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Half-Day Private Forbidden City Tour in Depth
Product code 67316P303
From
From USD 199
Dates
Available from Feb 15, 2020
Start times
7:45 AM, 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-70
Options
All Inclusive Tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 199
Half-Day Private Forbidden City Tour in Depth





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Duration
4 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, Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this private tour. Enjoy time with your English-speaking guide, and walk through Forbidden City leisurely while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Check off Beijing’s biggest attraction of Beijing—The Forbidden City. Book your Forbidden City tickets prior to your visit. 1: Half Day private tour of Forbidden City in depth 2: Capture photos of the Forbidden City from the classic viewpoint 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
Overview
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this private tour. Enjoy time with your English-speaking guide, and walk through Forbidden City leisurely while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Check off Beijing’s biggest attraction of Beijing—The Forbidden City. Book your Forbidden City tickets prior to your visit. 1: Half Day private tour of Forbidden City in depth 2: Capture photos of the Forbidden City from the classic viewpoint 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
What's Included
Included
Taxi fare within 4th Rind Road
Entrance Fees
Lunch
Private Tour
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Not included
Gratuities
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
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Important: This tour need booked 8 days before. Otherwise no Forbidden City tickets Available. Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then You will be transferred to Forbidden City. 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
15 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
15 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. Then, have a coffee break
Stop 4
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
The Palace of Heavenly Purity used to be Empress's Sleeping Chamber in The Ming Dynasty, then it become a wedding Palace for emperors and pray hall as well.
Stop 5
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Savor a delightful lunch in the imperial restaurant in the Forbidden City. Continue your tour to the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, Palace of Longevity and Health and the garden of the Tranquil longevity well known as the Qianlong Garden. It used to be residence for emperor's mothers. The palace of Compassion and Tranquility exhibit the Stones and Bricks Reliefs from Hang Dynasty with over 1800 years old history, You will find 3 terra cotta army here as well from Xi'an. In west courtyards you will see the imperial bed, thrones for emperor's mother and Qianlong Garden at the southern side of the Palace. The garden consist of unique Taihu rocks, pavilions, pine and cypress trees and peony flowers.
Stop 6
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
Visit the concubine's palace, Chunxi Hall. Learn concubine's life. Chuxiu Palace was ever Cixi's residential palace of the Palace Museum. You will see the imperial dowager Cixi's bed and display from 1884.
Stop 7
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
Visit the imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In the spring Beautiful garden with blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas and natural limestone sculptures. If the weather is nice, with an optional choice of hiking up Jingshan Park, enjoy a bird eye of Forbidden city and Beijing city skyline. Please prepare your 15,000 step/38 floors hiking. 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 Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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