Three-day Beijing Discovery Private Tour
Overview
Our guide will pick you up from your downtown hotel lobby at 8:30 am and you will be taken directly in a private car to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy hiking along the wall and explore the tensely distributed Watchtowers while taking in the break-taking natural scenery.
You will enjoy lunch at a nice local restaurant before visiting the royal park of the Summer Palace. Here you will stroll along the beautiful long corridor and listen to your guide’s live narration of the royal history in beautiful stunning landscapes.
On the second day of your tour, you will visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Stroll around the largest central city square, walk into the best-preserved imperial palace complex, and follow your guide to explore the Imperial history. Next, you will travel to Jingshan Park which is located behind the Forbidden City and which is the best position to get a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.
Have lunch at a nice local restaurant, and move on to explore another sight not to miss when touring Beijing; the Temple of Heaven. Follow your guide to see the Altar, Echo Wall, and spectacular Imperial Vault, admire the most representative existing masterpiece of China’s ancient sacrificial buildings, and discover the belief and worship of Chinese emperors.
On your final day, you will start by visiting the Lama Temple, which is the imperial lamasery built in the Qing Dynasty, you will see the world’s largest wooden sculpture of Buddha - a 26-meter high sculpture of Sakyamuni, which is the great sage of the West. Just one street away from the Lama Temple stands the great sage of the East, the world-renowned Chinese philosopher called Confucius. Follow your guide to visit these two temples and learn the great influence on Chinese people throughout history.
Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and proceed on to have a leisurely afternoon sightseeing. Take a rickshaw through the 300-year old hutongs, stop at several places on the way for your guide’s presentation and a photo opportunity, stroll around the ancient imperial garden of Beihai Park, and discover the real Beijing culture and local lifestyle.
Highlights
- Take a rickshaw through the 300-year old hutongs
- See the world’s largest wooden sculpture of Buddha at Lama Temple
- Admire and learn about the religious buildings at the Temple of Heaven
- Stunning views from Jingshan Park
- Walk through the famous Forbidden City
- An amazing journey through historic Tiananmen Square
- Enjoy the history and landscapes at the Summer Palace
- UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site—Great Wall of China
- Private tour is operated with just your party
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- A perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- Great overview and orientation of the city
- Stroll around the ancient imperial garden of Beihai Park
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 3 days
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePickup up from your Beijing downtown hotel
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Local lunch
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Great wall cable car
- Accommodation
What To Expect
Day 1: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace
Tour guide will pick you up from your downtown hotel lobby at 8:30 am, hop aboard the private vehicle and get directly transfer to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. Hike up on foot and walk along the wall, explore the tensely distributed Watchtowers, and enjoy the break-taking natural scenery.
Have lunch in a nice local restaurant and continue the afternoon visiting to the royal park of Summer Palace, stroll along the beautiful long corridor, listen to your guide’s live narration of the royal history and enjoy the stunning landscapes. Afterwards return to your hotel.Day 2: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
Start the tour by morning visiting to the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City at 8:30am. Stroll around the largest central city square, walk into the best-preserved imperial palace complex, and follow your guide to explore the Imperial history. Travel to Jingshan Park which is located behind the Forbidden City, which is the best position to get a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.
Have lunch in a nice local restaurant, and move one to explore another sight not to miss when touring Beijing, Temple of Heaven. Follow your guide to see the Altar, Echo Wall, and spectacular Imperial Vault, admire the most representative existing masterpiece of China’s ancient sacrificial buildings, and discover the belief and worship of Chinese emperors. Later enjoy safe transfer back to your hotel.Day 3: Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Hutong Tour by Rickshaw, Beihai Park
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby in the morning, start the day by visiting to the Lama Temple, which is the imperial lamasery built in the Qing Dynasty, you will see the world’s largest wooden sculpture of Buddha - a 26-meter high sculpture of Sakyamuni, which is the great sage of the West. Just one street away from the Lama Temple stands the great sage of the East, the world renowned Chinese philosopher called Confucius. Follow your guide to visit these two temples and learn the great influence on Chinese people throughout history.
