🏨 Beijing Private Layover Tour of Forbidden City, Hutong, Zhajiangmian And More Activity

Beijing Private Layover Tour of Forbidden City, Hutong, Zhajiangmian And More

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Departs: Beijing, Beijing

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Customize your tour and make the most of your layover in Beijing. Your tour guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport and takes you to discover the city in just 9 to 10 hours. Explore 4 iconic locations: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Prince Gong's Mansion and Beijing Hutong. To enhance your experience: Transportation, local food and entrance fees are included.

1. Explore Beijing in just a few hours
2. Discover new sights instead of waiting in the airport
3. Enjoy personalized service with a private guide in a comfortable vehicle
4. Learn about the ancient, mysterious history, and geography from your guide
5. Round trip travel from Beijing Capital International Airport or nearby hotels

What's Included

Lunch

Private transportation

Professional tour guide

Snacks

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 75

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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)

Tiananmen Square at Beijing Capital International Airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to the Tian’anmen Square and start the wonderful trip.
The solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only the city's symbol but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices such as the Tiananmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, Monument to the People's Heroes and National Museum. It is the must place to visit in Beijing City.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. It has 9,999 rooms in flourishing period with just a single room short of the number that ancient Chinese belief represents 'Divine Perfection' and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and ten-meter high wall. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country. Today this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarian of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion

Prince Gong’s Mansion is the best preserved mansion in China, including the mansion and the park.
The main layout of Prince Gong’s Mansion includes three parts: middle buildings, east and west buildings. All those three parts are built along the central axis and composed of traditional courtyards. Those mansions are built widely with the highest level of construction regulations at that time. Besides, there are three courtyards in each of three main buildings and each of them is a popular tourism spot.
We will walk along Silver Ingot Bridge, Houhai Lake, Yandaixiejie Hutong and Nanluoguxiang Hutong, taste snacks and experience the local lifestyle.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

Houhai, which literally means "Back Sea", is a large artificial lake in northern downtown Beijing. Together with Qianhai (Front Sea) and Xihai (West Sea), it comprises Shichahai. It was exclusively for royal family in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), and the surrounding area has been a prosperous commercial area since then. There were many wine shops, workshops, and opera stages in ancient times. Nowadays, it is open to all. People can go boating on the lake in summer; while in winter it is possible to ski on the frozen lake. The area is dotted with bars, cafes, tea houses and restaurants, and is quite popular among foreign visitors and local young people. In addition, the neighboring Hutongs and courtyards of former court officials and celebrities are worth a visit.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yandai Xie Street

Know as Yandai Xiejie in Chinese, the Yandaixie Street is one of the oldest hutongs in Beijing. Located in the Xicheng District, it is close to the Shichahai which are famous attractions in Beijing.
Since the olden days, Yandaixiejie Street has been one of the most flourishing commercial areas in Beijing. The stores are closely packed along the street, and a wide variety of souvenirs with Beijing characteristics can be found there.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nanluoguxiang

Nanluoguxiang Hutong is known for its authentic Beijing atmosphere. The age-old siheyuans, archways, wall carvings, and former residences of socialites can be found there. Today there has been an unprecedented fusion of East and West in Nanluoguxiang Hutong, where new pubs and restaurants have given it an urban appearance.

Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to Beijing Capital International Airport to catch your flight or your hotel. Wrap your memories and say good-bye.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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