Main Info
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Day Trip Departure: Daily (Except Monday) Duration: Approx 8 hours Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 7:30am – 8:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm – 5:30pm Language: English Lunch: Typical Chinese lunch |
| Important Info: Pick-up travelers from hotel on departure time between 7:30am and 8:00am, This tour starts at Tiananmen Square with its plentitude of monuments testifying to the communist, and more specifically, Mao’s influence on China’s modern history. From there you will proceed to the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Visit the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for 2 hours. On the way to Temple of Heaven, you will have a chance to visit the Chinese traditional medicine culture. After having a short rest, we’ll visit the Temple of Heaven – the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. The visit to Temple of Heaven takes about 1 hour. After Chinese lunch (40 minutes) in Restaurant, enjoy a short visit to a Pearl free Market not missed. Driving (30 minutes) to Summer Palace, the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. The visit takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Transferred back to hotel. |
| Travel Tips: Wear casually and pay attention to the climate in Beijing. |
| Special Features: Only english-speaking travelers in the coach; Well-trained english speaking tour guide; Keep proper quantity travelers in suitable type air-conditioned coach. |
| Service Package Includes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Entrance tickets; Typical chinese lunch; English speaking tour guide; Air-conditioned tour coach. |
| Service Package Excludes: Boating on the lake; Gratuities (optional); Transfer from/to airport or hotels in airport or remote area; Personal expenses. |
Yiheyuan (in Chinese) radiates fully the natural beauty and the grandeur of royal gardens. Composed mainly of Longevity Hill (Wanshou Shan) and Kunming Lake, it occupies an area of 300.59 hectares (742.8 acres). There are over 3,000 man-made ancient structures which count building space of more than 70,000 square meters, including pavilions, towers, bridges, corridors, etc. It can be divided into four parts: the Court Area, Front Hill Area, Rear Hill Area and Lake Area.
Itinerary
Download BrochureThis Classic Beijing day tour takes you to major classic attractions in Beijing, which are all must-sees of Beijing. The features of this tour are Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. A traditional Chinese lunch and a stop at a popular pearl open market are included.
See all the classic Beijing sights on this full day city sightseeing tour covering Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Along the way, your exciting day includes a relaxing scenic bus ride, a traditional Chinese cuisine lunch, plus an unbeatable experience attending a traditional tea ceremony.
| Departure | Your Hotel or Apartment |
| Departure Time | Please ready by 07:30 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM |
| Return Time | Approximately 17:30 PM |
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| Wear | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen. |
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Greet your guide in the lobby of your hotel in Beijing city centre and follow him to the Temple of Heaven at 8:30am, the first stop of this full-day tour. The Temple of Heaven is China's largest temple and altar complex. This extraordinary example of religious architecture dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. You can watch many people doing their morning exercise rituals here. After the Temple of Heaven, we will head to Tiananmen Square to explore China's more recent history, influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of communism. From there it's on to the Forbidden City, built by Emperor Yong Le during the Ming Dynasty, and the seat of power for centuries. It has seen countless battles and reconstructions, and the architecture seen today dates from the 1700s. The Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with the history of every dynasty represented in four palatial halls. You will have a rest enjoying a traditional Chinese cuisine lunch before heading to the Summer Palace. This Palace was the summer retreat of emperors for 800 years. It is also one of Beijing's finest parks, and you'll be able to explore the grounds, temples and the world's longest art gallery. Your last destination is to enjoy a Tea Ceremony where you can have a rest and learn about China's tea culture. Then your guide will transfer you back to your Beijing city hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle around 5pm.
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