Beijing in 48 Hours — Wall, Palace, Hutongs

Two days, three icons, zero wasted hours. A private stopover sprint built for tight connections and 240-hour transit visa-free entry.

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2 Days · Private · Beijing

Highlights

  • The Great Wall at Mutianyu — the scenic, less-crowded section (cable car up, toboggan down)
  • Forbidden City + Tiananmen Square with a guide who makes 600 years make sense
  • Hutong rickshaw ride and lunch with a local family
  • Every transfer timed to your flights — we handle the logistics, you see Beijing

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Palace & Hutongs

Morning: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (3–4 hours with your guide — the stories are the point). Lunch: Peking duck at a local favorite. Afternoon: Jingshan Park for the classic postcard view over the palace roofs. Late afternoon: rickshaw through the hutongs, tea and a home-cooked meal with a hutong family. Evening: transfer to hotel.

Day 2

The Great Wall & Wheels Up

Early start for Mutianyu (90 min drive — we go early to beat the crowds). Cable car up, walk the restored ramparts, toboggan or cable car down. Simple farmhouse lunch nearby. Afternoon: drive back, optional quick stop at the Olympic Park (Bird's Nest photo), then transfer to the airport or railway station.

What's Included — and What Isn't

✓ What's Included

  • Private English-speaking guide and driver for both days
  • All entrance tickets (Forbidden City, Great Wall, Jingshan Park)
  • Mutianyu cable car + toboggan tickets
  • 1 lunch (Peking duck) + hutong family meal
  • Airport/railway transfers timed to your flights

✗ Not Included

  • International/domestic flights or trains to Beijing
  • China visa fees (most stopovers qualify for 240-hour transit visa-free — we check for you)
  • Dinners, personal expenses, tips (optional)
  • Hotel (add on — ask us; most stopover guests book their own)

Who This Trip Is For

👍 Good fit if you…

  • Stopover travelers with 1–2 free days in Beijing
  • 240-hour transit visa-free travelers who want the icons without the planning headache
  • Anyone who thought "I only have 48 hours" — this trip exists for you

🤔 Probably not if you…

  • Travelers with knee or mobility issues — the Wall involves steps (we can swap in a flatter section or more city time; just ask)
  • Slow travelers — this is a sprint by design

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 48 hours really enough for the Great Wall and Forbidden City?
Yes, if someone else handles tickets, transport, and timing — that's the whole product.
Forbidden City tickets sell out — how do you get them?
We book real-name tickets the moment your dates are confirmed (up to 7 days ahead). Book early in peak season.
Can I store luggage during the tour?
Yes — the driver keeps bags in the vehicle all day.

Get This Tour, Your Way

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  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • All entrance tickets pre-booked
  • No forced shopping — in writing
  • 24-hour support before & during your trip
  • Unlimited free itinerary revisions

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