Immerse yourself in the grandeur of imperial China on a private full-day tour of Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the Forbidden City, marvel at the Temple of Heaven, and stroll through the stunning gardens of the Summer Palace.
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - In the morning, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven car will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao’s portrait on it; you come to this morning’s highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD).
The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
- Temple of Heaven - Continue to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvest in ancient times. Now it turns out to be a big park where you can see local people doing exercise and more recreational activities.
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - An about 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, which is reputed as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Your expert guide will show you around. Centered upon Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the Summer Palace boasts a perfect combination of natural landscape and royal garden. It is a fantastic resort for travelers to admire the peaceful landscapes and magnificent architectures.
After that, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
- Air conditioned car with chauffeur
- Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
- Private English-speaking guide
- Pick up and drop off within the 5th ring road of Beijing
- Entrance tickets
- Meals
- Gratuities
Gain insight into imperial China on a private full-day tour of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. Start with a look at the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then tour the immense Forbidden City complex with your knowledgeable guide. After lunch, enjoy the tranquility of the Temple of Heaven, then head to the Summer Palace to walk around magnificent gardens decorated with pavilions and a lake. Travel in comfort with your guide in your own private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
· Private full-day tour of Beijing
· Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
· Explore the vast Forbidden City complex accompanied by an informative guide
· Admire the Temple of Heaven’s decor and watch locals enjoying the park outside
· Take in the beautiful pavilions, marble boat and gardens at the Summer Palace
- Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out in minutes. Kindly advise you to book the tour at least 10 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 4th Ring Road of Beijing City. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- No tourist shops, factories, tea ceremonies and shopping site restaurants take up your valuable time, which ensures you a pure sightseeing experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
