Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

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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 on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Experience Beijing in a more intimate way, with a private guide See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace Travel with a private guide with hotel pick up and drop off. All Inclusive Tour with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch.

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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: Excellent English Speaking Tour guide
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road ( If the option is apply)
Included: IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Included: Lunch (If the option is apply)
Included: All Inclusive Tour ( Please choose upon booking)
Included: Private Tour by Taxi/Subway (Please choose upon booking)

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: Any other expenses that not listed as included

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

20 min

Important: This tour need booked 8 days before. Otherwise no Forbidden City tickets Available. Your friendly private tour Guide meet you in your hotel lobby. Head to the largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), 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 Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men). IMPORTANT: Please make sure you book this tour 7 days prior to your visit. So that Forbidden City have tickets available. If Forbidden city tickets are sold out. You will visit Temple of Heaven instead of Forbidden City.
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)

Passing by

Chinese Parliament , built in the Soviet neoclassical style. this imposing building on Tiananmen Square is where the People's Congress meets and other important government and diploatic meetings take place
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 and listed in the world UNESCO Heritage. It used to be the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Explore 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 your trip to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know the Palace at your own pace.
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

15 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
Palace of Heavenly Purity

10 min Admission included

Empress's Sleeping Chamber in The Ming Dynasty, then it become a wedding Palace for emperors and pray hall as well
Summer Palace

one hour Admission included

Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon.The most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. It is a summer 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).
Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

30 min Admission included

Hike up the Tower of Buddhist Incense. A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also celebration place for Empress Dowager CiXi's birthday. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

20 min Admission included

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

At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back 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
Yijia Hotel Apartment
Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
Xin An International Hotel
Tianyou Hotel
Yahua Hotel
Yuanbei Hotel (Beijing First)

and 2,242 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
10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Options

Private Tour by Taxi/subway

Duration: 8 hours: Private Tour Guide with entrance fees are all inclusive (NO Taxi/subway fare, NO lunch at your own expenses)

Pickup included
All Inclusive Tour

Duration: 8 hours: Private tour guide, entrance fees, premier taxi fare and lunch are all inclusive.

Pickup included
Private Driver and Car

Duration: 8 hours: Private tour guide, entrance fees, Private Driver and car and lunch are all inclusive.

Pickup included