World Heritage in Beijing | Beijing + Forbidden City + Summer Palace + Mutianyu Great Wall Essence 2-Day Tour

Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and begin your Beijing tour today. First, you will visit the world-famous Tiananmen Square. [Tiananmen Square] is located on Beijing's central axis and is the largest city-center square in the world. It holds an important place in Chinese history and has witnessed countless major historical events. Here you can see the majestic Tiananmen Gate Tower and learn about China's long-standing culture. Afterward, cross the square to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. [The Forbidden City], also known as the Purple Forbidden City, is located at the center of Beijing's central axis. It was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is the world's largest and best-preserved complex of wooden palace architecture. Here you can visit the important palaces along the central axis in sequence, admiring the splendid and exquisite ancient palace architecture while following the guide's explanations to learn more about the historical stories of the Forbidden City. Afterward, you can also visit the nearby [Jingshan Park] (about a 15-minute walk) to overlook the panoramic view of the Forbidden City and the magnificent scenery of Beijing. In the afternoon, you will drive to visit the famous imperial garden, the Summer Palace. [The Summer Palace] is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden existing in China, and one of China's four great gardens. It is known as the Museum of Imperial Gardens, with beautiful scenery, and its pavilions, towers, lakes, bridges, and other views are simply breathtaking.

This morning, you will visit the Temple of Heaven. [The Temple of Heaven], originally named the Temple of Heaven and Earth, was the place where ancient emperors worshipped heaven, prayed for good harvests, and prayed for rain. It is also the largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings in China, famous for its unique and magnificent architecture and its long, fascinating culture. Here you can learn about the ancient sacrificial rituals and visit structures such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall, and the Three Echo Stones. Afterward, you will drive 73 km (about 1.5–2 hours) to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. [Mutianyu Great Wall] is the longest and best-restored section of the Great Wall of China, and is known as "the most spectacular section of the Great Wall." You can first take the cable car up to Tower 14, then hike westward while enjoying the magnificent mountain scenery and the winding, majestic views of the Great Wall, before reaching the highest point at Tower 20 to complete your Great Wall journey. After visiting the Great Wall, return to downtown Beijing and pass by the [Bird's Nest] (Beijing National Stadium) and the [Water Cube] (Beijing National Aquatics Center) for exterior views and photos. Afterward, this unforgettable Beijing World Cultural Heritage tour will come to an end. Our guide will take you to your hotel to rest well and prepare for your return trip the next day.