Then enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and proceed on to have a leisure afternoon sightseeing. Take a rickshaw through the 300-year old hutongs, stop at several places on the way for your guide’s presentation and a photo opportunity, stroll around the ancient imperial garden of Beihai Park, and discover the real Beijing culture and local lifestyle. After that, have a safe transfer back to your hotel to conclude the day trip.
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- All travellers passport information is required while booking
- Your hotel information is required while booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- This tour starts at 08:30am
Traveler reviews
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- Stella Johnson · GB2021-05-19Traveler review
This was a trip of a life-time and we wanted to make the most of it. We booked this three day tour which really showed us the major attractions in Beijing. We were picked up from our hotel every morning and our day was planned out for us. There were so many wonderful places which we saw and I highly recommend this 3 day tour if you are visiting Beijing.
- D Andreadis · US2021-05-02Traveler review
FANTASTIC! No words can describe how good this private tour was. There are so many highlights I would not know where to begin. My husband and I loved all three days and cannot thank this company or their guides enough. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Stefani69 · DK2021-05-01Traveler review
Totally worth booking a 3 day tour - I got to see all the major landmarks. Some of them I hadn't heard of before I came and I wouldn't have known there was so much to see in Beijing. If you want to fit a lot in then this is the right tour for you.
- jimmyS · AE2021-03-26Traveler review
We had a jam packed three days on this tour and I will never forget it and highly recommend it.
- TL Croft · NZ2021-03-10Traveler review
Thank you so much for an unforgettable 3 days in Beijing. We loved every second of it.
- J.J. · PH2021-02-11Traveler review
Great trip perfect value and I would highly recommend it to anyone on a budget.
- G McIntyre (Scotland) · GB2021-01-14Traveler review
We simply would not have had this marvelous experience if we had of tried to do it by ourselves. All I can say that this tour in Beijing is amazing.
- Jackie and Liam · IE2019-10-19Traveler review
I do not know how to describe this amazing 3 day tour. We saw so many places including Tienanmen Square, The “Forbidden City,” Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and had a rickshaw ride. Having travelled so far we wanted our holiday in China to be perfect, and these 3 days were really perfect. Liam and I cannot thank you enough.
- bentley5 · CA2019-09-28Traveler review
We thought out our vacation to China very carefully and booked this tour online before we left Toronto. It was easy to book and we kept in contact with the tour company. I personally am still overawed after our vacation. Everything was awesome and I want to come back ASAP.
- Lee and Sue Brown · AU2019-09-03Traveler review
We had the most amazing guide on these tours (I never got his name right) and everything we saw was amazing. The Great Wall lived up to our anticipation and it really is wonderful to walk on it and see the sights. There were so many places that we visited, however, the Summer Palace and the rickshaw ride will always stand out for me. We tried traditional food and cannot say anything negative about this tour.
- Zara31 · GB2019-08-12Traveler review
We booked a 3-day tour and our tour guide was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went…and we went to a lot of places. My boyfriend and I will never forget out experiences in Beijing.
- Heather and Thomas Marshall · GB2019-08-11Traveler review
Thank you for an amazing 3 days showing us the wonderful sights in Beijing. We learned so much about the history and culture of this beautiful city. If anyone is coming to Beijing, this tour is a must, you see everything that is important and having your own guide explain everything to us made the tour so much better. A truly overwhelming experience.
- Carl Okafor · ZA2019-07-15Traveler review
Everything was perfect about this tour. A wonderful 3 days Xièxiè
- T Iskra (Texas) · US2019-06-21Traveler review
My husband and I have travelled extensively and usually try to see the important tourist attractions by ourselves. Friends had to us to use a guided tour when we came to Beijing, which we did and are really glad that we did as this city is so busy and chaotic. We really learned a lot from our guide and the amount of places you get to see on this tour are amazing. Definitely get a guide if you are visiting this city, it really is worth it.