Best of Beijing Tour
Destinations: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, Great Wall of China
Durations: 8 hours
Tour Introduction
Beijing is a city with over 2000 years of history, with one of the oldest cultures on Earth. It has been the Chinese capital for over 850 years (Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty & Qing Dynasty).
Tour begins at Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. From the square, we will view the Gate of Heaven Peace (Tiananmen) where Chairman Mao Zedong proudly claimed the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China on Oct 01, 1949; monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Mao's Mausoleum. Then it's on to the Forbidden City, now known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The Forbidden City used to home for 24 Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. The last emperor, Puyi lived in the Forbidden City till 1924. After lunch, we will visit the Great Wall of China. In 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defense system against invasions from the north. Construction of the great wall continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance.
It's a busy day, but will also include a visit to the Bona Jade Carving Factory for a shopping experience not to be missed.
Tour Highlights
Great Wall of China
Tiananmen Square
The Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Lunch at local restaurant
Bona Jade Carving Factory
Schedule Details
Dates: every day
Time of Departure: upon your request
Hotel Pick-up: Please advise your hotel details at time of booking
Return Details: Tour returns to your Beijing hotel.
Adult Price: USD80pp
Child Price (below 12 years of age): USD64pp
Infant price (below 2 years of age): free
Pricing Policy
Minimum of two persons is required at the time of booking
Tour Inclusions
Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned coach (private)
Experienced English speaking tour guide (private)
All admission tickets
Lunch at local restaurant near the Great Wall
Tour Exclusions
Optional tour & Insurance
Gratuities to tour guide & driver
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, etc
Reservation
For reservation of GCT city tour packages, there is no need for any deposit. Just simply send an email to info@GrandChinaTravel.com or call us at +86-10-87792617 to inform us of your hotel room number, number of travelers and date for departure. Our tour guide will confirm with you on the departure time the night before and meet you in the lobby of your hotel. Payment will be cash upon meeting GCT tour guide.