Beijing Private Tour: Forbidden City, Hutong, Drum Tower, Jingshan &Snacks

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Build your own Beijing adventure with a local tour guide on a private customized tour. Explorer serval iconic locations: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Drum Tower, Houhai and Beijing Hutong. We will enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance at Drum Tower. At dusk, we will climb the Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of Forbidden City.

1. Walk around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices
2. Explore the world’s best-preserved imperial residence – Forbidden City
3. Taste traditional snacks such as Zhajiang Mian
4. Explore Houhai, Hutong and other buzzing, locals frequented areas
5. Learn about the ancient, mysterious history and geography from your guide
6. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Build your own Beijing adventure with a local tour guide on a private customized tour. Explorer serval iconic locations: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Drum Tower, Houhai and Beijing Hutong. We will enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance at Drum Tower. At dusk, we will climb the Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of Forbidden City.

1. Walk around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices
2. Explore the world’s best-preserved imperial residence – Forbidden City
3. Taste traditional snacks such as Zhajiang Mian
4. Explore Houhai, Hutong and other buzzing, locals frequented areas
5. Learn about the ancient, mysterious history and geography from your guide
6. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

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

The solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only the city’s symbol but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices such as the Tiananmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, Monument to the People’s Heroes and National Museum. It is the must place to visit in Beijing City.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. It has 9,999 rooms in flourishing period with just a single room short of the number that ancient Chinese belief represents ‘Divine Perfection’ and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and ten-meter high wall. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country. Today this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarian of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide’s engaging commentary.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bell and Drum Towers, Di’anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

The Drum Tower was equipped with bronze clepsydras and drums that were beaten to mark the hours. The drum was beaten quickly for 18 times and then slowly for 18 times to mark the hour. You have the opportunity to climb to the top of Drum tower for an excellent view of drumming performance which lasts for 20 minutes.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Houhai, which literally means “Back Sea”, is a large artificial lake in northern downtown Beijing. Together with Qianhai (Front Sea) and Xihai (West Sea), it comprises Shichahai. It was exclusively for royal family in the Yuan Dynasty, and the surrounding area has been a prosperous commercial area since then. There were many wine shops, workshops, and opera stages in ancient times. Nowadays, it is open to all. The area is dotted with bars, cafes, tea houses and restaurants, and is quite popular among foreign visitors and local young people.
We will walk along Hutong, taste local snacks and experience the local lifestyle.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Jingshan Park is superbly landscaped with hills to ascend by steps, clear lakes and dignified ancient buildings. It used to be one of the ancient imperial gardens in Beijing, and now has developed as a peaceful public park.
Because of close to north of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park is the best place for a bird’s eye view of the Forbidden City and central Beijing. At dusk, we will climb the Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of Forbidden City. At this time, it is particularly beautiful, palace eaves decorated with golden rays of the setting sun.

Duration: 1 hour



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