
Historic Beijing One Day Tour
6 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
At 07:00 We will pick up guests from hotel
08:30-11:30 Arrive at【Tiananemen Square】Start at the 17th-century Tiananmen Square and learn about its role in the Boxer Rebellion and the protests of 1989. Your guide will give you background on landmarks, such as the Chairman Mao Memorial and the Great Hall of the People.
11:30-12:30 Next, explore the 178-acre (72-hectare) grounds of the 15th-century【Forbidden City】, the seat of Chinese imperial power for almost 500 years, at your own pace. Get a firsthand peek at artifacts from the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Palace Museum.
12:30-13:30 Enjoy an authentic local lunch, Peking Duck
13:30-15:30 After an authentic local lunch, venture to the UNESCO-listed【Temple of Heaven】,which was completed the same year as the Forbidden City. Wander through the gigantic prayer halls and join locals practicing tai chi.
15:30-16:30 Stop at a silk shop
17:00-18:00 Dinner with Beijing style noodles with soy bean paste before your day ends
18:00 Hotel drop-off
Duration: 7 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
At 07:00 We will pick up guests from hotel
08:30-11:30 Arrive at【Tiananemen Square】Start at the 17th-century Tiananmen Square and learn about its role in the Boxer Rebellion and the protests of 1989. Your guide will give you background on landmarks, such as the Chairman Mao Memorial and the Great Hall of the People.
11:30-12:30 Next, explore the 178-acre (72-hectare) grounds of the 15th-century【Forbidden City】, the seat of Chinese imperial power for almost 500 years, at your own pace. Get a firsthand peek at artifacts from the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Palace Museum.
12:30-13:30 Enjoy an authentic local lunch, Peking Duck
13:30-15:30 After an authentic local lunch, venture to the UNESCO-listed【Temple of Heaven】,which was completed the same year as the Forbidden City. Wander through the gigantic prayer halls and join locals practicing tai chi.
15:30-16:30 Stop at a silk shop
17:00-18:00 Dinner with Beijing style noodles with soy bean paste before your day ends
18:00 Hotel drop-off
Duration: 7 hours
Included
- Private English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch - Peking Duck and Noodles with soy bean
- Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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