Private Imperial Beijing in One Day

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escorted by local experienced tour guide, take the full-day Private Imperial Tour to walk through the sacred Tiananmmen Square, discover the majestic Forbidden City, explore the respectful Temple of Heaven as well as the verdant gardens of the Summer Palace. Hotel pick-up & drop off, private tour guide and air-conditioned car/van are included.

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed professional driver
Entrance ticket fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from centrally located Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.

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Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Greet your guide in the lobby of your downtown hotel at 8:30am, and hop into your private, climate-controlled vehicle – either a town car or a minivan, depending on your party size. Your first stop will be Tiananmen Square, the vast and echoing plaza that's been at the center of Beijing life for centuries, where your guide will introduce imperial landmarks such as the Gate of Heavenly Peace. From here, you'll walk the few minutes to the Forbidden City, home to the emperor, his concubines, and his eunuchs for centuries. Your guide will lead you through its echoing entrance halls, expansive courtyards, and private living quarters, many converted into museums: please note the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Temple of Heaven

    As this is a private tour, you're free to make your own decisions about lunch. You might choose to have a big breakfast at your hotel and bring some snacks: alternatively, your guide can recommend some wonderful traditional Chinese restaurants nearby. After lunch, you'll drive to your next destination, the Temple of Heaven, with its famous cylindrical pagoda. Here generations of emperors paid homage to heaven and asked the gods for a good harvest.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Your last stop will be the Summer Palace, where the imperial family retreated to beat Beijing's summer heat. Stroll along the lake or through the leafy gardens, or explore historic buildings, pagodas, and colonnades. From here, your driver will escort you back to your hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy

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

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