7-Day Beijing Classic Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Hutong Life
Beijing is where most first-time China visitors start — and for good reason. This 7-day private tour covers the essential Beijing: the Great Wall at Mutianyu (the most beautiful, least crowded section), the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the old hutong neighborhoods. One family, one group, no strangers — your private driver and guide set the pace.
Tour Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall — the best-preserved and most scenic section, with cable car up and toboggan down
- Forbidden City — 600 years of imperial history, with skip-the-line entry arranged
- Temple of Heaven — where emperors prayed for good harvests, and locals practice tai chi at dawn
- Summer Palace — the royal retreat on Kunming Lake
- Hutong rickshaw tour — see how old Beijing lives, including a family courtyard visit
- Peking duck dinner — a whole duck carved at your table
- Zero shopping stops — our written guarantee
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing
Airport pickup and transfer to your 4-star hotel. Free time to recover from the flight. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2 – Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Morning: Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Afternoon: the Forbidden City, with skip-the-line entry. Walk through the imperial halls where 24 Ming and Qing emperors lived. Dinner: Peking duck at a time-honored restaurant.
Day 3 – Mutianyu Great Wall
Full day at the Mutianyu section (90 minutes from the city). Cable car up, walk the restored watchtowers, toboggan down if you dare. Less crowded than Badaling and far more beautiful. Return to the city in the late afternoon.
Day 4 – Temple of Heaven & Hutong Life
Morning: Temple of Heaven park — join the locals for tai chi and see the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Afternoon: rickshaw tour through the hutong alleys with a visit to a traditional courtyard home. Evening: optional acrobatics show (recommended!).
Day 5 – Summer Palace & 798 Art District
Morning: Summer Palace — the Long Corridor, Marble Boat and Kunming Lake. Afternoon: 798 Art District, Beijing’s contemporary art hub in converted factory buildings.
Day 6 – Optional Day Trip or Lama Temple & Beihai Park
Choose your pace: a day trip to the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, or stay in the city to visit the Lama Temple and Beihai Park. Your guide will help you decide based on your energy and interests.
Day 7 – Departure
Free morning for last-minute souvenir shopping, then airport transfer for your flight home.
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- English-speaking guide (licensed guide available on request)
- 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All entrance tickets as per itinerary
- Zero shopping stops — guaranteed
Why Book with ShenYou?
We are a licensed Shenzhen-based travel agency specializing in private, family-friendly China tours. One family, one group — you never share a vehicle or guide with strangers. Every itinerary is customized around your dates, pace and interests. Vegetarian, halal and special dietary needs can be arranged.
Pricing
Prices start from USD 850 per person (2 people sharing, 4-star hotels). Final quote depends on group size, season and hotel choice. Message us on WhatsApp for a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour suitable for families with kids?
Absolutely. The itinerary is flexible — we can shorten sightseeing days, add rest time, and the toboggan ride at Mutianyu is a hit with children.
Do we need to book the Great Wall tickets in advance?
We book all tickets for you, including skip-the-line entry to the Forbidden City. No queuing.
Can we add Xi’an, Shanghai or other cities?
Yes — Beijing combines perfectly with Xi’an (Terracotta Warriors) and Shanghai. Ask us for a multi-city itinerary.
Is there any shopping stop?
Never. Zero shopping stops is our written guarantee. Your time belongs to sightseeing, food and culture.
What about vegetarian or halal meals?
We arrange all meals around your dietary needs. Halal and vegetarian menus are available across Beijing.