Private Tour: Forbidden City,Summer Palace with Pekin Roast Duck Lunch

4.4 (10 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Learn about China’s capital city on this guided sightseeing tour. Your private guide will share fascinating stories and facts about Beijing’s history as you walk through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City museum. Visit the famous royal garden, the Summer Palace, and enjoy a delicious Peking roast duck for lunch. It's the perfect day to explore Beijing's rich heritage.

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Visit of Tiananmen Square
  • Entrance fee of Summer Palace
  • Entrance fee of Forbidden City museum
  • Hotel pickup
  • Private transportation
  • Pekin Roast duck for lunch
  • Gratuities to your tour guide and driver

What to expect

  1. The Palace Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing at 8:00 AM. Enjoy a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the day's itinerary.

    Arrive at the magnificent Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, which was once the imperial palace of China.

    Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Purity, the entrance to the Forbidden City, and marvel at the stunning architecture.
    Explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the largest wooden structure in China, and learn about its historical significance.

    Discover the Hall of Clocks and Watches, which houses a remarkable collection of timepieces from different dynasties. Wander through the imperial gardens and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

    Your knowledgeable guide will share stories and insights into the lives of emperors and the imperial court.

    Please be advised that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. Summer Palace or Lama temple will be substituted instead.
  2. Summer Palace
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Around noon, indulge in a mouthwatering Peking Roast Duck lunch at a reputable local restaurant. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this iconic Beijing dish from your guide.

    After lunch, head to the picturesque Summer Palace, located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing.
    Explore the vast imperial garden, which includes Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill.

    Walk along the Long Corridor, adorned with over 14,000 intricate paintings depicting Chinese mythology and historical scenes.

    Admire the beautiful Marble Boat, a unique pavilion situated on the shore of Kunming Lake.

    Take a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake, enjoying the scenic views and tranquility.
    Visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the main building in the palace complex, and learn about its significance.

    Explore the various halls, pavilions, and temples scattered throughout the Summer Palace grounds.

    Then drive you back to your hotel, the tour will be finished then.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travellers at your Beijing hotel at downtown area

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please offer the passport information(passport name, passport no.) for each person at the time of booking, we need that to book the Forbidden City ticket.
  • Please be advised that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. Summer Palace or Lama temple will be substituted instead.

Cancellation policy

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

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