Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
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Discover Beijing’s imperial grandeur and cultural treasures on this full-day guided city tour. From the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square to the ancient splendor of the Forbidden City, this tour immerses you in China’s fascinating history. With seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, an expert English-speaking guide, and a delicious Chinese lunch included, it’s the most effortless way to see the city’s top landmarks in one unforgettable day.
Marvel at the architectural brilliance of the Temple of Heaven, wander the serene gardens of the Summer Palace, and explore centuries of royal life and spirituality. Between visits, stop at the Pearl Market for souvenir shopping and local discoveries. Whether it’s your first time in Beijing or a return visit, this classic tour captures the essence of China’s imperial past and living heritage.
- Iconic Beijing Landmarks: Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace in one day.
- Guided Cultural Insight: Learn about China’s dynastic history from an expert English-speaking guide.
- Authentic Local Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Chinese-style meal at a local restaurant.
- Convenient Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: Available for hotels within the 4th Ring Road.
- Souvenir Shopping: Browse for pearls and gifts at the famous Pearl Market.
Itinerary
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel Pickup (7:30 AM)
7:30 AMTransfer IncludedPickup from hotels located within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. Guests staying outside this area should meet at Prime Hotel (No. 2 Wangfujing Ave).Tiananmen Square (30 mins)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit one of the world’s largest public squares and learn about its historical and political significance as the gateway to the Forbidden City.Forbidden City – The Palace Museum (2 hours)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedExplore the grand halls, courtyards, and treasures of China’s former imperial palace, home to emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties.Lunch Break
1 hourLunch IncludedEnjoy a Chinese-style lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the next attraction.Temple of Heaven (1 hour)
1 hourAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit this UNESCO-listed complex where emperors once prayed for good harvests, a masterpiece of Ming dynasty architecture.Summer Palace (1 hour 30 mins)
1 hour 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedStroll through the royal gardens and admire the pavilions, temples, and Kunming Lake in this tranquil retreat of the Qing emperors.Pearl Market (30 mins)
30 minsShopping StopStop by the bustling Pearl Market to browse souvenirs, jewelry, and local crafts.Return to Hotel
Transfer IncludedConclude the tour with drop-off at your original departure point in central Beijing.
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Additional information
- Pickup Time: 7:30 AM
- Pickup Location: Hotels within the 4th Ring Road in Beijing.
- If your hotel is outside this area, please meet at Prime Hotel (No. 2 Wangfujing Ave, Tel +86-10-65136666).
- Tour returns to the original departure point.
- Operates on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
- Important: For bookings made within 3 days before the tour, Jingshan Park will replace the Forbidden City if tickets are sold out.
- This tour may include short shopping stops (e.g., Pearl Market).
- Most travelers can participate; stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible.
- Open to travelers of all nationalities.
- Group size may vary (up to 999 travelers).
- Adult: Ages 12–99
- Child: Ages 3–11
- Infant: Ages 0–2 (free, must sit on lap).
- Valid photo ID or passport
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Mobile voucher
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Instant confirmation available for most bookings.
- Cancellations made up to 24 hours before the experience are eligible for a full refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time are non-refundable.
- Show your mobile voucher to the tour guide at hotel pickup or meeting point.
- Voucher valid only for selected date.
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Hantang International Travel Service
NZD 174
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Itinerary is good, all of beijing iconic places (exclude great wall) in one day. Guide Jenny is good too
Sally is a very experienced guide. She explained a lot about history and the details. All the arrangements were smooth and productive. We enjoyed tour very much.
Great way to see the cultural highlights of Beijing. Jenny was very knowledgeable and helpful.
There was more stuff planned that this list didn't mention. Our tour guide micheal was super helpful. He whatsapped me the day before to confirm the hotel and time to pick us up. We were driven around in a medium sized bus that could sit up to 10 people. There were three other people in our group who booked from different platforms so this is not a private tour. We travelled to the summer palace first and rode around the palace in a boat (not included so we had to pay out of pocket for this) as it was too big to walk around. Afterwards we went to temple of heaven, with 15 mins to walk around the place. The lunch didn't feel authentically chinese, the dishes were still alright but they are likely chosen to cater to those unfamiliar with chinese cuisine. After lunch, we went to a TCM clinic (not part of the package mentioned) where you can get a free diagnosis and pay out of pocket for medication they prescribed. Estimated 800-1000rmb for one month of one prescriped tcm medication. Followed by a tour of tianmen square and entering the forbidden city, as we had extra time we got to pay out of pocket to travel up the hill to get an overview of the whole forbidden city. We ended the day at a tea shop, learning about tea making and sampling small cups of tea. The tea shop was known to be government approved? And therefore the prices of the tea might be quite pricey to some (160rmb for the smallest tin). The car that drove us around was really helpful as it rained after the tea workshop and they dropped us off at the hotel. Micheal was friendly as well as he helped us booked red theatre tickets to see the acrobat show. Please do install wechat so you can communicate with them better if you need to after the tour ends. Little time to souvenir shop but possible if requested during the trip. Enjoyed it thoroughly! Starts 7.30am (picking up other people till 8+) and reached back our hotel at 7pm