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Explore the Forbidden City with a private guide, gain in-depth history. Wear traditional costume for imperial vibe such as Hanfu or the Imperial Robes, plus diverse packages with other Beijing icons.

Highlights

• Covers Beijing’s top UNESCO sites: Forbidden City+Temple of Heaven+Summer Palace
• Themed ancient costume experience (Hanfu/Imperial Robes + hair/makeup help)
• Professional private guide for in-depth historical interpretation
• 4 flexible packages to fit schedules & preferences
• Multiple costume options, on-site payment to shop with no hidden charges

Description

Our tour stands out with a unique highlight: you can rent authentic Chinese outfits—including flowing Hanfu and regal Imperial Robes—to boost your immersion at the Forbidden City. Our team will assist with hair and makeup. You may take photos with your own mobile phone. For professional photography, an extra fee applies (payable directly to the costume rental shop). We offer 4 tailored packages for you to choose from, detailed as follows: Package 1: Forbidden City 4-Hour Guided Tour Inclusions: Professional tour guide service (guide picks you up from downtown Beijing hotels); guided interpretation of the Forbidden City’s history and Beijing’s central axis significance. Exclusions: Transportation fees (subway/taxi at your own cost). Costume rental fee (paid on-site to the shop, 180-580 RMB). Package 2: Forbidden City 4-Hour Guided Tour with Costume Rental Assistance Inclusions: Professional tour guide; assistance with accessing the costume rental shop (for outfit selection)+hair/makeup assistance; round-trip driver transfer (pick-up/drop-off from downtown Beijing hotels). Exclusion: Costume rental fee (paid on-site to the shop, 180-580 RMB). Package 3: Combined Tour–6 Hour Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Inclusions: Professional tour guide; round-trip driver transfer; admission tickets to both sites; guided interpretation of their history and culture; assistance with accessing the costume rental shop (for outfit selection)+hair/makeup assistance (if you wish to rent costumes). Exclusion: Costume rental fee (paid on-site to the shop, 180-580 RMB). Package 4: Combined Tour–6 Hours Forbidden City&Summer Palace Inclusions: Professional tour guide; round-trip driver transfer; admission tickets to both sites; guided interpretation of their history and culture; assistance with accessing the costume rental shop (for outfit selection)+hair/makeup assistance (if you wish to rent costumes). Exclusions: Costume rental fee (paid on-site to the shop, 180-580 RMB) We carefully selected these 3 scenic spots for their antique charm and status as world cultural heritage sites—perfect for taking photos in traditional Chinese costumes to create unique memories: Forbidden City: A core imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with grand red walls and golden-tiled roofs. It’s a symbol of ancient Chinese royal power and architectural grandeur, where wearing Hanfu or Imperial Robes lets you feel like stepping back into imperial times. Temple of Heaven: An ancient ritual complex for Ming and Qing emperors to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. Traditional blue-glazed roofs blend harmoniously with traditional costumes, adding a sense of solemnity and grace to photos. Summer Palace: A classical royal garden of the Qing Dynasty, combining lake views, long corridors, and pavilions. Its serene ancient Chinese landscape setting pairs beautifully with flowing Hanfu, making every photo look like a scene from a traditional painting.

Includes

Private transfer (If you choose the relevant option.) Tour guide Entrance fees to the attractions depending on the option you select Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

• 1、You can select your preferred outfit on-site at the costume rental shop, and pay directly to the shop. The rental price ranges from 180 to 580 RMB. 2、You may take photos with your own mobile phone. For professional photography, an extra fee applies (payable directly to the costume rental shop） 3、Tour is conducted in English 4、Hotel pickup and drop-off are only available for downtown Beijing hotels 5、When booking, please provide each guest’s full name and passport number for Forbidden City ticket reservation. 6、Chinese citizens (including those from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) must book the tour at least 7 days in advance. 7、During peak seasons, if tickets are sold out when booking within 7 days, you need to collect tickets at the ticket window with the guide’s assistance, which may involve queuing. 8、Tiananmen Square is excluded, as Chinese ancient outfits are not permitted there.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund