Beijing Glowing Night Private Tour | Hotel Pickup Included

Qian Men, Beijing, Beijing



Discover Beijing's illuminated landmarks on a private night tour. See the Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. Stroll through Yandaixie Street and Houhai Lake.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the illuminated Bird's Nest and Water Cube at Olympic Park
  • Explore the historic Yandaixie Street and shop for traditional souvenirs
  • Stroll through the Houhai Lake bar area and experience local nightlife
  • See the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Chang'an Avenue at night
  • Enjoy a hassle-free tour with hotel pickup and a private guide

Description

Begin your tour with a pickup from your city center hotel. Head to the Olympic Park to see the illuminated Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Learn about these iconic structures, which were the main venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Drive by the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, surrounded by the old hutongs. Stop at Yandaixie Street, a famous commercial street specializing in tobacco pouches, calligraphy, paintings, and jade articles during the Qing Dynasty. Enjoy shopping for traditional souvenirs. At the end of Yandaixie Street, reach the famous Houhai Lake, surrounded by hundreds of bars. Stroll to the Houhai Lake bar area to experience local nightlife. Next, see the 600-year-old Forbidden City, the emperor's palace. Admire the lit-up city wall and corner tower. Then, reach Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square in the world. Follow your guide to explore the surrounding buildings and learn about the history behind them. Pass by the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, which appears particularly solemn in the darkness of night. Continue along Chang'an Avenue, the central avenue of Beijing, and soak up the bustling atmosphere. Finally, visit Qianmen Street, lying on Beijing's historical central axis just south of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Immerse yourself in the ancient cultural street, lined with thousands of traditional shops.

Includes

Private night tour in a car Photo stops at major attractions Visit to Olympic Park Drive by Bell Tower and Drum Tower Visit to Yandaixie Street Visit to Houhai Lake Drive by the Forbidden City Drive by Tiananmen Square Pass by Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Pass by Chang'an Avenue Visit to Dashanlan old Beijing snacks city

Excludes

Food and drinks Souvenirs

Important Information

  • The tour has a fixed itinerary Photo opportunities are available at major attractions The tour is conducted in the evening Pick-up is from city center hotels

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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