Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

1. Tiananmen Square
   10m
   Your friendly guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel in the morning.
   During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China.
   We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour.
   On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
2. The Palace Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then we will proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history.
   Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
3. Summer Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, we will proceed to the Summer Palace — one of China’s largest imperial gardens.
   Originally built as a royal retreat and temporary residence for Qing Dynasty emperors,
   you will stroll through the garden to admire its stunning scenery.
4. Temple of Heaven
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Lastly, we will visit the **Temple of Heaven** — where ancient emperors prayed for national peace and abundant harvests.
   Located in southern Beijing, it has been one of China’s most sacred sites for over five centuries.
   This magnificent complex served as the main sacrificial altar for the Ming and Qing emperors.
5. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit
6. Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Visit
7. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit
8. Qingyan Stone Boat
   10m · Admission ticket included
   Visit
9. Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit
10. Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Men)
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit
11. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit

Pickup details

This tour only provides hotel pick-up and drop-off services in the downtown city. If your hotel is not listed, please provide full details in the special requirements section.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple , Summer Palace and the Templer of Heaven instead.
• Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
• Please wear comfortable shoes
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Skip The Line Forbidden City entrance ticket
• This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult