Is the cable car at the Great Wall included?

No — the cable car at Mutianyu is optional and payable on the day at your own expense. You can reach the Wall on foot without it.

Where exactly do I meet the guide?

The tour picks you up directly from your hotel between 07:00 and 08:00. Make sure you provide your hotel details when booking so the operator can confirm your collection point.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children aged one and under travel free but must share a seat with a parent or guardian and pay any applicable admission fees. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult throughout the tour.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In cases of extreme weather, the tour may be cancelled or the itinerary adjusted. If this affects your booking, the operator will contact you in advance.

Will the stops always be in the order listed?

The sequence of stops may vary due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances, but all key sites are covered within the day.

Do I need to print my ticket?

A mobile booking confirmation is accepted — there is no need to print unless you prefer to. Have it ready to show your guide at pickup.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour

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Duration

9 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Admission to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

Two hours at Mutianyu Great Wall (admission included)

Lunch at a local restaurant

Visit to a jade carving factory

Chinese traditional silk arts demonstration

Drive past the Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest)

Not included

Cable car at the Great Wall (available at your own expense)

Personal expenses and gratuities

Admission fees for children under one year old

What to expect

Hotel pickup
07:00 – 08:00
Your guide collects you from your hotel lobby and transfers you to the first stop of the day.
Tiananmen Square
Begin at the symbolic heart of China — the vast square flanked by the Gate of Heavenly Peace and the Great Hall of the People.
Forbidden City
Pass through the world's largest surviving palace complex, home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Jade carving factory
Watch skilled artisans at work and browse traditional jade pieces at a dedicated carving workshop.
Lunch
Sit down for an included meal at a local restaurant before heading out to the Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Approx. 2 hours
Spend two hours exploring this beautifully restored and lushly wooded section of the Wall; an optional cable car ride is available at extra cost.
Chinese traditional silk arts
A brief stop to see the craft and heritage of Chinese silk production.
Drive past the Olympic Stadium
Pass by the iconic Bird's Nest on the return journey into the city.
Hotel drop-off
17:00 – 18:00
Return transfer delivers you back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour

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