Customizable one day private tour to 4 Beijing highlights

Beijing, China
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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The tour is suitable for tourists who have limited time in Beijing and want to visit the main attractions within one day. The schedule is flexible and can be customized.

What's included

  • Tour guide service (English, Mandarin, French, Spanish)
  • Lunch
  • Three admission fees: the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • comprehensive service fee

What to expect

  1. Temple of Heaven
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    We will pick you up at your hotel and the tour starts. Firstly, we go to the Temple of Heaven. It is a royal temple where the Emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped Heaven and prayed for good harvest. There you can see the altar building complexes and learn about sacrificial culture of ancient China. The temple is also a big park. Local residents engage in various fitness, entertainment and social activities there. You can experience the park culture of China in this place. Walking distance: 1.3--2km
  2. Tiananmen Square
    Pass by
    Then visit the Tiananmen Square which is the heart of China, the famous patriotic education base. On the square, you can see some famous buildings, including The Tiananmen gate which is the symbol of new China, the Great Hall of People which is the place for the highest organ of China state power, the Monument to the people's Heroes, China National Museum and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. Walking distance: 1--2km. It takes time to go through the security check. Due to the tight schedule, we will take a car and pass by the square to save energy and time.
  3. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The Forbidden City is the biggest and best-preserved imperial palace in China. It was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. 24 emperors once lived and worked there between 1421 and 1912. There you will see the places for emperors to give audience to the ministers and hold grand celebration and living quarters. You can appreciate the royal buildings and its furnishing style and learn about Chinese history and culture and ancient court life. Walking distance: 2km
  4. Shichahai Scenic Resort
    1h
    Shichahai Hutong area is one of the traditional living area for indigenous people, known for its water scenery, temples and prince palaces. It's a good place to experience the urban life, folk-custom and night life of Beijing. We will have a break in this place. You will see the two lakes, Qianhai and Houhai, Bell and Drum Tower, traditional shopping streets and the alleyways in the living area. There you can experience local traditional lifestyle and the change of the city. Walking distance: 500m--1.5km
  5. Summer Palace
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    In the end, we will go to the Summer Palace. It was a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty and became the home of the actual ruler at the end of the Qing dynasty and the center of political and diplomatic China then. You can appreciate the garden scenery there and learn about the relevant history. Walking distance: 200m---1km. After the visit, we will take you back to the hotel.
  6. Olympic Park Observation Tower
    Pass by
    After visiting the Summer Palace, we will take a car back to the hotel and pass through Beijing Olympic Square. There you can see some big modern buildings, such as the Birds Nest, Water Cube, Olympic veiwing Tower etc. The square was bustling with activity at night. The night view is very nice.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tell us your hotel name and address. We will pick you up at your hotel or near the attraction, like the east gate of the Temple of Heaven.

End point

Tell us your hotel name and address. We will pick you up at your hotel or near the attraction, like the east gate of the Temple of Heaven.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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