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About this activity

Your relaxed seven-hour tour begins at Tian'anmen Square, focusing on a more recent page from China's history and the Cultural Revolution of Chairman Mao Zedong. You will tour the grounds and see Tian'anmen Tower, monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao's monument.

Then it's on to the legendary Forbidden City, known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The history of every dynasty is represented here in four palatial halls, and you'll have the most in-depth visit of the Forbidden City available on this tour.

After a substantial lunch, your 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. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese Medicine Center and Silk Store.

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Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide
Chinese style lunch
Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach/min-van
Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:30AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Not included

Gratuities
Cruise port pickup and drop off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

90%

Reviews

4.2

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Jennifer R

5 | 2018-09-25

Our guide was wonderful - went out of her way for us as Tiananmen Square was closed due to the African conferences and delegation visits planned for there. She spoke excellent english and took us on a side visit to a tea house which was also great. Her local knowledge and knowledge of the history surrounding all of the sites was flawless.

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Bryan B

4 | 2018-07-18

Even though it was raining we were still in awe of the size of the Forbidden City and we definitely enjoyed seeing the Temple of Heaven. Our guide was pleasant and did stop several times to explain a few things but then also gave us a little time to explore on our own. You could easily see these places on your own but the guide did tell us bits of information as well as he made the ticket purchases and entrances much easier.

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Jasmine A

2 | 2018-02-07

Overpriced for what it is... Got rushed through the sites with barely any explanation on their history or architecture. The guide barely spoke English so it was difficult to communicate at all. Half of the time was basically spent at the silk factory or pearl shop where they try really hard to make you spend more money nice try, but I'm broke after paying for this tour lol. Tour was supposed to be 7 hours but I was brought back after barely 4? What? The food was ok at least. But nothing special. I don't recommend... There's cheaper tours out there with better guides...

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princessleah

5 | 2018-01-30

Our tour guide spoke good English and she showed us around some very interesting places. Be aware though, the queue through security at the Forbidden City can be very long, and locals push their way closer to the entrance. Other than the general behaviour of the locals, this tour was fantastic, especially if you want to learn about the history of China.

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satkugo

5 | 2017-09-24

Excellent Tour. Our tour guide Cherry did an excellent job. She put things in context. She also helped us to make great compositions for photography including panorama shots.

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