Beijing: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Tour
ID: GYG1407983-2149884
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
This full-day Beijing tour covers major cultural and historical sites including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with expert guidance, lunch, & 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.
Highlights
- Great Wall at Badaling, No. 1 highlight in China
- Forbidden City, the imperial palace in Ming & Qing Dynasty
- Tiananmen Square, an overview of the communist influences on the country
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The pick-up & drop-off services are included from all the hotels located within 4th ring circle road in Beijing.
If your hotel is located out of 4th ring circle road, or you do not stay in a hotel, please go to Empark Prime Hotel (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Avenue) to join the tour.
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one night in advance prior to the tour date, through the hotel message.
If you do not receive the message or phone call before 08:00 PM one night in advance, please call for the pick-up time.
E-voucher is acceptable, and printed voucher is not necessary.
Please bring the passports on the tour date.
A recommended tip of approx. US$ 5 - 10 per person for the tour guide and approx. US$ 2 - 3 per person for the driver is encouraged.
INCLUDED
- 1. Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 2. Air-conditioned coach or mini-van with the professional driver
- 3. Transportation tax, tolls, parking fees
- 4. English-speaking tour guide
- 5. Chinese style lunch
- 6. Admission tickets
NOT INCLUDED
- 1. Personal expense
- 2. Tour guide and driver’s gratuity
- 3. Cable car on the Wall
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.