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Private Beijing Tour: Forbidden City and Summer Palace with Iconic Peking Duck Lunch

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10 Ratings

Beijing

Discover the wonders of Beijing on a private tour. Explore the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, indulge in a delicious Peking Duck lunch, and learn about the city's rich history.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing at 8:00 AM. Enjoy a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the day’s itinerary.

Arrive at the magnificent Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, which was once the imperial palace of China.

Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Purity, the entrance to the Forbidden City, and marvel at the stunning architecture.
Explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the largest wooden structure in China, and learn about its historical significance.

Discover the Hall of Clocks and Watches, which houses a remarkable collection of timepieces from different dynasties. Wander through the imperial gardens and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

Your knowledgeable guide will share stories and insights into the lives of emperors and the imperial court.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Around noon, indulge in a mouthwatering Peking Roast Duck lunch at a reputable local restaurant. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this iconic Beijing dish from your guide.

After lunch, head to the picturesque Summer Palace, located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing.
Explore the vast imperial garden, which includes Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill.

Walk along the Long Corridor, adorned with over 14,000 intricate paintings depicting Chinese mythology and historical scenes.

Admire the beautiful Marble Boat, a unique pavilion situated on the shore of Kunming Lake.

Take a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake, enjoying the scenic views and tranquility.
Visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the main building in the palace complex, and learn about its significance.

Explore the various halls, pavilions, and temples scattered throughout the Summer Palace grounds.

Then drive you back to your hotel, the tour will be finished then.

What's Included

Private transportation for comfort and convenience
Expert guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
Exploration of the iconic Tiananmen Square
Included entrance fee to the historic Summer Palace
Access to the majestic Forbidden City museum with entrance fee covered
Convenient hotel pickup included
Delectable lunch to savor local cuisine

What's Not Included

Gratuities to your tour guide and driver

Additional Information

Explore the heart of China on this immersive city exploration. A dedicated tour guide will unveil captivating narratives and historical insights as you stroll around Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City museum complex. Discover the renowned imperial park - the Summer Palace, and savor a delicious Beijing duck at lunchtime for an unforgettable experience.

Please offer the passport information(passport name, passport no.) for each person at the time of booking, we need that to book the Forbidden City ticket.

Location

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Elizabeth

Apr 2, 2018

Amazing Beijing Tour Guide Terry - Terry was an amazing tour guide. This tour was the last day of our 17 days traveling (by ship) up the Chinese Coast. We booked this trip independently of our cruise. Terry was able to give a comprehensive tour around Beijing including The Forbidden City, tea class, lunch at a popular local spot, and the Temple of Heaven. She even stopped at the Silk Factory (per my request). We felt we could return home satisfied that we absorbed vast amounts of local culture and history. Most of all, she was enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge as well as interested in our local History (of Boston). Not only did we have an amazingly fun day but we also made a new friend! Also, the driver was safe and careful so it was truly stress free and enjoyable.

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Louis_c

Nov 4, 2014

My client loved this trip. Was very... - My client loved this trip. Was very impressed and would recommend it to others,.

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Pearl

Jan 16, 2013

We had a wonderful time at Beijing. My... - We had a wonderful time at Beijing. My family of 5 ranged between 70+ and 9+, so our interest areas were wide. This tour exceeded our expectations as it combined the beautiful culture, scenary, history and people for our family members. We got to experience an every day life of an emperor and of a chinese citizen. It was great to see combination of history and modern bustles all in one place. Our guides were very accommodating to our needs and encouraged us on throughout the day, so that we dont miss interesting events and sights. Our tour guilde started even before we arrived in Bejing as I had a billion questions for my tour guide, who in return, answered them patiently and truthfully :). Highly recommeded to go with private tours!

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Jacquelyn

Aug 3, 2012

This was a fabulous tour. We did so... - This was a fabulous tour. We did so much more than the title indicates. We had a home cooked meal in a local home, private paper cutting and calligraphy demonstrations, trip to the drum town and more. We had two guides, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Both were fun, informative, and engaging. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.

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Bandit

May 9, 2012

Throughout my two week trip in China, I... - Throughout my two week trip in China, I was most looking forward to the historical side of Beijing, primarily Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. I had learned a lot about China's history and it had always fascinated me. I truly wanted a private experience (where I could pester the guide with tons of questions) and this tour delivered! My guide was an expert on all things China and answered all my questions and gave me more insight than I had expected to receive. All at such a great price too!

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Nafez

Sep 5, 2018

Pleasant and eager - Linda is clearly very passionate about her job. She was very pleasant and eager to ensure I got a full experience of Beijing.

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Lawrence

Oct 22, 2015

This was an excellent tour for a... - This was an excellent tour for a visitor with limited time. The guides were very knowledgable and helpful. After Jingshan Park, be sure to leave plenty of time to return to a downtown hotel as many cans are full and empty cabs goint the opposite direction will not turn around for you.

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Anna

Oct 7, 2014

While we enjoyed the tour I did... - While we enjoyed the tour I did think the morning felt a bit rushed... the 'Tiananmen Square' piece of the tour was literally just standing in the middle of the square and looking around us, I thought there would have been a bit more to it. Jingshan Park was beautiful, I wish more time was given here. As there were only the two of us on the tour it was a little harder to have any time to sit, take a break from all the walking or just to enjoy the locations you were visiting. Our guide was lovely though and after a few days in Beijing we had loads of questions for her which she happily answered! She showed us how to follow the Subway system also which was really helpful to us over the next few days. If you do the tea ceremony though, maybe be a little wiser than us and ask for the price first before taking part. Afterwards the price seemed to vary depending on how much we spent buying the teas... The afternoon was brilliant, we really enjoyed the hutong tour and lunch in a local's house. It was just a very different experience and the food was yum :)

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Daniel

Oct 28, 2013

The tour was basic and I could have... - The tour was basic and I could have done the first half myself. The second half was excellent mainly because of the guide (Daniel). My conversations with him were the highlight of the tour.

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Steven_h

Dec 17, 2016

The experience was OK. I had my own... - The experience was OK. I had my own ideas about what the tour would be and it did that... pretty much. Our guide struggled with his English a bit and that made it a little tougher to get through it all. Tiananmen Square was closed the day we were there and the smog in Beijing was impressive! That also did not help the experience, but that's the way it goes. All in all we saw what we expected to see. As I said, it was OK.

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