4-Hour Private Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Beijing Hutong

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About this activity

If your time in Beijing is limited, this private 4-hour tour of Tiananmen Square, the Hutong, and the Forbidden City makes the most of it. Enjoy time with your English-speaking guide, and walk through these landmarks at your own pace while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Choose from morning or afternoon tours, depending on your schedule. Quick and easy tour for those on a tight schedule Explore the impressive complex of the Forbidden City Visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city plaza in the world Stroll and shop your way through Beijing's hidden gem, the Hutong Round trip transportation by private vehicle from your Beijing hotel

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At a glance

Duration: 4 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 Fee to Forbidden City
Included: Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road ( If the option is apply)
Included: Lunch ( If the option is apply)
Included: Private Tour
Included: Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Included: IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (Recommended)
Not included: Lunch (If the option is not selected)
Not included: Taxi fare at your own expenses Outside 4th Ring Road
Not included: Taxi fare at your own expenses ( If the option is not apply)
Not included: Any other expenses that not listed as included

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

30 min

Meet up your friendly private guide in your hotel lobby .Then you will be transferred to Tiananmen Square.The biggest city plaza in the world. Learn the revolution period history of China. Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and The Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men). Important: This tour need booked 8 days before. Otherwise no Forbidden City tickets Available.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Visit the 600 years old palace, Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, It is the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless fascinating stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace. .
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)

20 min Admission included

The Largest Hall within the Forbidden City. Stunning Wooden Architecture. Take a Glimpse at the emperor's throne. The Royal political place where 24 emperors gave his presentation to the official here in Chinese history
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

15 min Admission included

Visit the Hall of Preserving Harmony. It is the 2nd largest Hall of Forbidden city. The ancient national royal examine took place and banquets party for royal family as well. then, visit the most stunning clock museum that exhibit the precious pieces from Ming and Qing Dynasty.
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

15 min Admission included

Visit the imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In the spring Beautiful garden with blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas and natural limestone sculptures.
Yandai Xie Street

20 min

Savor a delightful lunch at Hutong. Yandai Xie Street is Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops. Please Feel free to get your goodies at Hutong Bazaar.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

20 min

Visit the Shichahai Scenic Resort ,Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Yinding Bridge, Bell and Drum Towers Square,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 here. At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.