Beijing Cultural Experience, City Break, Private Tour
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating private tour of Beijing, where history and culture come alive. This city break offers an immersive experience, starting with a visit to the majestic Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved imperial palace in China. Journey to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, renowned for its stunning vistas and fewer crowds, allowing for a serene exploration. Enjoy the flexibility of optional tours, such as a rickshaw ride through the ancient Hutongs or a visit to the Temple of Heaven and Maliandao Tea Street. Stay in comfort at a 4-star hotel, with seamless private transfers ensuring a stress-free journey. Whether you're exploring the city's iconic landmarks or indulging in optional cultural experiences, this tour promises an unforgettable glimpse into Beijing's rich heritage. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL BEIJING
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel or similar
Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and accompany you on the transfer to the city. The private transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Beijing. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the city. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in China’s sprawling capital city
Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2 : BEIJING (Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Tour)
Location: Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall
Accommodation Name: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 8:00 in the morning to visit the Forbidden City. After a 30-minute-to-1-hour-long ride, we’ll spend an hour and a half exploring the halls and gardens of the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, the best-preserved imperial palace in China and a site of great historical importance. Then, travel northeast for a couple of hours until reaching the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Contemplate the stunning views of the Yanshan Mountains before enjoying lunch and a walk along the Great Wall. You can spend about two and a half hours taking in the spectacular scenery and roaming the walls. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and best-known Great Wall sections, with breath-taking scenery and fewer tourists than other parts of the Wall. Afterwards, you’ll be driven back to your hotel, where you’ll be dropped off at around 19:00, just in time for dinner (not included) and to further explore the surroundings at leisure.
Overnight in Beijing.
Day 3 : BEIJING
Location: Beijing, Temple of Heaven, Beijing, Maliandao Tea Street, Beijing, Summer Palace, Beijing
Accommodation Name: Qianmen Jianguo Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, get ready to enjoy a full day at leisure in the city of Beijing. You can either set out to visit the sites most interesting to you or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the available services. Alternately, you can choose from one of the optional tours.
Optional Tour A: Hutong tour in the morning that includes a rickshaw ride in the old quarter of ancient Beijing, where you’ll also visit a local family. Later in the day, visit the Temple of Heaven. Then, after lunch (included), visit the Maliandao Tea Street, the biggest tea market in Northern China. Pop into a tea house to experience and make your own tea brick. As well as tasting several kinds of teas, you will also meet a tea master and learn more about the history of Chinese tea.
Optional Tour B: Visit a Taoist Temple where you can experience the morning class alongside Taoist priests, who will teach you the history of Tai Chi and Feng Shui. Then visit the Summer Palace and, after lunch (included), enjoy a Chinese calligraphy lesson.
Overnight in Beijing.
Day 4 : DEPARTURE BEIJING
Location: Beijing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to breakfast at your hotel. Then prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to the airport for your onward or return flight. Although this is the last day in Beijing, we are sure that your memories of this fascinating city will last you a lifetime.
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
A full-day Beijing tour operated with a local English-speaking guide on a private basis.
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Transport
Experience seamless travel with private transfers to and from Beijing International Airport and air-conditioned private transport during the full-day tour.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including the Forbidden City tour and Great Wall tour.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visa
International flight tickets, airport taxes, and China visa fees are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, or items not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.
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Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the programme is not included.
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Optional Tours and Activities
Optional tours and activities are not included.
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Tips
Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.Please bring comfortable shoes for walking along the Great Wall.
Please Note
- Forbidden City is closed on Mondays
- Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of package is not allowed
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSDay 1-3 Beijing:
- Superior Hotel Category = Qianmen Jianguo Hotel or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSDay 1-3 Beijing:
- Superior Hotel Category = Qianmen Jianguo Hotel or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with private transfers to and from Beijing International Airport and air-conditioned private transport during the full-day tour.Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights' accommodation at the Qianmen Jianguo Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel in Beijing, offering a superior hotel category experience.Check out our Q&As
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What is included in the private tour of Beijing?
The private tour includes a full-day Beijing tour with a local English-speaking guide, private transfers to and from Beijing International Airport, air-conditioned private transport during the full-day tour, and all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, such as the Forbidden City tour and Great Wall tour. ...more ...less
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities available. You can choose a Hutong tour with a rickshaw ride and a visit to a local family, a visit to the Temple of Heaven and Maliandao Tea Street, or a visit to a Taoist Temple with a Tai Chi and Feng Shui class, followed by a visit to the Summer Palace and a Chinese calligraphy lesson. ...more ...less
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What should I wear during the tour?
Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for warm months, and warm clothing for colder months. When visiting temples or religious sites, avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing. Sun protection, sunglasses, and a hat are also useful. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking along the Great Wall. ...more ...less
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport, where a representative will greet you and accompany you on a private transfer to your hotel in Beijing. You will have the rest of the day at your leisure to rest or explore the city.
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What is the itinerary for the second day of the tour?
On the second day, after breakfast, you will visit the Forbidden City and spend about an hour and a half exploring it. Then, you will travel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, where you can enjoy lunch and a walk along the wall, taking in the stunning views of the Yanshan Mountains. You will return to your hotel in the evening. ...more ...less
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Is the Forbidden City open every day?
No, the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays.
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What should I know about the visa requirements for this tour?
You should check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities before traveling.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Low Deposit
Tui China requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tui china charges.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Beijing Cultural Experience, City Break, Private Tour
4 Days Starting and ending in Beijing, China
Visiting: Beijing, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Beijing, Maliandao Tea Street, Beijing, Summer Palace Beijing ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
246877
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Age range:
10-99
