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Private Beijing City Highlight Tour with Calligraphy Class
Product code 67316P66
From
From USD 218
Dates
Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-80
Options
Tour with Calligraphy Class
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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 218
Private Beijing City Highlight Tour with Calligraphy Class





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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 by private car or public transportation on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Beijing’s biggest attractions—Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square-and stroll through historic Hutong alleys. Immerse yourself at Hutong Calligraphy Class with an excellent culture experience. A comprehensive package with private private guide, entrance fees, taxi fare, lunch and Calligraphy Class are all inclusive
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 by private car or public transportation on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Beijing’s biggest attractions—Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square-and stroll through historic Hutong alleys. Immerse yourself at Hutong Calligraphy Class with an excellent culture experience. A comprehensive package with private private guide, entrance fees, taxi fare, lunch and Calligraphy Class are all inclusive
What's Included
Included
Entrance fees
Lunch
Taxi fare (Within 3rd Ring Road)
Calligraphy Class Fee
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Not included
Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of 3rd Ring Road)
Gratuities (Recommended)
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. 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).
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch, Then head to Hutong Calligraphy Class. Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) with rickshaw & foot. Back lakes is old neighborhood that local beijingners live. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
Stop 5
10 minutes
Stop 5
Get yourself the very best Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea , Green Tea or Oolong tea in Beijing People's favorable Wuyutai Tea Shop along the way if you are tea drinker.
Stop 6
20 minutes
Stop 6
Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops. At the end of 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
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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