Classic Beijing Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

  • Approx. 8 hours
  • Except Monday
  • Private tour
 

Description

Overview

Discover the spirit of Beijing through the lives of its emperors. This is the perfect trip for first-time-to-Beijing visitors who want a cultural insight into the city's history and traditions. Well-trained English-speaking tour guide, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Itinerary

Tian'anmen Square

Your full-day tour of classic Beijing begins with a visit to Tian'anmen Square after being picked up at your hotel at around 8:00 am. 

Tian'anmen Square, the largest city square in the world, holds the Monument of the National Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.

The Forbidden City

You will then take a short walk from Tian'anmen Square to the Forbidden City. 

At 8:30 am -10:30 am, you will visit this magnificent imperial palace. The Forbidden City, with over 500 years of history, is the largest and best-preserved ancient palatial structure in the world. Listen to the interesting stories of eight famous figures in the Forbidden City. (Note: The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays.)

Duration: approx. 2 hours.

Temple of Heaven

At 11:00 am, on the way to your next destination, the Temple of Heaven, considered the holiest place in Beijing, is the largest ancient imperial architectural structure for worship in the world. The visit to Temple of Heaven usually takes about 1.5 hours.

Summer Palace

After lunch break (40 minutes) at 14:00, take a 30-minute drive, you will reach the Summer Palace, the best preserved and largest imperial garden in the world. The Summer Palace is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. 

Duration: 2 hours. 

At 16:30, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Know Before You Book

What's Included?

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City (The Palace Museum)
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
  • Entry/Admission - Summer Palace

What's Excluded？

  • Lunch fee (RMB 60 per capita, depending on appetite).
  • Tipping of hiking guide/driver recommended on good service on a 2:1 ratio separately (usually RMB 50-100 per person).
  • Accommodation, travel insurance and any other personal expenses during tour.
  • Airport Transfer.

What Do I Need To Bring?

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • You must bring a valid passport when on the tour.

Additional Info

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 4th Ring Zone of Beijing City.
  • You will receive details about tour guide and exact pickup time in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
  • Passport information is required for the forbidden city ticket, please forward each individual traveler's full name and passport number at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 24 hours or less before event.
  • Ours operate rain or shine. In periods of extreme or unsafe weather, we will discuss with you for alternative arrangements or cancel the tour at our discretion and provide a refund.
Price From
USD629 p/p
Tour Date
Adult (age 12-80)
Child (age 2-11)

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