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Wander through the ancient hutongs of Beijing's Qianmen Street, sampling authentic Beijing-style street snacks along the way. Marvel at the towering imperial palaces and step behind the walls of the Forbidden City to discover the real lives of the emperors. Departing from Beijing Capital Airport aboard your dedicated air-conditioned coach, the tour concludes at the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City — leaving you with maximum freedom to head back to the airport or continue exploring more of Beijing on your own.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour guide will pick you up at Beijing Capital airport T3 Starbucks Coffee in arrived lobby with a Sign, please come here on time.
Tour end at Beijing forbidden city south.
Itinerary
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1Qianmen Walking Street
Your guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point at Beijing Capital Airport, and you'll travel by air-conditioned coach to Qianmen Street. During the Qing Dynasty (around 1700 AD), Qianmen Street was Beijing's most bustling commercial district — today it remains one of the city's best-preserved hutong areas, lined with a wide variety of Chinese street snacks.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City is the world's best-preserved wooden royal palace complex. Once home to the imperial families of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it became known as the "Forbidden City." This tour includes admission tickets to the palace. After your guide has walked you through the highlights, the guided part of your tour ends at the Meridian Gate (the south entrance), where you are free to continue exploring this imperial palace at your own pace. Afterwards, you can make your own way back to Beijing Capital Airport — or treat yourself to an authentic Peking duck dinner before the day is done.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide all of your passports number and name for Tickets of Forbidden City, we have to make a reservation advance, and skip the line at ticket windows.
- Meeting point: in front of Starbucks on Level 2 (Arrivals Hall) of Terminal 3, Beijing Capital Airport, about 30 meters from Exit B (the only international arrivals exit).
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide all of your passports number and name for Tickets of Forbidden City, we have to make a reservation advance, and skip the line at ticket windows.
- Meeting point: in front of Starbucks on Level 2 (Arrivals Hall) of Terminal 3, Beijing Capital Airport, about 30 meters from Exit B (the only international arrivals exit).
- The meeting point is at Beijing Capital Airport and the tour ends at the Forbidden City. After your visit, you will make your own way back to the airport; the metro is a convenient option.
- Please do not bring large luggage — luggage storage is available inside the airport terminal.
- For groups of more than 5 people, the departure time can be customized to suit your schedule (between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM).
- Winters in Beijing can be quite cold. We can provide padded winter coats free of charge — please inform us in advance of the number of coats and sizes needed.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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