The first time I went to Beijing, I couldn't get tickets for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall was so far away that it collapsed, and the scenic spots were so big that I broke my legs. This article explains the budget of the tour group, ticket grabbing at the Forbidden City, and the market for chartering cars in one go, and leaves it to the tour guide to focus on the red walls and yellow tiles.

The red walls of the Forbidden City, the mountain breeze of the Great Wall, the sunset of the Summer Palace... Beijing is truly worth it. But before departure, I was also worried: how much does it cost for 5 days and 4 nights? How to grab tickets for the Forbidden City? Should I take my parents to rent a car? Will joining the group cause trouble?

What is the budget for a 5-day, 4-night group tour in Beijing?This article explains the real budget, ticket grabbing tips, chartered car market, and group selection to avoid pitfalls all at once. The first time I went, I saved it directly 👇

💰 How much is a reasonable budget for a 5-day, 4-night group tour?
First of all, the conclusion is that a reliable Beijing 5-day 4-night group tour costs approximately 2500-3500 yuan per person (excluding round-trip transportation).

Pure play customized small group, with a starting price of about 3500 yuan per person, looking up at the level of accommodation and car in terms of space

⚠️ If you see "1000+per capita including food, accommodation, and transportation", simply swipe away. Where are the hotel costs, Forbidden City tickets, and transportation fees in Beijing? Where does the price difference for low-priced tours come from? Shopping store rebates, self funded projects, and reduced playtime. According to feedback from tourists, the landing group sells 398 yuan headphones and sightseeing car packages on board, but does not buy tour guides with bad looks throughout the journey. This is not traveling, it's spending money to buy guilt.

🎫 Forbidden City tickets | If you can't get them, it's like coming for nothing (you also need to understand when following a group)
Even if you join a group, you need to know these common sense to avoid being fooled.

The Forbidden City does not have same day tickets or on-site tickets. The only official channel: WeChat mini program "Palace Museum".

Ticket release rules: 7 days in advance, and open the ticket on time at 20:00 in the evening. The peak season is short, set the alarm for 19:58.
Ticket price: High season (April October) ticket is 60 yuan, low season ticket is 40 yuan. The Treasure Museum and Watch Museum are both priced at 10 yuan each. It is strongly recommended to book them together as there is a high probability that there will be no available tickets on site.
Leak detection: Don't give up if you don't get it by 20:00, try to swipe a few times before 21:00, and if someone cancels the ticket and returns it.
Attention: The museum is closed on Mondays (excluding statutory holidays). Please use your original ID card to enter the park.

The value of joining a group lies here: a regular group can help you make appointments, and you don't have to set an alarm to compete with the people of the whole country. But before registering, please confirm one sentence: "Are you going to arrange the tickets for the Forbidden City on your behalf or are we going to grab them ourselves?" Write the contract clearly before making the payment.

🚗 Should I charter a local car or not? Market transparency
Conclusion: It's enough to take the subway in the city. It's convenient to go anywhere on the Beijing subway, but traffic congestion is slower than the subway. But on the day of going to the Great Wall, chartering a car or accompanying a group is a must-have.

Reference market for independent charter (with driver):

5-seater sedan (Passat class): 800 yuan/day in urban areas and 1000 yuan/day in suburban areas, including driver's salary, fuel, parking, and highway fees

17 Quanshun: 1400 yuan/day in the urban area, 1600 yuan/day in the suburban area

Attention: Exceeding 8 hours will be charged separately, and the driver's lunch will be paid separately. For quotes that are too low, it is necessary to clarify whether they include highway fees and parking fees. Some low-priced quotes may be added to attract traffic on-site.

5-Day 4-Night Group Tour in BeijingAdvantages: Car pickup and delivery, no need to argue with the driver about routes and price increases. Taking care of parents and children, getting in the car, sleeping, getting off the car, and taking photos saves half of your energy.

⚠️ Choose a group based on only three criteria | Verbal promises are all nonsense
① Write 0 in the "Number of Shopping Stores" column of the contract
It's not that the salesperson claims it's purely for fun, it's that the contract itinerary states in black and white that the number of shopping stores is 0. Writing 0 is the only way to hold accountable, leaving it empty or writing 'arrange according to the situation' is equivalent to not making a commitment.

② Ask clearly whether the ticket includes a large ticket or a combined ticket
The contract says' including the Forbidden City ', continue to ask: including the Treasure Hall Clock Hall? Does it include explanatory earphones? Many groups only include a large ticket, and it is a small matter to charge an additional 10 yuan when entering the treasure museum. It is only because a bunch of miscellaneous fees are added on site that the mood is bad.

③ Transfer money to corporate account
For those who transfer to personal WeChat and only provide receipts, there are almost no means to protect their rights in case of accidents.

🗺️5-Day 4-Night Group Tour in BeijingClassic Route (Follow the Team Version)
Day 1: Arrival → Pick up and check-in → Free exploration of the front gate fence
Day 2: Tiananmen Square → In depth tour of the Forbidden City (Treasure Museum+Clock Museum) → panoramic view of Jingshan Mountain
Day 3: Badaling Great Wall → Olympic Park (Night view of Bird's Nest Water Cube)
Day 4: Summer Palace → Temple of Heaven → Qianmen Street
Day 5: Free activities → Station drop off and return journey

Appointment reminder: Tiananmen Square also requires advance booking to confirm with the tour group whether the tour fee includes agency fees.

📝 The final fragmented thought
Beijing's attractions are huge, and after walking 20000 steps to the Forbidden City, don't wear new shoes. Carry your ID card with you, and almost all scenic spots have a real name registration system for card swiping.

Sisters who take their parents and children, find a reliable pure play group, give their brains to the guide, and leave their eyes to the scenery. Individual travel is not impossible, but grabbing tickets, changing hotels, and finding a car to go to the Great Wall all consume the energy of the trip.

Group selection and identification: Contract shopping store 0+clarify ticket details+corporate transfer. Holding onto these three points reduces the probability of stepping on landmines by 80%.

If you have any questions in the comment section, please reply 💕

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