Beijing Historical 2-Day Tour including the Great Wall
ID: GYG81507-115455
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit the highlights of Beijing including the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. With friendly and knowledgable guides, you will also venture to the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square.
Day 1: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Your English-speaking guide will meet you in the lobby of your Beijing hotel at 08:00. You will then be taken to the Tian'anmen Square to observe monuments created from Mao's influence on China's modern history. From there, you will proceed to the Forbidden City – the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces with over 500 years of history. The visit to the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north takes approximately 2 hours.
On the way to the Temple of Heaven, you will have a chance to visit a silk museum and learn about traditional silk culture. After this short stop, you will be served a typical Chinese lunch in a local restaurant.
Once lunch has finished, you will visit the Temple of Heaven. This is where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest, and it is still the largest, ancient imperial worship complex in the world. During the visit you will have the opportunity to witness a "square dance" and a Taiji show. The visit to Temple of Heaven will last about 1 hour and afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 2: Great Wall and the Summer Palace
On the second day, you will experience China's No.1 highlight attraction: the Badaling Great Wall. You will enter through Juyongguan side, as this is the less crowded and quieter section of the Great Wall. After your visit, you will enjoy a Chinese lunch at an authentic Chinese restaurant.
Next, the tour will take you to visit the impressive Summer Palace – the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. Stay for about 1 hour and 20 minutes before you leave to enjoy a Chinese tea ceremony at a local tea house. At the end of your day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore Beijing city and its historical highlights
- Experience the magnificent Great Wall
- Visit the ancient Temple of Heaven
- Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and a traditional Chinese tea ceremony
- Learn about the city's history from knowledgeable guides
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please provide your cell phone number, passport names, dates of birth, and passport numbers when making your booking because this information is needed to buy the entrance tickets first; the local partner cannot complete the booking unless passport information is provided, please bring your own passport on tour date.
Pick-up from your central located Beijing's hotel lobby.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
