Overview

Discover Beijing's must-see sights on a group tour. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, more while learning about the history and culture of the sights you see.

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

● Discover the Temple of Heaven and its surrounding park

Itinerary

Day 1Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

1  Meeting Point: Grand Hotel Beijing

At 8:30, we will depart on time.


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

    电话 19.png    0086-010-65137788

    地址 19.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 Tian'anmen 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. 



4  Temple of Heaven

Admission included

Temple of Heaven which used to be the place where the emperors worshipped the God of Heaven 600 year ago. It is one of the ancient Chinese temples of its kind that still stand with supreme status integrity and characteristics. During the tour, you will visit the Circular Mound Altar and the Imperial Vault of Heaven, the knowledgeable tour guide will share relevant Chinese history and interesting stories with you and also make some curious experiments to help you understand better the design of the structures. Continue the walk, you will visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, wander in the Long Corridor and see Seven-Star Stones. You will also have the chance to see how local people entertain themselves in this park, such as: singing, square dancing, gymnastics, Jianzi game, etc,… and JOIN them if you want!

Book Pirce

Adult(Age:12-80) Price P/PChild(Age:6-11) Price P/PInfant(Age:0-5) Price P/P
$ 70 $ 60 Free

Options

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

Includes

1. English-speaking tour guide service fee

2. Entrance Tickets to Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

3. Urber or subway between Temple of Heaven 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 and Temple of Heaven.

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.

70USD