Forbidden City, Shichahai & Yongle Banquet Private Day Tour

Shichahai, Beijing



Explore the Forbidden City and Shichahai on a private tour in Beijing. Choose between two itineraries and enjoy a Yongle Palace Banquet with live performances.

Highlights

  • Explore the Forbidden City and Shichahai on a private tour in Beijing.
  • Choose between two itineraries to suit your preferences and schedule.
  • Enjoy a delicious Yongle Palace Banquet with live performances.
  • Wander through the Forbidden City and learn about its history.
  • Stroll along the lakeside at Shichahai and admire the scenery.

Description

Choose between two itineraries and enjoy a private car tour of Beijing. Visit the Forbidden City and Shichahai, and savor a Yongle Palace Banquet featuring fine cuisine and spectacular live performances. -Option 1: Forbidden City + Yongle Palace Banquet 1 (5:00 p.m.) + Shichahai. If you choose 5:00 p.m. for the banquet, the itinerary is as follows: Spend your day time exploring the Forbidden City, wandering amid red walls and golden-tiled roofs to immerse yourself in six centuries of grand imperial history. After sightseeing, head to Yongle Palace Banquet in the evening for an imperial-style dinner. Savor authentic gourmet dishes while enjoying wonderful immersive dinner-show performances — a true feast for both the palate and the senses in an elegant ancient-style setting. Following the feast, proceed to Shichahai for a leisurely stroll along the lakeside. Admire the enchanting dusk scenery as lantern lights shimmer on the water, soaking in the unique romantic atmosphere of Beijing by night. Your delightful day tour concludes here. -Option 2: Forbidden City + Shichahai + Yongle Palace Banquet 2 (7:18 p.m.) If you choose 7:18 p.m. for the banquet, the itinerary is as follows: Tour the Forbidden City and Shichahai throughout the day. Wander through the Forbidden City and marvel at the majestic imperial architecture and rich history. In the afternoon, stroll along the tranquil lakeside of Shichahai, meander through its historic hutong alleys, and experience the laid-back water-town charm of old Beijing. After a full day of sightseeing, conclude your journey with a grand dinner at Yongle Palace Banquet. Relish authentic imperial-style cuisine and enjoy captivating immersive dinner-show performances, wrapping up your day in style.

Includes

Private car. Dedicated driver. Visit to Shichahai. Forbidden City entrance ticket. Pick-up & drop-off service within the 5th ring area. Yongle Palace Banquet with dinner-show performances.

Excludes

Lunch. Personal expenditure. Costume & Makeup Styling (Optional).

Important Information

  • 1. Two itinerary options available. -Option 1: Forbidden City + Yongle Banquet (5:00 p.m.) + Shichahai Stop 1: Forbidden City. Stop 2: Yongle Palace Banquet (Strat time-5:00 p.m.) Stop 3: Shichahai -Option 2: Forbidden City + Shichahai + Yongle Banquet (7:18 p.m.) Stop 1: Forbidden City. Stop 2: Shichahai Stop 3: Yongle Palace Banquet (Strat time-7:00 p.m.) 2. Yongle Palace Banquet includes live performances. 3. We offer pick-up & drop-off service within the 5th ring area. 4. If the address is outside 5th ring area, please consult the online customer service.

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