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Beijing Classic 5-Day Tour: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Custom Tour

Duration:5天4晚 Departure:Beijing Group size:8 Views:56 times
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$599–$899 /per person
✓ Private custom tour ✓ No shopping stops ✓ English-speaking guide ✓ Licensed operator

Imperial Palaces and Great Wall, Woven Into One Trip

A mid-to-high-end private tour with no optional paid extras and no shopping stops, including a private vehicle and 24-hour private transfers. Spend five days visiting Beijing classics such as Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Badaling Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with an exclusive Chinese-style tea gathering. Stay at Atour, Manxin or Crystal Orange hotels along the Second Ring Road, with a premium gift, a panda plush and an old Beijing fridge magnet included.

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Group size8
DifficultyModerate
RegionBeijing
PickupYour private driver meets you at Beijing Capital Airport or the high-speed rail station on arrival, or at your hotel if you are already in the city. The exact pickup time is confirmed with you before departure based on your arrival details.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival day · flexible

Arrive in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing by whatever transport suits you; a private car will meet you at the station or airport around the clock and take you to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is free — wander the nearby shopping streets or the old alleys at your own pace and get a feel for daily life in the old capital.

Walking 5–8 km Entrance tickets included Meals: Not included
Morning
Airport Pickup · Free Time
Afternoon
Free time at leisure
Day 2 Full day · about 8 hours

Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

In the morning, visit Tiananmen Square and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (exterior viewing only if closed for policy reasons), then explore the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walking its central axis to take in the imperial grandeur. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven (all-inclusive ticket), including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar, where emperors once prayed for good harvests.

Walking 5–8 km Entrance tickets included Meals: Breakfast
Morning
Tiananmen Square · Chairman Mao Memorial Hall · Forbidden City · Temple of Heaven
Afternoon
Visit the Temple of Heaven (all-inclusive ticket), including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar.
Day 3 Full day · about 9 hours

Flag-Raising Ceremony, Badaling Great Wall, Bird's Nest and Water Cube, Summer Palace, Tsinghua and Peking University (Exterior)

Start the day at Tiananmen Square for the flag-raising ceremony (subject to weather and advance booking). Then drive to Badaling Great Wall and climb the wall. In the afternoon, view the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube (the National Stadium and National Aquatics Center) from outside, then visit the Summer Palace, the former imperial garden, with a boat ride on Kunming Lake and a climb up Longevity Hill. Pass by Tsinghua University and Peking University for photos.

Walking 5–8 km Entrance tickets included Meals: Breakfast
Morning
Flag-raising Ceremony · Badaling Great Wall · Bird's Nest · Water Cube · Summer Palace · Tsinghua and Peking University (Exterior)
Afternoon
View the Bird's Nest and Water Cube from outside, then visit the Summer Palace with a boat ride on Kunming Lake.
Day 4 Half day · about 4 hours

Museums (Military Museum, National Museum, Capital Museum) · China Chic Tea Gathering

In the morning, visit one of three museums (subject to booking availability and opening hours): the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution, the National Museum of China, or the Capital Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive guochao tea gathering and take in Beijing's tea culture over a cup of tea.

Walking 5–8 km Entrance tickets included Meals: Breakfast
Morning
Military Museum / National Museum / Capital Museum · China Chic Tea Gathering
Afternoon
Enjoy an exclusive guochao tea gathering and take in Beijing's tea culture.
Day 5 Departure day · transfer only

Return Journey

Arrange a private transfer to the airport or high-speed rail station based on your return time, bringing your Beijing trip to a pleasant close.

Walking 5–8 km Entrance tickets included Meals: Breakfast
Morning
Airport transfer
Afternoon
Free time at leisure
Signature attraction
Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, behind its red walls and golden roofs. Closed on Mondays — book 7 days ahead, enter through the Meridian Gat

No hidden fees

✓ Included

  • All first-entry entrance tickets for the itinerary (Forbidden City
  • Temple of Heaven through ticket
  • Badaling Great Wall
  • Summer Palace and more)
  • 4 nights at Atour / Manxin / Crystal Orange hotels along the Second Ring Road (breakfast included)

✕ Not included

  • Transport to and from Beijing (flights
  • high-speed rail or train tickets)
  • Single supplement (extra charge for single occupancy)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary (other than hotel breakfast)
  • Personal expenses and optional paid extras not listed in the itinerary

Booking notice

Cancellation policy
  • Full refund if cancelled 7+ days before departure
Visa info

This tour is for mainland Chinese residents with valid ID; HK/Macau/Taiwan and foreign passport holders please contact us in advance for visa and arrangement details.

Travel notes
  • Please bring your ID card

Before you go

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Visa
We assist with the China tourist visa — we provide an invitation letter and itinerary confirmation for your application.
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Internet
Google, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China. Hotel WiFi works, but we recommend a VPN or travel eSIM — we can advise.
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Food
Vegetarian, halal and allergy-friendly meals are available on request — just tell us in advance.
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Hotels
Hotels are 4-star international-standard (or local equivalent), with private bathroom, air conditioning and WiFi.
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Weather
Pack layers and comfortable walking shoes. If your trip includes high-altitude areas (over 3,000 m), bring sunscreen, a hat and stay hydrated — altitude sickness is mild but real.
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Tipping
No tipping is expected in China — guides and drivers are paid by us, not by you.
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$599–$899 per person

USD reference price range. Final quote depends on your dates, group size and hotel upgrades.

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$599–$899 per person
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