Overview

Tick two of the most iconic sights in Beijing off your sightseeing list during this in-depth, guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Discover the people and stories behind ancient courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens.

Highlights

● Slip into the world of China's 600 years Ming Qing imperial families Residence

● Wander around the largest square in the world in the historic Tiananmen Square

● Enter the Tiananmen Square through Agency entrance save your queuing time

● Visit the Imperial Summer Resort or Temple for the Ming Qing Imperial Emperors

Itinerary

Day 1Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

1  Meeting Point: Grand Hotel Beijing

Please note whether your time is 8:30 or 11:30, we will depart on time.


Information of Grand Hotel Beijing (北京贵宾楼饭店)

    image.png    0086-010-65137788

    image.png    35 East Chang'an Ave, Dongcheng District Beijing 100006 (北京市东城区东长安街35号)


How to get Hotel: 

Option 1: By Didi or taxi and show the Chinese address ”请带我去北京贵宾楼饭店“  to the driver

Option 2: Get the subway line 1 and get out of the Tian'anmen Dong stop at the exit B and walk a few minutes there




2  Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square is the Largest City Center Square in the world. walk to the Tiananmen Square (after all the security check). We will use the Travel Agency Pass to have quick entry to the Square. You are going to see the ancient Qianmen Gate, the Monument to the People's heroes and the Great Hall of the people from outside and your tour guide will share with you the history and stories behind all the mentioned architectures. 




3  Forbidden City - The Palace Museum

Admission included

After the square you will just pass the Tian'anmen Gate and reach the Forbidden City and you will see magnificent buildings such as Hall of Supreme Harmony; Hall of Center Harmony; Hall of Preserved Harmony. Listen to the interesting stories happened in the Ming & Qing Dynasty. After that you will visit the Six Western Palaces such as Grand Council, Hall of Mental Cultivation. Then the Imperial Garden, Palace of Terrestrial Tranquility. 



Duration: 3 hours

Book Pirce

Adult(Age:12-80) Price P/PChild(Age:6-11) Price P/PInfant(Age:0-5) Price P/P
$ 40 $ 35 Free

Options

After visiting the Forbidden City, you can choose an option to visit the Temple of Heaven. The fee is US$30 per person, including the tour guide, transportation from the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven, and entrance fee of Temple of Heaven.

Includes

1. English-speaking tour guide service fee

2. Entrance Tickets to Forbidden City

3. Urber or subway between Forbidden City with other optional sight


Excludes

1. Meals

2. Gratuity to the guide and driver

3. Private transportation


Trip Notes

1. Forbidden City is closed every Monday except the National holiday.

2. Children aged 0-6 can visit the Forbidden City for free.

3. Need to bring passport, otherwise may be denied entry to the Forbidden City.

4. Tours will proceed as usual regardless of whether it is sunny or rainy (unless the official palace is closed for safety reasons).

5. Please meet up 10 minutes early. No refund will be given if you miss the tour.

6. There is a mandatory security check at the entrance. During peak times or seasons, the waiting time for security check can be long and is separate from the ticket queue time.

7. Tiananmen Square may be temporarily closed due to government events. If this happens, we will visit Jingshan Park instead.

8. Due to the varied terrain and length of the tour, this tour is not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities, visual impairments, or limited mobility.

9. It is prohibited to bring weapons or sharp objects, lighters, oversized luggage, drones, pets (except guide dogs), selfie sticks, tripods, walkers, and sprays into the Forbidden City.

40USD