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Grand Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, showcasing Chairman Mao's portrait and red flags under a clear autumn sky, central to China's political history.
Grand gates and golden-tiled buildings of the Forbidden City, with visitors strolling through, immersing themselves in its autumn historical ambiance.
Autumn hike on Mutianyu Great Wall, winding through mountains under blue skies, with visitors enjoying the magnificent natural scenery.
Panoramic autumn view of Mutianyu Great Wall, with ancient walls winding through mountains adorned with vibrant red fall foliage, showcasing unique seasonal beauty.
Autumn lake view of Shichahai, with golden weeping willows, traditional architecture, and modern Beijing skyscrapers coexisting, blending ancient and contemporary.

【Beijing】Autumn 2-Day Tour | 1-Night Luxury Hotel Stay (Breakfast Included) | Tiananmen + Forbidden City + Prince Gong's Mansion + Shichahai + Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace + Exterior of Bird's Nest & Water Cube | Depart from Beijing | Private Transfer | Includes Driver-Guide (Mandarin/English/Japanese)


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Book your Beijing Tiananmen + Forbidden City + Prince Gong's Mansion + Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace 2-day tour on KKday now and experience the beauty of autumn! The itinerary includes visits to Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Prince Gong's Mansion, the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall, and the historic sites of the Summer Palace. You will stay in a luxury hotel for one night with a complimentary breakfast upgrade, allowing you to relax during your trip. Whether you are enjoying the autumn colors or exploring ancient monuments, this tour will leave you with unforgettable memories!

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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypePrivate tour
Transportation methodHotel transfer
Meal arrangementBreakfast included
Accommodation typeLuxury (4–5 stars)
Room typeDouble room
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Museum tour, City walking tour
TransportCharter car

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— Product Introduction —

Experience the beauty of autumn with this 2-day tour of Beijing: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Prince Gong's Mansion, Mutianyu Great Wall, and the Summer Palace! The itinerary includes visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Prince Gong's Mansion, the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall, and the historical sites of the Summer Palace. You'll stay one night in a luxury hotel with an upgraded breakfast to ensure a relaxing journey. Whether you're admiring the autumn colors or exploring historical sites, this tour will create unforgettable memories!


— Sightseeing Itinerary Information —

Tour type: Private tour

Transportation: Private car service, hotel pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road

Hotel accommodation: Four-star or five-star hotel (your choice)

Meals: Breakfast is included at the hotel (lunch and dinner are not included).

Tourism types: Historical sites tours, natural landscapes


—Itinerary Introduction—

  • Day 1: Tiananmen Square - Palace Museum - Prince Gong's Mansion - Shichahai - Yandaixie Street

Meet at 8:30 AM and head to our first stop: Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square is the core area of ​​Beijing's central axis and one of China's most important political and cultural symbols.

Around 9:30 AM, visit the second stop: the Palace Museum.

Visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest and most complete existing royal architectural complex in China, and is hailed as one of the world's five great palaces. Explore the newly opened areas of the Forbidden City: the Shou Kang Palace, where you can travel back to the Qing Dynasty and experience the grandeur of Consort Xi's birthday celebrations and the bitterness of her life in the inner palace. The tranquil and secluded Cining Palace Garden captures the gentle atmosphere of the court life of empress dowagers and imperial concubines of two dynasties. Imitate the leisurely strolls and relaxation of Ming and Qing imperial concubines, and experience the beauty of the palace gardens. Those interested can also visit the Yanxi Palace, which gained popularity due to the TV series "Story of Yanxi Palace".

(Lunch is at your own expense)

Around 13:30, visit the third stop: Prince Gong's Mansion Garden.

Visit the Prince Gong's Mansion Garden, the former residence of Heshen, a famous official of the Qing Dynasty. Later bestowed upon Prince Gong Yixin by Empress Dowager Cixi, it became known as the Prince Gong's Mansion. Divided into the mansion and garden, it is one of the best-preserved princely mansions in Beijing. Having witnessed the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty, it carries an extremely rich historical and cultural information, hence the saying, "One Prince Gong's Mansion, half the history of the Qing Dynasty."

Around 3:00 PM, visit the third stop: Shichahai + Yandaixie Street.

Head to Shichahai Scenic Area, once the private garden of Qing Dynasty princes and nobles. It still retains numerous princely mansions, gardens, and former residences of famous figures, allowing you to admire natural landscapes with centuries of history, such as "Yinding Guanshan" (Silver Ingot Viewing the Mountain) and "Liuan An Feng He" (Willow Bank and Lotus in the Breeze). Enjoy the most beautiful and bustling part of old Beijing's old city, where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of traditional Beijing hutongs and courtyards. As night falls, the bars around Shichahai are brightly lit, offering a glimpse into Beijing's nighttime charm… Stroll along Yandaixie Street, where you can find Beijing paper-cutting, sugar blowing, and local snacks, brimming with ancient and unique local flavor.

