Tiananmen Sq & Forbidden City/ Palace Museum Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Beijing

  At the appointed time in the morning around 08:30, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and then accompany you to take a taxi or subway to the Tiananmen Square.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

  Let’s take a leisurely stroll on Tiananmen Square while admiring the brilliant landmark buildings around. Note: To pass through the security check quickly, especially during holidays, we suggest you leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to go through the no-bag passage.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) (Pass by)

  Appearance

  Admission ticket free
• Monument of the People's Heroes (Pass by)

  Appearance

  Admission ticket free
• Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (Pass by)

  Appearance

  Admission ticket free
• National Museum Of China (Pass by)

  Appearance

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

  Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and we’ll come to the 600-year-old Forbidden City/ Palace Museum, the largest and most intact imperial palace complex, and home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. With your guide, visit the most essential palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, with in-depth explanations and expert photography guidance. Note: 1) The Treasure Gallery, the Gallery of Timepieces, and temporary exhibitions are not included. 2) The visits to the below listed attractions are included in the total time of the Palace Museum.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

  Visit

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

  Visit the three main halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors held state ceremonies.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Palace of Heavenly Purity

  Visit the three main palaces of the Inner Court, the emperor’s sleeping quarters and the place for him to handle daily affairs.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

  Visit the entertainment venue for the emperor and the imperial harem.

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

  When finishing the sightseeing, your guide will escort you back to your hotel by taxi or subway.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
• Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.

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