2-Day Private Tour: Badaling Great Wall & Beijing Heritage

Hotel pickup (time confirmed the previous evening, may be adjusted earlier in peak season to avoid traffic), visit UNESCO Forbidden City, the world's largest preserved ancient wooden imperial palace, exploring grand outer ceremony halls and quiet inner imperial quarters along Beijing's central axis. Self-paid lunch near the Forbidden City, with included 1 chosen traditional handcraft DIY experience (paper cutting, dumpling making, Peking Opera mask painting or Chinese knotting, your work kept as a souvenir). Afternoon stroll 700-year-old Nanluoguxiang hutong, willow-lined Shichahai lakes and Houhai area, browsing creative shops, trying local snacks and experiencing authentic old Beijing life. Return to hotel in the evening, with recommended local dinner options.

Hotel pickup, private transfer to Badaling Great Wall (UNESCO World Heritage), the most representative and best-preserved Ming Great Wall section with steep slopes and solid stone fortifications, climb the ancient ramparts for panoramic mountain views. Self-paid farm lunch near the Great Wall. Afternoon visit Beijing Olympic Park, take photos of iconic Bird's Nest National Stadium, Water Cube Aquatics Center and dragon-shaped lake, experiencing modern Beijing architecture. Return to hotel in the afternoon, marking the end of the 2-day classic Beijing tour.

Bring your passport for scenic area entry; wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes as the Great Wall has steep steps.