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Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

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Depart from Beijing

08:00 - 16:00

Guide language: English

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Available from 8 Jul 2026

Operated by:Beijing Jingjian Travel

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Group type
Private group (1 - 15)
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From NZ$ 38.35

Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up or meet-up

Find your departure point
Pick-up

You'll be picked up at

06:00 - 07:00

Free pick-up

Xicheng District,Dongcheng District

Pick-up for a fee

Fengtai District

+200 CNY

Chaoyang District

+200 CNY

Shunyi District

+300 CNY

Haidian District

+300 CNY

Daxing District

+500 CNY

* Pay directly to the tour operator during the tour

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  • Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page

Meet-up

Point 1

08:00

East Gate of the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing

Reminder
  • Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time

Temple of Heaven & more

1 hr(s) 30 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Temple of Heaven

Instagrammable spot

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

Echo Wall

Altar of Heaven

Bus

1 hr(s)

Tiananmen Square

40 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

On foot

10 min(s)

The Palace Museum

2 hr(s) 30 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Instagrammable spot

To drop-off points

Point 1

Tour will end at

16:00 - 18:00

The North Gate of the Palace Museum

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4.8 / 5
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80 reviews
Guide
4.8
Itinerary
4.8
Quality of transfer
4.8
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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

me and my family had a really good time during this trip, Guide Yu (we call him David) was very attentive, and he made sure that all of us are taken care of. He is also very knowledgeable in the history of China, he gave a very good description on the story and it was easy to understand for my 7years old daughter. thank you Guide Yu for this Amazing Beijing experience and we will be back again!

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

Great tour! It’s the perfect way to see two of Beijing's biggest landmarks in one go. The pace was just right and informative without feeling rushed. Our guide was knowledgeable and helped us navigate the ticket entries and best photo spots easily. A must-do for anyone visiting the city for the first time.

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

David was a fantastic tour guide. Not only was he knowledgeable in the history of those points of interest, he alsonmanaged to relate it to the comtemporay events and issues the world is facing now.

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

Honest opinion. It's worth booking the tour just to have no hassle reserving tickets and to skip the massive lines, especially at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. So having said that, you see pretty much all you need to see BUT it is FAST paced and at some point you will blink and lose the guide. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and was always happy to take pictures but you REALLY need to keep up... NOTE: there is NO dedicated lunch break-you buy "snacks" whilst waiting or walking but not enough time for lunch. You finish around 2:30pm and there are no didi's or trains from the end spot (emperors garden) so it will take either a bus or a walk to the nearest station (it's an easy 2km including walking out of the forbidden city. Another tip... don't be late, the tour will start without you.

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

Our tour guide David was amazing! This experience was definitely worth the money. We’re grateful to have learned about all the ancient history Beijing has to offer

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

Our tour guide, "Xiao Dong," was incredibly professional, from transportation arrangements to itinerary planning and site explanations. He arrived at the hotel early, drove at a comfortable pace, and was enthusiastic about helping with small personal issues during the trip. Highly recommend! 👍

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

We had a great time on this tour and learned a lot about what we saw as well as the culture and the people. It's definitely worth getting this tour because you cannot do this alone and efficiently. David, our guide lead Us seamlessly throughout the day.

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our tour guide for the excellent service throughout the trip. The guide was knowledgeable, professional, and always willing to help. The explanations about the attractions, local culture, and history were informative and engaging, making the journey much more enjoyable. The itinerary was well-organized, and the guide ensured that everyone was comfortable and on schedule. I especially appreciated the patience shown when answering questions and the effort made to accommodate the needs of the group. Thank you for making this trip memorable and enjoyable. Your enthusiasm, friendliness, and dedication greatly enhanced our travel experience. I would highly recommend this tour guide to anyone visiting the area.

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

We had a memorable trip with David as our guide. He explained the history of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven clearly and made the journey very interesting. Although the group was quite large, around 40 people, David managed everything well and ensured the tour ran smoothly. The buildings and views were truly amazing. Just a note for summer visitors: the weather can be very hot and there is limited shade, so it’s best to bring sunscreen, an umbrella, and enough water.

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Review for: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Historical Tour

We spent a full day with Danela at the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, and we got the most out of the trip, less crowd timing to enhance our tour experience. From start to finish, she shared stories that brought Forbidden City to life. she is also a master at taking pics for us! The knowledge level was staggering but never overwhelming. At the Forbidden City, instead of just listing dates and emperors, she wove stories about hidden symbols on roof animals, the secret lives of palace eunuchs, and how emperors really spent their days. At the Temple of Heaven, they turned the Echo Wall into an interactive science lesson – the kids got to test the acoustics themselves while we learned why ancient emperors came here to pray for harvests. The guide even brought a small echo toy to demonstrate the sound principles before we arrived, so the kids were already hooked. What really sets her apart: patience and knowledge. If you want a deep, engaging, and genuinely fun tour.

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