Private Beijing Highlights Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Your private guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel. Then riding on private air-conditioned and clean vehicle start the full day tour. The 3 highlights in one day, it will be an exhausting full day, please prepare for enough energy and take your guide best advice. Your first stop is Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest central squares. It’s located in the geographical heart of the city. Stand amid the history as your guide explains its past and points out its significant buildings. Next, we walk thereafter, you’ll continue into the Forbidden City shrouded with mysteries. During the walking tour, you may feel confused about the special designs and totems of the palace, especially the cultural meaning behind them, With the historical knowledge from your guide, you will gradually uncover these cultural secrets and explore a more different Forbidden City you’ve ever heard about. Then transfer to Temple of Heaven. It was first constructed in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Ming emperor Yongle. We will visit below sights inside. Before transfer to Summer Palace, we will have lunch in a local restaurant, lunch fee at your own expense. After lunch, transfer to Summer Palace. It is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you to explore the below listed places by sharing the whole history. After the private tour, we will take you back to hotel. If you want to be dropped off at a restaurant in downtown Beijing, just let us know in advance.
Start with Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest central square, where you'll learn about its historical significance and notable buildings. From there, you'll walk to the Forbidden City, where your guide will help you uncover the cultural meanings behind its intricate designs and totems. Following this, you’ll visit the Temple of Heaven, a revered site first constructed in 1420, to explore its historical landmarks. After lunch at a local restaurant (lunch fee not included), continue to the Summer Palace, China’s largest and most well-preserved royal park, renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Your guide will provide detailed insights as you explore the park’s highlights. After the tour, you'll be returned to your hotel or dropped off at a downtown restaurant if preferred.
- Flexible pick up time based on your requests
- Explore Forbidden City, Temple of heaven and Summer Palace with knowledgeable guide
- Private tour only for you / your group
- Restriction: Please show your special request when you make booking
- Restriction: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance
- Restriction: Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, some of them may need pay
- Restriction: Please show us you exactly hotel address and hotel name
- Restriction: Please show us your choosing starting time
- Restriction: Children must be accompanied by an adult
Summer Palace dragon boat fee Lunch (Guide can recommend restaurants) Gratuities to guide and driver (For excellent service)