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6-7 Hours Beijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover Tour
Product code 64944P13
From
From USD 155
Dates
Available from Jan 1, 2023
Start times
7:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 2-11, Adult ages 12-70
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6-7 Hours Beijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover Tour
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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 155
6-7 Hours Beijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover Tour





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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
This 6–7 hour layover tour is uniquely designed to make the most of your limited time in Beijing by combining two of the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the majestic Forbidden City and the tranquil Summer Palace—in one seamless experience. With private transport and expert guidance, you'll skip the stress of navigating on your own and dive straight into centuries of imperial history, stunning architecture, and scenic landscapes. Ideal for travelers with a long layover, this tour blends cultural depth with convenience, ensuring you see the best of Beijing before your next flight.
Overview
This 6–7 hour layover tour is uniquely designed to make the most of your limited time in Beijing by combining two of the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the majestic Forbidden City and the tranquil Summer Palace—in one seamless experience. With private transport and expert guidance, you'll skip the stress of navigating on your own and dive straight into centuries of imperial history, stunning architecture, and scenic landscapes. Ideal for travelers with a long layover, this tour blends cultural depth with convenience, ensuring you see the best of Beijing before your next flight.
What's Included
Included
Private comfortable vehicle(Nice and Clean)
Local tax
Free bottled water in the vehicle
Well-tranined English-speaking guide.
Admission ticket(the first entrance)
Not included
Meals
Gratuities
Boat Cruise in Summer Palace-Option
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Escape the city's hustle and unwind at the Summer Palace, Beijing’s stunning imperial garden retreat. Wander through serene lakeside paths, ornate pavilions, and the iconic Long Corridor as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage site. Once the summer playground of emperors, the palace offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and classical Chinese architecture—an unforgettable journey into royal leisure and landscape art. (About 1 hour visit.) Note: We know a good Chinese restaurant in Beijing, so you can talk with tour guide for food if you would be hungry during the tour (pay extra.)
Stop 2
40 minutes
Stop 2
Discover the political and cultural heart of China with a tour of Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world. Surrounded by iconic landmarks like the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, this historic site offers a powerful glimpse into China's modern journey. It’s the perfect starting point to understand Beijing’s past and present. (about 30-40 mins visit)
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
You will walk and visit at Forbidden City for 1-1.5 hours. Explore the heart of ancient Beijing with a guided tour of the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace in the world. Once home to Chinese emperors for over 500 years, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers a stunning display of traditional architecture, priceless artifacts, and rich cultural heritage. Walk through majestic gates, grand halls, and hidden courtyards as you uncover stories of power, intrigue, and tradition within the walls of this legendary royal complex.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
As Summer Palace opens from 6:30am to 6pm and Forbidden City opens from 8:30am to 3:30pm, so please make sure your flight arrival time to Beijing is no later than 10am and the flight depart Beijing no earlier than 16:00.
Other
A current valid passport is required for security check to Tiananmen area
Other
It require at least 11 more hours layover between the two flights to make this tour availabe.
Other
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
Other
Visa Process: 1) Arrive in Beijing and get off the plane. 2) Follow signs to baggage claim, then you will find China immigration inspection. 3) Apply 24-144 hours visa(fill out a long white form beforehand) 4) After get visa, walk back to the regular line for immigration clearance. 5) Walk outside baggage claim to find your driver. 6) Driver will hold your name sign outside baggage claim.
Other
Since it is difficult to book tickets for the Palace Museum after the epidemic, as only 30,000 tickets are sold every day, so we will try our best to help you get tickets. If we really can't get tickets for you, we will take you to Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven as an alternative, thank you for your understanding.
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
4 reviews
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