Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Shadow Play

Highlights

• Explore the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven on a private tour
• Learn about imperial history, architecture, and court life from your guide
• Enjoy a traditional Chinese shadow-puppetry cultural experience
• Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle
• Choose an English or Russian-speaking guide for your private group

Description

Begin with pickup from your hotel within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road. Meet your private guide and settle into a comfortable air-conditioned 7-seat vehicle reserved for your party of up to five guests. Travel to the Forbidden City and explore its monumental courtyards, ceremonial halls and imperial gardens. Hear the stories behind court life, architecture and the symbols used by China’s emperors. Admission is included, so your guide can focus on giving your group a personal and in-depth visit. Continue to the Temple of Heaven for a guided walk through the historic complex. Learn how emperors performed seasonal ceremonies and discover the meaning behind the site’s circular halls, blue-tiled roofs and precise layout. The Temple of Heaven through-ticket is included. Complete the day with a traditional Chinese shadow-puppetry cultural experience. Discover how figures, light, music and storytelling bring this centuries-old performing art to life—a memorable cultural element rarely included in standard Beijing sightseeing tours. After the experience, return to your hotel within the Fifth Ring Road. The tour has no compulsory shopping stops. Meals are left flexible so your guide can help you choose according to your tastes and schedule.

Includes

Private 7-seat vehicle for the day Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road Professional live guide according to the selected booking option Forbidden City admission Temple of Heaven through-ticket Shadow-puppetry experience

Excludes

Meals Drinks Gratuities Personal expenses Accommodation Transport inside attractions Any optional scenic-area transport

Important Information

• Please provide accurate passport details in advance for Forbidden City ticket booking and bring the same original passport on the tour day. Forbidden City admission is limited and subject to official availability. The Forbidden City normally closes on Mondays. If an official closure or temporary restriction makes the Forbidden City visit unavailable, you may choose an alternative date, reschedule, or receive a guaranteed full refund. This tour does not include skip-the-line access.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund