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4-Hour Private Forbidden City Tour in Depth
Product code 67316P94
From
From USD 199
Dates
Available from Jan 14, 2024
Start times
9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-80
Options
All Inclusive Tour
Availability, payment, cancellation, and vouchers are completed on Viator after you leave this page.
Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 199
4-Hour Private Forbidden City Tour in Depth





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Beijing’s biggest attractions--Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square—and Hike up Jingshan Park with a bird eye view of Forbidden City. A comprehensive package with Taxi fare, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive. 1: Half Day private tour of Forbidden City 2: Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
Overview
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Beijing’s biggest attractions--Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square—and Hike up Jingshan Park with a bird eye view of Forbidden City. A comprehensive package with Taxi fare, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive. 1: Half Day private tour of Forbidden City 2: Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
What's Included
Included
Lunch
Entrance fee to Forbidden City
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 to Jingshan Park
Not included
Gratuities
Taxi fare at your own expense Outside of 4th Ring Road
Wine and cocktails
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
Important: This tour need booked 8 days before. Otherwise no Forbidden City tickets Available. Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
The Largest Hall within the Forbidden City. Stunning Wooden Architecture. Take a Glimpse at the emperor's throne. The Royal political place where 24 emperors gave his presentation to the official here in Chinese history
Stop 4
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Visit the Hall of Preserving Harmony. It is the 2nd largest Hall of Forbidden city. The ancient national royal examine took place and banquets party for royal family as well. then, visit the most stunning clock museum that exhibit the precious pieces from Ming and Qing Dynasty. You can make a stop at the noodle bar here if you need a coffee break (at your own expenses).
Stop 5
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Continue stroll in the Forbidden City, It served as Emperor's sleeping chamber, then became an office in back court of Forbidden city
Stop 6
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
Finally, visit the imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In the spring Beautiful garden with blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas and natural limestone sculptures.
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
Hike up Jingshan Park. A lovely garden with a bird view of entire Forbidden City. Then, savor delightful Peking duck for lunch (or Dinner), the most famous delicacy of Beijing. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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