Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive

What's Included

Bottled Water
Entrance fees
Tour from Daxing Airport (Please choose upon booking)
Private Tour
Lunch
IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Tour from PEK Airport (Please choose upon booking)
Clock Museum and Jewelry Museum Fee at your own expenses
Breakfast & Dinner
Any other expenses that not listed as included

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport or Airport Hotel. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).

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

    Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

    Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Yandai Xie Street

    Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nanluoguxiang

    Stroll through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses) At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to PEK airport or Daxing Airport

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sunflower Tours China

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Cancellation Policy

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

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