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This half-day Beijing Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour is for you to go deep into two iconic sights of Beijing in just 3-4 hours. Follow our knowledgable English-speak guide, you are in for an in-depth cultural and historical treat. Get ready to enjoy an informative adventure as our guide will not only show you the impressive architecture but also introduce you to the ins and outs, and detailed stories, histories and origins behind these historical places with no rush.
Whether you are on a tight schedule, experiencing a layover, or looking for a cultural escape with expert guidance, this tour is your perfect option.
Gain insightful historical context on iconic landmarks of Tiananmen Square.
Explore the grand palaces and gardens of the Forbidden City as your guide shares their captivating stories and history.
See all the important places in the Forbidden City and gain a glimpse into the history and life of Chinese royalty.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will enhance your understanding and experience.
This morning, our guide will meet you and other tour members at the ceremonial archway of Grand Hotel Beijing（北京贵宾楼饭店) at the appointed time (8:00 AM or 12:00 PM). The guide will hold a sign with “ Catherine Lu Tours” logo on it. Please get there yourself and arrive at the meeting time 10 minutes in advance to ensure a timely departure.
How to get to the meeting point?
Take a DiDi or taxi, and show the driver the Chinese address:"请带我去北京贵宾楼饭店".
Take subway line 1 and get off at Wangfujing Station. Use Exit C1 walk east along East Chang'an Avenue for approximately 400 meters.
Follow your guide to walk to the Tiananmen Square. It is the heart of Beijing and the one of the most important landmarks of China. Covering an area of 440,000 square meters, Tiananmen Square boasts the largest city-center square in the world, which can hold one million people.
Here you can see the Tiananmen Gate Tower with the portrait of Chairman Mao hanging on its red walls, the majestic Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, etc. Your professional guide will provide insightful information and background about this sacred square.
Note:
Please bring your original passport for the security check at Tiananmen Square. You'll need to account for some waiting time during this process.
From the Tiananmen Square, you can walk about 600 meters to the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City (aka the Palace Museum) - the world's largest and most complete ancient imperial palace complex.
With a history of over 600 years, the Forbidden City was once the imperial residence and political center of 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors, making it the best place to glimpse into history, architecture and life of Chinese royalty. Here the red walls, golden roofs, and symmetrically arranged palaces along the majestic central axis will instantly evoke a feeling of traveling back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Your guide will narrate fascinating stories about the jade and porcelain in the Treasure Gallery, the pavilions of the Imperial Garden, and the "little mythical beasts" guarding the palace rooftops, etc. So, be ready for an informative adventure during your Forbidden City walking tour.
After the tour, you can get back to your hotel yourself by subway or taxi. Your guide will be glad to advise you on how to get back to your hotel or reach other attractions you are interested in.
| Adult(Age:8-80) Price P/P | Child(Age:4-7) Price P/P | Infant(Age:0-3) Price P/P |
| $ 40 | $ 35 | Free |
If time permits, we highly recommend to add Temple of Heaven in your tour. It is also a 600-year-old imperial site in Beijing that is included in the UNESCO World heritage list. The building is known for its symbolic and precise design, with its unique building layout embodying the ancient Chinese belief of "round heaven and square earth". In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, emperors usually prayed for good harvests and worshipped heaven here.
An additional US$30 fee per person is needed for the Temple of Heaven, including tour guide, transportation from the Forbidden City, and entrance fee.
Excellent English-speaking tour guide;
Reservation for Tiananmen Square;
Admission to the Forbidden City.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service;
Meals;
Gratuities to the tour guide if you think we did a great job;
Any item or servie not mentioned in the itinerary.
1. Forbidden City is closed every Monday except the National holiday.
2. Children aged 0-6 can visit the Forbidden City for free.
3. Need to bring passport, otherwise may be denied entry to the Forbidden City.
4. Tours will proceed as usual regardless of whether it is sunny or rainy (unless the official palace is closed for safety reasons).
5. Please meet up 10 minutes early. No refund will be given if you miss the tour.
6. There is a mandatory security check at the entrance. During peak times or seasons, the waiting time for security check can be long and is separate from the ticket queue time.
7. Tiananmen Square may be temporarily closed due to government events. If this happens, we will visit Jingshan Park instead.
8. Due to the varied terrain and length of the tour, this tour is not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities, visual impairments, or limited mobility.
9. It is prohibited to bring weapons or sharp objects, lighters, oversized luggage, drones, pets (except guide dogs), selfie sticks, tripods, walkers, and sprays into the Forbidden City.
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