Hall of Supreme Harmony

Discover Beijing city highlights with our professional tour guide to understand the Ming & Qing Dynasty history behind buildings. In this option 4-8 hours our tour covers all the most see spots on the Beijing city center including the landmark of Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden city with our optional sights Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace or both with different options. 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 Beijing. 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 40,000 TOURS, 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: Forbidden city with Summer Palace Private Tour with different languages in Urber. Option 5: 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 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.

Thank you for taking the time to read the features of our Forbidden City tour route! Accompanied by your expert guide, delve into the history of Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Learn about its significance as a cultural and political hub. The Forbidden City is a magnificent royal palace. Visiting the Forbidden City is not just about admiring its grandeur, but also about exploring the famous Royal Treasure Museum, which is not to be missed. The MuBus team offers a variety of travel options and also rolls out special offer daily. We believe you can find a product that suits you here. Our Forbidden City offers three product models: Ticket Booking, Group Tours, and Private Tours. Ticket Booking Service: Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. If you miss the deadline, you can choose for a group tour to solve your tickets; the tour guide will provide on-site assistance on how to obtain the ticket. Small Group Tours: Typically accommodating 15-20 people, we offer morning and afternoon sessions daily. The morning session begins at 8:30am, while the afternoon session starts at 12:30pm. Visitors gather at the designated meeting point and are escorted by a tour guide through the Forbidden City. The tour lasts 3-4 hours, followed by free time for visitors to explore at their leisure. Private Tours: Typically led by a private tour guide, with a departure time that can be freely scheduled. Under the guidance of a private tour guide, explore this magnificent royal palace and visit the renowned treasure hall. Private tours are relatively more expensive, but they offer a superior travel experience. Additionally, our private tour packages also include routes linked to other attractions, facilitating a better use of your time and efficient exploration of Beijing. We also want to remind you that during peak tourist seasons (Labor Day in May, National Day in October, and the Summer Holiday from July to August), the Forbidden City experiences a high volume of visitors, resulting in long queues. Booking tickets for the Forbidden City can be challenging, but we will do our utmost to assist you in overcoming these issues.

Make your own way to Forbidden City (NO transportation). All Visitors’ Overseas Passport front page are required (No accessible for Chinese passport/ID) Please send it by WhatsApp. You will receive the Tickets booking reference during travel day. Your Passport will be your entrance ticket, show the passport at tickets checking entry at Meridian Gate and enter the Forbidden city. Please NOTE: This is Forbidden City Entry Ticket booking. NOT Tour. You need 10-15 minutes walking from the East Gate of Forbidden city ( Donghuamen) to the ticket checking entry, the South gate of Forbidden City, Meridian Gate( Wumen) . 1: Arrive Forbidden City EAST GATE, Donghuamen (NOT other gate) 2: Show your passport and enter the Forbidden City at Forbidden City South Gate, Meridian Gate ( Wumen) 3: Exit Forbidden City from North Gate(Gate of Divine and Prowess)

Ticket Booking Process: After placing your order, please provide your passport name and passport number via email or WhatsApp so we can complete your reservation. Once the booking is successful, we will send you the order details and the Textual and Visual Guide via email or WhatsApp. You do not need to meet anyone; simply use the reservation information we provide, along with your original passport, to enter Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City directly. Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world and a symbol of modern China. Located in the heart of Beijing, it has witnessed many important events in Chinese history. Surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Great Hall of the People and the National Museum of China, the square is a must-visit for those looking to experience the country's cultural and political significance. Visitors can watch the daily flag-raising ceremony at sunrise and explore the square’s vast space, which is both an architectural marvel and a window into China's history. The Forbidden City The Forbidden City, once the imperial palace of China’s emperors, is one of the most magnificent historical landmarks in the world. This sprawling complex of over 9,000 rooms served as the home of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forbidden City offers visitors a chance to step back in time and explore the grand halls, exquisite gardens, and intricate details that symbolize the peak of ancient Chinese architecture. From the majestic Meridian Gate to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, every corner of the Forbidden City tells a story of power, culture, and art.

If you come to China and don’t visit the Forbidden City, it’s like you haven’t been to China at all. The Forbidden City is a must-visit attraction for global tourists coming to Beijing, representing the pinnacle of ancient aesthetics. It covers an area of 720,000 square meters, with a building area of 150,000 square meters, over 70 palaces, and more than 9,000 rooms. It once housed 24 emperors and reflects the rise and fall of the Ming and Qing dynasties. We offer two options for those who enjoy self-guided tours and guided tours. Option 1: Includes only the entrance ticket to the Forbidden City. Ideal for those who enjoy self-guided tours. Pre-book your tickets to the Forbidden City and enter with your original passport, avoiding the hassle of sold-out tickets and long queues. Explore the Forbidden City with a textual and visual guide.We also provide a textual and visual guide to the Forbidden City, including an introduction, transportation tips, must-visit attractions, and suggested routes. This guide is designed to make exploring the Forbidden City easier and more enjoyable for self-guided travelers. Option 2: Includes the Forbidden City entrance ticket and an English-speaking guide. Perfect for those who want an immersive experience and learn more about the culture of the Forbidden City. Meet the English-speaking guide at the East Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City, where the guide will provide an in-depth explanation of the Forbidden City's culture and share its history based on your areas of interest, ensuring a fulfilling experience. The tour lasts approximately 2-3 hours.

