Highlights
- Marvel at the Forbidden City, the world's largest imperial complex
- Stroll through the Summer Palace, a royal retreat with stunning scenery
- Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for peace and harvests
- Enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square during peak season
- Benefit from a private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch
Description
Begin your private tour with a pickup from your hotel in Beijing. During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China. We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour. On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
Next, proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt, and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
After lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace — one of China’s largest imperial gardens. Originally built as a royal retreat and temporary residence for Qing Dynasty emperors, stroll through the garden to admire its stunning scenery.
Lastly, visit the Temple of Heaven — where ancient emperors prayed for national peace and abundant harvests. Located in southern Beijing, it has been one of China’s most sacred sites for over five centuries. This magnificent complex served as the main sacrificial altar for the Ming and Qing emperors.
Includes
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round trip transfer
Private tour
Entrance ticket
Gasoline, Patrol, Parking, Toll fee
Entry/Admission - The Palace Museum
Entry/Admission - Summer Palace
Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
Entry/Admission - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
Entry/Admission - Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Entry/Admission - Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Entry/Admission - Qingyan Stone Boat
Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Entry/Admission - Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)
Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Excludes
Gratuities
Important Information
- From April 1 to October 31, Tiananmen Square is viewed from the car to avoid long security lines
- From November 1 to March 31, a walking tour of Tiananmen Square is included
- Free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square are available upon request
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
