• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Time: 8:30-9:15

You will visit the Tian’anmen Square - the largest urban square in the world where you can see the famous portrait of Chairman Mao hanging on the red wall. You can take pictures and walk around at the square. You guide will give you a background information of this famous square.

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Time: 9:15-11:45

The Forbidden City is the largest imperial palace in the world, home to 24 emperors in the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) Dynasties. It was built in 1420, about 70 years before Columbus discovered America and 144 years before the birth of William Shakespeare.You’ll meet your Forbidden City presenter at the East Flower Gate for a brief introduction and your presenter will show you about 19 spots in the Forbidden City to deeply discover the secrets of the Forbidden City.

Instead of seeing duplicated palaces, listening to textbook recitals, and routine guide presentations, we attempt to bring the emperors’ lives to life for you through fascinating stories with original iPad pictures and videos. We will take you to see places that you would never find by yourself. In this 600-year-old building complex with 9,999½ forbidden imperial chambers, today NOWHERE is closed and NO secret is kept from you. This is more like time travel, not just a tour.

• Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - Time: 11:45-12:30

Jingshan Park is in front of the Forbidden City. It is said to be the best position to get a panoramic view of the Forbidden City. Definitely not to be missed, Jingshan Park is located on the central axis of Beijing and has many historic buildings symmetrically located on both sides. You will see the Drum and Bell Tower to the north while the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square can be seen to the south.

• Bottled water provided
• Entrance fees included for the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park
• Service of a friendly and enthusiastic English-speaking tour guide

• Gratuities (recommended).
• Hotel pickup and drop-off service.
• Personal expenses.

Embark on an in-depth Forbidden City tour exclusive to you and delve into the rich history of China with our expert ‘Professor’ guide. This isn’t your ordinary ‘2-hour tour’, we cover all areas without haste to provide detailed and comprehensive insights. As VIP guests, you bypass the queues at the Forbidden City. Explore the 600-year-old complex with 9,999½ previously restricted imperial chambers where today, no place is off-limits and no secrets are withheld.

• You need to arrange the transportation to meeting place on your own.
• You will receive details about tour guide information, meeting time and place in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you through hotel or leave a message for you the night before tour.
• Tian’anmen Square could be enforced martial law due to government activities temporarily, which we can NOT be informed in advance. The tour guide may adjust the itinerary according to the situation.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• If your booking has more than 8 people, all of you will be upgraded to a private VIP group without other participants.
• The Forbidden City opens for booking 7 days in advance, and could be sold out very soon during peak season. For the last-minute booking, we will contact you for a backup plan if ticket is sold out.

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