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.

Highlights

  • 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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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.

Schedule Details

Beijing Historical Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven

Temple Of Heaven, Beijing

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from Beijing city hotels

Departure Time:

  • 8:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

7 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Professional guide
    • Lunch
    • Entrance fees
    • Transport by air-conditioned coach
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Cruise port pickup and drop off
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  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Very good and energetic tour. We learned alot about China.

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Joan R, December 2011

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

wonderfull

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