Beijing Classic Day Tours
One full day is enough to see the Beijing that first-time visitors come for, provided it is planned properly. The classic day puts the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven into a single loop; the Great Wall adventure runs out to Mutianyu with the cable car and a walk on the restored ramparts; and the hutong and local culture day stays inside the city with Shichahai, the Drum Tower and a family kitchen. There is also a quieter tea and garden day for travellers who want the city without the crowds.
These are private departures with an English-speaking guide and a private vehicle, and the walking distances are set to your group. Layover versions that compress the same sites into 12 to 36 hours are listed separately.
