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Beijing Highlights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Roast Duck
4.7
67 Ratings
Beijing
Embark on a personalized tour of Beijing, exploring iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the city and indulge in a delightful roast duck experience. Customize your tour to suit your preferences.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Begin your day with a convenient and comfortable transfer from your Beijing hotel to one of the city’s premier attractions, Tiananmen Square. Enjoy a relaxed walking tour of this iconic location with insightful commentary from your knowledgeable local guide. Discover key landmarks such as the Chairman Mao Memorial and the Great Hall of the People, making this cultural tour an unforgettable experience.
Join us for one of the finest sightseeing tours in Beijing and explore the rich history and unique experiences this vibrant city offers. Ideal for history buffs, first-time visitors, and those eager to experience Beijing’s cultural highlights. Don’t miss this top-rated tour to gain a deep understanding of Beijing’s historical sites and cultural heritage.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, immerse yourself in the Forbidden City, one of Beijing’s top attractions, to witness its imperial grandeur. Your local guide will shed light on its dual roles as a political and ceremonial center, offering insider tips and insights. Inside, explore the Palace Museum’s extensive exhibits, featuring artwork from the Ming Dynasty and beyond. This guided tour offers a unique cultural experience, perfect for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
- Nanluoguxiang - After exploring the Forbidden City, head to Nanluoguxiang Hutong in the city’s heart for a unique historical journey. Dating back over seven centuries, this iconic alleyway highlights Beijing’s rich past, local culture, and stunning architecture. Wander through the narrow lanes to discover traditional courtyard homes with ornate doors and gray-brick walls, preserving the city’s architectural heritage.
Nanluoguxiang Hutong is more than a historical site; it’s the essence of Beijing, inviting visitors to connect with the city’s storied past.
- Temple of Heaven - Feeling hungry? Let’s enjoy lunch at a rustic spot known for its authentic roast Peking duck and drinks, providing a delightful local dining experience.
Next, we’ll visit the Temple of Heaven, home to China’s largest complex of sacrificial buildings. Explore the temple’s magnificent prayer halls and immerse yourself in its historical and cultural significance.
Afterward, enjoy a comfortable private ride back to your hotel.
Please note: the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. If visiting on a Monday, we’ll replace it with a tour of either the Summer Palace or the Lama Temple, both top attractions in Beijing.
Book your full-day Beijing tour now and experience the best of Beijing’s cultural and historical sites!
What's Included
- Entrance fee to the Temple of Heaven
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
- Exquisite Peking roast duck meal with drinks
- Visit to Nanluoguxiang Hutong
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities to tour guide and driver
Additional Information
Experience a personalized tour of Beijing, exploring cultural landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and historic Hutongs. Enjoy a culinary experience with traditional Peking roast duck. Your local guide provides authentic insights into the city’s heritage.
Customize your tour to include alternative sightseeing locations. Note: Distant spots like the Great Wall may incur extra fees.
Join us for one of Beijing’s best private tours, blending culture, history, and cuisine with the expertise of local guides.
- Please be advised that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. Summer Palace or Lama temple will be substituted instead.
- Passport name, passport number is required at time of booking for all participants, we need that to book the Forbidden City ticket beforehand
- This tour can be customized to fit your preferences. If you wish to visit other sightseeing places instead of the included parts in the itinerary, please let us know. Perhaps you have already visited some of these attractions before. After you book this tour, confirm with us which alternative scenic spots you’d like to include. Please note that some scenic spots can be replaced without any additional expense, while others, such as the Great Wall of China, may incur extra charges due to the driving distance.
Location
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(67 Ratings)
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Gabriel4g
Mar 14, 2024
Great day in Beijing warranted - Great experience, I had such an amazing time with Julia getting to know a bit of the city and the luch was incredible! 100% recommended
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Rene
Dec 26, 2019
Must do - This tour covered a lot of ground in a single day! I can’t imagine having to navigate the HUGE crowds of Tianeman square and MASSIVE grounds of the Forbidden Palace without a guide or native Chinese speaker. Gary was a helpful guide and very knowledgeable. He also did well to avoid the crowds, which was much appreciated, although sometimes he would wait elsewhere and send us into the crowds alone and it was difficult to find him afterward. We took his suggestion to stop at a tea factory that was a nice bonus— they were trying to promote and sell their product pretty hard, but I can’t blame them after a free 25 minute free tea ceremony/ tasting. The lunch was great, although it was relatively restricted options (pick between two dishes, extra charge for Peking duck; only water for drink). Overall, would recommend the visit and this tour!
