3-Day Beijing Group Tour
This three-day group tour provides a comprehensive exploration of Beijing, combining iconic landmarks, cultural heritage, and modern attractions affordably.
Per Person
Highlights
- This tour highlights Beijing's top attractions, including Tian'anmen Square, the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, the impressive Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
- This itinerary includes English-speaking guides, transportation, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.
- This is a shopping-free sightseeing tour.
Tour Itinerary
- Lunch
- Two departure times to choose from: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Select the option that best suits your schedule. The tour itinerary is the same for both trips.
- Tour duration: 8 hours
- Departure date: Daily
- Meeting point: Subway Line 2【Dongzhimen Station】-Exit B 地铁2号线-东直门地铁B1口
8:00 AM Departure
- 8:00 AM: Meet at Subway Line 2-Dongzhimen Station-Exit B and hop on the bus for a scenic 1.5-hour ride to Mutianyu Great Wall.
- 9:30 AM: Arrive at the Great Wall. Take the shuttle bus to ascend the mountain for a self-guided exploration. Note: Round-trip cable car fees of CNY 140 per person are not included. You can pay the guide to assist with reservations during the trip.
- 2:30 PM: Return to the Visitor Center for a countryside-inspired buffet lunch or a serene tea break.
- 3:00 PM: Board the bus back to Beijing for a comfortable journey.
- 5:00 PM: Conclusion of the day trip upon reaching the downtown meeting point.
10:00 AM Departure
- 10:00 AM: Meet at Subway Line 2-Dongzhimen Station-Exit B at 10:00 AM, and gather to board the bus for a 1.5-hour journey to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
- 11:30 AM: Upon arrival at the Great Wall, savor a delightful countryside-inspired buffet lunch at the Great Wall Restaurant, offering a taste of local flavors and a chance to recharge.
- 12:30 PM: Board the shuttle bus for a scenic ascent up the mountain, preparing to embark on your self-guided exploration of the historic site. Note: Round-trip cable car fees of CNY 140 per person are not included. You can pay the guide to assist with reservations during the trip.
- 4:30 PM: After an enriching adventure, head back to the Visitor Center to relax and rejuvenate with a serene tea break.
- 5:00 PM: Return to the bus and settle in for a comfortable journey back to Beijing.
- 6:30 PM: Arrive back at the downtown meeting point.
- None
- Two departure times to choose from: 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Select the option that best suits your schedule. The tour itinerary is the same for both trips.
- Tour duration: 4.5 hours
- Departure date: Tuesday to Sunday; the Forbidden City closes on Mondays
- Meeting point: Subway Line2-【Dongzhimen Station】-Exit B 地铁2号线-东直门地铁B1口. Take Subway Line 2 and get off at "QIANMEN Station". Coming out of Exit I and walking west for 300 meters to reach the meeting point
8:00 AM Departure
- 8: 00 AM: Meet your tour guide at Subway Line2-【Dongzhimen Station】-Exit B
- 8:10 AM: Explore Tiananmen Square's grandeur with your guide.
- 8:40 AM: Tour the Forbidden City and Royal Treasure Museum. Discover China's imperial heritage within the awe-inspiring Forbidden City. Engage with its courtyards, halls, and architecture as your guide narrates tales of emperors, concubines, and royal traditions.
- 12:30 PM: Wrap up at the North Gate of the Forbidden City.
11:30 AM Departure
- 11:30 AM: Meet your Tour guide at Subway Line2-【Dongzhimen Station】-Exit B.
- 12:00 PM: Dive into the splendor of Tiananmen Square with your guide.
- 12:30 PM: Visit the Forbidden City and the Royal Treasure Museum. Immerse yourself in China's imperial history within the extraordinary Forbidden City. Traverse its courtyards, halls, and architectural marvels while your guide shares captivating anecdotes of emperors, concubines, and court ceremonies.
- 4:30 PM: End the tour at the North Gate of the Forbidden City.
- None
- Departure times: 9:00 AM
- Tour duration: 8 hours
- Departure date: Tuesday to Sunday; the Temple of Heaven closes on Mondays
- Meeting point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】- Exit A2 (地铁5号线-天坛东门站 A2口)
Schedule
09:00 AM: Meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
09:10 AM: The guide leads the group to explore the Temple of Heaven, the largest imperial worship complex in China, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Your guide will introduce the ritual meaning of the site and the architectural beauty of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
11:00 AM: After the Temple of Heaven, board the coach to the Yonghe Lama Temple.
11:30 AM: Guided tour of Yonghe Lama Temple – one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Beijing. The temple combines Han Chinese and Tibetan architectural styles and is known for its large sandalwood Maitreya Buddha statue.
12:30 PM: Savor an authentic Peking Duck lunch at a local restaurant, a perfect culinary interlude. This is a good chance to try one of Beijing’s most famous dishes during your sightseeing day.
01:30 PM: Depart by vehicle to the Summer Palace.
02:30 PM: Guided tour of the Summer Palace – A UNESCO-listed imperial garden known as the "Museum of Royal Gardens." Stroll along Kunming Lake and admire the iconic Long Corridor’s painted scenes, and learn how the imperial family used this garden as a summer retreat.
Optional Activity: Imperial Waterway Cruise (RMB100 p.p)
05:30 PM: The tour concludes at the Summer Palace East gate or the North gate subway station. Your guide will assist you to the station, from where you can reach downtown in just 20 minutes, perfectly avoiding the congested traffic.
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Two nights' accommodation at Peace Hotel Beijing (4-star, standard room)
- Meal as listed in the itinerary.
- Bus transfers
- English-speaking guide.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Cancellation received 3 or more days before departure: Full refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
- Cancellation received 2 days before departure: 50% refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
- Cancellation received 1 to 0 days before departure: No refund will be issued.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the tour price. Additionally, we are unable to provide refunds for any unused services once the trip has commenced, whether due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed tour days.
Travel Tips
What to Wear: It is recommended that you wear comfortable and breathable clothing and footwear, especially if you plan to do a lot of walking in the scenic areas. If you are visiting in the summer, bring sunscreen and light-colored clothing to protect yourself from the sun.
Additional Information
- This is a group tour. You will have an English-speaking guide and a bus transfer for the group.
- Customers need to proceed to the meeting point on their own. Suggest arriving 10 minutes before departure time.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.
Price is based on a 2-person tour with 4-star hotels in low season.
from US $ p/p
Code: BJ-101
