Discovery of Emperors Life & Loyal Eunuchs in the Forbidden City and Eunuch Tomb

Name: Discovery of Emperors Life & Loyal Eunuchs in the Forbidden City and Eunuch Tomb
Brand: Beijing Impression Tours
SKU: 10f3832a-6a78-4a22-ab98-ec2b363c516c
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Summary

This culture-learning journey to the Forbidden City and Eunuch Tomb starts at 8:30 in the morning. You will be met by our guide in your hotel lobby by this time. Then board on our nice & air-conditioned vehicle to go to the Forbidden City first. Upon arrival, history telling first while standing in front of the magnificent Meridian Gate, which is the main entrance to the Forbidden City. Then follow the guide to go through the entrance with the pre-booked tickets. After you get into the Forbidden City, also called Palace Museum, you will be flooded by the tons of history from early Ming to Qing Dynasties (1420-1911). Our visit will follow the central line as the most important buildings were built along it. Lunch is an option after the Forbidden City tour. In the afternoon, drive to the western suburb of the city where the Eunuch tombs & museum located. Eunuch culture is part of royal culture in ancient dynasties, you will learn how and why there were many of such people lived and also see some of their tombs. Your tour will be ended in the afternoon. Our private car will drive you back to the hotel. Lovely tour ends! Please Note: You MUST provide your passport names and numbers correctly upon booking. On the day of visit, Please have all the passports with you.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

2-hour tour in the world largest Emperor’s home-Forbidden City. It had been used as an Emperor’s home for almost 600 years, a place where 24 emperors lived, full of stories of fun, love, sad and many events which influenced China’s history. Also a gathering place of Chinese architect, almost 9,000 rooms marked the #1 building nationwide. The most important buildings/palace were built along the central line in the Forbidden City, our visit will be follow this line as well. Lunch is an option. No wonder the Eunuchs are the loyalest servants to the Emperors. In average, there were 10,000 eunuch servants lived in the Forbidden City in the Ming (1420-1644) and 2,000 in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The Eunuch tomb is not only a tomb, it’s also a exhibition hall and a museum, where you will learn how a man turns to a eunuch and their stories.

What’s included?

Experienced English-Speaking tour guide
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
Lunch is an option
Local Taxes
Lunch
Bottled water
Gratuities
Any Food & Drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Beijing Impression Tours

About operator:

Choose from half day to 5 day Great Wall tours. Our most popular are Big Three Beijing, one day with the square, the imperial city, the wall. And The Great Hike, a trek from Jiankou to the Mutianyu wall. Great Eall camping? We've got that too! Just ask. Can't wait to meet you. (0: