Beijing: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Summer Palace Private Tour
Begin your private tour with hotel pickup in central Beijing. Then, set off by private vehicle with your guide and a driver or by subway. Stop first at Tiananmen Square, considered the heart of Beijing. Marvel at the square, the world's largest public space, and take in the sights around it, including the National Museum of China, and Monument to the People’s Heroes. Capture photos of the sights, and then check out the Tiananmen Rostrum fronted by the famous portrait of Chairman Mao. Next, head inside the magnificent Forbidden City, the world’s largest imperial palace, and the seat of 24 Chinese emperors from the 14th to the 20th centuries. Take a walking tour of the main halls and courtyards as you learn about the emperors who lived and ruled from this secret world. Afterward, take your pick from the Chinese restaurants recommended by your guide, and relax over lunch, before paying a visit to the idyllic Summer Palace, the summer retreat of China’s imperial families. Stroll around the exquisite lakes, pavilions, bridges, and gardens as you learn how the park was used as a playground and office by the emperors from 1750 on. Your tour then finishes with a hotel drop-off.
Highlights
- ✓Check off plenty of the Chinese capital's highlights in just one tour
- ✓Don't waste time waiting for trains or walking between sights
- ✓This private tour promises undivided attention from your guide
- ✓Personalized attention from a private guide, with a separate driver option
What you'll see & do
- ✓After picking you up from your centrally located hotel in Beijing in the morning, you will start your day trip by visiting Tian'anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.
- ✓Then you will spend a couple of hours wandering around the magnificent Forbidden City which is an amazing example of Imperial architecture, and you will learn about the history and stories of the palace. Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911AD). There is another option: just purchase the entrance ticket to Forbidden City. You can use your passport to enter.
- ✓After lunch, head to Summer Palace and visit the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. It greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'. You will get a chance to take a boat ride at the Summer Palace (opens from 1st April to 30th Oct.) to enjoy the Kunming lake and also get off at the south-facing island and leave from another exit. There is another option: purchase the entrance ticket to Summer Palace. We will send you the QR code in advance, you can scan to enter freely.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Entrance Tickets to the Sights
- ✓Transportation （Private Transfer or Subway according to options you choose)
- ✓Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
- ✓Professional English/other language guide
What's not included
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Personal Cost
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please make sure to provide your full name and passport number for entrance tickets purchase to Forbidden City in advance
If you prefer to have different language tour guide than English one, please kindly make your booking with request 3 days advance
We pick up guests from hotel lobby within 4th ring road of Beijing downtown.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Beijing: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Summer Palace Private Tour
Begin your private tour with hotel pickup in central Beijing. Then, set off by private vehicle with your guide and a driver or by subway. Stop first at Tiananmen Square, considered the heart of Beijing. Marvel at the square, the world's largest public space, and take in the sights around it, including the National Museum of China, and Monument to the People’s Heroes. Capture photos of the sights, and then check out the Tiananmen Rostrum fronted by the famous portrait of Chairman Mao. Next, head inside the magnificent Forbidden City, the world’s largest imperial palace, and the seat of 24 Chinese emperors from the 14th to the 20th centuries. Take a walking tour of the main halls and courtyards as you learn about the emperors who lived and ruled from this secret world. Afterward, take your pick from the Chinese restaurants recommended by your guide, and relax over lunch, before paying a visit to the idyllic Summer Palace, the summer retreat of China’s imperial families. Stroll around the exquisite lakes, pavilions, bridges, and gardens as you learn how the park was used as a playground and office by the emperors from 1750 on. Your tour then finishes with a hotel drop-off.
Highlights
- ✓Check off plenty of the Chinese capital's highlights in just one tour
- ✓Don't waste time waiting for trains or walking between sights
- ✓This private tour promises undivided attention from your guide
- ✓Personalized attention from a private guide, with a separate driver option
What you'll see & do
- ✓After picking you up from your centrally located hotel in Beijing in the morning, you will start your day trip by visiting Tian'anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.
- ✓Then you will spend a couple of hours wandering around the magnificent Forbidden City which is an amazing example of Imperial architecture, and you will learn about the history and stories of the palace. Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911AD). There is another option: just purchase the entrance ticket to Forbidden City. You can use your passport to enter.
- ✓After lunch, head to Summer Palace and visit the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. It greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'. You will get a chance to take a boat ride at the Summer Palace (opens from 1st April to 30th Oct.) to enjoy the Kunming lake and also get off at the south-facing island and leave from another exit. There is another option: purchase the entrance ticket to Summer Palace. We will send you the QR code in advance, you can scan to enter freely.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Entrance Tickets to the Sights
- ✓Transportation （Private Transfer or Subway according to options you choose)
- ✓Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
- ✓Professional English/other language guide
What's not included
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Personal Cost
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please make sure to provide your full name and passport number for entrance tickets purchase to Forbidden City in advance
If you prefer to have different language tour guide than English one, please kindly make your booking with request 3 days advance
We pick up guests from hotel lobby within 4th ring road of Beijing downtown.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.