Highlights

The Great Wall at Mutianyu is not as crowded as the nearby Badaling or Juyongguan sections of the Wall. In late afternoon, or in poor weather, you often might find yourself alone with only the sound of the wind to keep you company. Travel back in time and see the Wall as it was when it was built hundreds of years ago.

The Forbidden City is the largest royal palace in the world and this tour provides you with 4 hours to explore the site as we cover both the west, east and central line. You will be able to board the Meridian Gate to get a closer look at the turrets of elegant buildings, visit museums, explore the distinctive royal garden and the royal family residence. In the afternoon, you will be guided to the beautiful Summer Palace, which previously existed as the vacation spot for the royal family. During your visit to the Summer Palace you can admire the halls, courtyards, pavilions, temples and wooded hillsides of this opulent lakeside.

Day 1: Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Full Day Sightseeing

The guide and driver will meet you at your hotel, then drive about 2 hours to Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall has much more watchtowers than normal Great Wall. Altogether, you will find 22 watchtowers on this 1.4 mile stretch of Wall. Fortifications were as well constructed over the both sides of the Great Wall. It also has inner and out barriers that are crenelated with merlons. If you need to get to the highest point, cable car is a good choice (optional). Transfer back to your hotel after the visit of the Great Wall.

Day 2: Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square and Temple of Heaven Sightseeing

Pick up from the hotel in the morning. Transfer to Forbidden City, which is China imperial palace through the Mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is situated in the center of Beijing, and today accommodate the Palace Museum. Then proceed to Tiananmen Square for 40 minutes, which is the biggest open public square in the world. The Tiananmen Gate on the south of the Forbidden City was constructed in 1415 through the Ming Dynasty.

After typical Chinese lunch, you will head to Temple of Heaven. Along the way to Temple of Heaven, you will have a chance to visit the Chinese traditional medicine culture. Continue to visit the Temple of heaven - the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. Last, transfer you back to your hotel, end the tour.

What is included

*Downtown hotel pick-up and drop-off service

*Private car or minivan with driver

*Private English-speaking tour guide

*Entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.

*Chinese lunch.

What is excluded

*Hotels in Beijing.

*Any personal expenses.

*Dinner.

*Cable car at Mutianyu great wall(65RMB/pax for round trip)

*Tips to the guide and driver(It's not a must,but highly recommended if you are satisfied with the service.)