Overview

Take a full day to visit 4 iconic places including 2 UNESCO heritages in Beijing downtown. With professional guiding, walk through the Tiananmen Square, recreational symbol today served as the political center for 600 years , then you will immerse in the Chinese history and traditional culture by visiting the Forbidden City. After a authentic Chinese lunch in local resident's courtyard, touch the spiritual world by visiting the Temple of Heaven.

Highlights

  • Visit the biggest city center square-The Tiananmen Square.

  • Visit the biggest imperial palace-The Forbidden City

  • Visit the biggest heaven-worshiping temple-The Temple of Heaven.

  • The authentic local Chinese food experience in local residen's courtyard (Hutong Area).


Itinerary

The Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Hutong and the Temple of Heaven

8:30: The professional English-speaking guide and driver pick you up at the hotel and drive to the Tian'anmen Square.

9:00-12:00: Walking through the whole square from the ancient city gate, you will have in-depth understanding of the planning for the ancient city. The openness of the Changan Avenue redefines the wideness of street and take a picture with the back ground of Tian'anmen Gate is quite iconic. Then the vast Forbidden City shows up. It was built more than 600 hundreds years ago with an area of 960 meter*720 meter / ( feet), served for 24 emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasty.

12:00 Have lunch in a local Chinese restaurant.

13:00 Drive to Hutong (old residential area), where the transport change into a delightful rickshaw! The 30-minutes' rickshaw tour stops at a local family where our special guests get insight into the home settings, life, and culture of traditional Beijingers.

14:00 Head to Temple of Heaven, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai Chi practice.

16:00 Drive you back to hotel.


Transport: Private car or minivan
Meals: Lunch

Book Price

Group Size Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
1 Number $ 220 / /
2 Number $ 120 / /
3 Number $ 90 / /
4 Number $ 70 / /
5 Number $ 65 / /
6 Number $ 56 / /

Includes

  • Air-conditioned private car or van pick-up and drop-off.

  • Professional English-Speaking guide.

  • All main entrance fees.

  • Parking fees.

  • Authentic Chinese lunch.

  • 24/7 hotline while you are traveling.

  • One bottled water each person.


Excludes

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

Trip Notes

  1. The Tiananmen Square could be closed due to special events then you will walk around to have a look.

  2. It's required to book the The Tian’anmen Square at least one day before although it is free.

  3. The Forbidden City is not open on Monday. The tickets booking is available 7 days before and could be hard to book in the weekend and public holiday like the National Day and the Chinese New Year.

  4. It is highly suggested to book the Forbidden City ticket in advance by providing name and passport number since limited tickets are released each day.

  5. The itinerary is flexible according to your personal interests, the weather or any unexpected conditions.

  6. You will have authentic Chinese lunch in local resident's courtyard in Hutong. If you prefer other options, please ask the guide to arrange within the budget and cover the cost difference above our budget.

  7. No forced shopping or factory visiting during the trip.


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56-$220 USD