Half Day Forbidden City Private Tour (No shopping)

Beijing, China
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This half day Beijing Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City private tour will last 4 hours. By doing this private escorted tour, our guide will company you from hotel pickup till hotel drop off. Starting time of this tour can be 08:00 or 14:00, allowing tourists could choose the starting time they like. Besides, it's a no shopping tour to ensure that your tour time is totally paid to sight seeings and culture learning.

Options

Basic afternoon Tour

Afternoon tour starts at 13:00 with pickup and drop off from your downtown hotel.

Basic morning Tour

Morning tour starts at 08:30 am with pickup and drop off from your downtown hotel.

With Train Station Transfer

Of 2 way rail station transfer: This option provides 2 ways rail station transfer for the Forbidden City. If you need it, please advise your train numbers.

Of 1 Way Airport/Rail Transfer

If you need only one way airport or railway station transfer while the other way to downtown hotel, please choose this option

Layover Forbidden City tour

Option 2-way airport transfer: This option with airport pickup and drop off is the best for those who will get a layover to Beijing for the Forbidden City.

What's included

  • English speaking tour guide service
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • Entrance ticket
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Beijing
    30m
    At 08:00 or 14:00 our driver and English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel in Beijing city area. Then you will be escorted to visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
  2. Tiananmen Square
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Tiananmen Square is the heart and symbol of Beijing and is the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years. The Founding Ceremony of PRC was also held here on Oct 1st, 1949. The National Flag raising in the early morning and the National Flag lowering in the late afternoon is the most solemn daily ceremony on the square.
  3. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Forbidden City (closed on every Monday) is one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complex in the world. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). There were 24 emperors of the two dynasties lived in the Forbidden City.
  4. Beijing
    30m
    After the visiting ends, you will be escorted back to hotel at around 12:00 or 18:00.

    Special note: Usually we will arrange the pickup time at 8:00 am by default. If you prefer different starting time please kindly leave a special requirement at the time of booking.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

End point

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

Pickup details

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise your hotel info when booking the tour: full hotel name, under which name you booked the hotel
  • Please bring your passport on the touring day
  • Please advise the departure time you like
  • If your travel date is in Chinese public holidays, the tour cost may be higher. We will contact you when receive the booking
  • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
  • Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
  • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.

Cancellation policy

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