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Beijing Private Day Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

Beijing Private Day Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

By China Xian Tour
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This one day Beijing private No-shopping tour will last about 8 hours and it covers 4 highlight sites in city area: Tiananmen Square-the heart of Beijing city, Forbidden City- the imperial palace of the last two feudal dynasties in Chinese history, Temple of Heaven – where the emperors performed annual worship for peace and harvest,  and Summer Palace – the best preserved imperial garden in China.
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Ages 0-70
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • Private transfer in air-condition vehicle with driver
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • One bottle of mineral water
  • No visit to any shop, if no-shopping option selected
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
  • Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
  • Any Meal


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Wangfujing Avenue, Wang Fu Jing Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006
    Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Pickup details
  • Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10289P102

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
      • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
      • Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
      • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
      • Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
      • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
      • Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. We will adjust the visiting order if necessary. But we promise you will visit all the sites listed in itinerary.
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10289P102

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