Beijing All Inclusive Full-Day Private Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
by Lily's Tour Company
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$276Overview
This private full-day bus tour in Beijing lasts about 8 hours and includes visits to four major landmarks: Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all entrance fees, a local lunch, bottled water, and a private guide. The day begins with a hotel pickup where the guide will meet the group. The first stop is Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square of its kind, where visitors see the exterior of the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower, and Tiananmen Tower leading to the Forbidden City. Next, the tour continues to the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City. This large and well-preserved complex was built between 1406 and 1420, although much of the visible architecture dates from the 1700s due to rebuilding and renovations over the centuries. Visitors spend about three hours exploring the palaces and courtyards. After lunch, the group travels to the Temple of Heaven in southern Beijing. This site was used by Ming and Qing emperors for sacrificial ceremonies and prayers for peace and harvest over five centuries. The visit here takes about an hour and a half. The final stop is the Summer Palace, one of the largest imperial gardens in China. Originally a royal garden and temporary residence for Qing dynasty emperors, the tour includes a stroll through the gardens for around two hours. Following this, the group returns to the hotel by private transfer. All transport between sites is provided by private vehicle, and the guide handles all logistics including tickets and fees. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Tian'anmen Square
The guide meets guests at the hotel in the morning. The visit to Tian'anmen Square lasts about 30 minutes and covers the exterior of the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower, and the Tiananmen Tower leading to the Forbidden City.
30 min
Forbidden City
Visitors spend about three hours exploring the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved group of ancient imperial palaces with 500 years of history. Originally built between 1406 and 1420, most of the visible architecture dates from the 1700s and later due to numerous rebuilds, fires, and renovations.
180 min
Temple of Heaven
After lunch, the tour continues with a 90-minute visit to the Temple of Heaven, a southern Beijing complex used for sacrificial rites where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for peace and harvest for over 500 years.
90 min
Summer Palace
The last stop is the Summer Palace, an extensive imperial garden and temporary Qing Dynasty emperor residence. Guests stroll through the garden for about two hours before returning to their hotel.
120 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Beijing All Inclusive Full-Day Private Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
by Lily's Tour Company
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$276Overview
This private full-day bus tour in Beijing lasts about 8 hours and includes visits to four major landmarks: Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all entrance fees, a local lunch, bottled water, and a private guide. The day begins with a hotel pickup where the guide will meet the group. The first stop is Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square of its kind, where visitors see the exterior of the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower, and Tiananmen Tower leading to the Forbidden City. Next, the tour continues to the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City. This large and well-preserved complex was built between 1406 and 1420, although much of the visible architecture dates from the 1700s due to rebuilding and renovations over the centuries. Visitors spend about three hours exploring the palaces and courtyards. After lunch, the group travels to the Temple of Heaven in southern Beijing. This site was used by Ming and Qing emperors for sacrificial ceremonies and prayers for peace and harvest over five centuries. The visit here takes about an hour and a half. The final stop is the Summer Palace, one of the largest imperial gardens in China. Originally a royal garden and temporary residence for Qing dynasty emperors, the tour includes a stroll through the gardens for around two hours. Following this, the group returns to the hotel by private transfer. All transport between sites is provided by private vehicle, and the guide handles all logistics including tickets and fees. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Places you can include
Tian'anmen Square
The guide meets guests at the hotel in the morning. The visit to Tian'anmen Square lasts about 30 minutes and covers the exterior of the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower, and the Tiananmen Tower leading to the Forbidden City.
30 min
Forbidden City
Visitors spend about three hours exploring the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved group of ancient imperial palaces with 500 years of history. Originally built between 1406 and 1420, most of the visible architecture dates from the 1700s and later due to numerous rebuilds, fires, and renovations.
180 min
Temple of Heaven
After lunch, the tour continues with a 90-minute visit to the Temple of Heaven, a southern Beijing complex used for sacrificial rites where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for peace and harvest for over 500 years.
90 min
Summer Palace
The last stop is the Summer Palace, an extensive imperial garden and temporary Qing Dynasty emperor residence. Guests stroll through the garden for about two hours before returning to their hotel.
120 min
Visit
30 min
Visit
20 min
Visit
30 min
Visit
10 min
Visit
30 min
Visit
20 min
Visit
30 min
Visit
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.