Note: all participants must book in advance [option 1 and 2 please book 7 days before your travel date; option 3, 4 and 5 please book 1 day before your travel date]. children under 6 are free and please provide your passport details for booking! Option 1: Entry ticket Only: Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. Option 2: Explore the Forbidden City with Jewellery and clock Hall. Option 3: Include tour guide and entry ticket of the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. Option 4: Explore must visit two Halls of Forbidden City with guide Option 5: Explore starts Jinshan Park and overlooking Forbidden City Option 1 & 2: get fast entry and skip the line of tickets, experience cultural history in more than 1.8 million cultural relics and ancient architecture. Option 3, 4 and 5: Your English guide will wait you in a specific meeting point, head to the attractions of you selected, experice the Chinese ancient culture from different way. Explore the diversity of the jewelry and clock, shows you the overview of the treasures over decades (Option 4). Get a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City from Jinshan Park, leave a picture of this landmark (Option 5). We are committed to making creative travel products, visiting from a new perspective, and giving everyone a unique and wonderful experience. We will try our best to give everyone enough time to immerse themselves in the vivid Chinese traditional culture and old Beijing characteristics. Each of our tour groups is kept within 15 people, which is a small group boutique travel, giving everyone the best experience.

Itineraary: Hotel pick up ( Recommended starting time: 7:30am as there are closing times for all the tourist spots and traffic of Beijing is so bad adding long drive from the wall to the city center) Firstly, we will drive to the Tian'anmen Square, starting our tour from the iconic place of China, walk through the whole square to the Forbidden City. Start to explore the Forbidden City, which was the home for 24 emperors from 1420 to 1924. It was built by Emperor Zhudi of Ming Dynasty. The last emperor Puyi of Qing dynasty’s was expelled from the Forbidden City by the warlord in 1924. In the Forbidden City, we will tour the Forbidden City along the central axis of it which is called the emperor’s way, all of the most important and highest ranking buildings were built on it. Enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate ( formal entrance of the Forbidden City) We will tour the political center in the south: 4 main places to see which are the Gate of Supreme Harmony for daily court, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Middle Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony they three together for holding ceremonies. After the political center, we will walk northward to tour the harem of the emperor to see the Palace of Heavenly Purity which the office of emperor, Hall of Union and Palace of Earthly Tranquility for the empress. We will end the Forbidden City from the beautiful imperial garden decorated with unique rockeries, beautiful flowers and trees, different kinds of fancy pavilions and Taoism temples. After the Forbidden City, we will drive to a nice local restaurant near the Great Wall of China. Lunch costs are at your own expense.(Your guide will recommend a nice local restaurant for you) After lunch, we enjoy the hiking on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section. This section is super entertaining, a lot choices for tourists to choose, cable car rides, chairlift and the most exciting slide down of the mountain. You can choose whichever you like, our guide will help you to buy this tickets for you. After finish the hiking, drive you back to your hotel or some restaurant you want to go for dinner.

Imagine starting a fascinating tour at the iconic Tiananmen Square, the beating heart of Beijing and witness to centuries of history. As you walk through this vast space, surrounded by imposing monuments, you will feel the weight of the past converging with the present. The tour continues to the Forbidden City, an architectural and cultural treasure. Crossing its gates is like travelling back in time, walking among majestic palaces, gardens and courtyards that witnessed the life of ancient emperors. Every step on this journey connects you with China’s rich heritage.

Meet at the East Gate of the Summer Palace (For private tours, meet at the lobby of your hotel in downtown Beijing). Then begin your journey through the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning gardens, pavilions, and the vast Kunming Lake. (If you wish to start at a different time for the private tour, please inform us, and we will do our best to arrange it). During your tour, your guide will provide you with an overview of this imperial retreat, originally constructed in the 18th century. It served as the summer residence for Qing Dynasty emperors. Upon arrival at the Summer Palace, follow your guide through the East Gate, and visit some of the key landmarks, including the Long Corridor, the Marble Boat, and the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity. You will then have the opportunity to stroll along the shores of Kunming Lake, enjoy the peaceful environment, and marvel at the intricate designs of the pavilions and bridges. Your guide will explain the historical significance of the Summer Palace as a symbol of the emperor's power and the beauty of Chinese landscape architecture. The tour will conclude at the North Gate of the Summer Palace. Afterward, you may choose to continue exploring the palace grounds independently or return to your hotel by subway or private car. We also offer several itineraries that combine the Summer Palace with other iconic Beijing landmarks. Choose from options such as: Summer Palace Group Tours with fixed meeting point Summer Palace +Temple of Heaven Group Tours with fixed meeting point Summer Palace +Forbidden city Group Tours with fixed meeting point Summer Palace + Temple of Heaven Private Tours Summer Palace +Forbidden city Private Tours Summer Palace +Lama Temple +Hutongs Private Tours Summer Palace +Great Wall Mutianyu section Priivate Tours Summer Palace +Ming Tombs Private Tours Summer Palace +Hutongs Food Tour Private Tours Summer Palace Ticket (NO Guide NO Transportation) WHY CHOOSE US? Since 2010, we've conducted OVER 40,000 TOURS, 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!