Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle.

Your exploration begins with a visit to the stunning Temple of Heaven visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. Stroll around the garden with your tour guide, watching local people doing morning exercises and you are welcome to join!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Inside Temple of Heaven Park, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050

Follow your tour guide to stroll around the courtyards in the Temple of Heaven park, learn the histories and stories about the temple with your tour guide. You will visit major buildings inside the park, including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall or Imperial Zenith, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Alter and more.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Echo Wall, Inside Tiantan Park, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050

Test how the echo works at the echo wall compound, act like the emperor in the Ming Dynasty to "talk with heaven" at the heavenly heart stone, and learn the deep Chinese belief about the temple.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market), 9 Tiantan Rd, Beijing

Stop at Pearl market for purchase your China souvenir if you want, your tour guide will teach you how to negotiate price.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006

After lunch in the local restaurant, then head to the Tienanmen Square, home to the National Museum of China and many other buildings. If there is anything you particularly want to see, feel free to let your guide know. The best thing about having a private guide is that the tour can be tailored to the things that interest you the most.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006

Standing in front of the the South Gate -Meridian Gate, your tour guide will offer lots of information about the sites, because when visit Forbidden City, we believe 70% of the tour is to understand the stories behind the buildings.

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009

Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years.

The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing

Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City.

Hall of Great Harmony where emperor handle states affairs, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Heavenly Purity, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006

Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006

Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 6 to 7 hours (Approx.)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Transport by private vehicle(For private tour with lunch)
• If you choose the option: private tour with lunch
• Subway/bus fee during the tour (If you choose the option without lunch and use subway)
• Entrance Fee
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport during the tour
• Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.