First, you'll visit the world-renowned Tiananmen Square. Located on Beijing's Central Axis, Tiananmen Square is the world's largest city center square and holds a crucial place in Chinese history, having witnessed countless significant historical events. Here, you'll admire the majestic Tiananmen Gate Tower and learn about the rich history of Chinese culture.
Afterwards, you'll cross the square to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is located at the center of Beijing's Central Axis. It served as the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties and is the largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex in the world. You'll explore the important palaces along the central axis, admiring their magnificent and exquisite architecture while learning more about the history of the Forbidden City from your guide.
After your visit, you'll travel 73 kilometers (approximately 1.5-2 hours) to visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Mutianyu is the longest and best-restored section of the Great Wall of China, earning the nickname "Mutianyu's Unique Beauty." You can first take a cable car to Watchtower No. 14, then hike westward, enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the majestic winding Great Wall. You'll reach the highest point, Watchtower No. 20, completing your Great Wall journey.
After touring the Great Wall, this classic day tour from Beijing concludes. Our guide will transfer you to your hotel/airport/train station. Thank you for choosing our China tour service. If you would like to extend your trip to explore more of Beijing's highlights or other Chinese destinations, please contact us to arrange this.