Beijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover Tour

6:30 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 2+Guided by Beijing Short Tours 5.0 from 4 reviews
Summer Palace Admission Included The Palace Museum Admission Included Tiananmen Square
Beijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover TourBeijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover TourBeijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover Tour
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Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 2+Guided
Summer Palace Admission Included The Palace Museum Admission Included Tiananmen Square

Why we love it?

The 6-7 Hours Beijing Summer Palace and Forbidden City Layover Tour offers travelers a chance to explore two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks during a layover. This experience is ideal for those with limited time who want to immerse themselves in China's rich history and stunning architecture. Participants will enjoy a private vehicle for comfortable transportation, guided by an English-speaking expert who provides insights into the cultural significance of each site. The tour includes admission to the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City, ensuring a seamless and informative visit.

Inclusions

  • Private comfortable vehicle(Nice and Clean)
  • Well-tranined English-speaking guide.
  • Admission ticket(the first entrance)
  • Free bottled water in the vehicle
  • Local tax

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Boat Cruise in Summer Palace-Option

Itinerary

Pickup from Capital Airport

Stop 1

Summer Palace was a summer resort of the royal family in Qing dynasty. It's the best preserved and the largest royal garden in China. You will see beautiful mountains, lake, temples and palaces there. (About 1 hour visit.)

Note: We know a good Chinese restaurant in Beijing, so you can talk with tour guide for food if you would be hungry during the tour (pay extra.)

Stop 2

You will walk and visit at Tiannamen Square for 30-40 mins
( Kind nocie: Tiananmen quare and Forbidden city will be closed for tourist from 21st Sep to 1st Oct, 2019 because of the National day show rehearsal and ceremony. So we will take you to see Temple of Heaven and silk market instead during this period.)

Stop 3

You will walk and visit at Forbidden City for 1-1.5 hours
( Kind nocie: Tiananmen quare and Forbidden city will be closed for tourist from 21st Sep to 1st Oct, 2019 because of the National day show rehearsal and ceremony. So we will take you to see Temple of Heaven and silk market instead during this period.)

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • As Summer Palace opens from 6:30am to 6pm and Forbidden City opens from 8:30am to 3:30pm, so please make sure your flight arrival time to Beijing is no later than 10am and the flight depart Beijing no earlier than 16:00.
  • A current valid passport is required for security check to Tiananmen area
  • It require at least 11 more hours layover between the two flights to make this tour availabe.
  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
  • Visa Process: 1) Arrive in Beijing and get off the plane. 2) Follow signs to baggage claim, then you will find China immigration inspection. 3) Apply 24-144 hours visa(fill out a long white form beforehand) 4) After get visa, walk back to the regular line for immigration clearance. 5) Walk outside baggage claim to find your driver. 6) Driver will hold your name sign outside baggage claim.
  • Since it is difficult to book tickets for the Palace Museum after the epidemic, as only 30,000 tickets are sold every day, so we will try our best to help you get tickets. If we really can't get tickets for you, we will take you to Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven as an alternative, thank you for your understanding.
  • 1. If you would stay in a hotel: Picking up from your hotel in Beijing city. Tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.
  • 2. If you would have a layover in Beijing: Picking up from airport(outside baggage claim) or a nearby hotel. It normally take about 1.5-2 hours to get out of airport, so please select the suitable pick up time base on your flight arrival time accordingly.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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