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Half-Day Forbidden City Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

10 4 h

Spend 4 hours exploring two of the must-see attractions in Beijing on this private walking tour. Accompanied by an informative guide, you will have a leisure walk at the Tiananmen Square and get insight into the palace life in the Forbidden City. Your guide will pick up you from your hotel by taxi or public transport and deliver insider tips as you enjoy the walking tour.

from$119

Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day (opens in a new tab)

37 8 h

Experience two amazing parts of Great-wall at one day. One original and wild -- Huang Hua Cheng lakeside Great-wall ; One well preserved less crowed with best views --- Mutianyu Great-wall . Accompanied with a professional guide sharing rich related history stories. All sights ticket, round trip cable car with delicious TROUT FISH lunch, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

from$208

Forbidden City & Tiananmen Booking for Independent Travelers (opens in a new tab)

54 4 h – 8 h

Please book forbidden city tickets before the actual tour date! ! Pre-book the Forbidden City ticket is the must way to travelers who want an stress-free visit to the Museum. Your pre-booked entry can be accessed by using your passport through Wumen Gate. Beat the Beijing crowds and get direct entry to the Forbidden City. We will link your passports to E-tickets system(show your passports to entry). Also you can book entry to Tiananmen Square, otherwise police won't allow you to enter the square.

from$13.85

Private Walking Day Tour: Summer Palace, Heaven Temple & Hutong (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

Tick off two of Beijng's downtown most iconic sites during this Private in-depth history walking tour to Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Delve into Chinese history with your guide and benefit from pre-booked tickets. Beijing subway is new, safe, clean, easy and fast. Your private guide will help you take subway to Summer Palac , Temple of Heaven and Hutongs, above 3 sites are all closed to subway station. All entrance tickets, privte guide, hotel pick up and all public transportation fee are all inclusive in this tour. Your guide will help your find a taxi or subway back hotel(hotel drop off transportation cost is on your own)

from$99

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

14 7 h – 8 h

Explore Beijing’s most iconic landmarks with ease on a private guided tour of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, with tickets arranged in advance. Choose between a comfortable private vehicle option or a flexible no-car option (walking or taxi at your own cost)—perfect for different travel styles and budgets.

from$108

Private Transfer to Gubei WaterTown and Simatai Great Wall (opens in a new tab)

31 8 h – 9 h

The Simatai Great Wall is the only ancient architectural site in China that retains the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty, and has been identified as the "Original Great Wall" by UNESCO. It was included in the World Heritage List in 1987, carrying profound historical and cultural connotations, allowing visitors to truly feel the style of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. Gubei water town is backed by Simatai Great Wall, the majestic and precipitous Great Wall and graceful and graceful water town set off each other, forming a unique landscape picture, whether looking at the Great Wall from the water town, or overlooking the water town on the Great Wall, you can harvest excellent visual experience. Highlights • Travel by private car will save your time, more easy and comfortable • High flexibility and Good convenience • Comfortable and private space, guarantee privacy • Help you reservation ticket

from$106

Beijing Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with English Driver (opens in a new tab)

39 5 h – 8 h

Flexible and relaxed private experience; English-speaking driver for smooth communication; Private hotel/airport pickup and drop-off; Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket included; More free time to explore at your own pace; Cable car or chairlift/toboggan available as an optional add-on; A comfortable and hassle-free way to visit the Great Wall.

from$110

Summer Palace, Hutong Rickshaw, Lama and Confucius Temple Tour (opens in a new tab)

10 8 h

Enjoy a fabulous day in Beijing to see famous attractions such as Summer Palace, and Lama Temple. Experience the interesting Rickshaw at Hutong, ( Beijing old neighborhood ) and Houhai Lake area. In addition, see the Confucius and imperial college . This 8-hour private tour includes tasty local Peking duck lunch as well.

from$181

Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall with English Driver (opens in a new tab)

20 6 h – 8 h

Take about 1 hour’s drive from Beijing airport to Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall is one popular section of the Great Wall but less crowded than other sections, well-known for its beautiful surroundings-the dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of the year. You will have the option to take a cable car or chairlift up and either return by cable cer or take a thrilling toboggan ride down. After the tour, transfer back to airport or airport hotel.

from$88

Chengde Private Day Trip from Beijing with First Class Bullet Train Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 6 h – 10 h

Leaving Beijing, most visitors first explore Chengde, with its imperial park and temple sights and temple architectures. This private tour takes you to the best known Mountain Resort and the largest tempe of the Eight Outer Temples in Chengde by bullet train from Beijing. First-class bullet train ticket, professional tour guide, entrance fees, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.

from$348

Skip-the-Line: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Shuttle Bus Tour (opens in a new tab)

13 7 h

• Round-way bus transportation. Two departures a day. Make your own choice. • Each coach bus will have a bilingual tour guide, explaining to you in both Mandarin and English how to make the most of your time exploring the Great Wall. • Including Great Wall admission ticket and exclusive internal shuttle for uphill and downhill. Skip the busy queue for the shuttle bus at Mutianyu, saving your precious time on the Great Wall! • Stay nearly 4 hours on the wall, you have enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall. • Buffet lunch at Great Wall restaurant.

from$45.88

Beijing Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Tickets and Tours (opens in a new tab)

