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Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights

5.0 (27 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights

About this activity

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city with your personal tour guide on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Four of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Hutong and the Temple of Heaven— and stroll through the longest corridor in the world. Enjoy A comprehensive ALL Inclusive package with private guide, entrance fees and lunch.

1: Prebook your tickets prior to your visit

2: Check off two World UNESCO Heritages: Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

3: Stroll through old Beijing Hutong with a private guide

4: Take it easy with pick-up and drop-off direct from your hotel

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Sunflower Tours China

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance Fees
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Private Tour
  • Included: Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
  • Included: Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Not included: Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
  • Not included: Any other expenses that not listed as included

Itinerary

  1. Summer Palace

    one hour Admission included

    Your friendly private tour Guide meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to Summer Palace. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon. It is the resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, the empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace).

  2. Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

    15 min Admission included

    Learn the 2nd last emperor Guanxu's story here. enjoy the personal attention from your aviate tour guide.

  3. Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

    20 min Admission included

    A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.

  4. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

    15 min Admission included

    Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with 140,000 beautiful paintings. Admire the peaceful Kunming Lake.

  5. Qingyan Stone Boat

    10 min Admission included

    It used to be teahouse of royal family. it represent to stability of Qing Dynasty.

  6. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

    30 min

    Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch in old Hutong. This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.

  7. Yandai Xie Street

    15 min

    Stroll along the Yandai Xie Street, Back Lakes (Houhai), Shichahai Scenic Resort, Hou Lake, Yinding bridges (money bridge) and Jinding Bridge. Admire the fancy newly renovated courtyards along the Jade River.

  8. Tiananmen Square

    Passing by

    Seeing Tiananmen square in the car. Learning the revolutionary period of history.

  9. National Museum Of China

    Passing by

    One of the best museums in the world. It features changing exhibits related to political themes such as the Opium Wars, the founding of the Communist Party. The Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars. The Ancient China relics are at the basement Floor are the most stunning with countless bronze ware, porcelain, jade..etc.

  10. Temple of Heaven

    one hour Admission included

    Visit Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Temple of Heaven used to be the place for Emperors warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .

  11. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

    20 min Admission included

    Admire the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, It is circular Building with unique blue color. Emperor came her praying for good harvest. then, followed the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you to your lovely hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Youbo Member Selected Hotel
  • Yuanchang Hotel
  • Yuhui Hotel
  • Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
  • Xiudong Hostel
  • Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
  • Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
  • Xin An International Hotel
  • Yahua Hotel
  • Tian Rong Hotel
  • Yueyang Hotel
  • Yuanjing International Apartment Beijing Chengshi Liangdian

and 1,779 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

  • Dietary restriction and food allergy need to be noticed ahead of the booking.

Traveller ratings

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