Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong

5.0 (1 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive

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Tour from PEK Airport

Duration: 8 hours: Private tour offers private guide, driver and car services , entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive
Pickup included

Tour from Daxing Airport

Duration: 8 hours: Private tour offers private guide, driver and car services , entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled Water
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Tour from Daxing Airport (Please choose upon booking)
  • Private Tour
  • IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
  • Tour from PEK Airport (Please choose upon booking)
  • Clock Museum and Jewelry Museum Fee at your own expenses
  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    Pass by
    Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport or Airport Hotel. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men) from outside of buildings.
  2. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
  3. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
    20m
    Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
  4. Yandai Xie Street
    20m
    Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
  5. Nanluoguxiang
    45m
    Stroll through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses). Guide will say goodbye to you in the city. At the end of the tour, driver will transfer you back to PEK airport or Daxing Airport

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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