Private Beijing Culture and Food Tour including Forbidden City and Hutong
See the world-famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City on this private tour with a knowledgeable guide who introduces you to Beijing's history, culture, street art and food. After seen the imperial palace, it is the time to discover the difference between Imperial palace to local life! Walk long the Hutong Allays (Local Beijing community street) to try 20+different food tasting, between 7-10 food stops, it is a fun way to discover the variety Chinese cuisine. It is a private culture tour with the use of the public transportation. You have the choice to have the morning or afternoon tour.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Meet your guide at your hotel to begin your Beijing private tour. Choose either a taxi or subway ride for your exploration of one of the world's largest public areas, Tiananmen Square, which is home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China
Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can stroll around the 250-acre (100-hectare) complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens. Learn about Chinese emperors and their concubines, and see the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China
Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City.
Hall of Great Harmony where the emperor handle states affairs. Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Compete Harmony.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Heavenly Purity, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dongsi Hutong, East of Dongsi Beidajie, Beijing China
Next, take a short bus ride to a hutong to witness the lifestyle of local people who live in these areas and gain a deep understanding of hutong culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: LongFuSi Jie, Art Gallery Backstreet, Beijing China
Spend about two or three hours exploring the narrow hutong streets and alleyways, where you can try authentic fare with 20-plus food tastings between 7-10 food stops at local restaurants.
Once the tour end, your guide will help you to find a taxi or subway to back to your hotel or to your next destination (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Food tasting
- Professional guide
- Subway Fare to the Tian'anmen Square
- Hotel pickup(For hotels within the 3rd ring road of the Beijing City)
- Entrance fee
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Heavenly Purity
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Exclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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