Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City

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  • Three Tour Packages to Choose From: Economic package with subway transportation; All-inclusive package covering lunch and private transfer; the third is a in-depth tour package that adds the Summer Palace (another World Heritage Site) to the itinerary.
  • Well-Curated Daily Itinerary: Spend a day exploring two World Heritage Sites (the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven) plus Tian’anmen Square, one of Beijing’s most famous landmarks, to dive into China’s history and culture.
  • Private Guide & Car Advantages: Enjoy the perks of a private guide and exclusive car (for the all-inclusive package). The guide is a history and culture expert who provides in-depth explanations, while the private car saves you time on commuting and ensures a comfortable, hassle-free journey.

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Embark on a private Beijing tour to explore World Heritage Sites plus Tiananmen Square, diving deep into China’s profound history and culture. Start with Tiananmen Square—the world’s largest public square—then visit the Forbidden City (a World Heritage Site), once the imperial home of Ming and Qing emperors; we’ll solve the Forbidden City ticket challenge for you, so you don’t have to worry about booking or sold-out issues. We offer three options to fit your needs, including a budget-friendly one with subway transportation, an all-inclusive package covering lunch and private transportation, and a premium one-day option that lets you visit three World Heritage Sites (e.g., the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and an additional site like the Summer Palace) for a more in-depth experience

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Your exploration begins with a visit to the Tian'anmen Square.
Our tour has 3 options: a subway-based choice for easy city hops, an all-inclusive package—complete with lunch and a private car waiting to whisk you around, and a premium option that adds the Summer Palace to the two core attractions of the itinerary.
Use the convenient fast track to enter the Tian'anmen Square,  then follow your tour guide to stroll through the massive square. You will see these buildings: Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Heroes and more.
1st stop is Tiananmen Square, a site that’s seen key Chinese historical events—from the 1949 founding of the PRC to national celebrations. Your guide will share stories of its important buildings here. Note: Security queue time may exceed 1.5 hours.
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour
Pass by the Gate of Heavenly Peace&Duanmen Gate, enter the Forbidden City from the Massive Meridian Gate. Built in the 15th century, the Forbidden City served as the residence of emperors&their families for nearly 500 years during the Ming&Qing dynasties.
Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world which served as the home of emperors and their households from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
The guide will lead you through the Outer Court, where the 3 main halls:the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony& the Hall of Preserving Harmony. You'll learn about the functions of these halls, such as imperial ceremonies, court meetings.
You will also admire the Hall of Preserving Harmony, used for banquets and for imperial examinations and the Inner Court, where the Emperor lived.
Then, you'll enter the Inner Court, where the emperors and their concubines lived.You'll visit the palaces of the empresses and concubines, and the guide will share stories about the lives of the imperial family members, including their daily routines,
After lunch, you will explore the Temple of Heaven, a famous complex of ceremonial buildings used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pray for good harvests and worship the god of heaven.
Afterwards, if you’ve chosen the subway package, you’ll take the subway to the Temple of Heaven—a Ming-Qing ceremonial complex where emperors prayed for harvests&worshipped Heaven. If you’re on the all-inclusive package, stop for lunch first, then visit.
First, make your way to the temple showpiece: the 15th-century Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest which has three concentric circles of massive wood columns symbolizing the four seasons, 12 months, and 12 daily hours; in a remarkable feat of engineering.
Make your way to the temple showpiece: the 15th-century Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest which has three concentric circles of massive wood columns symbolizing the four seasons, 12 months, and 12 daily hours; in a remarkable feat of engineering.
Next, walk along the Danbi Bridge, the temple’s main pathway to the south part of the temple. Learn the stories of the 9-Dragon Juniper, a 500-year-old tree resembling climbing dragons. Move on to the Echo Wall and Circular Mount Alter.
Next, walk along Danbi Bridge—the temple’s main path to its southern area. Hear stories of the 500-year-old 9-Dragon Juniper. Then, join your guide to experience Echo Wall in person and learn the deep significance of Circular Mound Altar.
After the tour if you want to stop at the Pearl market to purchase some souvenirs just let your tour guide know. Your tour will end with Beijing downtown hotel drop off.
After the tour, if you want to visit the nearby Pearl Market for souvenirs, your guide will give you tips. If you chose the subway package, the tour ends at the Temple of Heaven. For the all-inclusive package, tour ends with hotel drop off.
For the premium package, the itinerary will be relatively tight. Right after finishing the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square&the Forbidden City tour with lunch, we’ll head straight to the Summer Palace—a Qing Dynasty imperial garden&World Heritage Site.
For the premium package, the itinerary will be relatively tight. Right after finishing the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square&the Forbidden City tour with lunch, we’ll head straight to the Summer Palace—a Qing Dynasty imperial garden&World Heritage Site.
You’ll follow your guide into the Summer Palace to visit its key attractions, learn the stories behind the garden, and explore the connection between Cixi—a pivotal figure in Qing Dynasty history—and both the dynasty and the Summer Palace itself.
You’ll follow your guide into the Summer Palace to visit its key attractions, learn the stories behind the garden, and explore the connection between Cixi—a pivotal figure in Qing Dynasty history—and both the dynasty and the Summer Palace itself.

