Beijing 1-Day Private Layover Tour: Visit Forbidden City with Airport Transfers
Shunyi District

Explore major attractions in Beijing like the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and enjoy hassle-free round trip airport transfers on this exclusive private day tour from Beijing airport (PEK or PKX). Pick-up and drop-off services from Beijing airport are included.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Beijing Capital International Airport - Upon your flight landing, our local guide will wait you by holding a welcome board with your name and transfer to Forbidden City, need 50 minutes driving, 30km.
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - We will set feet on Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares around the world with the area of 44 hectares (109 acres). Located in Beijing city center, Tiananmen Square witnessed the Chinese modern history to fight for national independence. Walk through the Tiananmen Square, we come to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the emperor. Hence its name ‘The Purple Forbidden City’, usually ‘The Forbidden City’. We will spend 2 - 3 hours to visit Forbidden City. With the guidance and explanation of the guide, you will have enough time to appreciate the splendor of this royal palace thoroughly and learn more about its history.

Beijing food is unique, various and delicious. We will not arrange lunch for you; instead, leave the opportunity for you to choose your favorite local food with the help of your guide.

  • Beijing Capital International Airport - After lunch or finished visit the Forbidden city, we will drive you to the Capital Airport/Daxing airport to catch your flight leaving Beijing. The tour end.
What's Included
  • Exclusive private car service
  • Professional private guide
  • Included entrance tickets
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
  • Forbidden City is closed on every Monday, except for Chinese official holidays.
  • Beijing has adopted 144-hour visa free transit policy for citizens from 53 countries/regions, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. For citizens of other countries/regions, you still need to apply for a visa in advance to join this tour.
  • If you take a large amount of luggage, we recommend that you leave your big luggage at the luggage depository of the airport and carry a small bag during the Forbidden City private tour.
  • To ensure you have sufficient time to finish the boarding process, please arrive at the airport at least three hours in advance.
Location
Beijing Capital International Airport
Cancellation Policy

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

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