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    Beijing's Top3:Tiananmen,The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

    5.0(7 reviews)
    By Friendly China Heritage ToursProduct code 234837P20
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    Duration

    7 hours to 8 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, German, Russian, French, Spanish

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    A dedicated private tour guide will accompany you on a journey through Beijing's cultural treasures. In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and, throughout the trip, our professional tour guide will lead you on an in-depth exploration of Beijing's three World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. The itinerary specially includes a lunch at a local restaurant where you can savor famous Peking Roast Duck, offering you a one-stop experience of Beijing's cultural and culinary heritage.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Entrance Fees

    Other

    Lunch

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 5th ring zone of Beijing city

    Other

    Travel comfortably in a clean,air-conditioned car

    Other

    Bottled water

    Other

    Experienced English-speaking guide

    Not included

    Other

    Gratuities(Recommeded)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard7 hours to 8 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included

    Our tour guide will pick you up and head to Tiananmen Square, where your extraordinary journey will begin. Tiananmen Square is not only one of the largest city squares in the world but also a witness and transmitter of Chinese history. Standing here, you can gaze eastwards at the majestic National Museum, housing countless national treasures; to the west lies the dignified Great Hall of the People, the nation's political hub. And to the south, you'll find Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, silently recounting the legendary story of a great leader. Of course, what you shouldn't miss is the magnificent Tiananmen Gate, which is not only a symbol of China but also a source of pride for every Chinese person. This journey will profoundly immerse you in the richness and splendor of Chinese history. Note:Tian’anmen Square requires advance booking.To enter both the Square and the Palace Museum(Forbidden City),reserve by 7:30 pm the day before.Later bookings are valid for the Forbidden City only.

    2

    Stop 2

    3 hoursAdmission included

    The Forbidden City, once the residence of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties, boasts the most magnificent and intact collection of palace architecture in the world. You will marvel at the splendid views of royal buildings such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, experiencing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient artisans and the regal aura. Our certified tour guides will lead you on an in-depth exploration of the Forbidden City, narrating historical stories and interpreting the cultural significance behind the artifacts, enabling tourists to gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Forbidden City.

    3

    Stop 3

    3 hoursAdmission included

    After leaving the Forbidden City, it's lunchtime, and we'll head to a renowned local roast duck restaurant to enjoy a delicious roast duck lunch. After lunch, we will arrive at the Temple of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven, a sacred site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to Heaven and prayed for good harvests, is now the largest existing group of buildings dedicated to Heaven worship in the world. In 1998, it was honorably inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, becoming a valuable asset shared by all mankind.

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Transportation Wheelchair Accessible

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    7 reviews

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