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Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Guide Tour
Product code 74275P31
From
From USD 180
Dates
Jan 1, 2023 to Mar 30, 2024
Start times
6:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 9:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Child ages 5-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Beijing Hotel Departure, Capital Airport Departure, Daxing Airport Departure
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 180
Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Guide Tour





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
you will visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace with a Private car and English speaking Tour Guide, In addition to enjoying the beauty of ancient Chinese architecture, professional tour guides will also take you to deeply explore the long history of China and immerse yourself in the court life of emperors and empresses. During the trip, you can have in-depth exchanges with the tour guide at any time and unlock interesting historical knowledge beyond the books. The tour guide can also transform into a "personal photographer" to capture precious moments for you. Choose our tour guide service and you are sure to have an unforgettable trip and leave behind precious and wonderful memories. Highlights • Save time and High flexibility, Independently Control the pace of the journey • Professional explanations, in-depth understanding of history and culture, and enhanced experience • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers
Overview
you will visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace with a Private car and English speaking Tour Guide, In addition to enjoying the beauty of ancient Chinese architecture, professional tour guides will also take you to deeply explore the long history of China and immerse yourself in the court life of emperors and empresses. During the trip, you can have in-depth exchanges with the tour guide at any time and unlock interesting historical knowledge beyond the books. The tour guide can also transform into a "personal photographer" to capture precious moments for you. Choose our tour guide service and you are sure to have an unforgettable trip and leave behind precious and wonderful memories. Highlights • Save time and High flexibility, Independently Control the pace of the journey • Professional explanations, in-depth understanding of history and culture, and enhanced experience • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers
What's Included
Included
Private Air -conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Tian'anmen and Forbidden City entrance ticket
Summer Palace Entrance Ticket
English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Entrance Ticket of The Tower of Buddist Incense(10yuan)
Summer Palace Boat Ticket(40yuan)
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
Stop 1
Your Driver will pick you up at your location.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Tian 'anmen Square is located in the center of Beijing and is one of the largest urban central squares in the world. It is 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west, covering an area of 440,000 square meters and capable of accommodating gatherings of one million people. This place is rich in historical heritage and has witnessed many significant historical moments. The May 4th Movement and the December 9th Movement both left their insignificant marks here, and the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China was also held here. Today, it remains an important venue for national celebrations, people's assemblies and other activities. To the west is the Great Hall of the People. The National Museum of China is on the east side. These buildings, together with the Tian 'anmen Rostrum, form a grand and imposing architectural layout, highlighting the grandeur of a major country and attracting countless tourists to visit and take photos.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
The Forbidden City, formerly known as the Purple Forbidden City, is located at the center of Beijing's central axis and was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden-structured architectural complexes in the world. It covers an area of approximately 720,000 square meters. The building area is approximately 150,000 square meters, with over 70 palaces of various sizes and 8,707 rooms (legend has it that there are 9,999 and a half rooms). The palaces of the Forbidden City are grand and imposing, with imposing and solemn structures. Red walls, yellow tiles, elaborately carved beams and painted pillars, every detail showcases the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. Every building, every stone and every glazed tile here tells a story of ancient history. Here, you can not only feel the majesty and glory of the royal family, but also appreciate the long-standing culture and unique charm of the Chinese nation.
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
The Summer Palace is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, covering an area of approximately 290 hectares. It is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China and is known as the "Museum of Imperial Gardens". This place was once a summer resort for emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty, carrying rich historical and cultural connotations. The Summer Palace is based on the Longevity Mountain and Kunming Lake. The lake and mountain scenery complement each other. There are also many famous scenic spots in the garden, such as the Long Corridor, the Tower of Buddist Incense, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge and the stone boat. It ingeniously integrates artificial landscapes with natural mountains and the vast lake surface, forming a natural landscape painting. Here, you can not only enjoy the picturesque garden scenery, but also experience the grandeur and profound cultural heritage of ancient Chinese imperial gardens.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
After the tour, your driver will drive you back to your located place in Beijing.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
Other
Tian 'anmen Square and the Forbidden City implement a real-name reservation policy, So after you booking, please contact me and send me each people's name, passport number, age, gender and nationality
Other
According to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens (including residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) must book tickets online 7 days in advance. If you make a reservation within 7 days before your visit, we cannot guarantee that we will get a ticket for you. in addition, if it is during a holiday or the peak tourist season, we also cannot 100% guarantee that we will help you get a ticket. If the tickets online have been sold out or we failed to help you get one, you can only cancel this trip and we will offer a full refund, thanks for your understand and support
Other
For foreign tourists holding passports, if the online tickets are sold out or we fail to get online ticket for you, you need get tickets on the spot according to the guidance of your tour guides or customer service of our travel agencies. but, purchasing tickets on the spot need queuing
Other
Due to the implementation of the limited ticket sales policy by the Palace Museum. At present, the Palace Museum releases 40,000 tickets every day, including 20,000 individual tickets and 20,000 group tickets. All visitors must make a real-name reservation for their visit. Therefore, for your better visiting experience, Please try to book in advance as much as possible
Other
Please don't forget to bring your passport. If you don't bring it, you may be refused entry
Other
Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Other
Tian 'anmen Square and the Forbidden City have strict security check policies. It is strictly prohibited to bring flammable, explosive and other items as well as controlled knives. In addition, please do not bring lighters, drones, tripods, selfie sticks longer than 1.3 meters, scroll paintings, oil-paper umbrellas, sunscreen spray and power banks with a capacity of more than 20,000 milliamperes
Other
On the day of the visit, if there are major events such as national or foreign affairs, Tiananmen Square may be temporarily closed without prior notice, If you encounter such a situation, you will skip the Square
Other
Children Under 5 years old are free to join
Other
Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
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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