Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square is one of the largest squares in the world, occupying an area of 440,000 sq. meters at the center of Beijing, and is spacious enough to hold a gathering attended by 1 million people. Its history can trace back to the Ming dynasty. And in the hundreds of years thereafter, it has witnessed the rises and falls of the empire, the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the unprecedentedly large-scale demonstrations during the cultural revolution from 1966 to 1976, and the bloodshed in 1989. If the bricks paved on the ground can talk, each of them will have a lot of exciting or harrowing stories to share.

Tour have few options including group tours and private guided tours. Meeting point: Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Group Tour: Duration : 4 Hours Start time: 10:00AM Meet in front of Beijing Urban Planning Center Forbidden City and Coal Hill Park Tour (Without Tian'anmen Square) Duration : 4 Hours Start time: 8:00 AM and 13:00 Meet in front of Donghuamen Private Tour to Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Start Time : Various Meet in your Beijing downtown hotel's lobby. Itinerary for Tours including Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City (Please note in peak season, enter Tian'anmen Square may have long lines) After meet, follow your tour guide to enter Tian'anmen Square from the travel agency passage which save you some time. Once get on the Tian'anmen Square, your tour guide will introduce the buildings around you, including the The Great Hall of the People, The National Museum of China, The Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, The Monument to the People's Heroes. Learn how the building was brought to life. Hear about the history events that took place here over time. Walk through the square and enter through the Tian'anmen gate, then enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. You will visit the most important buildings along the middle axis of the palace, then visit two courtyards in the west chamber, be immersed in their history explained by your licensed and passionate guide. Lastly, you will visit the Imperial Garden and your tour will ends here, you can choose to explore more of the Forbidden City on your own, or your tour guide will advise where to catch a taxi to your next destination. When make booking you also can choose the option to including an authentic Chinese lunch in Hutong allays after the visit to the Forbidden City. For 6 Hour Forbidden City Private Tour, you will explore two museums inside the Forbidden City: the Hall of Treasure and the Hall of Clocks, or choose to climb up to the Coal Hill Park, from this vantage point to enjoy a panoramic and unobstructed view of the Forbidden City. Itinerary for Group Tour without Tian'anmen Square. After explore the major buildings inside the Forbidden City, move on to the Coal Hill Park. Learn about the history of the park and find the spot where the last emperor in the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen hanged himself. Climb up to the summit of the park and enjoy panoramic views of Beijing's cityscape, including an unparalleled view of the Forbidden City.

The Summer Palace in Beijing – first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886 – is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. How to get to Summer Palace By Bus To the East Palace Gate: Take bus 303 and get off at Yiheyuan Station, then walk west for about 200 meters (220 yards) to the gate. To the West Gate: Take bus 469, 539 or Zhuan 129 and get off at Yiheyuan Ximen (Yiheyuan West Gate) Station, then walk northeastward for about 300 meters (328 yards) to the gate. To the North Palace Gate: Take bus 303, 346, 394, 563, 584 or Sightseeing Line 3 and get off at Yiheyuan Beigongmen (North Palace Gate) Station; or take bus 332, 384, or 601 to Beigongmen Subway Station. The gate is less than 100 meters (109 yards) away. To the New Palace Gate: Take bus 74, 374, or 437, and get off at Xin Jian Gong Men (Yiheyuan New Palace Gate) Station. By Subway Take line 4 to Beigongmen, and exit from D. After that, walk west for 3 minutes to the North Palace Gate. Take line 10 to Bagou Station. Then take Western Suburban Line to Yiheyuanximen Station. Walk north for 4 minutes to the West Gate of Summer Palace. Beijing Bus / Subway Search The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven, is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in south-eastern urban Beijing, known as the Xuanwu District. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although the Chinese Heaven worship by the reigning monarch “ohe day” pre-dates Taoism. The Temple of Heaven is a must-see attraction in Beijing! How to get to Temple of Heaven By Bus: South Gate: Take bus 36, 958 or Zhuan 202 to Tiantan Nanmen Station. West Gate: Take bus 2, 7, 20, 36, 53, 72, 93, or 120 and get off at Tiantan Ximen Station. North Gate: Take bus 6, 34, 35, 36, 72 or 106 and get off at Tiantan Beimen Station. By Subway: Take Subway Line 5 to Tiantan Dongmen Station; leave from Exit A and you'll find the East Gate of the Park. Take Subway Line 8 to Tianqiao Station, take Exit C, walk eastward you will see the west gate.

