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Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Day Tour
Product code 67316P5
From
From USD 128
Dates
Jul 13, 2019 to Jun 8, 2024
Start times
10:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-80
Options
Private Driver and Car, All Inclusive Tour, Private Tour by Taxi/subway
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Duration
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 128
Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Day Tour





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Duration
8 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 three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Experience Beijing in a more intimate way, with a private guide See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace Travel with a private guide with hotel pick up and drop off. All Inclusive Tour with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch.
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 three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Experience Beijing in a more intimate way, with a private guide See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace Travel with a private guide with hotel pick up and drop off. All Inclusive Tour with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch.
What's Included
Included
Excellent English Speaking Tour guide
Entrance fees
Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road ( If the option is apply)
IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Lunch (If the option is apply)
All Inclusive Tour ( Please choose upon booking)
Private Tour by Taxi/Subway (Please choose upon booking)
Not included
Gratuities (recommended)
Lunch (If the option is not selected)
Taxi fare at your own expenses Outside 4th Ring Road
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 meet you in your hotel lobby. Head to the largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. 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). IMPORTANT: Please make sure you book this tour 7 days prior to your visit. So that Forbidden City have tickets available. If Forbidden city tickets are sold out. You will visit Temple of Heaven instead of Forbidden City.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Chinese Parliament , built in the Soviet neoclassical style. this imposing building on Tiananmen Square is where the People's Congress meets and other important government and diploatic meetings take place
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
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 4
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
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 5
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Empress's Sleeping Chamber in The Ming Dynasty, then it become a wedding Palace for emperors and pray hall as well
Stop 6
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 6
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).
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
Hike up the Tower of Buddhist Incense. A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also celebration place for Empress Dowager CiXi's birthday. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.
Stop 8
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 8
Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful paintings. Admire the peaceful Kunming Lake. 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
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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
6 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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