• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Choose from 8 unique tour options to suit your preferences:
  Option 1: 4-Hour Private Forbidden City Tour (Transportation costs to attractions are not included)

Option 2: 4-Hour Private Forbidden City Tour (Includes Round-Trip Private Car Transfer)

Option 3: 6-Hour Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Tour (Includes Chinese Lunch and Private Transfer)

Option 4: 6-Hour In-Depth Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Tour (Transportation costs are not included)
Transportation costs are not included. Visit key attractions of the Forbidden City, including the Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery. Alternatively, opt for Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City and Beijing’s central axis, perfect for photography and understanding the city’s layout.

• National Museum Of China - The tour begins at Tiananmen Square. Please note that the Square may close temporarily without notice due to official events. If this occurs, the itinerary will be adjusted promptly. The tour includes a guided walk around the Square’s perimeter, offering detailed commentary for a comprehensive understanding of this landmark. The guide will provide historical context as you view significant buildings from the outside: the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the Flagpole.
• Meridian Gate (Wu Men) - Enter the Forbidden City through the South Gate, the Meridian Gate, with your guide.

Located at the heart of Beijing’s central axis, the Forbidden City was the imperial palace for the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, housing 24 emperors. Known for its symmetrical palace complex and red walls with yellow tiles, it now serves as the Palace Museum, containing over one million cultural relics and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The tour follows this route: Enter through the Meridian Gate, proceed north along the central axis to visit key buildings like the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Union.

Next, explore 1-2 courtyards in the Six Eastern Palaces or Six Western Palaces (e.g., the Palace of Eternal Spring in the Six Eastern Palaces). The tour concludes at the Imperial Garden.

Throughout the tour, 70% of the time is dedicated to historical introductions. While the rooms may appear similar, the guide will reveal the unique purposes and stories behind each.

• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Specific End Arrangements for 4 Tour Options

Option 1: 4-Hour Private Forbidden City Tour (Transportation Costs Not Included) After the tour ends at the Imperial Garden, you may continue exploring the Palace independently or arrange your own transportation.

Option 2: 4-Hour Private Forbidden City Tour (Includes Round-Trip Private Car Transfer) Transportation back to your hotel is provided by our driver.

Option 3: 6-Hour Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour (Includes Chinese Lunch and Private Transfer) Our driver will take you to the Hutong neighborhoods. After your meal, you will be returned to your hotel.

Option 4: 6-Hour In-Depth Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour (Transportation Costs Not Included) You can visit two museums within the Forbidden City or ascend Jingshan Park for a panoramic view. Note that this tour does not include hotel drop-off.

• Beijing - In addition to our Forbidden City tours, we offer four more combo options to explore iconic Beijing attractions:

1. Option 5: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

2. Option 6: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace

3. Option 7: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall (Badaling or Mutianyu Great Wall, optional)

4. Option 8: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace (four must-see downtown attractions)

All combo options include: All admission tickets, professional guide service, and round-trip transportation. Excluded: Lunch and cable car tickets (if applicable).

• Hotel pickup included (transportation fee to attraction not included)
• Private round trip transfer (options 2 and 3)
• Professional guide
• Lunch or Dinner in Hutong (option 3)
• Entrance fee

• Transportation if you choose option 1 or 4
• Gratuities

As the most iconic landmark in Beijing, the Forbidden City is an essential destination—and we provide customized flexible packages to suit your travel preferences: guided walking tours, all-inclusive trips with round-trip private transfers, packages featuring an authentic Hutong lunch, and comprehensive tours that include the palace’s museums, Jingshan Park, and combined visits to the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall.

Most importantly, all our packages come with admission tickets, eliminating the hassle of the Forbidden City’s strict ticketing policies and completely resolving your ticket-purchasing concerns.

Our private walking tour allows you to experience the palace’s true essence along the imperial central axis, retracing the emperors’ steps from Tiananmen Square through Meridian Gate. A dedicated guide brings royal stories to life at every significant location, helping you avoid crowds and fully immerse yourself in the grandeur of red walls, golden roofs, and the timeless imperial legacy.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
• Please don’t forget to bring your passport, you may be refused entry without it.
• 0-3 Years old infant is free, children have to purchase tickets as well
• Chinese citizens, including customers from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to reserve the tickets for the Palace Museum 7 days in advance. Once the tickets for the Palace Museum are sold out, it will be impossible to participate in this itinerary. In addition, according to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens can only choose to reserve tickets with their ID cards. Therefore, when making a reservation, it is necessary to submit the Chinese name and ID card number, and on the day of the tour, the submitted ID document must be presented to join the tour group.
• In Peak season, the security checks at Tiananmen Square are particularly stringent. If the waiting time exceeds one hour, we recommend considering skip the square. Given the sweltering heat, waiting in line for an extended period increases the risk of heat - related illnesses. Additionally, spending too much time at the square could detract from your experience at the iconic Forbidden City, which is a highlight of our tour. Please keep this in mind as we plan our visit.
• Tiananmen Square is a complimentary attraction, functioning as a tourist landmark and a political activity center. In case the square visit is unavailable due to political reasons or other unforeseen factors, no refund shall be issued for this part, given its free admission nature.
• Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name & ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.