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Save hours researching Beijing highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you, help you save time and see more in a short space of time, visit the top highlights in Beijing.
Private guide, all entrance fees, lunch, roundtrip cable car or chairlift or toboggan, hotel pick and drop off all transfer service are all inclusive in this 2-day private tour.
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport copies during the tour\
The itinerary is flexible, we can adjust it according to your interests under the bad weather or any unexpected conditions.
Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour per day.
LUNCH
Lunch
Tiananmen Square
Meet your guide in hotel lobby, start tour from Tian’anmen Square which is considered as the largest public square in the world. Get stories and background information from your private guide.
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven is the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times, which is a place for ancient Ming and Qing dynasties emperors pray for good harvest. Now, it is also a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai chi practice exercise.
The Palace Museum
Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. You will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Tour route: Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.
Shichahai Scenic Resort
Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Walk around old Beijing hutong nearby Shichahai Lake. Now they have become representatives of local culture, thus it is still the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.
LUNCH
Lunch
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall is a one of the most famous and popular sections of China Great Wall. You will have your own choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up to the breathtaking wall, spend 1 to 2 hours leisurely hiking up and down the various sections to explore the Watch Towers, admire at the construction of marveling beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. After hiking, You will have option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or just simply return the way you came.
Summer Palace
Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial family Members from emperor, which is considered as the best preserved Imperial Park with amazing garden art senery.
Day 1: City tour with subway transfer. Day 2: Great Wall tour with private vehicle transfer. Pick up point is city hotel. Pickup included
All transfer is private vehicle, pick up and drop off point is Beijing International Capital airport.(PEK) Pickup included
All transfer is private vehicle, pick up and drop off point is Beijing downtown hotel. Pickup included
Private Transfer
English-speaking guide
If you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide, it will cause 800RMB extra, note us 3 days before.
Roundtrip cable or chairlift or toboggan fee
Entrance tickets
Accommodation
Dinner
Gratitude to the guide and driver (for good service)
The 800RMB extra payment if you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide.
Select a pickup point
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
503 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
kyle arbuthnot,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We travelled from Northern Ireland to Beijing on 9th June 2026. We booked a two day tour directly through Catherine Lu Tours. We were blown away by the amazing service we received. A representative from Catherine Lu tours contacted us frequently via email and then through WeChat to arrange pick up at the hotel. Jenny was our assigned tour guide. Jenny was so friendly, spoke perfect English, and was very knowledgeable. A guide is a must do in China. If I ever travelled back to China I wouldn’t use any other company and would love to have Jenny as a guide again!.
Rodolfo J G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Jenny was our guide, she is the best, we were group of 9 and booked a two day private tour with Catherine Lu yours, We had a great time with Jenny and had a wonderful time, we enjoyed the visit to Great Wall, imperial palace, forbidden city and all major attractions, this was great because we had limited time in Beijing and had to optimize our time Again Jenny was a pleasure to meet you
GiorgioAM93,Jun 14, 2026
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Everything is excellent. The guide was professional, kind, and helpful. Similarly, the driver had an extremely elegant and comfortable vehicle. I would recommend it to fully enjoy Beijing and the Great Wall.
edsont903,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good tour through the main spots in Beijing. Guide has good experience and knowledge about the visited places.
Lynchyboi93,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Having done alot of research Catherine Lu tours kept coming up as highly recommended online. We had a tour of 4. ( 2 couples) I sent an email directly and booked everything in with them before our trip . It couldn't have been easier to liaise with them and they were upfront about their costs and what was included. We then met our Tour guide Jenny, she was amazing from start to finish, Jenny was friendly and provided a real good insight into chinese life and was also knowledgeable of various historical facts about the sights we visited. She was very friendly and keen to chat with us about our travels and made our 2 day tour trip flow perfectly and even gave some of her own reccommendations for the rest of our trip. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend her or request her company again if we ever return. The two whole days were covered expertly and well organised . Don't hesitate to book if your considering it, professional, friendly and an enjoyable experience overall .




Sabine W,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great tour! Thank you for everything!
Relax09081251546,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
First time using Catherine Lu Tours. Love it! Our guide James was punctual, knowledgeable and immensely patient in showing us around. The driver drove safely and car was clean.
Thomas B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked the tour with very short notice the night before and received excellent service from Catherine. Our tour guide Bill was exceptional. He made sure that access to the venues were fast and easy. He is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. It felt like a friend taking us on a tour through Beijing. Our driver was calm and we felt very safe all the time. We truly enjoyed this tour and will book with Catherine and her team again in the future.
David L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Jenny was amazing. She went out of her way to accommodate us. She is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I strongly recommend her.
osergev,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour experience in the Great Wall and Forbidden City. I had a private tour with Justin, who was a fantastic guide. Logistics were all handled by the company ahead of time and smoothly on the day of the tours. He knew exactly where to go to maximize the quality of the experience based on what I was interested in, and gave me plenty of time to explore at my own pace. I also had a local food experience included, which I strongly recommend. Justin clearly knows food and brought me to some great restaurants and ordered perfectly based on my preferences. Overall 5/5 star experience with Catherine Lu.
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