Beijing Private Heritage Walking Tour

Overview:

Type of Tour: Private Walking Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Service: English Tour Guide, Entrance Fees
Walking Level: ★★★☆☆
Meeting point: Your Hotel Lobby
Meeting time: 9 am
Departure: Daily (except Monday)

Highlights:

  Private Certified guided a walking tour of world heritage sights in Beijing City.
  See a lot of activities by locals in the morning.
  Enjoy early ticket booking to avoid crowds.
  See the most enormous imperial palace in China.
  Lead by a local informative, friendly, and professional guide.
  Hear entertaining stories and history from your informative guide.

Itinerary:

**9:00 AM**

Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. The tour will begin at the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven, where you will observe local activities and experience the lives of the local people.

After taking in the beautiful temples and learning about various religions in China, you will enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of the Temple of Heaven. Following this, you will take a public bus to Tiananmen Square, which is only a 15-minute ride and typically not very crowded.

Our guide will arrange for a short break before visiting the Palace Museum, or if you prefer, you may visit the historic Qianmen Street to sample local street food. Our tour is designed to be flexible to accommodate the preferences of all group members.

Tiananmen Square has been the heart of China for over 600 years. After a 30-minute walk in the square, you’ll enter through the middle gate of Tiananmen Square, where you will see the impressive red gate that serves as the entrance to the Forbidden City. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll through this magnificent imperial city while listening to fascinating stories. There will be numerous opportunities for beautiful photographs, and although the Forbidden City can be quite crowded, our local experts will guide you to quieter spots for great photo opportunities.

After a 2-hour tour of the Forbidden City, the tour will conclude at the north gate. From there, you can choose to explore other locations with the assistance of your guide or continue visiting the Forbidden City on your own in the afternoon.

The Forbidden City close time:

April to October: 17:00

November to March: 16:30

Tour price: (All prices published are in RMB and per person)

Discounts:
Child Discount (2 to 12 years old): 50RMB
Under 2’s: FREE

Payment: After you confirm the tour with us, no prepayment is requested; pay cash to your tour guide at the end.

Includes:
  Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  All entrance tickets to the sights listed above.

Not included:
  Personal costs.
  Transfer.
  Gratuity to the guide.

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Privacy Policy: The Beijing Walking Tour Company will never share, sell, or publicly disclose your personal contact information to third parties.

Good to know:

1.1. It’s advisable to bring your passport or a photocopy of it. There is always a security check around Tiananmen Square, and you may need your passport to enter Chairman Mao’s mausoleum.

2. We do not visit tourist shops, factories, or similar places, as we want to make the most of our time.

3. The tour does not include private transfers; however, public transportation and taxis are convenient and easy to use in the city.

4. While our guides always appreciate tips, they are not mandatory. Feel free to give a tip if you believe your guide did an outstanding job and would like to show your appreciation. Typically, people give between 50 and 100 RMB per person per day.