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Guided Tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing
20 Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, China 100051,
Beijing,
China
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
On this walking tour, you'll hear interesting stories about Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City and receive an introduction to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.First, you'll stroll around Tian'anmen Square with your guide and get to know the buildings around you. You'll contemplate the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Qianmen Gate, the Tian'anmen Tower, and more.Next, you'll enter the Forbidden City from the South Gate and discover its stunning complex. Gain deep insight into the history of this massive palace which is said to have 9999.5 rooms. See the most important buildings along the middle axis of the palace, then admire two courtyards in the west chamber. The tour will end at the Imperial Garden, you can choose to explore more of the Forbidden City on your own, or your tour guide will advise where to catch a taxi to your next destination.
What to remember
Important info
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
What's included
Guided walking tour. Headsets (to hear the guide). Entrance ticket
Know Before You Go
Highlights
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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Discover Beijing Tours
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.