Beijing Central Axis E-Bike Tour: Forbidden City & Hutongs

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Beijing, China

8 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Ride the UNESCO-listed Beijing Central Axis by e-bike for an immersive and effortless journey through more than 700 years of imperial history. This carefully designed route follows the sacred line that shaped the city’s layout and philosophy, connecting its most iconic landmarks in one seamless experience. From the Temple of Heaven and Tian’anmen Square to the outer perimeter of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park’s panoramic viewpoint, and the atmospheric hutongs of Shichahai, you’ll explore both grand monuments and authentic local neighborhoods. With a professional English-speaking guide, small-group pacing, and comfortable e-bikes, you can cover more ground without fatigue while enjoying in-depth stories, cultural insights, and photo stops. This tour uniquely combines history, architecture, daily life, and UNESCO heritage, offering a deeper understanding of Beijing’s past and present in a fun, eco-friendly, and unforgettable way.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up
Enjoy a relaxed e-bike ride through Beijing’s historic streets, Tiananmen, and charming hutongs.
Optional Sites: Xiannongtan & Forbidden City
All meals
Tipping to guide and driver

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available for all hotels within Beijing 3rd Ring Road.
Hotels located outside the 3rd Ring Road may require an additional surcharge.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Beijing

    Hotel pickup within Beijing city center. Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time and begin your full-day cultural exploration of the imperial capital. Optional Sites: Xiannongtan & Forbidden City Depending on ticket availability on the day of your tour, we may adjust the itinerary to include Xiannongtan (Altar of Agriculture) and/or the Forbidden City. Your guide will ensure you experience the most iconic landmarks while accommodating entrance restrictions.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stop at Yongdingmen, the former southern gate of Beijing’s Ming–Qing city wall and the starting point of the ancient Central Axis. Learn about the city’s traditional urban planning and enjoy photo opportunities of this restored landmark.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Optional Sites: Visit Xiannongtan, the Altar of Agriculture, where Ming and Qing emperors once performed sacred ploughing ceremonies to honor the god of agriculture and pray for abundant harvests. Explore the tranquil courtyards, ancient ceremonial halls, and the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum while learning about traditional farming rituals and imperial agricultural culture.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Temple of Heaven

    Explore the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and walk along the sacred grounds while learning about ancient Chinese cosmology and ritual

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Walk across Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world. View key landmarks such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and Tiananmen Gate, and hear stories of China’s modern history.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Optional Sites: Enter the Forbidden City, the world’s largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover grand halls, royal courtyards, and the living quarters of emperors as your guide explains court life and dynastic traditions.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Jingshan Park

    Climb Jingshan Park, located just north of the Forbidden City, for a panoramic view over the entire palace complex and central Beijing. Learn about feng shui, imperial garden design, and the park’s historical significance.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Shichahai Scenic Resort

    Stroll around the picturesque Shichahai lake area and traditional hutong neighborhoods. Experience local life, historic courtyards, and old Beijing alleyways while hearing stories of the city’s everyday culture and past.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We pickup from most of downtown hotels in Beijing. The pickup place is hotel lobby.
  • Children aged between 3 & 11 or senior should bring along their passports or identity cards and present for entry.
  • The pickup time is between 18:10 to 18:30. Actual pick-up time will be given at the time of reservation.
  • If you are late for pickup, our tour guide will not wait, the tour coach will leave without you.
  • No refund for confirmed booking or no show.
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