Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Day tour

5.0
(2 reviews)
Beijing, China

6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Tour guide, entrance fee, transportation are inclusive. Come and enjoy this wonderful day trip to get to know some interesting stories about this amazing city.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Entrance ticket
All Fees and Taxes
Souvenirs
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Grand Hotel Beijing

Meeting time: 7:40am. Please make sure to arrive 5 minutes early. By Taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 中国北京市东城区东长安街35号 By Metro: Line 1 / 8 → Wangfujing Station Exit: C (Southwest) Walk 3 minutes west.

End point
Temple of Heaven

For the group tour, the tour ends at the Temple of Heaven.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    In the morning, we offer pickup from the lobby of your downtown Beijing hotel. If you book the group tour, please meet your guide at the Grand Hotel Beijing. Our first stop will be Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city-center square. Along iconic Chang’an Avenue, you can view the Great Hall of the People and the National Museum of China (originally known as the Museum of Chinese History and Revolution). The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall stands at the centre of the square.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)

    Passby

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)

    passby

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    From the Tiananmen Gate you can walk towards the Forbidden City (the biggest Imperial Palace in world). There are 9999.5 rooms inside, and with over 600 years history. There were total 24 Chinese emperors who lived and ruled the country in this place from Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty). It's worth to spend a couple of hours to visit the highlight of the Forbidden City. Note: Forbidden City is closed every monday, Summer Palace would be replaced.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

    visit

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

    visit

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

    visit

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Temple of Heaven

    During lunch break, your guide will take you to a local restaurant to taste authentic local cuisine (private tour only). In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors worshipped the God of Heaven. You may see many local elderly residents dancing, singing or practising Tai Chi on the square — a fascinating sight. For the group tour, the tour terminates at the Temple of Heaven; you can stay there for independent exploration. Private tour guests may request transfer back to their downtown hotel after visiting the Temple of Heaven.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
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