Great Wall and Forbidden City Highlights Tour

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Listing Description

In two days, immerse yourself in Beijing's rich history and modern marvels. Explore the Forbidden City, a testament to China's imperial legacy. Visit the serene Temple of Heaven Park and ascend Jingshan Park for sweeping views. 

Delve into Beijing's cultural heart with a journey through its ancient hutongs. Experience the awe-inspiring Great Wall and marvel at the futuristic architecture of the Water Cube or the iconic Bird's Nest stadium. This itinerary promises a perfect blend of ancient wonders and contemporary marvels in China's vibrant capital.

Booking

  • Great Wall--Bird Nest

  • 4+ star hotels

  • Breakfast


We will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall. This section of the Great Wall is well-preserved and relatively unvisited, and it will surely live up to your expectations. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is one of the "longest Great Walls in China" and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural scenery. 

You will take an easy cable car up to the Great Wall. Next you will climb up to the city tower overlooking the majestic Great Wall, which will surely make your stay unforgettable. After the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.

(Note: If you are physically fit, you can also choose to hike up and down the mountain to feel the sense of accomplishment of climbing to the top).

Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.

Recommended Dinner

You can go to Quanjude and enjoy a meal of the famous Peking duck.

  • Tian'anmen Square--Forbidden City--Temple of Heaven--Jingshan Park--Hutongs

  • 4+ star hotels

  • Breakfast


After breakfast, we will reach the Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tiananmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China. 

Passing through Tiananmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, which is the largest and best-preserved palace in the world. Once the imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. It is a reflection of the highest architecture level in ancient China.

Next, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and offer prayers for a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy. Stroll among the halls of the Temple of Heaven and feel the solemnity and mystery of ancient royalty.

After that, we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where you will have a panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City.

Next, we will visit the Hutongs and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. These alleys, made up of courtyards, epitomize life in old Beijing.


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