Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven in one day tour.

From $420 • 8 hours 30 minutes • China Pleasure Tour Co,. Ltd. • Beijing, China • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven in one day tour offers an immersive experience of Beijing's most iconic historical sites within an 8.5-hour itinerary. Ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive overview of Chinese imperial architecture and culture, the tour includes an English-speaking guide, lunch, and entrance fees to each location. Participants will explore the vast grounds of the Forbidden City, stroll through the serene landscapes of the Summer Palace, and admire the architectural beauty of the Temple of Heaven. The air-conditioned vehicle ensures comfort while navigating between these significant landmarks, making it a distinctive way to experience the rich heritage of Beijing in a single day.

Inclusions

English-speaking tour guide.
Lunch
Admission Fee
Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

Gratuities
Dinner

Itinerary

Step 1

The guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and then drive to Tiananmen Square. The Tiananmen Square is the world’s largest public square. You can visit the Halls and take picture with Tiananmen Tower at here.

Step 2

And then visit the Forbidden City (for about 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, history telling first while standing in front of the magnificent Meridian Gate, which is the main entrance to the Forbidden City. Then follow the guide to go through the entrance with the pre-booked tickets. After you get into the Forbidden City, also called Palace Museum, you will be flooded by the tons of history from early Ming to Qing Dynasties ([ ]). Our visit will follow the central line as the most important buildings were built along it.

The Summer Palace

occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens, and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.

The Temple of Heaven

literally the Altar of Heaven, is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in southeastern Beijing. The Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties visited the complex annually when they prayed to Heaven for good harvests.