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Forbidden City Tour
Product code 67316P75
From
From USD 168
Dates
Available from Sep 20, 2023
Start times
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 10:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-70
Options
Private Tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 168
Forbidden City Tour





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this private half day tour. Enjoy time with your English-speaking guide, and walk through these landmarks leisurely while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Check off Beijing’s biggest attraction—The Forbidden City and Jingshan Park 1: Half-day private tour of Old Beijing City 2: Prebook your Forbidden City tickets prior to your visit 3: Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule 4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
Overview
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this private half day tour. Enjoy time with your English-speaking guide, and walk through these landmarks leisurely while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Check off Beijing’s biggest attraction—The Forbidden City and Jingshan Park 1: Half-day private tour of Old Beijing City 2: Prebook your Forbidden City tickets prior to your visit 3: Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule 4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
What's Included
Included
Entrance Fee to Forbidden City
Important: Please send us your passport front page by WhatsApp
Private Tour
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 expenses
NO Lunch and drinks
Any other expenses that not listed as include
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Your Tour Guide will wait for you at the East Gate of Forbidden City. In mandarin: 故宫东华门
End point
The North Gate of Forbidden City. Shenwu Gate In Mandarin: 故宫神武门
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at the East Gate of Forbidden City, Donghuamen ( In Mandarin: 故宫东华门) . 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 2
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
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 3
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
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 4
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Continue stroll in the Forbidden City, It served as Emperor's sleeping chamber, then became an office in back court of Forbidden city
Stop 5
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
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 6
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
At last, hike up Jingshan Park see the breathtaking views of Forbidden City and Beijing. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring your back to your lovely hotel or you can choose to stay in this neighborhood.
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
If we can't sign you up your Forbidden City tickets successfully in peak season, you will be fully refunded
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
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