Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

3.9 (124 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 999 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Immerse yourself in the beguiling city of Beijing during a full-day tour of the city’s most significant historical sites. Visit legendary landmarks like the Forbidden City; absorb the sacred ambience at the Temple of Heaven; and marvel at the structural beauty of Tian’anmen Square. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, delve into the rich history of the city and discover one of the oldest cultures on earth. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel is included on this tour.

•Tour the Tian An Men Square
•Explore the legendary Forbidden City, known as the Imperial Palace Museum
•Stroll through the Temple of Heaven, built in Ming and Qing Dynasties
•You'll have the opportunity to enjoy Chinese style lunch
•Informative and friendly guide
•Hotel pickup and drop off

What's included

  • Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach/min-van
  • Chinese style lunch
  • If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:30AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
  • Admission tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Cruise port pickup and drop off

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    30m
    Build in 1415, Tian An Men Square is one of the largest squares in the would, with total size of over 40 hectares. It is the main entrance of the Forbidden City, and has an overview of the communist influences on the country.
  2. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Forbidden City was built in 1406, which use to be Chinese Imperial Palace in Ming and Qing Dynasty. With over 180 acres and collection of great halls, you will see antiques and treasures representing all of China's history.
  3. Temple of Heaven
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Built in 1420, Temple of Heaven was where emperors went to worship heaven for good harvests. It is Chinas largest temple and altar complex, an extraordinary example of religious architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
Dates: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Return point: Returns to original departure point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Notice: For any bookings within 3 days prior to the tour date, you will visit Jingshan Park instead of Forbidden City if the entrance tickets of Forbidden City are fully booked.
  • Important Notice: The pick-up & drop-off services are included from the hotels located within 4th Ring Circle Road.
  • Important Notice: If your hotel is located out of the 4th Ring Circle Road, please go to Emaprk Prime Hotel to join the tour. You may also have the option to book an additional round way transfer services with an extra charge. The rate is various basing on the distance of your hotel. Please contact the local tour operator to verify the rate, after you make the booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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