Beijing Trip Overview
Explore the iconic landmarks of Beijing with a private guide who takes you to the National Museum of China, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City for an in-depth experience of the Chinese history and culture. Your private tour will begin at the National Museum of China, which displays more than 120 million pieces of collections. At Tian’anmen square, accompanied by your guide, you will see Qianmen, Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Great Hall of the People and Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes. Then continue to the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and must-see while in Beijing. This in-depth tour charts the stories behind the Forbidden city’s sacred sites.This private tour including special skip-the-line access, English speaking guide and Beijing city hotel pick up.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 8 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Beijing Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Explore the iconic landmarks of Beijing with a private guide who takes you to the National Museum of China, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City for an in-depth experience of the Chinese history and culture. Your private tour will begin at the National Museum of China, which displays more than 120 million pieces of collections. At Tian’anmen square, accompanied by your guide, you will see Qianmen, Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Great Hall of the People and Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes. Then continue to the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and must-see while in Beijing. This in-depth tour charts the stories behind the Forbidden city’s sacred sites.This private tour including special skip-the-line access, English speaking guide and Beijing city hotel pick up.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: National Museum Of China, No.16 East Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After picking you up from your hotel in Beijing, meet your private guide and head to the Tienanmen Square, home to the National Museum of China.
The National Museum of China hosts a collection with over 120 million pieces including works of art and objects representing different national history periods. You can take your time to explore the museum’s permanent exhibitions and see the nation’s most popular and important objects all in one place.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Qianmen (Zhengyangmen), North of Qianmen Street, Beijing 100050 China
You will see Qianmen Gate from the Tian’anmen Square, get to know its history and stories
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Next, exploring one of the world’s largest public areas—Tian’anmen Square, home to the Qianmen, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong, The Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes and The Great Hall of the People. If there is anything you particularly want to see, feel free to let your guide know. The best thing about having a private guide is that the tour can be tailored to the things that interest you the most.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China
Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China
In the Forbidden city, you will visit Hall of Great Harmony, the Hall of Preserving Harmony and Hall of Complete Harmony
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Visit the Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum
Your tour ends up here, you can choose to stay in the Forbidden city to explore more, or your tour guide can help you find a taxi to your next destination.
Duration: 10 minutes
