Forbidden City In-Depth Exploring Private 4-Hour Tour
Forbidden City In-Depth Exploring Private 4-Hour Tour
( Please book the tours 8days in advance during peak season) Private guide pick you up from lobby of your hotel. Guide is hand-picked for their experience and knowledge with incredible details about the history, architecture and culture of the palace . A remarkable ancient architectural masterpiece of China.
More than 15 carefully selected spots in the Forbidden city will be visited with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. The mysterious palace of the ancient emperors is waiting for you to explore. ( Please book the tours 8days in advance during peak season)
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Beijing
Your private guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel .Then take personal Uber with Air-conditioned or walk (if your hotel close by ) to Tiananmen Square . The tour finish after Jingshan Park, your guide can help you get Uber or taxi ( Own expense ) .Then you can go any place you need , just feel free to ask , your guide will show you best advice based on your requests.
20 minutesTiananmen 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 , but we can skip the line if no government event on the day.
30 minutesMonument of the People's Heroes
Take pictures , not visit inside.
National Museum Of China
Take pictures , not visit inside.
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
Taking pictures only , not visiting inside.
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Take pictures , not visit inside.
North of Tian'anmen square
Take pictures , not visit inside.
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.
2 hours 30 minutesMeridian Gate (Wu Men)
Inside of Forbidden City
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Inside of Forbidden City
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
Inside of Forbidden City
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Inside of Forbidden City
The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum
Inside of Forbidden City
Turret of The Palace Museum
Inside of Forbidden City
Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
At last, ask your guide for transportation information to your next destination before bidding farewell to your guide.
30 minutesLeo’s Guide & Driver Service
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Included
- Hotel pick up ( No Private Vehicle )
- Private knowledgeable guide
- Attractions entrance fee
- Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
Not Included
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
- Transport fee
Good to Know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All travelers Passport name, number and birthday is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your SKIP THE LINE Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
- Please note : The private tour not include hotel drop off ,but your guide can help you get taxi or personal Uber (own expense)
- For last minute booking , if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day
- Most travelers can participate
- If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.