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Overview
Come and join this half-day Beijing mini group tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, let a professional tour guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops make you learn and experience the most in the trip. With us, enjoy a pure sightseeing without any shopping stops. Benefit from our worry-free ticket booking and fast entry priority. - Wander through Tiananmen Square and witness famous monumental structures - Admire resplendent palaces of the dynastic era in UNESCO-listed Forbidden City - Mini group with limited capacity, for personalized service and low price.
Meeting and Pickup
Notice: The meeting point might be changed. The exact information will be sent to you one day before the trip starts.
End Point
The North Gate of the Forbidden City (the Palace Museum)
Redemption Instructions
• There are different tour options on our product page, so please read carefully for the Tour Option Description on your ticket/voucher to confirm what you have booked. • The pick-up time will be sent to you one day before your day trip starts. If you haven't received the pick-up message before 19:00, contact the supplier anytime via phone 17833138727 or 029-85236688. • On the tour day, please make sure to bring the same identification (e.g. passport) that you offered us to issue the entrance tickets. • The detailed sightseeing schedule is for your reference. • Public Holidays: Please aware there will be large crowds and heavy traffic in Chinese public holidays like May Day from May 1st to 5th and National Day from Oct 1st to 7th. We will do the best to arrange the tour. • About Tiananmen Square: If you tour happens to meet some national events, Tiananmen Square will not open to visitors, and there is no notification to us in advance. In this case, we will replace it with a visit to the Jingshan Park. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. At around 08:00 am, meet your tour guide at the meeting point.
2. Let’s take a leisurely stroll on Tiananmen Square while admiring the brilliant landmark buildings around. Note: To pass through the security check quickly, especially during holidays, we suggest you leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to go through the no-bag passage.
3. Appearance
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7. Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and we’ll come to the 600-year-old Forbidden City, the largest and most intact imperial palace complex, and home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. With your guide, visit the most essential palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, with in-depth explanations and expert photography guidance. Note: The Treasure Gallery, the Gallery of Timepieces, and temporary exhibitions are not included.
8. Visit
9. Visit the three main halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors held state ceremonies.
10. Visit the three main palaces of the Inner Court, the emperor’s sleeping quarters and the place for him to handle daily affairs.
11. Visit the entertainment venue for the emperor and the imperial harem.
12. The tour is over at this gate, the exit of the Forbidden City, and you can either take advantage of your ticket to linger longer inside on your own, or leave with your guide. Your guide will be glad to provide you with lunch recommendations and transportation suggestions for your way back.
Inclusion
Unlimited bottles of drinking water
Pick up and drop off to hotels within the third ring road of the Beijing city (if option selected)
Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
This part is only for tour option of "Small Group to Tiananmen Sq. & Forbidden City with Tickets"
Air conditioned van with chauffeur (if option selected)
Headset to receive your guide's explanations
Entrance fees to Mutianyu Great Wall (if option selected)
Exclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities to the guide
Meals
Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
Please get ready at the meeting point at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.
Group Size: About 20 people.
Departures are guaranteed with three persons.
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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