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Beijing, Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square Walking Tour


Catherine Lu Tours


Tick off two of China's most iconic sites during this in-depth guided tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Delve into Chinese history with your guide and benefit from pre-booked tickets.


Forbidden City



Meet the guide at the Grand Hotel or in your downtown hotel lobby if you choose a private tour (at your own transportation expense). First, visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world.

Then, walk from the South Meridian Gate to the Forbidden City. Spend a couple of hours wandering around this imperial palace, which served as the home of emperors and their households as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government.

Delve into the history of the palace, which hosted both the Ming and Qing dynasties for around 500 years. Explore the southern section (the Outer Court), where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. Continue to the northern section (the Inner Court) to see where he lived with his royal family.

After the Forbidden City, choose to just spend more time at the Forbidden City, visit Jinshan Park on your own, or have the guide help you find a taxi to go back to the hotel.



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Duration 4 hours

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Live tour guide

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German

Pickup optional

Pickup is available from hotels within 4th Ring Road. The guide will hold a sign with your name on it. Pickup is included but the transportation fee to the Forbidden City is not included.

Wheelchair accessible

Private group available

from € 53.07 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting/pickup location
  • Depends on the selected option
  • On foot
  • (30 minutes)
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Guided tour (30 minutes)
  • Forbidden City
  • Guided tour (2.5 hours)
  • Main stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Slip into the world of China's imperial families as you explore their residence
  • Skip the lines with pre-booked tickets to Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City
  • Relive over 500 years of imperial history and visit the inner and outer courts
  • Wander around the largest square in the world in the historic Tian'anmen Square
  • Opt to visit Jinshan Park at your own pace and admire the imperial architecture
  • Includes
  • Tour guide
  • Private tour (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup within the 4th Ring Road
  • Reserve entry to the Tian'anmen Square
  • Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City
  • Entry ticket to Hall of Supreme Harmony
  • Entry ticket to Hall of Preserving Harmony
  • Entry ticket to The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
  • Transportation to the Tian'anmen Square and drop-off
  • Tips

  • Checkin
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