What to expect During this tour?

This tour visits the top four, most revered attractions in Beijing. Traveling with your own personal, English speaking guide learn first-hand about the history and cultural significance of each site visited. Your tour starts with an early morning visit to The Temple of Heaven, where you’ll learn about the rituals undertaken by Chinese Emperors seeking good weather and harvests. Next you’ll visit Tiananmen Square and explore some of the halls that flank both sides of the square. From there you’ll enter The Forbidden City, the largest palace complex in the world and until recent history, off limits to all but a privileged few. The Summer Palace, and its exotic gardens is next. If the season permits, enjoy a boat trip on the lake to take in the vistas. Travel between sites in the comfort of your own air conditioned vehicle, a hassle free and perfect introduction to Beijing’s top cultural sites. This day trip includes a special treat, lunch at a local Peking Duck restaurant.