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Beijing, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Walking Tour


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Embark on this guided walking tour of Beijing's Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Discover the stories and people behind the Forbidden City's historic courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens.


Forbidden City



Meet in front of Beijing Urban Planning Center(or your Beijing downtown hotel's lobby if you choose the private tour), follow your tour guide to enter Tian'anmen Square from the travel agency passage which save you some time. Once get on the Tian'anmen Square, your tour guide will introduce the buildings around you, including the The Great Hall of the People, The National Museum of China, The Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, The Monument to the People's Heroes. Learn how the building was brought to life. Hear about the history events that took place here over time.

Walk through the square and enter through the Tian'anmen gate, then enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. You will visit the most important buildings along the middle axis of the palace, then visit two courtyards in the west chamber, be immersed in their history explained by your licensed and passionate guide.

Lastly, you will visit the Imperial Garden and your tour will ends here, you can choose to explore more of the Forbidden City on your own, or your tour guide will advise where to catch a taxi to your next destination.



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Duration 4 - 6 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Pickup optional

Your tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your Beijing Downtown hotel and will be holding your name sign on it. You can then either take a taxi or subway (at your own cost) together during the tour.

Wheelchair accessible

Private group

from € 54.33 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting/pickup location
  • Depends on the selected option
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
  • Forbidden City
  • Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (3 hours)
  • Main stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Let our tour guide bring you back to the Ming and Qing dynasties
  • Listen to live English commentary along the way and ask your guide questions
  • Enter Tian'anmen Square via travel agency passage which will save your time
  • Choose a small group tour or private tour which includes hotel pickup
  • Admire the architecture of the Forbidden city and visit the Imperial Garden
  • Includes
  • Professional guide
  • Entry to the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square
  • Hotel pickup (private option only)
  • Transportation fee to Tian'anmen Square
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Tips
  • Additional entry fees

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