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About this activity

Pick up at your hotel between 06:30am and 7:30am.This tour starts at northern part of Tian'anmen Square. Seeing the Tian’anmen Rostrum, it is the symbol of new China. You could see two pairs of 600 years old stone lions, the ornamental columns, the outer golden water bridge and so on. Besides, having chance to view all constructions from distance. Such as the National Flag Pole, the Monument to the People's Hero, the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People, and the National Museum.

From there you will proceed to the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Visit the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for 2 hours.

On the way to Temple of Heaven, you will have a chance to visit the Chinese traditional medicine culture. After having a short rest, we'll visit the Temple of Heaven -- the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. The visit to Temple of Heaven takes about 1 hour.

After Chinese lunch (40 minutes) in Restaurant, enjoy a short visit to a pearl free market not missed. Driving (30minutes) to Summer Palace, the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. The visit takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Transferred back to your hotels.

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Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (hotel within Sihuan/3 Ring Road)
English-speaking tour guide service
A Chinese lunch at local restaurant
Group transfer service during the tour
Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Not included

China visa
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This tour is not suitable for Chinese or overseas Chinese tourists
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Features

Tourism

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Cultural

90%

Reviews

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Christine R

3 | 2019-04-15

The English speaking guide, Helen, was excellent, and I rate her top marks, but there was not enough time to cover all three locations and lunch PLUS a couple of 'infomercial' stops that we were not expecting and had no real interest in doing. We ended up with only an hour for the Summer Palace, a huge site. One thing that also delayed us was that I am somewhat impaired for long walking, and gave the tour organizer a note to that effect when signing up online, that I have to limit my walking. Perhaps they should have let me know that this was not a good tour for me, that being the case. If my son had not been with me, I would not have managed it at all.

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jeffwsheley

4 | 2017-06-28

Very fun day. Aside from half of the Forbidden City being closed off for foreign dignitaries the day we were there, the rest of the tour was perfect. The group I was part of was fun to be around, too.

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