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Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City

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Beijing, China

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Explore the architecture, culture and heritage of Beijing on this private day tour. Follow your personal guide through the massive Forbidden City, UNESCO World Heritage .Watch the morning exercise and fun life in the Temple of heaven Park about locals. Discover the largest city central square, Tiananmen square. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Accompanied by your own private guide and private car, you'll relish personalized attention on your day tour of Beijing. 

What's Included

  • Lunch If you choose the option: private tour with lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, you can travel to meeting point in the city to meet our tour guide, or hotel pick up may have extra cost.

What To Expect

Temple of Heaven

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle.Your exploration begins with a visit to the stunning Temple of Heaven visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. Stroll around the garden with your tour guide, watching local people doing morning exercises and you are welcome to join!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

Follow your tour guide to stroll around the courtyards in the Temple of Heaven park, learn the histories and stories about the temple with your tour guide. You will visit major buildings inside the park, including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall or Imperial Zenith, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Alter and more.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Echo Wall

Test how the echo works at the echo wall compound, act like the emperor in the Ming Dynasty to "talk with heaven" at the heavenly heart stone, and learn the deep Chinese belief about the temple.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

Stop at Pearl market for purchase your China souvenir if you want, your tour guide will teach you how to negotiate price.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

After lunch in the local restaurant, then head to the Tienanmen Square, home to the National Museum of China and many other buildings. If there is anything you particularly want to see, feel free to let your guide know. The best thing about having a private guide is that the tour can be tailored to the things that interest you the most.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meridian Gate (Wu Men) (Pass By)

Standing in front of the the South Gate -Meridian Gate, your tour guide will offer lots of information about the sites, because when visit Forbidden City, we believe 70% of the tour is to understand the stories behind the buildings.
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years.The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City.Hall of Great Harmony where emperor handle states affairs, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Heavenly Purity

Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum (Pass By)

Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport during the tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City?

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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What's Included

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  • LunchIf you choose the option: private tour with lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle(For private tour with lunch)
  • Subway/bus fee during the tour (If you choose the option without lunch and use subway)
  • Entrance Fee
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport during the tour
  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
  • Chinese citizen need to book this tour at least 7 days in advance, and please send name in Chinese characters and ID number. Passport not working due to Forbidden City Policy

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Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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).

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