Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Beijing, China

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace are three of Beijing’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this full-day tour lets you visit all three without the hassle of planning or navigating an unfamiliar city. On this private guided tour, designed with first-time visitors in mind, you'll also receive hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Beijing or those short on time
Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day
Enjoy a personalized experience and pace on a private tour
Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (hotel within Sihuan/3 Ring Road)
English-speaking tour guide service
A Chinese lunch at local restaurant
Private transfer service during the tour

China visa
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Departure Point: Centrally located hotel in Beijing (within 3 Ring) Dates: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Tian'anmen

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Palace Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Heaven

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Summer Palace

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This tour is not suitable for Chinese or overseas Chinese tourists
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 62 reviews

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Three places worth seeing

Angie_R, Jun 2019

The tour covers three significant places but it is a long day and there are some unnecessary side activities such as the pearl shop an the Chinese medicine centre.

Beijing Iconic Landmarks all day tour

Christine_R, Apr 2019

The English speaking guide, Helen, was excellent, and I rate her top marks, but there was not enough time to cover all three locations and lunch PLUS a couple of 'infomercial' stops that we were not expecting and had no real interest in doing. We ended up with only an hour for the Summer Palace, a huge site. One thing that also delayed us was that I am somewhat impaired for long walking, and gave the tour organizer a note to that effect when signing up online, that I have to limit my walking. Perhaps they should have let me know that this was not a good tour for me, that being the case. If my son had not been with me, I would not have managed it at all.

Very fun day. Aside from half of the...

jeffwsheley, Jun 2017

Very fun day. Aside from half of the Forbidden City being closed off for foreign dignitaries the day we were there, the rest of the tour was perfect. The group I was part of was fun to be around, too.