Departure Option: 8:30AM & 12:30PM Meeting Point: subway Line 8 -JinYu Hutong Station (金鱼胡同站).Exit C Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour Itinerary: Meet with your tour guide at the meeting point before commencing your captivating sightseeing tour to the Forbidden City.Your tour guide will escort you around the Forbidden city covering the West, East, and Central line, featuring all sides of the Forbidden City passing through the royal family's residence and the splendid royal garden. In addition to the Forbidden City, we will take you to visit the Royal Treasure Museum, which has the most ornamental value, and appreciate the superb craftsmanship of ancient China.The tour will end at the North Gate. You can choose to continue exploring independently or find restaurants to have lunch nearby.

Discover Beijing city highlights with our professional tour guide to understand the Ming & Qing Dynasty history behind buildings. In this option 4-6 hours our tour covers all the most see spots on the Beijing city center including the landmark of Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden city. Get ready to dive into the history, culture, art, architectures. In 4~4.5 hours, our tour covers all the must-see spots in downtown Beijiing. Get ready to dive into the history, culture, art, architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine of this vibrant city! It might be the LONGEST walking tour you've ever taken, but trust us, it'll also be the most EXCITING one! WHY CHOOSE US? · Since 2010, we've conducted OVER 40,000TOURS, delighting 15,0000+ visitors worldwide · We understand the significance of your visit, which is why we're committed to showcasing the very best of Beijing through immersive 4-hour-long tours · We have accumulated over 4000 reviews on other platform and the reviews here are just a glimpse of our excellence! · Excited for the fun? Choose your booking date, pack your curiosity, and walk with us to explore the best of Beijing! We offer multiple Options: Option 1: Meet the tour guide at the hotel within 4th ring road and take either taxi or subway (transportation at your own cost) to the Tian'anmen Square with our travel fast entry pass in private tour in different languages. Option 2: Group Tour to the Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden city with fixed meeting point at the choice of 8:00am or 13:00pm. Option 3: Forbidden city with Temple of Heaven Group Tour with fixed meeting place at 8:00am including the public transportation between Forbidden city and Temple of Heaven. Option 4: Only Forbidden city tickets booking service. Notice This option only including entry tickets WITHOUT Guide & Pickup. If your booking time is 7 days before travel date, you'will get E-ticket. Otherwise you will follow our way get paper ticket (might wait for 10-30mins at entrance). Important Notice: If you book the tour with us 7 days in advance you will be issued E ticket and if you book within 7 days or even last minute booking then you will follow our way to help you to get in.

The Forbidden City (Gùgōng), located at the centre of Beijing, was the main palace of Imperial China for five centuries, until the early 20th century. It today houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection. This is truly the spot to appreciate the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the height of its power in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors and their families and acted as the ceremonial and political center of ancient Chinese government throughout 500 years. After the Last Emperor of China left the palace, it later became a museum open to the public in 1925. Since then, the Forbidden City is no longer ‘forbidden’, and now ordinary people are able to take a virtual trip in time to see the secrets and luxury of imperial life.

Option: Small group Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City Walking Tour Duration: 4-4.5 hours Meet your guide at the Beijing XinQiao Hotel Meeting time: 12:00noon Including: 1.Reservation for visiting the Tian’anmen Square (please note it’s free to visit but real identity information system registration required, if it’s closed due to political reason without noticing the visitors, will change Tian’anmen Square into Jingshan park automatically) 2. Admission ticket cost for Forbidden City 3. Shared English-speaking guiding service Excluding: 1.Hotel pickup and drop off services 2.Tips for your guide 3.Food 4. Any transportation costs Option: Small group Temple of Heaven+Tian’anmenSquare+Forbidden City Duration: around 6.5 hours Meet your guide at the Exit B of Tian Tan Dong Men of Line 5 Meeting time: 9:00am Including: 1.Reservation for the Tian’anmen Square (please note it’s free to visit but real identity information system registration required, if it’s closed due to political reason without noticing the visitors, will change Tian’anmen Square into Jingshan park automatically) 2. Admission ticket cost for Forbidden City 3. Through ticket of Temple of Heaven 4. Shared English-speaking guiding service Excluding: 1.Hotel pickup and drop off services 2.Tips for your guide 3.Food 4. Any transportation costs Option: Private tour: Tian’anmen Square + Forbidden City + Mutianyu Great Wall Duration: 9 hours Including: 1.Reservation for the Tian’anmen Square (please note it’s free to visit but real identity information system registration required, if it’s closed due to political reason without noticing the visitors, will change Tian’anmen Square into Jingshan park automatically) 2. Admission ticket cost for Forbidden City 3. Private English-speaking guiding service 4. Admission ticket to Mutianyu Great Wall 5. Private car and driver Excluding: 2.Tips for your guide 3. Meal 4.Cable car rides, chairlift up&down and slide down Option: Private tour: Forbidden City+Hutongs+Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven( one among them) Duration: 8 hours 1. Admission ticket cost for Forbidden City 2. Through ticket of Temple of Heaven or admission ticket to Summer Palace( one of them) 3. Private English-speaking guiding service 4. Hotel pickup and drop off services 5. DiDi taxi for transportation ( not a private car ) Excluding: 1.Boat ride 2.Tips 3. Any meals ( our guide will recommend have dumplings or Beijing Noodles for a quick lunch in a local restaurant ) Option: Private tour: Forbidden City+Summer Palace+Temple of Heaven 1. Admission ticket cost for Forbidden City 2. Through ticket of Temple of Heaven 3. Admission ticket to Summer Palace 3. Private English-speaking guiding service 4. Hotel pickup and drop off services 5. DiDi taxi for transportation ( not a private car ) Excluding: 1.Boat ride in Summer Palace 2.Tips for your guide 3. Any meals ( our guide will recommend to have dumplings or Beijing Noodles for a quick lunch in a local restaurant )

