Your private guide and driver greet you at your city hotel, setting the tone for a day of effortless exploration across two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. First, you’ll head to Tian’anmen Square—one of the world’s largest public squares, where history unfolds at every turn. Stand before the Monument to the People’s Heroes, gaze up at the Tian’anmen Rostrum, and soak in the grandeur of the National Museum’s facade. Your guide will share little-known anecdotes about the square’s role in pivotal moments, from imperial processions to modern milestones, making the vast space feel intimate and alive.

The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

Follow your guide along the central axis: marvel at the golden-tiled Hall of Supreme Harmony, where emperors once held court; pause at the Hall of Central Harmony, a stunning example of traditional architecture; and explore the Hall of Preserving Harmony, with its intricate carvings.

Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.

ander off the main path to discover hidden gems like the tranquil Imperial Garden, with its ancient cypresses and marble pavilions, as your guide reveals secrets of royal life—from imperial rituals to the stories of concubines and eunuchs.

After lunch, journey to the Badaling Great Wall, the most iconic section of this 2,000-year-old wonder. Here, our exclusive VIP access shines: skip the chaotic shuttle lines with a private transfer that drops you directly at the cable car’s front door. No waiting—step right onto the cable car for a swift ascent to the wall’s crest. Once atop, walk along the weathered battlements, where your guide points out strategic watchtowers, arrow slits&the dramatic landscape of rolling hills stretching to the horizon. Learn how this colossal structure defended ancient China, and capture photos with unobstructed views that most visitors miss amid the crowds. As the day winds down, your driver navigates smoothly back to your hotel, ensuring you arrive with memories of 2 extraordinary sites—each a masterpiece of human ingenuity—experienced through the insights of your private guide. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a curated journey through time, designed to let you savor every detail without the rush.