Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

  30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTiananmen Square may occasionally close without prior notice due to government activities. In such cases, your guide will take you around the perimeter and provide informative commentary.

  Start your tour with a guided walk through Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel; transportation to the square is at your own expense. Enjoy skip-the-line access and learn about the surrounding landmarks.

• National Museum Of China（通過）

  Admission Ticket Free

  From Tiananmen Square, view several iconic landmarks including the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall, the Monument to the People's Heroes, and the Flagpole where the national flag is raised daily.

• Mausoleum of Mao Zedong（通過）

  Admission Ticket Free

  Your tour guide will provide insightful commentary about the site’s history and significance. Feel free to ask any questions during the visit.

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  Enter through the South Gate and explore the vast 250-acre Forbidden City, once the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. With your guide, uncover the rich history behind its courtyards, halls, and gardens, which served as the center of Chinese imperial power for nearly 500 years.

• Meridian Gate (Wu Men)（通過）

  Admission Ticket Free

  Enter the Forbidden City through the South Gate, known as the Meridian Gate, and begin your journey through its most significant buildings and courtyards, guided by expert commentary.

• Hall of Union

  20 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Continue your exploration of the palace's inner court, including the Hall of Union, Hall of Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquility—key residential and ceremonial halls of the imperial family.

• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

  10 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Visit the grand Hall of Great Harmony, the largest and most important structure in the Forbidden City, where emperors held major ceremonies and conducted state affairs. Your guide will share insights into the historical significance of the surrounding courtyards and buildings during your walk.

• Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Explore the Hall of Preserving Harmony, one of the three main halls of the Outer Court, used for banquets and later-stage imperial examinations. Your visit also includes nearby landmarks such as the Hall of Central Harmony, the Hall of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union, the Hall of Earthly Tranquility, and the Imperial Garden.

• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

  20 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Conclude your tour at the Imperial Garden, located at the northern end of the Forbidden City. From here, you can continue exploring at your own pace or ask your guide to assist with arranging a taxi to your next destination (transportation cost not included).