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All Inclusive Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Peking Duck Cuisine

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Overview

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees, and Peking Duck Cuisine.

1: Full Day private tour of Old Beijing
2 Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide
3: Prebook your Forbidden City tickets prior to your visit
4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Peking Duck Lunch
  • Private Tour
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
  • Wine and liquor drinks
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What To Expect

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

The entrance of Forbidden city with over 600 years old history. Emperor used the middle opening. The Royal family used East Opening. The High ranking office use the West Opening.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

The Largest Hall within the Forbidden City. Stunning Wooden Architecture. Take a Glimpse at the emperor's throne. The Royal political place where 24 emperors gave his presentation to the official here in Chinese history
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Heavenly Purity

Continue stroll in the Forbidden City, It served as Emperor's sleeping chamber, then became an office in back court of Forbidden city
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

Finally, visit the imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In the spring Beautiful garden with blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas and natural limestone sculptures.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yandai Xie Street

Savor a delightful Peking Duck in Hutong. Then, visit Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

Back Lakes is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong, Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nanluoguxiang

Walk through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Please feel free to shop all the goodies. and take home. At the end of the tour, your tour guide and driver will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the All Inclusive Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Peking Duck Cuisine?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the All Inclusive Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Peking Duck Cuisine?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entrance fees.
  • Peking Duck Lunch.
  • Private Tour.
  • Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road.
  • IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date.
  • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities (Recommended).
  • Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road.
  • Wine and liquor drinks.
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the All Inclusive Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Peking Duck Cuisine is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for All Inclusive Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Peking Duck Cuisine will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Entrance fees
  • Peking Duck Lunch
  • Private Tour
  • Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
  • IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
  • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
  • Wine and liquor drinks
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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