Half Day Tour Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City

Highlights / General details

Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing named after the Tiananmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace) located to its North, separating it from the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is the third largest city square in the world. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. Outside China, the square is best known in recent memory as the focal point of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, a pro-democracy movement which ended on 4 June 1989 with the declaration of martial law in Beijing by the government and the death of several hundred civilians.

The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

Inclusion

Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program. Local English-speaking tour guide. Parking fee & toll fee wherever applicable.

Exclusion

Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc. Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily Tour Departs: 9am or 1pm.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 9am or 1pm.

Itinerary Start the tour at the Tiananmen Square, located in the center of Beijing City, the largest city square in the world and a must-see in Beijing. Then you will visit the Forbidden City, the world reputed and gorgeous palace complex of Chinese emperors, also known as the Palace Museum, from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. End the tour and transfer you to the hotel. During today's tour, a Chinese cultural factory visit is organized.

Location

Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 9am or 1pm.

Itinerary Start the tour at the Tiananmen Square, located in the center of Beijing City, the largest city square in the world and a must-see in Beijing. Then you will visit the Forbidden City, the world reputed and gorgeous palace complex of Chinese emperors, also known as the Palace Museum, from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. End the tour and transfer you to the hotel. During today's tour, a Chinese cultural factory visit is organized.

Policies Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation