Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBeijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
based on 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.
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.
- 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
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Classic Beijing - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Departure Point:Tour departs from most Beijing city hotels
Departure Time:- 7.30am
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to the original departure point
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Air-conditioned coach/mini van
- English speaking guide
- All admission tickets
- Chinese style lunch
- Cruise port pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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