Beijing: Forbidden City Temple of Heaven& Summer Palace Tour
ID: GYG1247912-1912186
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Beijing's Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace on a guided tour. Enjoy a local lunch, learn about the Ming and Qing dynasties, and travel in a private vehicle.
Begin your tour with a convenient hotel pickup. Meet your guide and head to the Forbidden City, where you’ll explore the main imperial halls and learn about the Ming and Qing dynasties. Discover the layout, symbolism, and fascinating stories of emperors and court life.
Next, visit the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors prayed for good harvests. Admire the unique circular architecture and beautiful courtyards, and learn about the traditional rituals and cultural beliefs of ancient China.
After the two sites, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant, with Chinese dishes included.
Then, take a comfortable drive to the Summer Palace, China’s most beautiful imperial garden. Stroll along the lake, enjoy classic garden scenery, and learn about the royal lifestyle and artistic design of Chinese gardens.
Throughout the day, benefit from private door-to-door transfer, so you travel safely and conveniently between sites with no public transit.
Highlights
- Explore the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace in Beijing
- Learn about the Ming and Qing dynasties and imperial rituals from your guide
- Admire the unique circular architecture of the Temple of Heaven
- Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant with Chinese dishes included
- Benefit from a private vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is 6 hours long
Includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites
Ideal for travelers with limited time
INCLUDED
- Private vehicle with driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Optional gratuities
- Any items not listed above
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
