Forbidden City In-Depth Exploring Private 4-Hour Tour
Skip the long entry lines and dive straight into your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Explore this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site with ease as your guide brings its ancient history, culture, and traditions to life through engaging commentary. Discover the stories behind the imperial palace, its stunning architecture, and the dynasties that once ruled from within its walls. This tour offers a seamless and insightful journey into the heart of China's rich heritage.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
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. Please note: Enter to Tiananmen Square always long line.
Then pass by and you can take pictures of these: Monument of the People's Heroes, National Museum Of China, Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang), Tiananmen.
Forbidden City - The Palace Museum
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. Why there are 9 sculptures of mythical animals on the roof ridge of Hall of Supreme Harmony but not 8 or 10; why there are 9999.5 but not 10000 rooms in the palace; Why the eyes and ears of the stone lions in front of the Palace of Tranquility and Longevity blocked… 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.
You will pass by Meridian Gate (Wu Men), Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) , The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum, Turret of The Palace Museum.
- Breeze past the long entry lines and enter the Forbidden City swiftly with our pre-booked tour
- Learn about the ancient history, rich culture, and fascinating traditions that have shaped the Forbidden City over centuries.
- Discover the secrets and stories hidden within the walls of the Forbidden City as you delve into its storied past
- Group Restrictions: infant : Age 1–2 adult : Age 3–85
Gratuities Meals Transportation between hotel and Forbidden City Additional entrance fee to the museums
