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Small group tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City

4.5/5
2 reviews

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Beijing, meticulously planned to optimise your time and deepen your understanding of China's rich history and culture.

Your journey begins at the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, located on Qianmen East Street. From there, a tour guide escorts you through a dedicated travel agency entrance into Tian'anmen Square, skilfully avoiding lengthy security queues. Upon arrival, the guide offers comprehensive commentary on the square's notable landmarks: the Great Hall of the People, National Museum of China, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, and Monument to the People's Heroes. You will gain insights into their architectural significance and the pivotal historical events that have unfolded here throughout history.

Your exploration continues as you traverse Tian'anmen Square towards Tian'anmen Gate, leading you into the Forbidden City via the Meridian Gate. As the world's largest and most intact ancient imperial palace complex, it houses an extraordinary collection of cultural relics. The guided visit includes the main buildings along the central axis, followed by two western courtyards. With a knowledgeable and passionate licensed guide at your side, the rich history and fascinating stories of these sites come alive.

The guided portion of your visit concludes at the Imperial Garden. From this point, you may choose to continue exploring independently or seek advice from your guide on the best places to hail a taxi for your next destination.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Beijing
Duration: 4 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Fast track
Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
Smaller Group Size
e-Voucher
Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

  • Listen to live English commentary along the way and feel free to ask your guide questions
  • Wander through Tian'anmen Square and hear about the events that took place here over time
  • Marvel at the landscape gardens and buildings of the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not recommended for those with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions

Not allowed:

  • Luggage or large bags, camera tripods, drones, paper and pens

Know in advance:

  • Please indicate each participant's full name and passport number when you confirm your booking
  • Infants (age 0-2) can join the tour for free
  • The tour departs on time. No joining is possible once departed, and no refunds will be given for latecomers
  • Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name and ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group
  • Tiananmen Square may close unannounced due to government activities, in which case it will be skipped. No refunds will be paid as the square is free
  • Security checks at Tiananmen Square are strict. If waiting exceeds 1 hour, consider an alternative: taking a bus past the square. Sweltering heat risks heat-related illnesses
  • In case that Forbidden City tickets are sold-out, due to the real-name system, you might need to collect your tickets with your passports at the ticket office under the guide's assistance

Remember to bring:

  • A valid passport

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Guided walking tour
  • Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • Entrance ticket

What’s not included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pick-up

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

20 Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, China 100051

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall (北京规划展览馆). By subway: line 2/8 at Qianmen Station, exit E2, then walk 400 meters. Make sure to get off at Qianmen Station, not the Tian'anmen East or West. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.

Provider

Discover Beijing Tours


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    April 29, 2024
    4

    United States of America

    The guide was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. This is a long tour with lots to see and the guide's attitude helped keep the attention going.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    May 2, 2024
    5

    United States of America

    Es war eine sehr schöne Tour

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