Meet your guide in your hotel lobby for a seamless, chauffeured transfer to Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historic axis and modern power center. Enjoy a relaxing stroll to capture stunning photos of landmarks like the Great Hall of the People, National Museum, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace and China’s power center for 500 years from 1420 to 1911 AD. While navigating the emperors’ legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, our curated, expert-led route cuts through the crowds, ensuring a smooth journey showcasing the absolute highlights along the grand axis from the Meridian Gate to the Gate of Divine Prowess.

Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.

Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.

Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.

Relax during a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the beautifully preserved, crowd-free Mutianyu Great Wall. Before your ascent, refuel with a premium buffet lunch with local flavors and soft drinks. To maximize your comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: take a leisurely round-trip cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and ride a thrilling toboggan down. Enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built atop the undulating ridges, uncovering historical beacon towers and soaking in breathtaking views. Finally, we will escort you back to your downtown Beijing hotel.