffic and real situations.
  • Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • This supplier also offers 1-day mini group tour and multi-day tours. Please search the supplier's name to check its tour list.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird's Nest
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
  • 30m
In the morning, your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven minivan will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it; you 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? The 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.
Mutianyu Great Wall
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After 1.5 hours driving, you will arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, which is the best preserved and most popular section among all in Beijing. The itinerary designer smartly choose afternoon to visit the Wall to avoid the crowds, and you’ll have at least 2.5 hours to visit the wall and take some nice photos.
Niaochao National Stadium
On the way back to city centre, drive by the national stadium, also known as the bird's nest, which is the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. You’ll have a short stop here to appreciate its exterior appearance and take some photos.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
  • 40m
At the end of this day trip, your tour guide will take you to the famous Houhai Lake Area and Yandai Xiejie Hutong, where you will find various bars, cafes, restaurants, and curio shops. It might be a good idea to spend a leisure evening there to ease your fatigue as well as to experience Beijing’s legendary nightlife. Enjoy your time leisurely at your own pace and get back to the hotel by yourself afterwards. For travellers who are not interested in exploring this Hutong area, we will drive you back to your hotel directly. Hope you have collected great memories on this trip!
Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong Alleys, Lama Temple & Summer Palace
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Temple of Heaven
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In the morning, the guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel on time and continue your Beijing group tour to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvest in ancient times. Now it turns out to be a big park where you can see local people doing exercise and more recreational activities.
Hutong Tour
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next continue your tour to Beijing Hutong. There you will take a rickshaw to go through the old alleys and pay a visit to a Hutong family to see how the old Beijingers live. There are many popular restaurants, cafes and local food stores in the area. It should be a good chance to taste the local food if you want to have a try. Your guide will offer you suggestions. After lunch, you could stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Lamasery is a beautiful old temple in the centre of Beijing. It was initially built in 1694 as the residence Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. Now it is considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
An about 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, which is reputed as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Your expert guide will show you around. Centred upon Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the Summer Palace boasts a perfect combination of natural landscape and royal garden. It is a fantastic resort for travellers to admire the peaceful landscapes and magnificent architectures. After that, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

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