1 Day Beijing Tour with Forbidden City – Mutianyu Great Wall – Bird’s Nest – Hutong
- Duration: 1 days (published programme)
- Collection: Beijing Tours
- Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest - Hutong
- Review the programme below for included and optional arrangements.
Planning 1 Day Beijing Tour with Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest - Hutong
The published idea runs for 1 days. Consider whether that timing fits your arrival, departure and preferred sightseeing pace.
The published material highlights Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest - Hutong. Use these details to decide which parts of the journey matter most to your group.
- Discuss walking comfort, hotel preferences and any activities you would like to prioritise. Changes are subject to the final agreed programme.
- Check the daily programme, transfer days, optional activities and exclusions before confirming.
- Share your group size and any practical preferences when requesting a proposal.
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Day 1 Beijing tour day
Highlights: Forbidden City – Mutianyu Great Wall – Bird's Nest – Hutong
7:00 – 8:00 Hotel Pick-up
In the morning, your professional guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby. The tour guide will confirm with you the exact time one day before your Beijing day trip starts. If you haven't received the pick-up message before 20:00, contact your exclusive travel consultant anytime via phone or WeChat. We have your back 24 hour.
8:00 – 11:30 Drive to Visit Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Now let's start this Beijing day tour from the city's core area – Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around the largest city square in the world, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.
Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it, we come to this morning's highlight – the 600-year-old Forbidden City – the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 – 1911 AD).
The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? Our veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
11:30 – 13:00 Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall
During the 1.5 hours' driving, the knowledgeable guide will share with you some historical facts and less-known titbits about the next spot – the Great Wall of China.
13:00 – 16:00 Explore Mutianyu Great Wall
All the Great Wall sights are located far from the city center and lack decent restaurants. We have no detours to the restaurants and leave you enough time on the Great Wall to make the most out of your time.
As one of the best-preserved sections of China Great Wall, Mutianyu is popular for its distinctive watchtowers and breathtaking natural scenery. You will have plenty time to climb the wall and take nice photos. The histories and stories of this world wonder shared by your professional tour guide will make your Great Wall experience more interesting and unforgettable.
16:00 – 17:30 Drive Back to Downtown
It usually takes about one and a half hour to drive back downtown Beijing. You can massage your legs gently and take a brief rest with your eyes closed in the car to recover from the fatigue of climbing the Great Wall.
17:30 – 17:50 Photo Stop at Olympic Bird's Nest
On the way, we will drive by the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, where you can take nice photos of its unique appearance.
17:50 – 18:30 Nanluoguxiang Hutong & Hotel Drop-off
Our last stop today is the lively Nanluoguxiang Hutong. With lots of boutique shops, cafes, a few pubs and restaurants, this hutong area is a great place to spend some time leisurely to feel the charms of old alleyways in Beijing, and also try the local food and snacks for your dinner. If you are interested, you can explore it at your own pace and return to the hotel by yourself. Your tour guide will offer you directions for getting back to the hotel.
If you prefer not to tour the Hutong area, your guide will take you back to the hotel after dropping the others off there. Hope you have enjoyed this day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall. Wish you a nice dream tonight!
Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Beijing Economic / Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
What’s Included
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard)
- Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary
- Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) as listed in the itinerary
- Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off
- Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels
- All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.)
- Accident insurance
- Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Not Included
- China visa
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation not listed in the itinerary
- Single Room Supplement
- Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary
- Recommended optional activities
- Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary
- Excess Baggage Charges
- Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.
Pricing Note
Final pricing is tailored to your travel dates, party size, hotel preferences and confirmed services. Your proposal will clearly list every included and excluded item.
Travel Tips
How do I book a China group tour?
Select your travel dates and click “ Free Inquiry or ”. You will get free enquiry and don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours and we guarantee to reserve a place for you first. When all the information have confirmed, then you make the payment. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.
Deadline for Booking a Group Tour:
The deadline for receiving guests is tentatively 7 days before departure. For trips to Tibet and the Yangtze River Three Gorges, the deadline is extended to 15 days before departure.
Extend Your China Tour
The above itinerary is the sample one that most travelers would go like that. The tour can be customized based on your likes, interests and budget. At the same time, if you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you and your group at the best price.
Regarding Children's Fees:
1. Occupying a bed: Children will be charged the adult rate.
2.Not occupying a bed: Children will be charged the group tour fee minus the single room difference. Any ticket discounts will be refunded.
Single Room Supplement:
If you are traveling alone and prefer a private room, a single room supplement will apply. Please contact our travel experts for the exact fee.
Free Pick-up & Drop-off Service:
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Free pick-up is available for flights/trains arriving between 08:00 and 22:00.
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Free drop-off is available for flights/trains departing between 09:00 and 23:00.
Additional Cost for Private Transfer:
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For arrival and departure transfers (1-2 persons): Early arrivals or late departures will incur an additional transfer fee.
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For flights arriving after 22:00 and departing before 09:00: An additional transfer fee will apply.
Tips: Free airport pickup within 24 hours is only available for group tour passengers; private small group tours or customized group tours are included.
About Cancellation Policy
In the event that you need to cancel your trip, please ensure that you submit a written cancellation request. The calculation of cancellation fees will begin from the date we receive your written request.
The cancellation fees will be calculated as follows:
If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 10% of the full payment per person will apply.
If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 30% of the full payment per person will apply.
If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 50% of the full payment per person will apply.
If the cancellation is made between 6 and 0 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 100% of the full payment per person will apply.
Do our guide and driver join the meal with us?
The tour guides and driver will be at the same restaurants with you, but they will only join the meal when you invite. Sometimes the drivers are shy to join as they usually eat fast and could not understand English talk around the table, so the guide will be with you more often.
Will we be able to try some local foods during our visit?
Yes, you will. There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants, if you are interested in local food tasting. But remember, some local snacks may not match your stomach, so ask your guided for more information before eating.
Shopping
What to buy in China?
In China, there are myriad souvenirs for visitors, and each city has its own specialty.
How to bargain?
Bargains are not acceptable in big supermarkets and department stores. But in some night markets or tourist shops, you can bargain for a lower price, since the vendors always ask for very high price for a certain item. You’d better ask the opinion of the guide first, and then the guide will tell you the real value and quality of the item. Please note that when the bargain is processing, the guide will be hesitate to help as it may annoy the bosses. Just try to let the guides know you will bargain in advance.
What to do with persistent vendors?
If you do not need something from them, just do not ask for price. Some of the venders are very persisted, and if they keep selling things to you, you can simply say “No, thanks.” (Chinese pronunciation: ”Bu, XieXie”). If they do not give up, you just keep silence. Silence is sometimes useful to handle this situation.
Private tour features
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Private guide, driver and vehicle are for your exclusive use; no matter you are individually, or in a family or friends group. The tour is run exclusively for you without strangers.
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Every itinerary can be customized to meet your specific interests/ wishes, that is, you can choose your favored hotels, sightseeing spots, the tour length, means of transportation, budget, etc. All are free of charge.
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Start the tour on any date you want.
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Escort you through the whole tour. All private transfers during the tour are offered, including airport/train station transfer, hotel-attractions round trip transfer.
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The sightseeing during the tour could be based on your own timetable and pace. Flexible to change at your short notice.
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Ideal for people who need considerate care and assistance, such as elderly, the disabled, families with small children.
