This private day tour is a comprehensive introduction to the most popular attractions in Beijing. Spend a day exploring Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and enjoy a boat ride at the Summer Palace. See Beijing's famous Olympic stadiums, the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. The package includes transportation to and from these popular landmarks and a delicious lunch of Peking Roast Duck.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Quality Lunch with Peking Duck (if All inclusive Package is selected)
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entrance fees & Boat ticket
✔ Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Experienced English-speaking guide
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Gratuities (Optional)
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. Yijia Hotel Apartment
8. Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
9. Wowo Ju Family Apartment
10. Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
11. Xin An International Hotel
12. Yuanpeng Yijia Guest House
13. Tianyou Hotel
14. Yahua Hotel
15. Yitel Hotel Beijing Caiman Street
16. Yuanbei Hotel (Beijing First)
17. Tian Rong Hotel
18. Wenhua Plaza
19. Taihang Star Business Hotel
20. Yujiayuan Guesthouse
Additional Info: Guide will contact you one night before departure, either by calling your room or leave a message, to confirm departure time. Guide will meet you in your Beijing hotel lobby.
Itinerary
1
Temple of Heaven
Meet your guide in your Beijing hotel lobby at 8 a.m., then depart to the Temple of Heaven. The best time to visit is in the morning to catch a glimpse of local senior citizens exercising, practicing Tai Chi, playing Shuttlecock, singing, dancing, or doing ground calligraphy. After an hour walking in the Temple of Heaven, continue on to Tiananmen Square.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square in the world. This famous location witnessed some of the most dramatic chapters of Chinese history. Stroll through Tiananmen Square to see the Front Gate, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum, Monument to the People's heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Tiananmen Gate.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Continue your tour to the Forbidden City, the place where the Ming and Qing Emperors resided for more than 500 years. Having been off-limits to commoners for centuries, it was officially opened to the public in 1925 as a public museum.
After your morning tour, your lunch will be served in a cozy, non-tourist Peking Roast Duck restaurant.
Duration: 1.6666666666667 hours
4
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Visit Summer Palace, the best-preserved and largest Imperial Garden existing in China.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Olympic Park
On the way back your hotel, stop at a bridge to the west of the Water Cube, which is the best place to photograph the main buildings in the Olympic Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Passport name, number, is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please book this tour at least 7 days in advance, so we could compete for your Forbidden City tickets
