5-Hour Small Group Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Antiquarium


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Beijing, Beijing

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This tour is perfect for people who love history, culture,architecture and museums.People always say:when visit Forbidden city, 70% is to learn the stories and 30% is to see the palace. During this 5 hours walking tour, you will stop at different locations to have the "Story time" and gain the insight view to the fascinating culture. You will visit major buildings and courtyards, the tour also including the visit to the Hall of Clocks Museum and The Hall of Treasures. Group size is limited to 12 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide. Entrance fees and free hotel pick up is included.


What's Included

Entrance fee to two museums

Fobiddden city entrance fee

Hotel pickup (for Hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing City)

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel drop-off

Hotel pickup and drop off outside of designated location

Transportation to the Tian'anmen square (at your own expense)


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • ADULT: Age: 4 - 90

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In order to get your skip the line entrance ticket to Forbidden City, your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please wear comfortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Your Tour Guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby then heading to to the Tian'anmen square to start your walking tour.

Tiananmen Square is the geographical center of Beijing City. It is the largest city square in the world, occupying an area of 440,000 square meters (about 109 acres).Followed by your expert and professional guide,a very informative introduction of the Tian'anmen square and surrounding buildings will be given to your group, as everyone moves along towards to the Forbidden City.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Get to know Chairman Mao Memorial Hall from square

• Admission Ticket Free

Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
You will see the Great Wall of the People from Tian'anmen square, Your tour guide will explain its stories for you

• Admission Ticket Free

National Museum Of China
See National Museum of China from Tian'anmen square.

• Admission Ticket Free

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Without queuing at the ticket office, your tickets will be booked online in advance, you will enter the Palace from the Meridian Gate.

• Admission Ticket Free

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Once enter the Forbidden City, your guide will find a quite sitting area and introduce you to the palace, making you feel immersed in the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasty.People always say: when visit Forbidden city, 70% is to learn the stories and 30% is to see the palace.During the walking tour, you will stop at different locations to have the "Story time" and gain the insight view to the fascinating culture.This detailed tour to the Forbidden city also including the visit to the important museums to discover the treasures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
You'll be walking pass the most notable buildings during the tour as well as the west and east chambers. Check the Itinerary for the full list of sights.
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 the emperor handle states affairs.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
You will also visit Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum
In addition, you will also visit The Hall of Clocks and Hall of Treasure as well as the courtyards and museums in the east Chamber.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum
Admire at the Nigh Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum in the east chamber of the Forbidden city.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Your tour will end at the Imperial Garden in the north, then you can decide to explore more of the Palace on your own, or going to the next destination. Your guide will give suggestions for you on where to go and how to get to the next place.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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