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Historic Beijing Private Tour

Historic Beijing Private Tour
• Tour Code: BCP03
• Starting from: USD80 per person
• Trip Duration: 8 hours
• Departure Dates: Upon request
• Destinations: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Reservation: info@GrandChinaTravel.com
  • Historic Beijing Tour
    Destinations: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
    Duration: 8 hours.
     
    Tour Introduction
    Beijing is a city with over 2000 years’ of history, with one of the oldest cultures on Earth. It has been the Chinese capital for over 850 years (Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty & Qing Dynasty).
     
    Tour begins at Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. From the square, we will view the Gate of Heaven Peace (Tiananmen) where Chairman Mao Zedong proudly claimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on Oct 01, 1949; monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Mao's Mausoleum. Then it's on to the Forbidden City, now known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The Forbidden City used to home for 24 Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. The last emperor, Puyi lived in the Forbidden City till 1924.
     
    After a nice lunch at local restaurant, our final destination is the aptly named Temple Of Heaven, dating from the 15th century. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple Of Heaven was the center of prayer, traditional ceremonies and sacrificial rites.
     
    It's a busy day, but will also include a visit to Silk Factory for a shopping experience not to be missed.
    Tour Highlights
    Tian’anmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Summer Palace
    Silk Store
    Lunch at local Chinese restaurant
    Schedule Details
    Dates: Every day
    Time of Departure: Upon your request
    Hotel Pick-up: It is very kind of you to advise your hotel details at time of booking
    Return Details: Tour returns to your hotel.
     
    Tour Price Details
    Adult Price: USD80pp  Child Price: USD64pp  Infant Price: free
     
    Pricing Policy
    Infants aged 2 years and under travel free of charge.
    Child prices are applicable for children aged 3 - 12 years.
    Minimum of two passengers is required at the time of booking.
    Tour Inclusions
    Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
    Air-conditioned coach (private)
    English speaking guide (private)
    All admission tickets
    Tour Exclusions
    Personal expenses
    Tips to guide and driver (please read Travel Information)
    Reservation
    For reservation of GCT city tour packages, there is no need for any deposit. Just simply send an email to info@GrandChinaTravel.com or call us at +86-10-87792617 to inform us of your hotel room number, number of travelers and date for departure. Our tour guide will confirm with you on the departure time the night before and meet you in the lobby of your hotel. Payment will be cash upon meeting GCT tour guide.