Private Tour
5-Day Beijing Tour: Great Wall & Imperial Landmarks
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Overview
Discover Beijing’s imperial heritage, traditional neighborhoods, and signature flavors on this customizable five-day journey. Designed for first-time visitors, this itinerary combines the city’s essential sights with time to explore at a comfortable pace.
Walk through the courtyards of the Forbidden City, explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, and discover a quieter side of Beijing in its hutong lanes. Visits to the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace add contrasting perspectives on the capital’s imperial past, while a Peking duck dinner introduces one of its best-known culinary traditions. These landmarks form the core of a classic introductory Beijing itinerary.
Explore the Forbidden City and continue to Jingshan Park for a broader perspective on Beijing’s imperial center.
Dedicate a full day to the Mutianyu Great Wall, with time to walk and enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors held ceremonies to pray for good harvests.
Discover the Summer Palace’s gardens, lakeside scenery, and imperial architecture.
Experience the charm of old Beijing with a leisurely stroll through Shichahai, where traditional hutongs, historic courtyard houses, and peaceful lakeside views reveal a more authentic side of the city.
Wander through traditional hutong neighborhoods around Shichahai and enjoy a Peking duck dinner.
Itinerary
Day 1|Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up & Hotel Transfer
Welcome to Beijing!
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport, your private driver and guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey or explore the surrounding neighborhood at your own pace.
Day 2|Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Park
Begin your day with your English-speaking guide at Tiananmen Square before entering the Forbidden City. Explore its grand courtyards and palace halls while learning about China’s imperial past. After a lunch break, continue to Jingshan Park, where an optional walk to the hilltop offers sweeping views over the palace rooftops. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon, with the evening at leisure.

Day 3|Mutianyu Great Wall & Olympic Landmarks
After breakfast, leave the city for an excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Explore at a comfortable pace, stopping at watchtowers to admire the surrounding mountain scenery. Your guide will suggest a suitable walking route, with optional cable transport available. After a lunch break, return to Beijing and stop at the Olympic Park for exterior views and photos of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube before continuing to your hotel.

Day 4|Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & Peking Duck
Start the morning at the Temple of Heaven, exploring its ceremonial architecture and surrounding park with your guide. After lunch, travel to the Summer Palace for a leisurely walk through landscaped gardens and along lakeside paths. Allow time to enjoy the scenery and discover selected architectural highlights. In the evening, savor a traditional Peking duck dinner to celebrate your final night in Beijing.

Day 5|Hutong Discovery & Departure
If your departure schedule allows, enjoy a guided morning walk through the traditional hutongs around Shichahai. Discover a different side of Beijing as you explore narrow lanes and pause for a coffee or browse small shops. Afterwards, collect your luggage and take a private transfer to the airport. For an early flight, transfer directly from your hotel without scheduled sightseeing.

What’s Included
- Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking or other language tour guide.
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel.
- Entrance tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
- Applicable service charges, taxes, and parking fees.
- Private vehicle and driver throughout the tour, including airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Daily breakfast and lunch as specified in the itinerary.
- Traveler's Accident Insurance
- Bottled water provided daily during the tour.
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