• Beijing - We offer three distinct tour packages for you to choose from. Please select the one that best suits your needs and carefully review the different meeting points and times for each option. Remember to bring your valid passport for this tour.

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

Option 2
Forbidden City & Coal Hill Park Group Tour (without Tian’anmen Square)
Start time: 8:00 am & 1:00 pm
Meeting point: In front of Donghuamen (East Gate of the Forbidden City)

Option 3
Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour
Start time: 7:30 am & 12:00 pm
Meeting point: In front of Laoshe Teahouse

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - For Options 1 & 3: The tour begins with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the geographical heart of Beijing City and the largest city square in the world, covering 440,000 square meters. Your knowledgeable guide will provide an informative introduction to Tian’anmen Square and its surrounding buildings as the group proceeds to the Forbidden City. (Note: During peak season, security checks at Tiananmen Square can be particularly thorough. If the wait time exceeds 1 hour, a bus ride passing by the square may be considered. Spending too much time at the square could impact your experience at the iconic Forbidden City, a highlight of our tour. This alternative will only be pursued if the majority of the group agrees. Please consider this as we plan our visit.)

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Upon entering the Forbidden City, your guide will find a quiet area to introduce you to the palace, immersing you in the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is often said 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 detailed tour of the Forbidden City also includes visits to important museums to discover treasures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - You will pass by the most notable buildings during the tour, including the west and east chambers. Check the itinerary for a complete list of sights.

Stroll through the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden City with your tour guide, learning the histories and stories of this vast palace. You will visit these buildings within the Forbidden City.

• Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) - Including the Hall of Supreme Harmony (for grand imperial ceremonies), the Hall of Central Harmony (for the emperor’s pre-ritual rest and preparation), and the Hall of Preserving Harmony (for royal banquets and the imperial examination).

• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Your tour concludes at the Imperial Garden in the north, where you can choose to explore more of the Palace on your own 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) - If you select 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 tour guide to enjoy panoramic views of Beijing’s cityscape, including an unparalleled view of the Forbidden City. For Option 2, your tour concludes here.

• Palace of Heavenly Purity - Continue exploring the imperial living quarters in the palace: the Hall of Heavenly Purity (the emperor’s bedroom and office), the Hall of Union (a symbolic hall for imperial couples), and the Hall of Earthly Tranquillity (the empress’s residence).

Our expert tour guide will share captivating stories and intriguing historical facts about these magnificent buildings throughout the tour.

• Entry ticket to Coal Hill Park (if selected)
• Professional guide for group tour
• Entrance fee to Forbidden City
• Entry ticket to Tian’anmen Square (if selected)

• 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
• Please note: For ticket-only bookings, visit independently (no guide, no meeting point)

Perfect for those passionate about history, culture, architecture, and museums, this tour captures the essence of the saying: “70% of visiting the Forbidden City is learning its stories, 30% is seeing the palaces.” During this 4-hour walking tour, participants will stop at significant locations for captivating “story time,” gaining profound insights into its rich culture while exploring prominent buildings and courtyards. With a small group size, personalized attention from the guide is ensured. Entrance fees are included. Alternatively, guests can choose our Forbidden City ticket-only option and explore independently at their own pace.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
• Please don’t forget to bring your passport, you may be refused entry without it.
• 0-3 Years old infant is free, children have to purchase tickets as well
• Tian’anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will skip the Square
• Tour departs punctually. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Once the tour left, you are unable to join the tour, and this tour is not refundable.
• Chinese citizens, including customers from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to reserve the tickets for the Palace Museum 7 days in advance. Once the tickets for the Palace Museum are sold out, it will be impossible to participate in this itinerary. In addition, according to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens can only choose to reserve tickets with their ID cards. Therefore, when making a reservation, it is necessary to submit the Chinese name and ID card number, and on the day of the tour, the submitted ID document must be presented to join the tour group.
• In case of peak travel seasons and when all the tickets reserved online for the scenic area are sold out, tourists are required to go to the ticket office of the scenic area by themselves under the guidance of the tour guide to handle the purchase of paper tickets on-site. Please be informed.
• Since this is a small - group itinerary, your punctual arrival at the meeting point is essential for a seamless travel experience. Tiananmen Square and the Palace Museum have strict regulations and procedures. If you are late, it may unfortunately prevent you from joining the tour and entering the Palace Museum. Due to the unique nature of the itinerary arrangements, in the event that lateness causes you to miss the tour, we regret that we will not be able to process a refund. We highly recommend that you communicate with your hotel in advance to accurately confirm the travel time from the hotel to the meeting point and make sufficient preparations. This way, you can embark on your journey with ease and enjoy every moment of it.
• In Peak season, the security checks at Tiananmen Square are particularly stringent. If the waiting time exceeds one hour, we recommend considering a bus ride that passes by the square. Given the sweltering heat, waiting in line for an extended period increases the risk of heat - related illnesses. Additionally, spending too much time at the square could detract from your experience at the iconic Forbidden City, which is a highlight of our tour. We will only proceed with this alternative if the majority of the group is in agreement. Please keep this in mind as we plan our visit.
• This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.
• This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.

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