Explore the architecture, culture and heritage of Beijing on this private day tour. Follow your personal guide through the massive Forbidden City, UNESCO World Heritage .Watch the morning exercise and fun life in the Temple of heaven Park about locals. Discover the largest city central square, Tiananmen square. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Accompanied by your own private guide and private car, you'll relish personalized attention on your day tour of Beijing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Bottled water
✔ Transport by private vehicle(For private tour with lunch)
✔ Lunch
✔ Subway/bus fee during the tour (If you choose the option without lunch and use subway)
✔ Entrance Fee
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Youbo Member Selected Hotel
2. Sunflower Hotel
3. Yuanchang Hotel
4. Yuhui Hotel
5. Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
6. Xiudong Hostel
7. Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
8. Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
9. Tianyou Hotel
10. Yahua Hotel
11. Tian Rong Hotel
12. Taihang Star Business Hotel
13. Yueyang Hotel
14. Yuanjing International Apartment Beijing Chengshi Liangdian
15. Yijing Business Hotel
16. Yuanquan Hotel (Chongwen District)
17. Yalian Business Hotel Beijing South Station
18. Yuanquan Hotel
19. Yunteng Hotel
20. Tu179 Mini Hotel Beijing Xidan
Additional Info: We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, you can travel to meeting point in the city to meet our tour guide, or hotel pick up may have extra cost.
Itinerary
1
Temple of Heaven
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle.
Your exploration begins with a visit to the stunning Temple of Heaven visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. Stroll around the garden with your tour guide, watching local people doing morning exercises and you are welcome to join!
Duration: 2 hours
2
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
Follow your tour guide to stroll around the courtyards in the Temple of Heaven park, learn the histories and stories about the temple with your tour guide. You will visit major buildings inside the park, including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall or Imperial Zenith, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Alter and more.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Echo Wall
Test how the echo works at the echo wall compound, act like the emperor in the Ming Dynasty to "talk with heaven" at the heavenly heart stone, and learn the deep Chinese belief about the temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)
Stop at Pearl market for purchase your China souvenir if you want, your tour guide will teach you how to negotiate price.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
After lunch in the local restaurant, then head to the Tienanmen Square, home to the National Museum of China and many other buildings. If there is anything you particularly want to see, feel free to let your guide know. The best thing about having a private guide is that the tour can be tailored to the things that interest you the most.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Standing in front of the the South Gate -Meridian Gate, your tour guide will offer lots of information about the sites, because when visit Forbidden City, we believe 70% of the tour is to understand the stories behind the buildings.
7
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years.
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
Duration: 2 hours
8
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City.
Hall of Great Harmony where emperor handle states affairs, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
Duration: 20 minutes
9
Palace of Heavenly Purity
Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport during the tour
• Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
