• Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - Important: A valid passport is required for this tour. There are two tour options available:

Option 1: Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City Group Tour
Start time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: In front of Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

Option 2: Forbidden City and Coal Hill Park Group Tour (Excludes Tian’anmen Square)
Start times: 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
Meeting point: In front of Donghuamen (East gate of the Forbidden City)

Itinerary: Option 1: Forbidden City Tour with Tian’anmen Square
Meet your group at the Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, then follow your guide through the travel agency passage to enter Tian’anmen Square (Note: It may close unexpectedly by government order, requiring everyone to wait in line).

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - As the geographical center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is the largest city square globally, covering 440,000 square meters (approximately 109 acres). Your knowledgeable guide will provide an informative introduction to Tian’anmen Square and its surrounding buildings as the group proceeds to the Forbidden City.
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• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Upon entering the Forbidden City, your guide will find a quiet area to introduce the palace, immersing you in the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Visitors often say that visiting the Forbidden City is 70% about learning the stories and 30% about seeing the palace. During the walking tour, you will pause at various locations for “Story time,” gaining insights into the fascinating culture. This comprehensive tour of the Forbidden City includes visits to important museums to discover treasures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
• Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) - You will explore significant buildings such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony.
• Palace of Heavenly Purity - Continue to explore the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall of Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - As you walk past the most notable buildings during the tour, including the west and east chambers, check the itinerary for the full list of sights.
  Stroll through the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden City with your guide, learning about the histories and stories of this vast palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City.

Hall of Great Harmony, where the emperor conducted state affairs.
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• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - The tour concludes at the Imperial Garden in the north, where you can choose to explore more of the Palace independently or proceed to your next destination. Your guide will offer suggestions on where to go and how to reach your next location.
• Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - For those selecting option 2, after visiting the Forbidden City, delve into Beijing’s rich history with a short hike in Jingshan Park. Climb to the summit of Jingshan Hill with your guide to enjoy panoramic views of Beijing’s cityscape, including an unmatched view of the Forbidden City. For option 2, the tour concludes here.
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• Coal Hill Park entry ticket included (if chosen)
• Professional guide
• Forbidden City entrance fee
• Tian’anmen Square entry ticket included (if chosen)

• Hotel pick up and drop-off
• Gratuites
• If you choose option: Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City, you will not visit Coal Hill Park
• If you choose Forbidden City and Coal Hill Park option, you will not visit Tian’anmen Square

Experience the captivating tales of the Forbidden City on an intimate walking tour in Beijing. Visit all the major attractions, such as the Imperial Garden, and learn intriguing details about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your knowledgeable guide. Enhance your tour by adding a visit to Tian’anmen Square—the largest public square in the world—or ascend Jingshan Coal Hill Park for breathtaking views of Beijing’s skyline, including a stunning perspective of the Forbidden City.

Gain entry to the Forbidden City with a prebooked ticket

Discover stories about the Ming and Qing dynasties

Explore the Meridian Gate, Imperial Garden, and more

A small group ensures personalized attention from your guide

Please note, Tian’anmen Square may close unexpectedly due to government activities; in such cases, the visit to the Square will be omitted.

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