Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Tour

Highlights

  • Hit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day

  • Savor an authentic Chinese lunch in a typical local restaurant

  • No need to worry about navigating the city: Tour collects from your door

Summary

Pick up at your hotel between 06:30am and 7:30am.This tour starts at northern part of Tian'anmen Square. Seeing the Tian’anmen Rostrum, it is the symbol of new China. You could see two pairs of 600 years old stone lions, the ornamental columns, the outer golden water bridge and so on. Besides, having chance to view all constructions from distance. Such as the National Flag Pole, the Monument to the People's Hero, the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People, and the National Museum. From there you will proceed to the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Visit the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for 2 hours. On the way to Temple of Heaven, you will have a chance to visit the Chinese traditional medicine culture. After having a short rest, we'll visit the Temple of Heaven -- the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. The visit to Temple of Heaven takes about 1 hour. After Chinese lunch (40 minutes) in Restaurant, enjoy a short visit to a pearl free market not missed. Driving (30minutes) to Summer Palace, the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. The visit takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Transferred back to your hotels.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours - 10 hours
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Why take this tour?

With large gaps between metro stations and buses signed only in Chinese, navigating Beijing on public transport takes time. See the sights without busting your budget on this action-packed guided day tour, tailor-made for first-time visitors—and complete with downtown hotel transfers. Hit the Big Four—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace—enjoy a local lunch, shop for pearls, and visit a Chinese medicine store.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pick up and drop off (hotel within Sihuan/3 Ring Road)

  • English-speaking tour guide service

  • A Chinese lunch at local restaurant

  • Group transfer service during the tour

  • China visa

  • Personal expenses

  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8-10 hours

  • 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.

Operated by:

Top China Travel

About operator:

As a brand of China International Travel Service Guilin (CITS Guilin), Top China Travel offers a series of professional travel services in Guilin such as Li River cruise, Yangshuo tour, Longji Rice tour, transferring service for you.

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