See all the classic Beijing sights on a full-day sightseeing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. Along the way, your busy day includes relaxing scenic bus ride, Chinese style lunch, plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl Market.
Highlights
- Full-day nine-hour tour of Beijing's classic attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
- Tiananmen Square's monuments and halls
- Forbidden City Imperial Palace Museum
- Temple of Heaven holy temple
- Summer Palace grounds and art gallery
- English-speaking guide
- Pickup and drop off from city-centre Beijing hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Forbidden CityOutside of the Forbidden City.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Asia Trip March 2012Temple of Heaven- March 2012Photo by: Hernan A04 2012 -
The Great WallI couldn't have made it here without Viator excellent tour service!!!!Photo by: Lawanda P10 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
Pearl FactoryPearl FactoryPhoto by: CatUSA, 07 2012 -
On the Dragon BoatHanging out on the Dragon Boat!Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Summer PalaceAt the Summer Palace.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
DecorationsDecorations on a rooftop near the Summer Palace.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Summer PalaceSummer Palace in the distance seen from aboard the Dragon Boat.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Summer PalaceWalking up to the Summer Palace.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
MaoPortrait of Mao.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Chinese chessLocals playing Chinese chess.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Temple of HeavenThe Temple of Heaven is where the locals pray each year for a good harvest.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Front GateFront gate outside the Forbidden City.Photo by: JuliePoland, 06 2012 -
Beijing Tian'anmen square.JPGTraining for soldiers on Tian'anmen SquarePhoto by: BingUSA, 05 2012 -
Useful Information
Classic Beijing - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven
Your full-day tour starts at 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 reconstruction, 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.
After a delicious lunch, it's on to the Temple of Heaven, China's largest temple and altar complex. This extraordinary example of religious architecture dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Your final destination is the Summer Palace, the retreat of emperors for 800 years. One of Beijing's finest parks surrounds the palace, and you'll be able to explore the grounds, temples and the world's longest art gallery.
Reviewed by Lynne A V, April 2013
It was a very long day but we enjoyed all the sights. Jackie was our guide and was full of interesting facts and stories bout China.
Reviewed by Laurie M, January 2013
We had a great day with Linda Li at the Mutianyu portion of the Great Wall of China!
She was very flexible, it was a very cold morning with ice on the pathway. We were disappointed not to be able to walk the wall but it was great to see the snow and landscaping traced by the snow.
