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Discover Beijing's highlights on a private tour. Explore Qianmen Street, Qianmen Park, Zhengyangmen, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Jingshan Park.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Qianmen Street
• Explore the serene Qianmen Park, a green oasis in the city
• Visit the iconic Zhengyangmen, a historic city gate
• Discover the grandeur of Tiananmen Square
• Explore the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Description

Tour Start: Gathering and Departure Morning meetup: Choose hotel pick-up or gather at Zhushikou Subway Station (Beijing Line 8). Start a time-themed tour along Beijing’s Central Axis – experience century-old street bustle and imperial grandeur, and explore Beijing’s past-present harmony in a day. First Stop: Qianmen Street – Time-Honored Brands & National Trends Qianmen Street (600-year commercial heritage on the Axis): Blends time-honored brands (Nei Liansheng – 3-story cloth shoes museum; Red Star Erguotou – 'front shop, back workshop' with liquor tasting) and national trends (Zhu Bingren Art Museum – handmade bronze zodiac paintings; Beijing Fan Shop – custom silk fans). Afternoon: Try Quanjude’s Beijing-style tea or Changchuntang’s herbal drinks. Second Stop: Qianmen Park – A Quiet Hideaway Qianmen Park (city oasis along the Axis): Lush greenery, winding paths, locals chatting/playing chess. Overlook Zhengyangmen (north) and Qianmen Street (south) – a calm transition from bustle. Third Stop: Zhengyangmen – 'National Gate' of Beijing Zhengyangmen ('top of Beijing’s nine gates'): Built in Ming Dynasty (once Yuan’s Lizhengmen), Beijing’s only well-preserved ancient gate. It has a 43.65m tower (folk exhibits) and an arrow tower (94 archways, ancient defense model). Front six-pillar, five-bay archway is a highlight. 1988 National Key Cultural Relic, core of the Axis’ World Heritage bid. Fourth Stop: Tiananmen Square – Patriotic Landmark Tiananmen Square (Axis’ core, national spiritual landmark): Solemn and vast. Central Monument to the People’s Heroes (reliefs of modern struggles); east National Museum (cultural treasures); west Great Hall of the People (national events). Admire Tiananmen Gate’s red walls and yellow tiles. Fifth Stop: The Palace Museum – Forbidden City’s Dynasty Echoes Palace Museum (Forbidden City): Saw 24 emperors, world’s largest preserved ancient wooden complex. Along the Axis: Grand 'Three Front Palaces' (throne for court ceremonies) and 'Three Back Palaces' (imperial life traces). East Treasure House (royal jewels); west Clock House (working century-old clocks). Red walls and yellow tiles tell Ming-Qing glory. Sixth Stop: Jingshan Park – Axis’ 'Commanding Heights' Jingshan Park (once Ming-Qing imperial gardens): Exit Forbidden City’s Shenwu Gate to reach. Wanchun Pavilion (Axis’ highest point) – south: Forbidden City’s red tiles + Axis to Bell and Drum Tower; north: modern skyscrapers blend with ancient scenery. Five peaks with pavilions: spring peonies, autumn vibrant forests. End of Tour: Disband at Nanluoguxiang Metro Station Walk from Jingshan’s west gate to Nanluoguxiang Metro Station. Explore hutongs if time – gray-brick courtyards mix with trendy shops. The tour shows time-honored craftsmanship, royal grandeur, and the Axis’ 'living heritage' charm.

Includes

Hotel pickup or meeting at Beijing subway line 8 Zhushikou station Visit to Qianmen Street Visit to Qianmen Park Visit to Zhengyangmen Visit to Tiananmen Square Visit to the Forbidden City Visit to Jingshan Park Tour ends at Nanluoguxiang subway station

Important Information

• Please provide your passport information (full name, passport number, date of birth, gender) in advance to complete the reservation. Failure to provide the passport information in a timely manner will result in order cancellation and a cancellation fee. All visitors are required to go through airport-style security checks. Please do not bring large luggage, camera tripods or drones. Please ensure that all travelers carry valid ID documents/passports on the travel day. We will collect the ID documents of other travelers on site to issue e-tickets. The GetYourGuide QR code is not a valid voucher. Please contact us via WhatsApp or wait for the confirmation email. Please leave your email address and phone number, and download WeChat/Alipay in advance so that your guide or coordinator can contact you beforehand. They do use WhatsApp or iMessage, but these applications may sometimes be offline here.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund