How to Plan Your Beijing Tour: Forbidden City with Special Viewing of Treasure Gallery and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling

If you are planning to visit Beijing, don’t miss out on the iconic landmarks that define the city. The Forbidden City and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling are two of the most spectacular and significant attractions in Beijing, and now you can explore them in an exclusive VIP tour. The Viator VIP tour offers you a full-day expert-guided private tour of these UNESCO World Heritage sites, complete with an intimate visit to the Palace Museum’s special sites – the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall.

Here’s how you can plan the perfect tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Great Wall Ruins at Badaling.

Overview of the Tour

This full-day VIP tour is designed to give you an enriching and exclusive experience of two of the most majestic landmarks in Beijing. The tour starts with an expert-guided visit to the Forbidden City where you will explore the cultural artifacts and royal treasures at the Treasure Gallery and Clock Exhibition Hall, two of the Palace Museum’s special sites. Then you will venture to the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling to gain fascinating insight into China’s greatest engineering achievement. Finally, you will feast on a bounteous meal of Peking duck to cap off your unique and memorable experience.

Highlights of the Tour

The Forbidden City and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling are the two most iconic landmarks in Beijing, defined by their rich history and cultural significance. This VIP tour offers a unique opportunity to explore these landmarks in depth. Here are the key highlights of the tour:

• Full-day VIP tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling
• Expert-guided tour of the Forbidden City with access to the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall, two of the Palace Museum’s special sites
• Walk along the Ruins of the Great Wall, a section of this UNESCO World Heritage site unknown to most of the public
• Exclusive access to two less-public sites in the Forbidden City, the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall
• Fascinating insight into China’s greatest engineering achievement, the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling
• Feast on a bounteous meal of Peking duck at a local restaurant

Tour Itinerary

Here is the detailed itinerary of the Viator VIP tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling:

8:00 am

You will be picked up from your hotel in Beijing by a private car and taken to the Forbidden City.

9:00 am

You will arrive at the Forbidden City, where you will meet your expert guide and start your tour. You will explore some of the most famous sites in the Forbidden City, such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. You will also have exclusive access to two less-public sites in the Forbidden City, the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall.

11:00 am

After touring the Forbidden City, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for lunch. You will be served a bounteous meal of Peking duck, a specialty of Beijing.

12:30 pm

You will be driven to the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling. Badaling is one of the most well-known sections of the Great Wall, and it was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

2:00 pm

You will arrive at the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling, where you can take a walk and explore this magnificent site. Your expert guide will provide fascinating insight into the history of the Great Wall and its significance in Chinese culture.

4:00 pm

You will be driven back to your hotel in Beijing.

Price and Booking

The VIP tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling costs $318 per person. This price includes:

• Expert-guided tour of the Forbidden City with access to the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall
• Private tour of the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling
• Bounteous meal of Peking duck at a local restaurant
• Private transportation by car
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

To book the tour, visit the Viator website and follow the instructions.

Conclusion

Exploring the Forbidden City and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling is an incredible experience that you will never forget. By taking the VIP tour, you can gain exclusive access to some of the most significant landmarks in Beijing and learn about their rich history and cultural significance. It’s a perfect way to explore the city if you’re short on time or want to make the most of your visit. Get in touch with Viator to book your tour today and enjoy an unforgettable experience.