T-Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Guide+DiDi Taxi + No lunch
ID: GYG1307502-2000970
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Beijing's UNESCO World Heritage sites on a private tour. Visit the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square with a guide.
Begin your private tour with a pickup from your hotel in Beijing. During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China. We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour. On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
Next, proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt, and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
After lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace — one of China’s largest imperial gardens. Originally built as a royal retreat and temporary residence for Qing Dynasty emperors, stroll through the garden to admire its stunning scenery.
Lastly, visit the Temple of Heaven — where ancient emperors prayed for national peace and abundant harvests. Located in southern Beijing, it has been one of China’s most sacred sites for over five centuries. This magnificent complex served as the main sacrificial altar for the Ming and Qing emperors.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Forbidden City, the world's largest imperial complex
- Stroll through the Summer Palace, a royal retreat with stunning scenery
- Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for peace and harvests
- Enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square during peak season
- Benefit from a private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
From April 1 to October 31, Tiananmen Square is viewed from the car to avoid long security lines.
From November 1 to March 31, a walking tour of Tiananmen Square is included.
Free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square are available upon request.
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round trip transfer
- Private tour
- Entrance ticket
- Gasline, Patrol, Parking, Toll fee
- Entry/Admission - The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
- Entry/Admission - Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
- Entry/Admission - Qingyan Stone Boat
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
- Entry/Admission - Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)
- Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
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.
