Overview

the Forbidden City

Beijing is usually the first stop of a China trip, and the Forbidden City is the top 1 site that can not be missed. This private day tour will take you to Tiananmen Square to walk in the  largest city square in the world. In this former imperial palace, you will learn how ancient emperors administered national military and political affairs, and how imperial families life was like. You will also go to visit another masterpiece of Chinese architecture, the Temple of Heaven. Both the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven are UNESCO heritage sites. 

  • Best for: Layover travelers, Business travelers
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Availability: Any date except Monday
  • Travel Type: Private tour - FlexibleFree to tailor-make your trip
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    Day

    Meet your guide at hotel lobby at around 8.30am and starting today's sightseeing from Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. With the 37.94-meter high Monument to the People's Heroes standing at the center, the Great Hall of the People to the west, the National Museum of China to the east, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong at the south, Tiananmen Square is named after the Tiananmen ("Gate of Heavenly Peace") located to its north, which separates it from the Forbidden City. Later, walk through under ground tunnel under Chang'an Avenue and Tiananmen to the former imperial palace, the Forbidden City. This large palace building was built between 1406 and 1420, and it served as the home of 24 emperors in Ming & Qing dynasties and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.It was nominated as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1987, is the largest ancient palatial structure in the world and the best-preserved imperial palace in China.It takes around 2-3 hours to explore the palace.

    In the afternoon, you will visit Temple of Heaven, another World Heritage site in Beijing. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests,the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altara a are three main buildings of Temple of Heaven, which are masterpiece of architecture in the world. In ancient time, it was the place where emperors used to pray for the God's bless of the whole nation. Today, there are many public activities and performances are held in the park.

    Transfer back to hotel after the visit.

    the Forbidden City

    What's included

    • 1-on-1 Travel Consultant

      Your China based expert listens to your wishes carefully, provides professional advice, ensures unlimited itinerary revisions before done and 24/7 helpline service while traveling.

    • Private Local Guide and Driver

      Your guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and your drivers are professional, polite and patient. They are very flexible to accommodate your personal needs and happy to show you the local attractions, history, culture, foods and real life. 
      Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station are also included.

    • Accommodation to Suite Your Preference

      We hand pick hotels ranging from luxury 5 star, superior 4 star to comfortable 3 star. Luxury or cozy boutique hotels and budget guesthouses are also among your choices. You could decide where to stay to meet your taste and budget.

    • Gourmet Meals

      Most of the hotels we select offer both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner included are arranged in selected restaurants to taste authentic Chinese cuisine and local specialties. Thus you may also have a unique food tour.
      Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.

    • Attractions and Activities Listed on the Itinerary

      Our city tour packages have included the (first/main) entry to all attractions and the expenses of activities on the itinerary (except the optional activities).

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