Our best first-time private Beijing itinerary: Forbidden City tickets arranged in advance, Mutianyu + Summer Palace on one day, then temples and optional Beijing Hutong Family Experience: Dumplings making, Calligraphy class & Lunch (not a shopping stop).
Beijing-focused planning: airport timing, cable-car Mutianyu routing (Tower 14 as the usual starting point), Monday Forbidden City → Summer Palace swap, flexible pacing, no shopping stops.
Day-by-day itinerary
Three full private days — reorderable when you inquire.
3-Day Beijing Classic
Time
Plan
Day 1
Tiananmen → Forbidden City (pre-booked) → Jingshan → Temple of Heaven when timing allows. Monday: swap Forbidden City for Summer Palace.
Day 2
Mutianyu via west cable car to Tower 14 → Summer Palace — same logic as our Mutianyu + Summer Palace day tour.
Private vehicle and English-speaking guide for three days
Entrance tickets for included sites (Forbidden City pre-booked)
Per-day hotel pickup in Beijing
Practical notes for Monday closure and Mutianyu routing
Not included
Accommodation
Meals unless pre-arranged
Cable car / toboggan tickets unless confirmed
Shopping-stop itineraries
FAQ
It separates Forbidden City ticket logistics from Mutianyu drive time, adds Summer Palace gardens, and finishes with old-Beijing culture — including the named hutong family product when you want it.
Yes — Day 3 can stay temple-focused only.
The 4-day complete highlights tour adds arrival soft landing and Olympic / 798 or family-friendly options on the final day.
Share your dates, hotel area, and how many days you have in Beijing. We confirm Forbidden City tickets, day order, and Mutianyu routing—usually the same business day.