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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Product code 26448P34
From
From USD 138
Dates
Apr 9, 2023 to Feb 2, 2025
Start times
8:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-14, Adult ages 15-99
Options
Guide+private car+lunch, Guide+private car+lunch+show, Tour by DiDi Taxi & no lunch
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 138
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
This private full-day tour covers four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. It includes a tour of Tiananmen Square, plus visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven instead. All entrance fees, delicious local lunch, private tour guide and private transfer service are fully included.
Overview
This private full-day tour covers four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. It includes a tour of Tiananmen Square, plus visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven instead. All entrance fees, delicious local lunch, private tour guide and private transfer service are fully included.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance ticket
Round trip transfer
Gasline, Patrol, Parking, Toll fee
Not included
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
10 minutes
Stop 1
Your friendly guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel in the morning. During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China. We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour. On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Then we will proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
After lunch, we will proceed to the Summer Palace — one of China’s largest imperial gardens. Originally built as a royal retreat and temporary residence for Qing Dynasty emperors, you will stroll through the garden to admire its stunning scenery.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Lastly, we will visit the **Temple of Heaven** — where ancient emperors prayed for national peace and abundant harvests. Located in southern Beijing, it has been one of China’s most sacred sites for over five centuries. This magnificent complex served as the main sacrificial altar for the Ming and Qing emperors.
Stop 5
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Visit
Stop 6
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
Visit
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
Visit
Stop 8
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 8
Visit
Stop 9
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 9
Visit
Stop 10
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 10
Visit
Stop 11
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 11
Visit
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple , Summer Palace and the Templer of Heaven instead.
Other
Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
Other
Please wear comfortable shoes
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Other
Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Skip The Line Forbidden City entrance ticket
Other
This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
4.9
292 reviews
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