All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, save up to 12% !

Overview

This private full-day tour covers four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. It includes a tour of Tiananmen Square, plus visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven instead. All entrance fees, delicious local lunch, private tour guide and private transfer service are fully included.

Pickup Information

This tour only provides hotel pick-up and drop-off services in the downtown city. If your hotel is not listed, please provide full details in the special requirements section.

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tiananmen Square
Your friendly guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel in the morning. During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China. We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour. On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
Duration: 10 mins
2. The Palace Museum
Then we will proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Summer Palace
After lunch, we will proceed to the Summer Palace — one of China’s largest imperial gardens. Originally built as a royal retreat and temporary residence for Qing Dynasty emperors, you will stroll through the garden to admire its stunning scenery.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Temple of Heaven
Lastly, we will visit the **Temple of Heaven** — where ancient emperors prayed for national peace and abundant harvests. Located in southern Beijing, it has been one of China’s most sacred sites for over five centuries. This magnificent complex served as the main sacrificial altar for the Ming and Qing emperors.
Duration: 90 mins
5. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
Visit
Duration: 30 mins
6. Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Visit
Duration: 20 mins
7. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Visit
Duration: 30 mins
8. Qingyan Stone Boat
Visit
Duration: 10 mins
9. Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Visit
Duration: 30 mins
10. Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)
Visit
Duration: 20 mins
11. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Visit
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Professional guide

Bottled water

Entrance ticket

Round trip transfer

Gasline, Patrol, Parking, Toll fee

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple , Summer Palace and the Templer of Heaven instead.

Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.

Please wear comfortable shoes

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Skip The Line Forbidden City entrance ticket

This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Supplied by Lily's Tour Company

Reviews

4.9

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 292 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
282
4 stars
7
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 stars
2

Explore other options