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Review for: Add Summer Palace with lunch and private transfer

Lucy was an incredible tour guide from start to finish. She was knowledgeable, organized, and made the entire experience feel seamless. As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe, cared for, and genuinely welcomed the entire time. On top of that, her photography skills are amazing. She knew exactly how to capture the best moments and angles, which made the experience feel even more special. I never felt rushed and always felt supported. If you’re traveling solo or just want a guide who truly goes above and beyond, Lucy is a gem. Highly recommend!

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Review for: All-inclusive package covering lunch and private transfer

We were very fortunate to have Mr Kevin Liu as our guide. He is very friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to share insights and the historical background which makes the tour very meaningful and memorable. We ensured that our well beings are being taken care of and able to lead us through the queue hassle free to visit the sites We had booked the tour two weeks in advance giving the agency sufficient time to secure tickets to thr Forbidden City. Driver for the tour is very punctual and safe driving. Car is well taken care of. Overall value for money package coupled with a proficient tour guide, Kevin. Had a great time during the tour. Highly recommended for those who are seeking to have a good understanding of China historical events. Kevin is also proficient in English and Mandarin.

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Review for: Economic package with subway transportation

Great service from Cindy who made our Beijing trip wonderful. Good knowledge about chinese history. She can get along well with my 15 yrs old daugther.

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Review for: Economic package with subway transportation

Very well planner trip by our guide Ms Sherry. a very pleasant experience. good English spoken guide. very knowledgeable with all the facts and overall I would love to recommend this tour package

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Review for: All-inclusive package covering lunch and private transfer

Thank you Andy for being such a great tour guide, he was really detailed explaining the history about the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. We had an enjoyable lunch too.

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Review for: Add Summer Palace with lunch and private transfer

Had the best day trip with the best guide! Our guide Padma/段炜 was super accommodative and patient and kind. Told her we want to do the tour at a relaxed pace as my dad tires after walking too much and she made sure to always take care of us. Also she planned the itinerary very well, optimising the stops so we didn’t have to face big crowds at the attractions. Three thumbs up!

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Review for: Add Summer Palace with lunch and private transfer

Highly recommend Lucy for any tours you may need to take. She was helpful, informative and accommodating. Our kids asked if she coukd stay and eat dinner with us and were sad when she left, thats how much they liked her.

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Fantastic private guided tour on one of the busiest days we could have chosen … Ranee was superbly organised and got us through queues smartly, while offering constant insight and meaningful conversation throughout the 8 hours of our day. We thoroughly enjoyed it all and would highly recommend … looking forward to our next booking!

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Review for: Add Summer Palace with lunch and private transfer

It was a great experience from start to finish. The tour leader was kind, informative, and very communicative, which made the whole journey smooth and enjoyable. Everything was well explained, and we felt well taken care of throughout the tour. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, making the ride very pleasant. We also enjoyed a nice, delicious lunch, which was a lovely highlight of the day. Overall, a wonderful experience and highly recommended.

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Review for: All-inclusive package covering lunch and private transfer

The tour guide - Jonathan - was awesome, pleasant , friendly & full of knowledge of the visited places. We should have started the tour earlier as there were long queue everywhere, despite we paid for private tour we still need to queue in hot sunny day, no fast entry facility. We had to skip going into Tienanmen totally as we didn't want to stuck in hours of long queue under hot sun. Hopefully you can come up with better way in the future.

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