Private City Tour: Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Hutong
Why we love it?
The Private City Tour in Beijing offers an immersive exploration of some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the historic Hutong neighborhoods. Designed for travelers seeking a personalized experience, this nine-hour tour includes transportation, an English-speaking guide, and entrance fees, ensuring a seamless visit to each site. What sets this tour apart is its focus on both the grandeur of Beijing's imperial history and the intimate charm of its traditional alleyways, allowing participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the city's rich cultural heritage. Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, this tour provides a unique opportunity to engage with both the past and present of Beijing.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transportation
- English speaking tour guide service
- Main entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Step 1
Have an outside look at: The Monument to the People's Heroes, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, The China National Museum, The Tiananmen Tower.
Step 2
Visit the Forbidden City along the Central Axis:
1. The Meridian Gate (Wu men)
2. Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihe men)
3. Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian)
4. "Treasures from the Qing Palace"
Western corridor rooms to the south of the Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian)
5. "Memory of the Old Palace"
Eastern corridor rooms to the south of the Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian)
6. Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian)
7. Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian)
8. Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing men)
9. Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing gong)
10. Hall of Union (Jiaotai dian)
11. Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunning gong)
12. Imperial Garden (Yu huayuan)
13. Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu men)
Step 3
Visit Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park), including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar, Echo Wall, Imperial Vault of Heaven.
Step 4
Walk along Shichahai area (Houhai Bar Street, Yinding Bridge), take rickshaw to visit old hutongs, and visit an old courtyard house.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We pick up customers from hotel/apartment in central Beijing (within the 3rd ring road).
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
