Which Great Wall section do you visit?

We use Mutianyu for its excellent restoration, manageable crowds, and cable car access. Jinshanling can be substituted for more adventurous hikers on private departures.

Do I need to book Forbidden City tickets separately?

No — timed-entry tickets are included and arranged by SkyFlyZone using passport details you provide at booking.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, though Day 3 involves considerable walking. Strollers are impractical at the wall; carriers work better for toddlers.

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Beijing Imperial Discovery

Beijing, China5 days / 4 nightsModerate — significant walking on uneven surfaces at the Great Wall

Walk through six centuries of imperial power in Beijing — from the Forbidden City's vermilion gates to the Great Wall snaking across mountain ridges. This guided itinerary balances headline monuments with hutong alleys where residents still play chess beside courtyard homes. Mornings start early to beat crowds at major sites; afternoons allow teahouse stops and relaxed exploration.

Highlights

Private guided tour of the Forbidden City with timed entry
Great Wall visit at Mutianyu with cable car option
Hutong rickshaw ride and courtyard home visit
Temple of Heaven at dawn among local tai chi practitioners
Peking duck banquet at an established Beijing restaurant

Day-by-Day Itinerary

5 days

Meet your guide at the airport or train station and transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure — optional recommendation for Wangfujing snack street if energy permits.

Meals: None
Stay: Beijing city hotel

Inclusions

4 nights centrally located 4-star hotel with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to listed attractions
High-speed rail station transfers on arrival and departure
One Peking duck dinner

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
China visa fees
Lunches and dinners except where noted
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Optional cable car or toboggan at Great Wall

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Sample Reviews

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“Our guide Lily timed the Forbidden City perfectly — we were ahead of the main tour groups all morning. Mutianyu was the highlight for our teenagers; the toboggan down was unexpected fun. Hotels were central and breakfast varied daily.”

Sarah Mitchell