(Dinner at your own expense)

We returned to the hotel around 7:00 PM after dinner.

Accommodation: Double room (2 people per room) in a 4-star/5-star hotel or equivalent (based on online reviews) [Reference Hotel Names] 4-star: Yueguishu/Yunli/Qianmen Jianguo/Guomao 5L Hotel; 5-star: Gongda Jianguo/Weijing International Hotel

  • Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall - Summer Palace - Exterior view of Bird's Nest and Water Cube

After gathering at 7:30, we will proceed to our first stop: Mutianyu Great Wall.

Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, a section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall known for its exceptional beauty. This section connects Gubeikou in the east to Juyongguan in the west, stretching 5400 meters, making it the longest section of the Great Wall in China and one of Beijing's sixteen scenic spots. Historically a crucial military stronghold protecting the capital, it features landmarks such as the Zhengguantai (Main Gate Tower), the Dajiaolou (Great Corner Tower), and the Yingfeidaoyang (Eagle Soaring Upside Down).

(Lunch is at your own expense)

At 14:30, take a bus to the second stop: Summer Palace.

Visit the Summer Palace, the largest existing imperial garden in China, which served as the retirement home of Empress Dowager Cixi during the late Qing Dynasty. The most distinctive feature of the garden is its Long Corridor, renowned for its exquisite paintings, including 546 depictions of West Lake and over 8,000 paintings of figures, scenes, flowers, and birds. In 1992, the Summer Palace's Long Corridor was listed in the Guinness World Records as the "longest corridor in the world." Stroll along the shores of Kunming Lake, walking through the world's longest gallery, and visit famous attractions within the garden such as the Hall of Joyful Longevity, the Hall of Benevolent Longevity, the Jade Ripples Hall, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and the Pavilion of Knowing Spring.

Arrived in the city center around 5:30 PM, then proceeded to the third stop: exterior views of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

The exterior of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, are located on either side of the central axis. The square and the round complement each other, forming a unique landscape of the humanistic Olympics.

We will meet at 18:00 and be taken back to the hotel, marking the end of the trip.

*The time schedule in the itinerary is for reference only. The standard service time for a driver is approximately 8 hours per day (starting from picking up the guests), and the standard service time for a day of visiting the Great Wall is approximately 9 hours. The actual itinerary will be flexibly adjusted according to the traffic conditions and tour pace of the day. If an extension is required, the driver will communicate with the guests in advance to confirm.


—Purchase Notes—

  1. The price of this product includes the listed tickets, transportation, or guided tours.
  2. After your booking is successful, you will receive a confirmation notification and an e-voucher. Please make sure you fill in the correct email address and contact information.
  3. Tour participant age: 2-79 years old. Due to limited service capacity, we cannot accommodate infants (14 days to 2 years old (excluding 2 years old)) and do not accept bookings from pregnant women. Thank you for your understanding. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult traveler. Travelers aged 70 and above must provide a **Health Certificate** and be accompanied by a family member or friend to travel.
  4. Due to special circumstances, such as changes in the itinerary, we reserve the right to adjust the order of visits according to the standards, while ensuring that the accommodation, meals, and other aspects of the itinerary are not reduced. We appreciate your understanding and appreciation!
  5. In the event of force majeure (such as weather changes, natural disasters, flight, train, or ship delays or cancellations, traffic and air traffic control, etc.) causing the itinerary to be extended or shortened, we may change or cancel the itinerary as appropriate, and any additional costs incurred will be borne by the traveler. We also reserve the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary sequence and timing due to changes in flight schedules and local conditions.
  6. During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, to ensure your itinerary is not affected, departure times may be earlier (the exact departure time will be notified separately), which may prevent you from enjoying the hotel breakfast. We suggest you coordinate with the hotel to pack a breakfast or prepare your own breakfast. Thank you for your understanding.
  7. Since the group tour already offers a discounted price, please note that no further discounts will be available for any documents upon arrival at the destination. As the tour falls under our responsibility, for safety reasons, during the tour (excluding designated free time), leaving the group is generally not permitted without special circumstances. If a tourist leaves the group without authorization, this constitutes a unilateral breach of contract, and we reserve the right to cancel all subsequent arrangements from the date of departure, treating it as a voluntary waiver by the tourist; no refunds will be given for any attractions, activities, meals, or accommodations voluntarily skipped.
  8. For tourists aged Aged 65 and over, the health declaration and guarantee must be signed by the tourist or their immediate family member to be considered valid. Participants must be in good physical and mental health, and those with medical history (such as heart disease, asthma, lumbar spine disease, etc., which are not suitable for long-distance travel) should inform us before joining the tour.
  9. Tourists aged 70 and above who are in poor health, have physical disabilities, mobility issues, or mental health problems must inform us before joining the tour and provide a **Health Certificate**. They must also be accompanied by a family member or friend to participate in the tour. Failure to do so constitutes concealment of the guest's true health condition.
  10. Insurance Information: In addition to travel agency liability insurance, tourists are encouraged to purchase travel accident insurance voluntarily. (For insured guests, if expenses are incurred locally, please bring back the hospital-stamped diagnosis certificate, medication request form, medical records, and medical expense receipts for reimbursement purposes; the insurance company will not provide reimbursement if the documents are incomplete.)
  11. Regarding the handling of complaints, the primary basis will be the tourist feedback form voluntarily filled out by tourists at the end of the tour. Tourists must carefully read this itinerary before joining the tour and confirm that their physical condition is suitable for this tour. It is agreed that in the event of a sudden illness or health problem, the tour guide will only be responsible for organizing rescue and medical treatment; other responsibilities are unrelated to KKday and suppliers. Please consider your own physical condition before registering for the tour to your destination.


