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Beijing Highlights: Tiananmen to Forbidden City
5.0
24 Ratings
Dong Cheng Qu
Explore Beijing’s iconic landmarks stress-free with a private tour. Enjoy seamless transport, expert guidance, and all entrance fees included.
Explore Beijing’s iconic landmarks stress-free with a private tour. Enjoy seamless transport, expert guidance, and all entrance fees included.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Tiananmen Square is the largest public square of its kind globally. A visit here offers a view of the exterior of the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the impressive Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, the historic Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower, as…
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Tiananmen Square is the largest public square of its kind globally. A visit here offers a view of the exterior of the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the impressive Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, the historic Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower, as well as the Tiananmen Tower, which leads to the renowned Forbidden City.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Situated in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City is the largest and most well-preserved imperial palace complex worldwide. Constructed in the early 15th century during the Ming Dynasty, it was the residence of 24 emperors for nearly 500 years. With over 9,000 rooms, golden roofs, and grand halls, it exemplifies traditional Chinese architecture and imperial culture. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s most frequented landmarks.
- Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - The Yonghe Temple, also known as the Lama Temple, is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing. Renowned for its stunning architecture and sacred ambiance, it features a massive 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue carved from a single piece of sandalwood. Visitors come to appreciate its cultural and spiritual significance and to make wishes and pray for good fortune.
- Temple of Heaven - The Temple of Heaven was historically a site where the Emperor worshipped the God of Heaven. In addition to the ancient structures, visitors can observe local people engaging in various exercises and entertainment activities in the surrounding park.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private car and driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private car and driver
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
A thoughtfully planned itinerary ensures visitors can enjoy the most attractions without feeling hurried. Admission fees are covered for Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Lama Temple. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services are provided. Experience a relaxing day with private transportation and a knowledgeable…
A thoughtfully planned itinerary ensures visitors can enjoy the most attractions without feeling hurried. Admission fees are covered for Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Lama Temple. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services are provided. Experience a relaxing day with private transportation and a knowledgeable guide.
- If travelers select the ‘Ticket fee: Temple of Heaven’ or ‘Entrance Ticket: Lama Temple’ option, please note that pick-up is not included
Location
Lama Temple
Yong He Gong Da Jie
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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H340xcsaml
Jan 6, 2026
What a great day! - We had a fantastic day! Maria was an outstanding guide and even managed to get us into Tian’anmen Square with hardly any waiting. She also helped us reserve a table at a local restaurant to enjoy authentic Peking Duck. Highly recommend!
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105hallc
Dec 23, 2025
Thank you for such a great experience! - A great one-day tour covering many highlights, with enough time at each stop. Mary, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting stories about Chinese history. The tour felt relaxed and enjoyable, like exploring with a friend. Highly recommended—do ask for Mary if you can!
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420freeh
Dec 9, 2025
Truly a tour worth taking - Vivi was fantastic! She showed us so many highlights and knew all the best photo spots. She was incredibly knowledgeable, and we learned a lot throughout the day.
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814jiez
Dec 5, 2025
Alice was a fantastic guide! - Our guide Alice shared lots of interesting insights as we visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Yonghe Palace. We learned so much and really enjoyed the whole tour.
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A5341ezlilil
Dec 2, 2025
Had a really great day with Mary! - We had such a good day in Beijing! Mary was super friendly and explained everything clearly. We visited Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Yonghe Temple — all very smooth and well-planned. Perfect for our family of three!
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Zhiyins2025
Nov 24, 2025
Perfect Beijing Tour - My husband, our 10-year-old child, and I had a wonderful three-day tour with Leo and our driver. We visited Beijing's major historical landmarks, and Leo's knowledge and clear explanations made the history come alive for all of us. He made our family trip to Beijing truly perfect.
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697leil
Nov 19, 2025
Excellant day - Thank you to Summer for a wonderful day. The tour was excellent value and made great use of our time. With door-to-door private service, we were able to see all the key sights in Beijing comfortably. We’d gladly recommend it to others.
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Elena_m
Nov 7, 2025
Amazing time in Beijing with Mary - It was amazing visiting the most important Beijing highlights with Mary. My parents and I had a great time discovering the unbelievable Chinese heritage from the Forbidden city to the Lama temple and Temple of heaven and not to mention Tiananmen Square. Mary provided us with details on the history and evolution of the Chinese civilisation which is so impressive. She was great at answering all our questions and provided a wealth of details.
Additionally many thanks to our driver how helped us so much and ensured we managed to visit all places.
I truly recommend Mary she is an amazing guide and also photographer who helped us take amazing pictures through the day.
Many thanks for making our day!
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Liulanl
Oct 28, 2025
I loved this tour - I loved this tour! Our guide Mary was amazing—friendly, fun, and full of stories. The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Lama Temple were all unforgettable!
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I514vijackm
Oct 24, 2025
Definitely recommend it - We really enjoyed this tour — it was both fun and full of interesting insights. Our guide Mia was warm, professional, and knew so much about the Forbidden City. Definitely recommend it to anyone planning to visit!
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