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About this activity

Meet your guide at 9:00am and start the tour from Tian’anmen Square which has witnessed some of the most dramatic chapters of China history. From here, you enter the Forbidden City, commonly called Palace Museum or Gugong by the Chinese people. It was built from 1406 and served as the imperial residence for 24 emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties. China’s history unfolds as you explore the huge compound and the various rooms in the palace complex. Your tour also includes the very interesting treasures museums, as well as going up the newly opened wall of the Forbidden City.

Have your lunch in a nice restaurant recommended by the guide if you like (at your own cost), then take a Uber car to see the Summer Palace, the largest imperial garden and palace existing in China. You will see the main attractions like the working and living quarters of the emperor; the Long Corridor; Longevity Hill; Marble Boat(Qingyan Stone Boat), Seventeen Arch Bridge and so on. Then you will take a big dragon boat to enjoy the beauty of Kunming Lake and leave the Summer Palace.

Relax on the way back your hotel and service ends.

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by quality Uber Cars
Professional guide
Treasure Room and Dragon Boat
Entrance fee

Not included

Lunch
Gratuities (Optional)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dragon Boat in the Summer Palace is only available between Apr.-Oct., the substitute would be visiting the Grand Theater if it is N/A
Passport needed to enter Forbidden City, tour operator needs each travelers' passport number to book skip the line tickets in advance
Private van with 14 seats may be used for a group of 6 to 9 travelers
This is a private tour, no shopping stop included to ensure adequate time on each sight and comfortable pace
A maximum of 9 people per booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

65%

Original

35%

Adrenaline

20%

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