—Important Notes—

  • Your tour guide will contact you the day before the trip; please keep your phone accessible. If you have not received a notification by 10:00 PM, please contact your tour guide or customer service via the contact number in your order or through the platform message.
  • Please carry valid identification (passport or ID card) with you at all times for verification.
  • The trip may include long walks or outdoor activities, so please wear comfortable shoes and prepare sun protection, drinking water, and other supplies.
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FAQs

1. When comparing Mutianyu and Badaling, what are the unique features of Mutianyu Great Wall?

Mutianyu Great Wall is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery, featuring lush greenery and fewer crowds compared to Badaling, offering a more tranquil visit. It boasts impressive watchtowers and well-preserved sections. Visitors can easily ascend via a cable car or chairlift and enjoy a thrilling toboggan ride down. Its picturesque setting amidst forested mountains makes it ideal for capturing beautiful photographs and experiencing both history and natural beauty.

2. What is the best way to get to Mutianyu Great Wall for visitors on a guided tour?

For visitors joining a guided tour, the most convenient and efficient way to reach Mutianyu Great Wall is typically via private transfer provided by the tour operator. This service offers a comfortable, direct journey from your accommodation, eliminating the complexities of public transportation and ensuring a smooth, stress-free travel experience. The private transfers allow you to relax and enjoy the scenic route without logistical concerns.

3. How much time is typically recommended to spend exploring Mutianyu Great Wall?

To fully explore Mutianyu Great Wall, including the ascent via cable car or chairlift, walking along a significant section of the wall, and descending (perhaps even experiencing the toboggan ride), it is generally recommended to allocate approximately 2 to 3 hours. This duration allows for ample time to take in the breathtaking views, capture photos, and appreciate the historical magnitude without feeling rushed.

4. Are separate tickets required to enter the Mutianyu Great Wall section?

Yes, separate entry tickets are required for the Mutianyu Great Wall scenic area, which usually includes the shuttle bus service to the wall's base. Additionally, if you plan to use the cable car, chairlift, or toboggan for ascent and descent, separate tickets must be purchased for these facilities. Booking through an organized tour often includes these arrangements, providing a seamless and convenient experience. KKday can facilitate the booking of such tours, simplifying your visit.

5. Is a 2-day tour sufficient to experience Beijing's main attractions like the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall?

A well-structured 2-day tour can effectively cover Beijing's most significant highlights, including iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall. Such an itinerary prioritizes key cultural and historical landmarks, providing a comprehensive overview of Beijing's rich heritage within a focused timeframe. It allows for concentrated exploration of the most impactful sites, minimizing travel time between locations.

6. Beyond the Mutianyu Great Wall, what other famous attractions are typically visited during a Beijing tour?

Beyond the Mutianyu Great Wall, a comprehensive Beijing tour often includes visits to several other world-renowned attractions. Common highlights are Tiananmen Square, the expansive Forbidden City, the exquisite Summer Palace with its imperial gardens, and the historically significant Prince Gong's Mansion. Many tours also offer opportunities to view the striking exteriors of modern landmarks like the Bird's Nest and Water Cube stadiums.

7. What is the historical significance behind the name 'Forbidden City' in Beijing?

The 'Forbidden City' earned its name due to its restricted access to commoners and its role as the imperial palace for nearly 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It symbolized the emperor's divine authority, and entry was highly controlled, making it 'forbidden' to unauthorized individuals. This complex served as the political, ceremonial, and residential heart of imperial China, housing centuries of intricate court life and pivotal historical events.

8. What are common transportation options for navigating Beijing's major historical sites like the Summer Palace?

While Beijing has an extensive public transportation network including subways and buses, for visiting major historical sites like the Summer Palace and other attractions spread across the city, organized tours with private transfers are highly recommended. This option offers unparalleled convenience, comfort, and efficiency, especially for travelers with limited time. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available, though traffic can be a factor.

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