Beijing Layover Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

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

Understand why Beijing has always been the center of social and political action on a layover uncovering the prominent and solemn Tiananmen Square, walk in the footsteps of China’s grand emperors at the Forbidden City, explore ancient religious grounds at the Temple of Heaven, gaze into the beautiful gardens at the Summer Palace.

What's Included

Bottled water
Pick up and drop off at airport
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Entrance Fee
Meal
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Please apply for free visa permit after landing at the Beijing Capital airport. Your tour guide will hold your name board and pick up at Starbucks Coffee at the arrival floor in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2.

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Meeting point

Your tour guide will pick up at the hotel near the Beijing Capital Airport.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Start off by paying testament to China’s communist regime and the Maoist influence on the nation's modern day history at Tiananmen Square.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Proceed to explore the grandiose Forbidden City; the largest and most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in the world.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Temple of Heaven

    Admire the magnificence of the Temple of Heaven and learn more about the royal ritual sacrifice to heaven, get to know hidden Chinese culture behind the grand architecture and famous sound effects.

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

    Finally, get intrigued at the imperial gardens at the Summer Palace and walk through one of the longest corridors in the world as you listen to stories behind its beautiful paintings and scenery and find out how the stunning Kunming Lake is.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by China Visa Free Layover Tour

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Cancellation Policy

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

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