Discover the wonders of Beijing with a private day tour that includes visits to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Tiananmen Square. Avoid the hassle of navigating the city and enjoy the expertise of a knowledgeable guide. Upgrade for a comprehensive package with private transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Important: This tour must be booked 8 days in advance to ensure Forbidden City tickets are available. Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Head to the world’s largest city plaza, Tiananmen Square, and learn about the revolutionary period of history. Stroll through Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) and admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), the National Museum of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), the Monument of the People’s Heroes, and the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an Men). IMPORTANT: Please ensure you book this tour 7 days before your visit to secure Forbidden City tickets. If tickets are sold out, you will visit the Temple of Heaven instead.
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Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) - The Chinese Parliament, built in the Soviet neoclassical style. This imposing building on Tiananmen Square is where the People’s Congress meets and other important government and diplomatic meetings take place.
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Visit the 600-year-old Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, the largest Imperial Palace in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was the royal palace for 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Explore the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum, The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Watch the movie “The Last Emperor” before your trip to Beijing. Spend about 2 hours here, listening to countless old stories from your tour guide and getting to know the palace at your own pace.
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Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - The largest hall within the Forbidden City, featuring stunning wooden architecture. Take a glimpse at the emperor’s throne, the royal political place where 24 emperors gave their presentations to officials throughout Chinese history.
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Palace of Heavenly Purity - Originally the Empress’s sleeping chamber in the Ming Dynasty, it later became a wedding palace for emperors and a prayer hall.
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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Enjoy a delightful Beijing-style lunch before visiting the Summer Palace in the afternoon. The most beautiful royal garden in Beijing, the Summer Palace served as a summer resort for imperial family members. Learn about the most powerful woman in Chinese history, Empress Dowager CiXi, also known as the Dragon Lady. Stroll along Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and the Tower of Buddhist Incense.
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Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace) - Hike up the Tower of Buddhist Incense, a Buddhist temple for the emperor’s mother and a celebration place for Empress Dowager CiXi’s birthday. Enjoy breathtaking views of Kunming Lake from the top.
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Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Walk along the longest corridor in the world, adorned with beautiful paintings, and admire the peaceful Kunming Lake.
At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
- Excellent English Speaking Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road (if applicable)
- IMPORTANT: this tour needs to be booked 8 days before your travel date
- Lunch (if applicable)
- All Inclusive Tour (choose upon booking)
- Private Tour by Taxi/Subway (choose upon booking)
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch (If the option is not selected)
- Taxi fare at your own expenses Outside 4th Ring Road
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Experience Beijing in a more intimate way, with a private guide See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace Travel with a private guide with hotel pick up and drop off. All Inclusive Tour with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
