Small Group Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Tour（Max 10）

5.0 (4 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience two world–class landmarks in one journey!Step into Tiananmen Square,then cross into the Forbidden City–the political heart of China for over 600 years,where 24 emperors ruled the empire.Explore this 180-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site,once accessible only to the imperial court.Immerse yourself in the opulence of Ming and Qing dynasties,and witness the rise and fall of history's most powerful rulers.

Options

Tour without Hotel Pickup
Tour with Hotel Pickup

Pickup included

What's included

  • Forbidden City entrance ticket
  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup(if you choose the hotel pickup option)
  • Gratuities(Recommeded)
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Stand on Tian’anmen Square, the very heart of modern China and the world's largest urban square. Your guide will lead you to admire its iconic landmarks from the outside—including the solemn Chairman Mao Mausoleum, the powerful Great Hall of the People, and the monumental Monument to the People's Heroes. Hear the stories behind the symbols that define a nation.
    Please note:Tian’anmen Square requires advance booking.To enter both the Square and the Palace Museum（Forbidden City),reserve by 7:30 pm (Beijing Time) the day before.Later bookings are valid for the Forbidden City only.
  2. The Palace Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    What's the secret behind the number of mythical creatures on the roof? Their sequence holds the key to understanding imperial authority. Why do the palace doors have 81 nails? It's the ultimate symbol of rigid rank. Even the sunlight and wind were part of a master plan to maintain the empire's cosmic equilibrium.

    With our licensed professional guide, crack the code of the architecture and restore the dramas of palace intrigue. This tour will completely change how you see the Forbidden City.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Starbucks Reserve — Qianmen Street, Beijing

End point
Pickup details

Traffic in Beijing can be very heavy. To ensure you arrive on time, we strongly advise allowing ample extra time for your journey.

Meeting Point: Starbucks Reserve (Qianmen Street, Beijing)
Please be punctual and arrive at the meeting point at the scheduled time confirmed in your booking.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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