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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - You will be picked up at either 8:30am or 13:30pm at your own preference by private tour guide at the hotel lobby. Then take a taxi or subway at your own cost to the Tian’anmen Square which is the largest city square in the world. You are going to see the ancient Qianmen Gate, the Monument to the People’s heroes and the Great Hall of the people from outside and your tour guide will share with you the history and stories behind all the mentioned architectures.
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - After the square continue walk to the Forbidden City which was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government
Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. The tour route is from south - north. You will hear interesting stories and facts from the tour guide.
- Hutong Tour - After that, Take a short ride by subway to the hutongs at the area near downtown area. In the hutong alleys, you’ll see hutong stores, vegetable shops, and local residences and courtyards. Your guide will share the story of this living custum, helping you to travel through time, taking you to numerous restaurants to see and eat some Family Noodles, Beijing Wraps, BBQ Cooking, cooking and eating around the hotpot, and tasting local beers including one pint of homemade craft beer or several Beijing sodas.
By the end of tour your private tour guide can help you find a way back to the hotel or you can spend more time by your own at the hutong area.
- Lunch included.
- Entrance to the Forbidden City.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Experience the age-old hutongs, observe the lifestyle of locals, and sample local cuisines and beverages in Beijing through our morning or afternoon tours. Journey through the vast Imperial Palace located in the center of Beijing, accompanied by your personal tour guide.
- Explore multiple concealed local eateries frequented only by the locals;
- Savor the unique taste of local food combinations along with local beer;
- Visit the world’s largest square;
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Discover the forbidden city via a less-traveled path;
-Gather extensive knowledge about the history of the ancient palace - Select from our morning or afternoon tour options.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
