Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City & Summer Palace Private Day Tour
Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided tour. From the Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Summer Palace, and plenty in between, this full-day tour visits the city’s best spots. Guests choose their preferred means of getting around, be it by private vehicle or subway, and are returned to their hotel enriched with the many faces of China’s capital city. Tour includes travel options, customized to suit you and your group Hotel pick-up and drop-off included with professional English-speaking guides Visit sites of ancient and modern significance
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 8:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Continue your tour to Tiananmen Square. Admire the Great Hall of the People, National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Monument of the People's Heroes and The Gate of Heavenly Peace.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Visit the 600 years old palace, Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, It is the largest Imperial Palace in the world and listed in the world UNESCO Heritage. It used to be the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Explore the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before your trip to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know the Palace at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Heavenly Purity, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Empress's Sleeping Chamber in The Ming Dynasty, then it become a wedding Palace for emperors and pray hall as well. You will see the royal bed with beautiful embroidery.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon.The most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. It is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, the empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
The Longest corridor in the world with 14000 delicate drawings and magnificent artworks on it. Admire the Kunming lake with cool breeze.
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Excellent English Speaking Tour guide
- Private Guide & Taxi/Subway (Please choose upon booking)
- All Inclusive Tour (Please choose upon booking)
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Heavenly Purity
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Exclusions
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Lunch (If the option is not apply)
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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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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