Customized one day private tour to Beijing highlights

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

The tour is suitable for tourists who have limited time in Beijing and want to visit the main attractions within one day. However, the schedule is flexible and can be customized. You can choose to skip some spots and only visit the places you want to see. This way, the schedule will be more relaxed. The admission fees, transportation and lunch are not included in the price. We will help to book all the tickets and you can pay for the actual expenses incured after the tour ends. Transportation can be public transportation or chartered vehicles. The fees can be paid after the tour ends. We can pick you up at your hotel or near the scenic spot. Lunch can be recommended to you on the tour based on your preference and budget. The price remains unchanged within a 9-hour service period. Beyond this duration, the cost is calculated based on the time spent. The charge is 22USD per hour.

What's Included

Tour guide service (English, Mandarin, French, Spanish)
comprehensive service fee
Lunch can be recommended to you based on your preference and budget on the tour day.
car type: for 1---3 people, online car-hailing, 41USD, 3---5 people, online car-hailing,62usd. 6--8 people, private minibus, 155USD. The fee can be paid when the tour ends.
Three admission fees: the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Adults: 18USD (high season), seniors: 4.1USD(high season), 7--17 teenagers:(6.2USD). It can be paid at the end.

Meeting and pickup

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

Tell us your hotel name and address. We will pick you up at your hotel or near the attraction, like the east gate of the Temple of Heaven.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Heaven

    We will pick you up at your hotel and the tour starts. Firstly, we go to the Temple of Heaven. It is a royal temple where the Emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped Heaven and prayed for good harvest. There you can see the altar building complexes and learn about sacrificial culture of ancient China. The temple is also a big park. Local residents engage in various fitness, entertainment and social activities there. You can experience the park culture of China in this place. Walking distance: 1.3--2km

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) (Pass by)

    Then visit the Tiananmen Square which is the heart of China, the famous patriotic education base. On the square, you can see some famous buildings, including The Tiananmen gate which is the symbol of new China, the Great Hall of People which is the place for the highest organ of China state power, the Monument to the people's Heroes, China National Museum and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. Walking distance: 1--2km. It takes time to go through the security check. Due to the tight schedule, we will take a car and pass by the square to save energy and time.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    The Forbidden City is the biggest and best-preserved imperial palace in China. It was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. 24 emperors once lived and worked there between 1421 and 1912. There you will see the places for emperors to give audience to the ministers and hold grand celebration and living quarters. You can appreciate the royal buildings and its furnishing style and learn about Chinese history and culture and ancient court life. Walking distance: 2km

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Shichahai Scenic Resort

    Shichahai Hutong area is one of the traditional living area for indigenous people, known for its water scenery, temples and prince palaces. It's a good place to experience the urban life, folk-custom and night life of Beijing. We will have a break in this place. You will see the two lakes, Qianhai and Houhai, Bell and Drum Tower, traditional shopping streets and the alleyways in the living area. There you can experience local traditional lifestyle and the change of the city. Walking distance: 500m--1.5km

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    In the end, we will go to the Summer Palace. It was a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty and became the home of the actual ruler at the end of the Qing dynasty and the center of political and diplomatic China then. You can appreciate the garden scenery there and learn about the relevant history. Walking distance: 200m---1km. After the visit, we will take you back to the hotel.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    After visiting the Summer Palace, we will take a car back to the hotel and pass through Beijing Olympic Square. There you can see some big modern buildings, such as the Birds Nest, Water Cube, Olympic veiwing Tower etc. The square was bustling with activity at night. The night view is very nice.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Cindy Zhang

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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