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Private Tour: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Forbidden City
Product code 145478P5
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From USD 165
Dates
Available from Sep 4, 2025
Start times
7:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 1-17, Adult ages 18-80
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Private Tour: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Forbidden City
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 165
Private Tour: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Forbidden City
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Capture Beijing's top charming sights under the a professional private guide on a stress-free tour ideal for first-time visitors. Temple of Heaven - Admire its rigorous symbolic layout, peculiar structure, and magnificent decoration. Summer Palace, a peaceful retreat into China’s imperial history. Stroll along the serene Kunming Lake, explore the majestic Marble Boat, and admire the painted Long Corridor. Forbidden City - Unveil the Lives of China's Royal Family in their Hidden Halls. IMPORTANT NOTE: Since Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance, the number of tickets for Forbidden City is seriously limited in high season. When we fail to grab the online tickets for you, you need to queue in line at the ticket office (5-30 minutes) and tell the staff that you are not in guided tour. Then you could purchase the on site paper tickets. We will Email you within 12 hours after your booking, if you can't accept on site paper ticket, you could cancel the booking.
Overview
Capture Beijing's top charming sights under the a professional private guide on a stress-free tour ideal for first-time visitors. Temple of Heaven - Admire its rigorous symbolic layout, peculiar structure, and magnificent decoration. Summer Palace, a peaceful retreat into China’s imperial history. Stroll along the serene Kunming Lake, explore the majestic Marble Boat, and admire the painted Long Corridor. Forbidden City - Unveil the Lives of China's Royal Family in their Hidden Halls. IMPORTANT NOTE: Since Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance, the number of tickets for Forbidden City is seriously limited in high season. When we fail to grab the online tickets for you, you need to queue in line at the ticket office (5-30 minutes) and tell the staff that you are not in guided tour. Then you could purchase the on site paper tickets. We will Email you within 12 hours after your booking, if you can't accept on site paper ticket, you could cancel the booking.
What's Included
Included
Entry to all attractions on your itinerary – no hidden costs or commission-based shopping stops.
Professional and Friendly English-speaking guide service.
(by local Uber DIDI)
Free trip consulting and planning service from our experienced travel experts.
Not included
Tips for guide
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Temple of Heaven – browse this magnificent temple complex and learn about Chinese sacrificial philosophy and culture.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Forbidden City – explore the imaginative palace complex that was home to China's emperors for more than 600 years.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
You'll visit the world-famous imperial garden called the Summer Palace. The imperial building was constructed by the emperor in celebration of his mother's birthday. It is 273 hectares in size and is composed of three main scenic areas: the palace area, lake area, and mountain area. Walk along the willow path, feeling the elegance of Chinese top imperial garden - the Summer Palace. Take the boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake to enjoy the amazing sceneries by the lake.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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