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Beijing Private Day Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Product code 10289P102
From
From USD 178
Dates
May 6, 2026 to Jan 27, 2027
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-6, Adult ages 7-70
Options
Option of No-shopping Tour
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 178
Beijing Private Day Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
This one day Beijing private No-shopping tour will last about 8 hours and it covers 4 highlight sites in city area: Tiananmen Square-the heart of Beijing city, Forbidden City- the imperial palace of the last two feudal dynasties in Chinese history, Temple of Heaven – where the emperors performed annual worship for peace and harvest, and Summer Palace – the best preserved imperial garden in China.
Overview
This one day Beijing private No-shopping tour will last about 8 hours and it covers 4 highlight sites in city area: Tiananmen Square-the heart of Beijing city, Forbidden City- the imperial palace of the last two feudal dynasties in Chinese history, Temple of Heaven – where the emperors performed annual worship for peace and harvest, and Summer Palace – the best preserved imperial garden in China.
What's Included
Included
One bottle of mineral water
English speaking guide
No visit to any shop, if no-shopping option selected
Entrance tickets
Private transfer in air-condition vehicle with driver
Not included
Gratuities
Personal expense
Any Meal
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
End point
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
At 08:00 our guide and driver will greet you at your hotel in Beijing city area. First we will take a walk on the Tiananmen Square, the heart and symbol of Beijing and the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Then you will pay a visit the Forbidden City (closed on every Monday), one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complex built with wood. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). There were 24 emperors of the two dynasties lived in the Forbidden City.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
After lunch, we will pay a visit to Temple of Heaven. Located at southern part of Beijing, it serviced as a complex of sacrificial building where Emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest.
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
Today’s last stop will be Summer Palace. It locates at the west skirt of Beijing and covers an area of 290 hectare. In the Qing Dynastery during the Qianlong Era, the Summer Palace was built by copying the layout of the West Lake in Hangzhou. Now it is the largest and most completely preserved imperial garden in China. After the tour, you will be escorted back to hotel at about 17:00.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Other
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Other
Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
Other
You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
Other
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Other
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Other
Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. We will adjust the visiting order if necessary. But we promise you will visit all the sites listed in itinerary.
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
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1 reviews
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