Private Tour
3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights
Overview
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72 hours
Mobile ticket
Hit the incredible highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this 3-Day door-to-door private tour. Check off Five of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Ming Tombs for a more. Stroll through historic Hutong alleys. Upgrade for a comprehensive package with city transportation and lunch.
1: Visit Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall
2: Explore the impressive complex of the Forbidden City
3: Check off 5 world UNESCO Herigates
4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
5: Enjoy a private tour with a professional guide
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fees
All Inclusive Tour (Please choose upon booking)
Tour with Ticket ( Please choose upon booking)
Private Tour
Roundtrip Cable Car
Private Driver with car service to Mutianyu Great Wall in Day 2
Premier city taxi fare
Gratuities (Recommended)
NO Lunch ( If the option is not selected)
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Lama Temple and Hutong
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Your friendly private tour Guide meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head to the largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Visit the 600 years old palace, Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, It is the largest Imperial Palace in the world and listed in the world UNESCO Heritage. It used to be the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Explore the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before your trip to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know the Palace at your own pace.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
Followed an authentic Beijing Style Lunch in Hutong. The old neighborhood of Beijing. Experience rickshaw ride in the narrow Hutong at ease or wander around by foot. Back lakes area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Then, visit the Lama Temple in the afternoon. It is the Best preserved lamasery and the most popular Temple in Beijing with over 260 years history. Beautiful courtyards with solemnly atmosphere. A series of beautiful pavilions compress this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty four foot high Buddha cared from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
Mutianyu Great Wall
Your friendly private tour guide and driver will meet you at 8:00am in your hotel lobby, Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and No.1 rated site in Beijing surrounded by lush vegetation, this section of the wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. It offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchards and villages. You will spend about 2 hours hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy round trip cable car up and down at Great Wall or even toboggan down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
Continue your tour to Ming Tombs, the Royal Tombs for Ming Dynasty emperors' family. You will visit Zhudi Emperor's Tomb, Changling. It is considered as the largest and best preserved Tomb of Ming Dynasty Royal family.
Stone Animal
Then, visit Stone Animal. This is the sacred way to the site of burial vaults of the emperors with over 500 years history. Emperors are guarded by their soldiers and generals as well as the camels, elephants, unicorn, horses and lions. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, You will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon.The most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. It is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, the empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace).
Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
Hike up the Tower of Buddhist Incense. A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also celebration place for Empress Dowager CiXi's birthday. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Stroll through the Longest corridor in the world, admire the Kunming Lake, colorful paintings, and pagodas. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Options
Tour with Ticket
Duration: 3 days: Private tour guide, entrance fees, private driver with car to Great Wall and premier city taxi fare are inclusive( NO lunch)
Pickup included
All Inclusive Tour
Duration: 3 days: Private tour guide with lunch, entrance fees, premier city taxi fare, Private driver service to Great Wall are all inclusive
Pickup included
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect choice
Zoltan H,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was the best tour i ever had. The organization was smooth like butter. Sunflower Li was very helpful, very kind. She was continously helping us before, during the tour. Our tour guide Maggie was amazing, very kind, well prepared and helped us all the way. If someone would like to visit Beijing’s landmarks and want a hassle-free travel, i strongly recommend Sunflower Tours China.
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Antony P,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00I booked my trips with Sunflower Tours and had the great pleasure to be assigned Aaron as my guide over 4 days during my exciting stay in Beijing. I began my trip with a half-day walking tour around interesting locations on the outskirts of the city centre. Aaron conducted the tour in a very friendly, courteous, and informative manner. I learned a lot about the local culture, key historical events, and specific linguistic aspects of the Chinese language. I then embarked on 3 full days of extremely enjoyable historic tours in and around Beijing. The key highlights were visits to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace. Aaron was extremely professional, highly organised, personable and knowledgeable. Each day was meticulously managed: Aaron was very efficient in organising transport, the correct amount of time was spent at each location, and entry into each historical site was hassle-free each time. Aaron demonstrated in-depth knowledge of a variety of subject matters and delivered each tour with passion. In addition, Aaron introduced me to authentic Chinese cuisine for lunch each day at traditional restaurants where local people eat. As a result of the 4 days, I was very pleased to learn about Chinese history, current affairs, architecture, culinary delights and the evolution of Chinese culture through the dynasties to the present day.
Fantastic private tour! A must!
Eddie M,
Aug 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00Mr Aaron was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly to my kids. He spoke to us in mandarin and English. He was flexible with the schedule as we wanted to focus on something’s and fast track others. We didn’t need a selfie stick since Mr Aaron took all our family photos. He knows all the spots for good Instagram worthy photos. He also knows shortcuts and how to skip long lines. A must! Highly recommended!
Best insight of China
Nihad Y,
Jul 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00Aaron was the best guide we could have hoped for. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. There were no questions left unanswered and we had loads of them. We got the best crash course regarding the Chinese history in these 3 days and this was by far beyond the places we visited. Thank you Sunflower!!!
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