Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) (Pass by)

  You can either join the tour at the designated meeting point or enjoy morning pickup from your Beijing hotel lobby. Take a comfortable tour vehicle with your guide to Tiananmen Square first. As the world’s largest urban public square, it sits right on Beijing’s central axis. The iconic Tiananmen Gate stands on its northern edge, directly facing the Forbidden City. Surrounding the square are landmark buildings: the Great Hall of the People to the west and the National Museum of China to the east. At the centre rises the Monument to the People’s Heroes. This symbolic site carries profound modern Chinese history, offering wonderful photo opportunities. Important reminder: Tiananmen Square sees massive visitor volumes during China’s summer vacation (July & August), May Day Holiday and National Day Holiday (1st–7th October. Please prepare yourself for lengthy waiting times in security queues. Note: Valid passport/ID is required to pass security checks for entry.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

  Then you will walk to the Forbidden City, one of Beijing’s top landmarks. Also known as the Palace Museum, it houses roughly 10,000 rooms. For over 500 years, it served as the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Your professional guide will share its profound history. The tour covers a total of 18 palaces; please refer to the itinerary for full details. Please be aware the tour finishes inside the Forbidden City. Return transfer back to your hotel is at your own arrangement.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Gate of Heavenly Purity

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Palace of Earthly Tranquility

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Palace of Heavenly Purity

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Gate of Divine Prowess (Pass by)

  pass by

  Admission ticket free
• 9
  Hall of Union

  Passby

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants, Please make sure to carry the same valid ID document throughout your trip, otherwise you may be denied entry to the scenic spots.

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