All-Inclusive Private 2-Day Beijing Highlight with optional Show
Overview
Come with us on a discovery journey in the 2 days tour. Here you have the chance to visit the most sights seeing in Beijing during such limited time. Start the tour from your hotel each day to explore Beijing in the city and Mutianyu Great Wall. One day to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong, Temple of Heaven and followed day to Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall. You can upgrade to have an evening show. Guide, entrance fees, and transfer service Lunches and round cable car up and down or chairlift up and toboggan down the wall are all inclusive.
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Transportation during the Tour (private vehicle with driver)
- One of the Evening show either Acrobatic or Kongfu show (medium class seat) if you choose the option 1
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round cable car up and down or chairlift up and toboggan down the wall
- 2x Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: City tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, walk around hutong area and Temple of Heaven
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Temple of Heaven, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai chi practice.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. you will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.
Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
The tour route : Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk around old Beijing hutong nearby Shichahai Lake, Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Now they have become representatives of local culture, thus it is the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall with Summer Palace
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Mutianyu Great Wall is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Summer Palace which is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: City tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, walk around hutong area and Temple of Heaven
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Temple of Heaven, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai chi practice.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. you will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.
Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
The tour route : Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk around old Beijing hutong nearby Shichahai Lake, Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Now they have become representatives of local culture, thus it is the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall with Summer Palace
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Mutianyu Great Wall is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Summer Palace which is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport copies during the tour\
- Pls note that the itinerary is flexible and we can adjust it according to your personal interests, the weather or any unexpected conditions.
- Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
gilsondemoraesfilho
November 2019
I have 2 absolutely great days in Beijing with Lena, the great guide that Catherine Lou has sent to be with my. I considered important to write this review because i imagine a lot of people, like i was, must be a bit scared going to China and not being able to comunicate and get to all places. Sh...
I have 2 absolutely great days in Beijing with Lena, the great guide that Catherine Lou has sent to be with my. I considered important to write this review because i imagine a lot of people, like i was, must be a bit scared going to China and not being able to comunicate and get to all places. She was marvelous! I had a driver waiting for me at the airport and we went to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the optional acrobatic show (worths a lot!!!). All tickets rapidly bought, no waiting timr at all! Her english was even better than mine and the knowledge of the chinese culture acquired during those days i will never forget. And she takes great pictures!!!! Cannot say nothing but thank you for the lovely days! Strongly recommend this company and, if you have the opportunity to chose, ask for Lena!!! :-)Lee C
November 2019
Excellent two day tour. Very flexible, see all the main sights to see with a very nice and informed guide Jenny. Two very nice lunches along the way.
Excellent two day tour. Very flexible, see all the main sights to see with a very nice and informed guide Jenny. Two very nice lunches along the way.ChrisP7838
November 2019
My wife was refused entry into Beijing along with thousands of others, no reason provided.People treated like animals at the airport and threatened with arrest if they spoke out or didn't leave within 24 hrs. My wife was yelled at and told she would be arrested if she didn't stop crying. The Poli...
My wife was refused entry into Beijing along with thousands of others, no reason provided.People treated like animals at the airport and threatened with arrest if they spoke out or didn't leave within 24 hrs. My wife was yelled at and told she would be arrested if she didn't stop crying. The Police were clearly enjoying the trauma they were causing and as a 28 year NZ Police vet I was dismayed at their shocking 3rd world behaviour and attitude, I was told "It's our country, we do want we want and we don't need to justify it to you" This was regardless of whether you had a full visa or visa free transit. I entered Beijing to secure our luggage that was landside, my wife flew to Fukuoka to join me at our ships next port, despite being ordered to fly home by the sideshow police at Beijing , we were apart 5 days . I am aware of circa 2000 passengers who didn't board Quantum of the Seas in Beijing & about 1500 that joined in Fukuoka about 500 simply went home as that what the clowns at Beijing were telling them to do. I did the 2 day tour as a refund was unlikely according to Viator/TA, Sophie my guide was fantastic, only person I saw smile in 5 days in Beijing, great to experience the history of the wall etc but all very hollow in retrospect without my wife. We will NEVER return to China and will advise other travelers to avoid the place. FORGET CHINA AS A DESTINATION!!!!!russellmob
November 2019
Our communication with Jenna at Catherine Lu Tours was very thorough, professional and helpful from the outset. We are normally independent travellers, but given the short space of time this was definitely the best way to make the most of our time. We had arranged for a pick up from the airport a...
Our communication with Jenna at Catherine Lu Tours was very thorough, professional and helpful from the outset. We are normally independent travellers, but given the short space of time this was definitely the best way to make the most of our time. We had arranged for a pick up from the airport and had a few hours rest in our hotel before being picked up by our tour guide Amanda and the driver. It was great avoiding the queues around Tiananmen Square, there was no timed wasted. We had an amazing time in the Forbidden City, Amanda’s knowledge was phenomenal and we enjoyed hearing about the tales of the palace. The following day, we had an early 7am pick up to take us to the Great Wall Mutianyu section. Again, we didn’t have to worry about queuing and timing was perfect to see the wall in its glory before the onset of the crowds. Amanda even managed to get us into Michelle Obama’s cable car on the way down. It was well worth paying the extra to go straight to the attractions and make the most of every single minute, we would have wasted a lot of time doing these tours independently. It was also lovely that Amanda ordered our food in the restaurant for us, we very much enjoyed our authentic Chinese meal without the worry of ordering from a Chinese menu ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend booking a tour with Catherine Lu Tours to get the maximum benefit from your time in Beijing.Qpuertad
November 2019
We are happy to spend the weekend in Shangai visiting the city, as forbidden city, great wall... with one very good guide with deep knowledge of Chinisse culture and many experience as guide tour, we are from different countries and all of us were very happy with these days here, also for sure we...
We are happy to spend the weekend in Shangai visiting the city, as forbidden city, great wall... with one very good guide with deep knowledge of Chinisse culture and many experience as guide tour, we are from different countries and all of us were very happy with these days here, also for sure we will recommend to our colleagues that they will contact him......Laurie R
October 2019
Connie was our Tour guide for the 2 day tour. She was amazing! Connie is kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and treated us with such warm hospitality! She knows her stuff, very knowledgeable about the culture, architecture and history of Beijing! She was constantly checking to be sure we were com...
Connie was our Tour guide for the 2 day tour. She was amazing! Connie is kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and treated us with such warm hospitality! She knows her stuff, very knowledgeable about the culture, architecture and history of Beijing! She was constantly checking to be sure we were comfortable and wanting to be sure that we were getting everything out of the tour. She is an experienced tour guide and makes you feel so welcome. Connie also helped us with translations at our hotel when we had some problems! She definitely went over and above to make the tour spectacular for us! Kudos to the whole crew at Catherine Lu Tours. They arranged transportation to and from airports and train stations, and even went further to help us arrange additional tours and transportation in Xian. Catherine and her team are amazing and have EXCELLENT customer service. Thank you Connie, we had a great time!