Beijing Private Full-Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace
by Catherine Lu Tours
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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.$260Overview
This private full-day tour in Beijing lasts about eight hours and includes visits to three significant landmarks. The day starts with hotel pickup and a 30-minute visit to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, where guests can walk around and take photos. Next, the tour continues with a guided three-hour walk through the Forbidden City, also called the Palace Museum, located in central Beijing. This former imperial palace housed 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from 1368 to 1911 and features traditional Chinese architecture. Guests learn about the history and stories of the palace during the visit. Afterward, a local Chinese restaurant provides lunch. The afternoon is spent at the Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved royal park. Visitors explore the gardens and cultural sites for about two hours. From April 1 to October 30, a boat ride on Kunming Lake is included, allowing guests to visit the south-facing island and exit from a different location. Entrance tickets, private transfers with a driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and an English or other language guide are all included in the tour. Additional options include purchasing entrance tickets to the Forbidden City or Summer Palace independently, with QR codes provided in advance if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tiananmen Square
After pickup from a centrally located Beijing hotel, the tour begins with a 30-minute visit to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Visitors can explore the area on foot and take photographs.
30 min
The Palace Museum
The next stop is the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum or Gu Gong, where guests spend about three hours. This former imperial palace in central Beijing was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties between 1368 and 1911. The guide explains the palace’s history and architecture. Guests can also choose to purchase entrance tickets independently and enter using their passport.
180 min
Summer Palace
After lunch, the tour moves to the Summer Palace for a two-hour visit. This royal park is the largest and most well-preserved in China, with significant influence on Chinese horticulture and landscape design. Visitors can take a boat ride on Kunming Lake between April 1 and October 30, stopping at the south-facing island before exiting from a different location. Entrance tickets can also be purchased separately, with QR codes sent in advance for entry.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Beijing Private Full-Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace
by Catherine Lu Tours
Choose from 4 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.$260Overview
This private full-day tour in Beijing lasts about eight hours and includes visits to three significant landmarks. The day starts with hotel pickup and a 30-minute visit to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, where guests can walk around and take photos. Next, the tour continues with a guided three-hour walk through the Forbidden City, also called the Palace Museum, located in central Beijing. This former imperial palace housed 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from 1368 to 1911 and features traditional Chinese architecture. Guests learn about the history and stories of the palace during the visit. Afterward, a local Chinese restaurant provides lunch. The afternoon is spent at the Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved royal park. Visitors explore the gardens and cultural sites for about two hours. From April 1 to October 30, a boat ride on Kunming Lake is included, allowing guests to visit the south-facing island and exit from a different location. Entrance tickets, private transfers with a driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and an English or other language guide are all included in the tour. Additional options include purchasing entrance tickets to the Forbidden City or Summer Palace independently, with QR codes provided in advance if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tiananmen Square
After pickup from a centrally located Beijing hotel, the tour begins with a 30-minute visit to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Visitors can explore the area on foot and take photographs.
30 min
The Palace Museum
The next stop is the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum or Gu Gong, where guests spend about three hours. This former imperial palace in central Beijing was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties between 1368 and 1911. The guide explains the palace’s history and architecture. Guests can also choose to purchase entrance tickets independently and enter using their passport.
180 min
Summer Palace
After lunch, the tour moves to the Summer Palace for a two-hour visit. This royal park is the largest and most well-preserved in China, with significant influence on Chinese horticulture and landscape design. Visitors can take a boat ride on Kunming Lake between April 1 and October 30, stopping at the south-facing island before exiting from a different location. Entrance tickets can also be purchased separately, with QR codes sent in advance for entry.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.