Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBeijing Historical Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple Of Heaven
based on Get to know Beijing and its amazing history by visiting three of the city's most impressive historic attractions: Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on earth.
Your relaxed seven-hour tour begins at Tian'anmen Square, focusing on a more recent page from China's history and the Cultural Revolution of Chairman Mao Zedong. You will tour the grounds and see Tian'anmen Tower, monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao's monument.
Then it's on to the legendary Forbidden City, known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The history of every dynasty is represented here in four palatial halls, and you'll have the most in-depth visit of the Forbidden City available on this tour.
After a substantial lunch, your final destination is the aptly named Temple of Heaven, dating from the 15th century. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple of Heaven was the center of prayer, traditional ceremonies and sacrificial rites. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese tea.
- Tour the Tian An Men Tower, monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao's monument
- Explore the legendary Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace Museum
- Stroll through the Temple of Heaven, built in the Ming and Qing dynasties
- You'll have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese tea
- Chinese style lunch
- Informative and friendly guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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Temple Of Heaven, Beijing
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Departure Point:Tour departs from Beijing city hotels
Departure Time:- 8:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 7 hours (approx.) Return details:Returns to original departure point
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cruise port pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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Nice to see all those temples and the people going around the square. Read more ›
Ray G, United States of America, October 2008
This was a very professional and well-led tour. The very small size of our group made it feel like we ... Read more ›
Michael H, United States of America, October 2008
