We have prepared 4 different packages for your Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City visit to match all your travel demands. Package 1: Self-Visit Ticket Only Entrance tickets for Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City are included. You need to make your own way to the scenic spots and explore independently without guide service. Package 2: Small Group 3-Hour Guided Tour We provide 3 daily departure time slots for this small group tour. You will meet your English-speaking guide at Laoshe Teahouse on your own; Package 3: Private 3-Hour Guided Tour (Meet at Laoshe Teahouse) English guide only for your family or travel party. You can customize your preferred departure time freely. Package 4: Private 3-Hour Guided Tour with Downtown Beijing Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off Full exclusive service including personal English guide plus dedicated driver. We arrange door-to-door pickup from your hotel located in central Beijing+fully flexible departure time as you request.

After meeting your guide, we first walk across Tiananmen Square. You will enjoy a full exterior view of all iconic surrounding landmarks, including Tiananmen Rostrum, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China and the Monument to the People’s Heroes. Your guide shares detailed historical stories and background knowledge of each building during the visit.

We then head straight to the Forbidden City and enter through Meridian Gate. Covering the most essential scenic spots along the central imperial axis and the peaceful Imperial Garden, our guide will explain royal history, ancient architecture culture and interesting palace tales along the streamlined route, skipping remote less important courtyards to save your time. Tour End Arrangement For Package 2 Small Group Tour & Package 3 Private Tour (Meet at Laoshe Teahouse): The guided service finishes at the Imperial Garden inside the Forbidden City. You may continue wandering the palace on your own after the tour. You need to arrange your return trip back to the city separately. For Package 4 Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: After finishing all core sightseeing at the Imperial Garden, your driver will wait at the designated exit of the Forbidden City and drive you back to your downtown Beijing hotel safely.