Beijing Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Houhai Drum Tower& Hutongs

Overview

If you're looking to explore Beijing in a unique and personalized way, this is the right one to choose. The tour allows you to delve deeper into these iconic landmarks with your own knowledgeable guide leading the way.

Highlights

• Personalized Service: Private guide picks you up at hotel, offers customized tour and in-depth local insights.
• Iconic Landmarks：Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, experiencing China's modern history and ancient imperial grandeur.
  
• Unique Experiences：Explore Hongqiao Market for souvenirs, wander Houhai's hutongs and enjoy the charm of old Beijing.

Itinerary

Pick up time at 7:30AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM

Morning: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

Your private guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. You can visit the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People, a place full of historical significance and national pride.

Subsequently, you'll walk to the Forbidden City, just north of Tiananmen Square. As the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it houses a vast collection of ancient Chinese art and artifacts. Wander along the central axis, passing through magnificent palaces such as the Taihe Hall, the grandest building where emperors held important ceremonies.

Lunch

Head to a local restaurant recommended by your guide for a delicious lunch featuring a variety of Beijing-style dishes.

Afternoon: the Temple of Heaven, Hongqiao Market and Drum Tower

Next, drive to the Temple of Heaven. This ancient architectural masterpiece was used by emperors in ancient times to perform sacrifices and pray for good harvests. The round-shaped Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is an iconic structure, representing the ancient Chinese people's understanding of the universe and their reverence for nature.

Then, make your way to the Hongqiao Market. It's a bustling market where you can find all kinds of goods, from traditional handicrafts to pearls. Bargain with the vendors and pick up some unique souvenirs.

In the Houhai area, walk along the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and feel the relaxing atmosphere. Nearby is the Drum Tower, a well-preserved ancient building. Once used to tell time in ancient Beijing, it now stands as a symbol of the city's long history. You can also stroll through the nearby hutongs, the narrow alleys that are home to local residents. Experience the real-life charm of old Beijing, perhaps even stopping by a local tea house for a cup of tea.

Finally, your guide will accompany you back to the hotel, bringing this wonderful one-day tour to an end.

Include

• English Speaking tour guide
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City)
• Transport by private vehicle
• Entrance fee

Exclude

• Tour is about 8-9 hours, if you want to extend the tour will have extra cost
• Gratuities to drivers and guides
• Accommodation

Additional Information

1. Hotel pick up for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city.
2. Please fill in your hotel pick up address in the delivery address, so that we can confirm it.
3. Your passport will be required during the tour otherwise you may be refused entry to the Forbidden City.
4. Tours will run rain or shine (unless the Forbidden City is closed by the officials for safety reasons).
5.  There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be high during peak times/seasons and is separate from the ticket line
6. This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.  
7. The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays.
8. When making a booking, please provide the names, passport numbers, nationalities and of all individuals for ticket reservations only.

Confirmation Detail

You'll get confirmation within 8 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please reach out to our customer support (support@realchinatrip.com)

Cancellation policy

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity starts.