One-Day Beijing City Highlights Private Tour

Discover Beijing’s UNESCO treasures in a day! Explore the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace with a private guide.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Beijing - 08:00 AMHotel pick-up
    Your guide will await you at your hotel lobby at an appointed time 8:00am. A moderate amount of walking is also involved in this day. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - 8:00 AM - 10:30 AMVisit Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City
    The tour will be began from Tian’anmen Square where the famous Chairman Mao’s portrait is hang on the wall of the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Like the Times Square in New York, Red Square in Moscow and St. Peter’s Square, Tiananmen Square is a must-visit place for traveler to Beijing and is the largest public square in the world. You will have around 20 minutes there for taking photos.You will then have a short walk from Tian’anmen Square to the Forbidden City. The world’s largest historical palatial complex, this massive walled compound dates from the 15th century, and was home to 14 Ming and 10 Qin emperors. Tour the main pavilions, halls and courtyards — the complex houses 800 buildings — and admire the classical Chinese architecture.

  • The Temple Of Heaven - 10:30 – 12:30 PMVisit the Temple of Heaven
    After that, your guide and driver will take you to the Temple of Heaven. This is one sight not to miss when touring Beijing. The Altar, Echo Wall, and spectacular Imperial Vault are the highlights of most tour packages. Spending some time to discover that this was a fasting palace for the emperor. The emperor would fast at the palace before he held a ceremony to pray for a good harvest, and would abstain from meat and wine.Admire the religious buildings and see the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where the emperors prayed for fruitful harvests. You will also get a chance to glimpse at the pictures of all the emperors who ever worshipped in the Temple of Heaven, as well as a 600-year-old copper statue of a high ranking official who supervised the fasting process of the emperor.

  • Beijing - 12:30 – 13:30 PMLunch Time
    Before go to the Summer Palace, take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch in our well-selected restaurant to taste local dishes.

  • Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - 13:30 – 16:30 PMVisit the Summer Palace
    In the afternoon, heading to the Northwest of Beijing city. Approx. 50-miniute driving to visit the world-famous imperial garden called the Summer Palace. The imperial building was constructed by the emperor in celebration of his mother’s birthday.Finished the boat trip, enjoy a leisurely stroll to admire the ornamental gardens, buildings, and other architectural gems.

  • Beijing - 16:30 – 17:30 PMTransfer back to hotel
    Your guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel, making a perfect end to your Beijing panoramic tour with Trippest.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses.
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide & driver
  • Airport transfer.
Additional Information

Central Beijing boasts three UNESCO-listed treasures, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace —— all of them must-sees during a stay in China’s capital. This Beijing city highlights tour makes it possible to check them off your list in a day, providing a great overview of the city and its imperial history. Private tour with delicated tour guide, vehicle and driver gives you a wonferful experience in Beijing!

Location
Beijing
Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 4th Ring Zone of Beijing, if it is outside of this area, there will be an extra charge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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