After being picked up from your Beijing Downtown hotel(for private tour) or meet at the meeting point (for small group tour) or airport(Beijing capital International airport or Daxing International airport), you will begin exploring at the Tian’anmen Square. Use the convenient fast track entry, stroll through the massive square with your tour guide. You will see these buildings in and around the square: Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of The People, the National Museum, the Front Gates, the Old Beijing Railway Station and more while learning about the history of these buildings from your guide.  On the way to the Forbidden City, you will pass by the Gate of Heavenly Peace and Duanmen Gate. Then enter the Forbidden City from the Massive Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City was the political and ritual center of China for over 500 years. After its completion in 1420, the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors, their families and servants during the Ming and the Qing dynasties.Spend 1.5 hours to explore the halls, courtyards and gardens. Your guide has an extensive knowledge of Chinese history, culture and architecture. They will share their knowledge with you in an informative, personable, and enjoyable manner. Feel free to ask questions if you have. Next, heading to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section. During the 1.5 hours drive, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories. Stop at the local restaurant for an authentic countryside style lunch. Upon arrival at Mutianyu, follow your tour guide to take either the cable car or ski lift up to the Wall which will save you valuable time, marvel at this world's longest manmade project, hike up and down with your tour guide to explore different watch towers, climb up to the tower to find out how military signal were send back in the past. Take as many photos as you like, after 1.5 hours hike, you will descend by ski lift/cable car or take the fun toboggan.(it might stop if it is raining) Then, you will be transferred back to your hotel/meeting point/airport in Beijing.

Tour the highlights of the Forbidden City on this guided two-hour tour. Walk along the central axis of the Forbidden City, starting from the political center in the south to the living quarters in the north. Visit the imperial garden at the end of the tour. Option 1: Forbidden City small group tour ( guided tour) Including:1. Guiding service for the Forbidden City ( shared guide) 2. Admission tickets costs to the Forbidden City 3. Meet your guide at the meeting point Option 2: Tian'anmen Square group tour( guided tour without the Forbidden City) Including:1. Guiding service for the Tian'anmen Square ( shared guide) 2. Reservation of the the Tian'anmen Square 3. Meet your guide at the meeting point 4. Assist Tips for purchasing the Forbidden City tickets on the event day We can guarantee that you can get your tickets on the event day. The admission tickets costs will be at your own expense. Option 3: Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square small group tour( both sights are guided ) Including:1. Guiding service for the Forbidden City and the Tian'anmen Square ( shared guide) 3. Admission tickets costs to the Forbidden City + Reservation of the Tian'anmen Square 3. Meet your guide at the meeting point Option 4: Private Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square tour with hotel pick up service Including:1. Guiding service for the Forbidden City and the Tian'anmen Square ( private guide) 3. Admission tickets costs to the Forbidden City + Reservation of the Tian'anmen Square 3. Meet your guide at the your hotel lobby

This mesmerising tour of Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing, and a world famous cultural landmark, features many of the most famous sights in the city. See the mausoleum where the body of Mao Zedong lies, and other great works of Communist architecture such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People, the distinctive National Performing Centre for the Arts, the National Museum of China, the highly unusual China Numismatic Museum, the Zhengyamen Gate, the Tiananmen Gates, Chang'an Avenue, and the Forbidden City, the fascinating home of generations of Chinese royalty, with thousands of rooms. A wonderful overview of the sights of Tiananmen Square, this tour is both interesting and informative. A visit to Tiananmen Square is essential for any visitor to Beijing. Your tour. Your way.