Forbidden City In-Depth Exploring Private 4-Hour Tour

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Private guide pick you up from lobby of your hotel. Guide is hand-picked for their experience and knowledge with incredible details about the history, architecture and culture of the palace . A remarkable ancient architectural masterpiece of China. More than 15 carefully selected spots in the Forbidden city will be visited with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. The mysterious palace of the ancient emperors is waiting for you to explore. ( Please book the tours 10 days in advance during peak season)

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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Private guide pick you up from lobby of your hotel. Guide is hand-picked for their experience and knowledge with incredible details about the history, architecture and culture of the palace . A remarkable ancient architectural masterpiece of China. More than 15 carefully selected spots in the Forbidden city will be visited with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. The mysterious palace of the ancient emperors is waiting for you to explore. ( Please book the tours 10 days in advance during peak season)
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing

Your private guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel .Then take personal Uber with Air-conditioned or walk (if your hotel close by ) to Tiananmen Square . The tour finish after Jingshan Park, your guide can help you get Uber or taxi ( Own expense ) .Then you can go any place you need , just feel free to ask , your guide will show you best advice based on your requests.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

Your first stop is Tiananmen Square , the world’s largest central squares. It’s located in the geographical heart of the city. Stand amid the history as your guide explains its past and points out its significant buildings.
 Please note : Enter to Tiananmen Square always long line , but we can skip the line if no government event on the day.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Monument of the People’s Heroes, On Tian’anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100060 China

Take pictures , not visit inside.

Pass By: National Museum Of China, No.16 East Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

Take pictures , not visit inside.

Pass By: Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), West of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100017 China

Taking pictures only , not visiting inside.

Pass By: Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang), Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China

Take pictures , not visit inside.

Pass By: North of Tian’anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China

Take pictures , not visit inside.

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Thereafter, you’ll continue into the Forbidden City shrouded with mysteries. During the walking tour, you may feel confused about the special designs and totems of the palace, especially the cultural meaning behind them. 
 Why there are 9 sculptures of mythical animals on the roof ridge of Hall of Supreme Harmony but not 8 or 10; why there are 9999.5 but not 10000 rooms in the palace; Why the eyes and ears of the stone lions in front of the Palace of Tranquility and Longevity blocked… 

With the historical knowledge from your guide, you will gradually uncover these cultural secrets and explore a more different Forbidden City you’ve ever heard about.



Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Pass By: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China

Inside of Forbidden City

Pass By: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China

Inside of Forbidden City

Pass By: Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Inside The Palace of Museum, Beijing China

Inside of Forbidden City

Pass By: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

Inside of Forbidden City

Pass By: The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum, 4 Jingshan Front St Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Inside of Forbidden City

Pass By: Turret of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

Inside of Forbidden City

Stop At: Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

After a close insight of the Forbidden City, you are going to exit in the north and then climb up to Jingshan Park which is the best spot to overlook the panorama of the Forbidden City. Just prepare to embrace the stunning scenery.


At last, ask your guide for transportation information to your next destination before bidding farewell to your guide.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Leo’s Guide & Driver Service, Dongsi west street Dongsi west street No 5118, Beijing 100010 China

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