11 3 h – 4 h

This product have 2 options, please choose the option according to your needs. The tour guide is familiar with the layout and tour routes of the Forbidden City, and can plan the itinerary reasonably to help you enjoy the essence of the Forbidden City within the limited time, not missing the important palaces and cultural relics, and improve the efficiency and experience of the tour. Being in a foreign land, it's inevitable to have all kinds of minor troubles. Our English tour guides are not only cultural interpreters but also your "travel butlers"! From answering traffic questions, recommending local specialties, to dealing with unexpected situations, they will be by your side throughout the journey with care, allowing you to rest assured and fully immerse yourself in the tour of the Forbidden City. Highlights • Historical Interpretation • Cultural Interpretation • Enhance the experience • Smooth communication • Personalized service • Assist in taking photos

from$80

Beijing Red Theater Acrobatic Show with Private Transfer Service (opens in a new tab)

75 3 h

See an unparalleled acrobatic show and the actor's superb acting at Red theater for an hour with friendly driver transfer service, experience a different visual impact, appreciate the top level acrobats when you are at Beijing.  Free hotel pickup and drop-off as well as show tickets are included.

from$80

Beijing Hutong Walking Tour History, Architecture and Local Life (opens in a new tab)

10 3 h

Whether it's your first time in China or you're already familiar with Beijing, this tour offers a quick and deep dive into Chinese culture, daily life, and valuable travel tips. Enjoy a traditional Beijing drink and receive recommendations for restaurants and travel tips. Start the tour at Xisi Subway Station and embark on your journey through the heart of Beijing. Experience the contrast between the ancient hutongs and the modern financial center. Visit various types of ancient Chinese architectures like Siheyuan, Stupa, Palace and Temple, learn about its historical and cultural significance. Walk through one of Beijing’s oldest hutongs, feeling the pulse of the ancient city.

from$49

Group Half Day Tour: Panda House and Summer Palace (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h – 4 h

Join this memorable half-day tour and let our seasoned local guide lead you to explore Beijing’s most iconic attractions. Get up close to lovely giant pandas, admire the splendid beauty of the Summer Palace, and wander through time-honored ancient hutongs.

from$78

Private Tour :Temple Of Heaven-Tiananmen Square -Forbidden City (opens in a new tab)

2 6 h – 8 h

UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about imperial China on this full-day private  tour around Beijing. Visit the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then follow your guide through the immense Forbidden City complex. , then drive  to the Temple of heaven. Private guide and private driver , attractions entrance fee , hotel pick up and drop off are all inclusive .

from$160

Private Beijing Night Walking Tour with Flag Lowering Ceremony at Tiananmen Square (opens in a new tab)

10 3 h – 4 h

Experience Beijing’s spellbinding after-dark charm on this exclusive walking tour, where iconic landmarks glow in evening splendor and ancient lanes blend modern buzz. Led by a knowledgeable private local guide, you’ll enter Tian’anmen Square to witness the solemn flag-lowering ceremony, then wander through Qianmen Old Shopping Street. Its bustling food alley serves up Beijing classics—stewed liver, shaomai, sugar-fried chestnuts—and bold adventures like roasted silkworm pupae and scorpions (available for independent purchase). Later, admire the futuristic National Centre for the Performing Arts and the historic glow of Wangfujing Church, with insider tips on the city’s best bars and nightspots from your guide. Two Flexible Packages Guide-Only Package: Enjoy the full guided tour experience with a private local expert. Guide + Round-Trip Transfer Package: Hassle-free travel included—we pick you up and drop you off at your downtown Beijing hotel.

from$56

China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square (opens in a new tab)

30 1 h – 8 h

The museum is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:00) and is closed on Mondays. Each day is divided into three admission time slots: 9:00–11:00, 11:00–13:30, and 13:30–16:00. On the day of the visit, visitors must present their original passport used for the reservation along with everyone's ticket QR Code, and enter through the North Gate visitor entrance during the reserved time slot. Visitors without a reservation, whose passport information does not match, or who miss their reserved time slot will not be permitted to enter.PLEASE GO TO MUSEUM FIRST! SINCE IF YOU ARE LATE THE MUSEUM WILL NOT LET YOU GO INTO IT! After the museum then go to visit the Tiananmen Square by the QR code of the museum. The ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable 24 hours before the visit day!!! The travelers with Chinese ID or passport can't be accepted. It will caused you can't reserve successfully and can't be allowed to enter!

from$8

Private Tour: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square + Entry (opens in a new tab)

13 4 h – 4 h 40 min

Tian'anmen Square is the largest square in the world. The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is one of the largest museums in the world. If you visit the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square by yourself, you might not know anything at all. Don't worry, choose us instead. Now, We offer perfect services at highly competitive prices. Jane in the photo is your personal guide. She is a beautiful and meticulous professional, besides, Zachary and Joe are also excellent guides. In Beijing, don't miss the most important Forbidden City. It is one of the best-preserved architectural complexes and has the largest number of wooden palace buildings in the world. It is also one of the five major museums in the world. In other museums, you only see displayed exhibits, but here, every building and every tree is a cultural relic, and each item has a history of hundreds of years. Book now to ensure you have an exclusive experience!

from$88

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