Experience the best of Beijing with a private tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Avoid the hassle and explore these iconic landmarks with a knowledgeable guide.
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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Important: This tour needs to be booked 8 days in advance. Otherwise, Forbidden City tickets will not be available. Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby or at the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall. You will then be transferred to Tiananmen Square, the largest city plaza in the world. Learn about the revolutionary period of history as you stroll along Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). 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).
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Continue your tour to the Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, the largest imperial palace in the world. Spend 3 hours exploring this incredible golden palace. Listen to countless stories from your private tour guide and enjoy the endless complex with personalized service.
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Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian) - Continue your tour to the Hall of Middle Harmony, which served as the emperor’s rehearsal room where emperors would practice speeches or rest before ceremonies and presentations. A golden unicorn stands on either side of the emperor’s throne.
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Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - Spend about 20 minutes wandering around this amazing palace. It is the largest hall in the Forbidden City and features beautiful details. Take a glimpse of the emperor’s throne in this massive complex, showcasing Chinese grandiosity at its best.
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Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) - Visit the Hall of Preserving Harmony, the second largest hall in the Forbidden City. This hall hosted the ancient national royal exams and banquets for the royal family. Take a coffee break here (at your own expense).
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Palace of Heavenly Purity - This palace served as the emperor’s sleeping chamber and later became an office in the back court of the Forbidden City.
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Hall of Union - The Empress’s birthday celebrations took place here. The hall features an interesting water clock and imperial seals.
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Gate of Heavenly Purity - After passing through the Gate of Heavenly Purity, you will enter the sleeping chambers of the royal family.
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Palace of Earthly Tranquility - This palace served as the Empress’s sleeping chamber and later as a wedding hall for the emperor.
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The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - An oasis within the Forbidden City, this peaceful garden features flowers, trees, plants, pavilions, and rock formations. Towers of natural limestone “sculptures,” flowers, trees, and water features create a divine scene. At the end of the tour, your private guide will take you back to your hotel lobby.
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- Reservation Tian’an Men Square
- Private Tour
- Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
- Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
- IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
- Entrance Fee
- Gratuities
- Taxi fare at your own expense Outside 4th Ring Road
- Lunch
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
A personal tour guide can enhance your experience in Beijing, especially if you’re visiting for the first time and don’t speak Chinese. Reject hustlers and explore the city in a private car with this personalized tour service. This tour allows you to visit two of Beijing’s must-see landmarks—Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City. Your guide will offer specialized service, giving you insights into the importance of each of these historical sites.
1: Privately-guided half-day tour of Old Beijing
2: Experience the remarkable Tian’an Men Square and Forbidden City
3: Convenient option to choose between morning and afternoon start times
4: Personalize the tour according to your interests and rest assured of the guide’s focused attention
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.