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Beijing's Historic Landmarks Tour

FromCN¥118
6 hours – 8 hours
Beijing, China

About this activity

Dive into Beijing's rich history with a guided tour of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, complemented by a local lunch and bullet train travel.

Highlights

  • Explore Tiananmen Square's vast expanse
  • Discover the Forbidden City's imperial treasures
  • Marvel at the Temple of Heaven's architectural beauty
  • Experience Beijing's rich cultural heritage
  • Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch

Full description

Step into the heart of Beijing's storied past on this immersive day tour. Begin at Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, where history unfolds at every corner. Wander through the Forbidden City, the imperial palace that once housed emperors and their courts, and marvel at the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of Ming architecture. Your journey is made comfortable with round-trip bullet train tickets, and you'll savor authentic Chinese cuisine during a traditional lunch. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights, ensuring a memorable Beijing experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven
  • Round-trip bullet train tickets from Beijing to the tour sites
  • Authentic local lunch at a traditional restaurant
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

1

In the morning, you will be picked up in your city center hotel lobby, if you are not in the picked up area, then you can meet your guide at subway line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit E2. The first place you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is the biggest city center square in the world. Moreover, along famous Chang'an Street, you will see The Great Hall of People, and The National Museum (used to be named Chinese history and revolution museum). In additional, the center of the square is the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Passby

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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passby

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

From the Tiananmen Gate you can walk towards the Forbidden City (the biggest Imperial Palace in world). There are 9999.5 rooms inside, and with over 600 years history. There were total 24 Chinese emperors who lived and ruled the country in this place from Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty). It's worth to spend a couple of hours to visit the highlight of the Forbidden City. Note: Forbidden City is closed every monday, Summer Palace would be replaced.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
5

visit

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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visit

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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visit

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
8

During lunch time, your tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for local authentic food meal. In the afternoon, you will visit Temple of Heaven. Which is the place for past emperors to worship the God of Heaven. It's interesting to see many Chinese elders dance, sing songs or play Taiji on the square. After the day tour, your tour guide will send you back to the city center hotel.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language
  • Be prepared for potential crowds at popular sites
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for extensive exploration
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Infant Seats Available
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Good to know

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • You will get the train ticket booking number for 3 days before the tour, you need use your passport and booking number to redeem the train ticket in the train staion.

Additional information

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Please wear comfortable walking shoes Children must be accompanied by an adult Infant meals not included Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants You will get the train ticket booking number for 3 days before the tour, you need use your passport and booking number to redeem the train ticket in the train staion.
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