City tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutongs area & Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and begin your tour at Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Your private guide will share stories and background information.

Temple of Heaven - The Temple of Heaven is the largest ancient Imperial place of worship, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests. Today, it is also a park where locals engage in social activities like singing, dancing, and practicing Tai chi.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The Forbidden City is the largest Imperial Palace in the world. Spend a few hours exploring this stunning example of Imperial architecture and learning about its history. For around 500 years, it was the home of emperors and their households from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts: the southern section, or the Outer Court, where the emperor exercised supreme power, and the northern section, or the Inner Court, where he lived with his royal family.

Shichahai Scenic Resort - Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. These lanes or small streets, about 30 feet wide, originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Walk around the old Beijing hutongs near Shichahai Lake. They have become symbols of local culture and are a top choice for those wanting to learn about local history and culture.

Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace

Mutianyu Great Wall - The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most famous and popular sections of the Great Wall of China. You can choose to take a cable car or chair lift up to the wall, then spend 1 to 2 hours leisurely hiking and exploring the Watch Towers. Admire the construction and beauty of this legendary Wall. After hiking, you can either take an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or return the way you came.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The Summer Palace is a summer resort for the Imperial family, considered the best-preserved Imperial Park with stunning garden scenery.

• Private Transfer
• Lunch
• English-speaking guide
• Roundtrip cable or chairlift or toboggan fee
• Entrance tickets
• Spanish/German/Italian/French guide available for 800RMB extra with 3 days notice

• Accommodation
• Dinner
• Gratitude to the guide and driver (for good service)
• The 800RMB extra payment if you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide.

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Private guide, all entrance fees, lunch, roundtrip cable car or chairlift or toboggan, hotel pick and drop off all transfer service are all inclusive in this 2-day private tour.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport copies during the tour\
• The itinerary is flexible, we can adjust it according to your interests under the bad weather or any unexpected conditions.
• Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour per day.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.