2-Hour Walking Tour at Beijing Forbidden City
Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Beijing forbidden city within two hours, Hassle-free tour with admission fee and you will explore the beautiful site with excellent guide
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Forbidden city
- South gate of Beijing forbidden city
South gate of Beijing forbidden city
English speaking guide will meet you at south gate of Beijing forbidden city on 8:30AM or 11:00PM(two departure shifts), then explore Beijing forbidden city ,which is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and one of the largest and best-preserved wooden ancient building complexes in the world. Built on the foundation of the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is the largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex in the world.
The Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, was built in the 18th year of the Ming Yongle (1420), and a total of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties lived here.
North gate of Beijing Forbidden city
North gate of Beijing forbidden city
Ending Point
North gate of Beijing forbidden city
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour guide service
Public transportation fee (about 10 USD per person, for you and guide),
Lunch (about 10 USD per person, for you and guide)
Entrance (about 10 USD per person, for you and guide)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
• Several places we will visit do not accept credit cards, so please bring cash.
• Individuals with tattoos may not be able to enter temples. If you can hide the tattoos, please bring a jacket or extra attire to cover them up.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Important message from the supplier
I am based in Beijing but am happy to arrange any tour to Chongqing, Fujian, Guangxi, Guizhou, Shanghai, Sichuan, Tianjin, Guilin, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi An, Harbin, Hangzhou, Datong, Zhangjiajie, Suzhou, too. Please contact me without hesitation.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide John T.
I offer you different kinds of sightseeing package tours in Beijing and China, anyway, I specialize in tailor-made and customized travel because these days many people prefer to travel independently and create their own unique itinerary. I can take you tour ideas and fill in the detail and help you to avoid the problems which only detailed local knowledge can avoid, Furthermore, I could also arrange different kinds of business conferences for foreign companies in Beijing or other cities of China, meanwhile, I provide a range of consulting and research services for foreign companies or business people doing business in Beijing and China.
Note: Please contact me in advance before booking tour and making payment.
Reviews
Mladen R.
“Beijing 3 day tour for the group of 12 people”
Our guide John in Beijing was fantastic! He spoke excellent English and was always eager to share his deep knowledge of Chinese culture, history, and landmarks. His explanations were engaging and easy to follow, and he patiently answered all our questions. Thanks to him, our group of 12 had a truly memorable experience exploring the city.
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John T.
Dear Mladen Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Let us know when your friends or family wanna travel to China in the near future! Our team will look after them well! BR John
Peter D.
“Unforgettable Beijing Tour With Excellent Guide John ! ”
John was a brilliant English-speaking tour guide! He led us on a two-hour walking tour of the Temple of Heaven, providing professional and engaging commentary with a well-organized and logically structured itinerary. He clearly explained the history and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering in-depth analysis of ancient royal rituals, the symbolic architecture of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, and the unique cosmology embodied in the entire complex. His vivid, engaging, and easy-to-understand explanations made the entire journey truly meaningful. After the tour, John thoughtfully recommended a local restaurant, allowing us to savor authentic Chinese cuisine, a perfect ending to our trip. He was knowledgeable, considerate, and passionate about sharing Chinese culture.
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John T.
Dear Peter Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Let us know when your friends or family wanna travel to China in the near future! Our team will look after them well! BR John
$139/ per group
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