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Ksoon7077
Dec 17, 2019
Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Temple of Heaven Private Tour - Excellent!! The tour guide was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour. He gave a lot of useful insights to my family on the history of each site.
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Bexdunn3
Dec 5, 2019
Great trip - Had a great guide called Dean who was very informative and helpful whilst on our tour. Unfortunately Forbidden City is closed on Mondays (which we didn’t realise before hand) but Dean took us to the Lama Temple with the amazing tallest Buddha in the world.
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Njmom3
Oct 15, 2019
Awesome Tour Guide! - My family (adult kids) and I just came back from spending a week in Beijing. One of the highlights of our trip was our private tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. We feel very fortunate to have had Dean Wu for our guide. Not only was Dean extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but he was patient and kind. We learned so much history and also got an insight into life as a young person living in Beijing. We had such great conversations in the van as we were traveling from site to site. He welcomed our questions. Tiananmen Square was closed in the morning, but Dean seamlessly rearranged our schedule so that we could visit it in the afternoon. For lunch he took us to a favorite restaurant and ordered for us his favorite foods. It was a real treat! After completing the tour which went longer because of the Tiananmen Square closure, he asked if we would like to do a tea tasting and learn calligraphy, extra activities that were not included in the tour. Of course we said yes. It was a great way to end the day! I would highly recommend this tour especially if you are fortunate to have Dean as your guide.
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Sergey73
Sep 26, 2019
I wish we could have more time with Dean... - 4 unforgettable days. We were back from Europe and planned 3 nights to stop in Beijing. To us China has always been a mystery. The country has achieved so much in a very short period of time.
What we saw was amazing. The people, food, traditions, safety. The only way to dive in more is to get a tour with the local. Thats how we met Dean Wu. We have spent the whole day with him on our private tour around Bejing.
Having been on all the five continents, it was amazing. He was very punctual and driver was ready. His knowledge of the history and traditions, friendliness was second to none. We saw so many places that people usually don't see. We even went overtime and that was not a problem. Being in China, there is a huge language barrier, but his English is perfect.
We want to go back to see more of this wonderful country full of traditions that go back 5000 years ago.
Thank so much, Dean. I have got your number. You will be first one to know when we plan to get back to the country that has blown off our mind.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
S&E.
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Ken
Oct 25, 2018
Fantastic Tour with Dean! - Dean Wu gave us a fantastic tour of the 'must see' sightseeing locations in Beijing. I can't say enough about our guide! Dean showed up on time with a great attitude, lots of information about our destinations, and a great experience!
Transportation was easy and available on our schedule (he provided water bottles as well). We never felt rushed. Every question was answered with a smile and a detailed response. Dean's English is really amazing! It was like a visit with an old friend who knows all about Beijing's history and palaces.
Then the lunch! That was a treat! Dean's restaurant selection was so good ... delicious authentic Chinese food! We had really good food and a great conversation about living in China and current affairs.
We couldn't have asked for any better ambassador to introduce us to Beijing.
Thanks Dean!
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Christopher
Oct 23, 2018
Great walk through history - Visiting Beijing on business I had just a 1/2 day for sightseeing. This tour was perfect for that - a great walk through the square, then the city, then the temple. A wonderful lunch and a quick jaunt through a silk factory. What a morning! Very knowledgeable guide with great English speaking skill. I couldn't ask for more.
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Bonnie
Oct 7, 2018
Great tour with Gary - We had a great tour of all the big sites with Gary, he was fun and so full of knowledge. He kept us moving yet gave us time to wander and observe. He was great at offering to take our photos. Very pleasant and polite and spoke great English. Thank you so mush Gary!!
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Pauledward_j
Sep 22, 2021
Never Again…… - Viato confirmed my reservation and the time was available. The morning of the tour nobody came to pick us up. The local tour operator was never contacted by Viator.
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