4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City
The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City in Beijing stands as one of the world's most iconic cultural landmarks, attracting over 14 million visitors annually. This sprawling imperial palace complex, once the heart of Chinese dynastic power, offers a breathtaking glimpse into the opulence of China's ancient emperors. With its vast courtyards, ornate halls, and meticulously preserved artifacts, the Forbidden City is a must-visit destination. However, its immense popularity means that crowds are a constant presence, with lines of visitors winding through its gates and bustling along its historical pathways, reflecting the site's unmatched allure.
Your tour begins at meeting location near by Tiananmen Square.
The first stop of the day is Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world, with space for up to one million people.
Continue to the Forbidden City, once the epicenter of the Imperial City and the largest ancient palace complex in the world. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, admiring the palatial buildings and cultural relics that date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
After passing through the grand Meridian Gate into the 250-acre (100-hectare) imperial palace complex, your tour can be tailored to your preferences. Perhaps uncover the many treasures on display in the Palace Museum; visit the Hall of Ancestral Offerings (Clocks Gallery); or stroll around the maze of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens.
Your tour ends at the east wing of the Forbidden City, from where you can continue sightseeing independently or make your own way back to the hotel.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
After picking you up from your hotel in Beijing, meet your private guide and head to the Tienanmen Square, home to the National Museum of China. 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 ailored to the things that interest you the most. Your tour will start from Qianmen (Front Gate), follow your tour guide to walk through Tiananmen Square.
National Museum Of China (Pass By)
You will see the National Museum of China from Tian'anmen Square. The Great Wall of the People, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and The Flagpole.
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong (Pass By)
Your tour guide will offer detailed explanation about these sites. Feel free to ask questions if you have.
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.
Meridian Gate (Wu Men) (Pass By)
Enter the Forbidden City from the South Gate -Meridian Gate. Follow your tour guide to explore most important buildings inside the palace.
Hall of Union
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.
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 the emperor handle states affairs.
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate. Your tour will ends here, you can choose to explore more of the Palace on your own, or your tour guide will help you to get taxi to your next destination. (at your own cost)
- The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing's most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match
- English-speaking tour guide
- One of the most visited attractions in the world.
- Once the imperial palace of China's dynasties.
- Expect large crowds and long lines due to its immense popularity.
- Group Restrictions: infant : Age 1–2 adult : Age 3–85
Gratuities Meals Transportation to the Forbidden City Additional entrance fee to the museums Hotel drop-off
