Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall - Beijing City Tour

Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall

A full day tour to visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Great Wall at Badaling. Tour Duration 8 hours. Start time 7.30 and you will pick up at the hotel. 2 person can go, english speaking guide.

PRICE : 45 USD / person

Tour Description :

Firstly visit the famous Tiananmen Square, before taking the short walk to the amazing and beautiful Forbidden City. It is the largest and best-preserved palatial complex. Walk along the central axis of palaces from south to north and marvel at the fabulous buildings hidden behind the walls. You will then take a one hour drive to Chang Ping county and have a short visit to a Jade Carving Factory. The jade carving is a famous special Chinese product, a blend of excellent carving skill and Chinese traditional cultures. Before starting the afternoon sightseeing you will have a traditional Chinese lunch. From there, you will take a 30 minute journey to Badaling Great Wall. Badaling section is the most famous and best-preserved wall. Its highest point at Badaling is some 800 meters above sea level. A pulley car is available for those who prefer not to make the climb (must be paid for on the spot). After discovering this world famous sight, you will make your way back to your hotel in Beijing, but not before stopping at an establishment for Chinese traditional medicine culture.

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