• Beijing - The guide will meet guests in the hotel lobby and assist in arranging a taxi, Didi, or public transportation to Tiananmen Square.
• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Accompany the guide for a stroll around the world’s largest city central square, where guests can capture distant view photos of iconic landmarks such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Enjoy the benefit of official reservations to skip the line; however, if government restrictions apply, access to the square may be limited for everyone.
• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Surrounded by 3.5km of citadel walls in the heart of Beijing, the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is China’s largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings, accommodating 16 million visitors annually. This extraordinary palace, steeped in ritual, was the secluded home to two dynasties of imperial rule, housing over 900 buildings with eunuchs, servants, and concubines, until the Republic overthrew the last Qing emperor in 1911. To secure tickets for the Forbidden City, booking at least 8 days in advance is recommended. If booked 2 days or less in advance, guests may need to queue at the ticket office on the tour day.

• Private guide hotel meet-up
• Admission ticket to Forbidden City
• Official reservation for Tiananmen Square
• Professional English-speaking private guide

• Transfer fee
• Gratuities
• Hotel drop-off

This exclusive tour allows you to leisurely enjoy the rich history and stunning beauty of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, free from the constraints of a group tour. Accompany your guide on a stroll through the world’s largest city central square, where you can capture distant photos of iconic landmarks like the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.

Delve into the heart of the “Chinese Universe” and discover the tales of Chinese emperors and their governing philosophies spanning approximately 500 years. Trace the footsteps of Marco Polo and experience the grandeur of the Purple Forbidden City.

Journey through the core of imperial China: Meridian Gate (main entrance) - Hall of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Central Harmony - Hall of Preserving Harmony - Emperor’s living quarters - Imperial Garden.

After the guided tour of the Forbidden City, feel free to continue exploring on your own. The tour concludes at the North Gate of the Forbidden City.

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