Private Beijing Tour in Forbidden City
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What sets this tour apart is the personal experience with Nan, a local Beijing guide who was born and raised in the city. Rather than simply visiting famous landmarks, travelers can learn about Beijing's history and culture while also discovering the city's everyday local life. As a private and flexible experience, the itinerary can be adapted to travelers' interests and pace, with time to explore traditional hutongs, enjoy local surroundings, ask questions, and experience Beijing from a local perspective.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Private English-speaking licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
- city map
What's not
- Meals
Itinerary
Nan will introduce the history and significance of the square while helping travelers appreciate its architecture, surrounding landmarks, and role in modern Beijing. Travelers will have time to walk around, take photos, and ask questions about Beijing.
Travelers will explore the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace and one of Beijing’s most important cultural landmarks. Nan will guide travelers through the palace complex and explain its history, architecture, traditions, and stories of the emperors and women who once lived here. Travelers will have time to admire the grand courtyards, palace buildings, and intricate details while learning about life inside the imperial palace. Nan will find plenty of great viewpoints to take wonderful photos for you.
Travelers will visit Jingshan Park and enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Forbidden City and central Beijing. Nan will point out important landmarks and explain the history and layout of Beijing’s historic center. Travelers can take photos and enjoy a relaxing walk through this traditional imperial garden.
Travelers will explore the scenic Shichahai area, known for its historic lakes, traditional hutongs, and relaxed local atmosphere. Nan will take travelers on a walk around the area and share stories about Beijing’s history and everyday life. Travelers can enjoy views of the lakes, see traditional courtyard homes, take photos, and experience some activities, such as making Chinese dumplings and taking a pedicab ride through the hutongs, to feel the unique charm of Beijing.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- China Post (Zhengyi Road Post Office) No.7, Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng District To make it easier for guests to find me, I will hold up a sign with their name on it. I will also send them a photo of myself in advance so they can easily recognize me.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- ⭐ Beijing with Nan
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- My itinerary does not involve any strenuous activities, and there are no specific health restrictions. However, the final arrangements will depend on the actual route, walking intensity, and safety requirements.
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 136% above the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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