• Private Beijing 3-Day Tour from Xi’an with Deluxe Soft Sleeper Train Experience

    Private Beijing 3-Day Tour from Xi’an with Deluxe Soft Sleeper Train Experience

    Experience overnight deluxe soft sleeper room on the train (2 beds in one train cabin) to Beijing, one of the oldest cities in China. 3-day tour in Beijing and 1 overnight on the train. In this time saver private tour you will explore the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City, Summer Palace and more.…

  • Private Beijing Shopping and Culture Day Tour including Panjiayuan Market

    Private Beijing Shopping and Culture Day Tour including Panjiayuan Market

    Go with your guide to Qianmen Street, enjoy an introduction to the collections of the National Museum, both located next to the Tiananmen Square then shopping for Panjiayuan Glasses Market and Silk Market. Only English speaking guide service is inclusive for this 8 hours tour.

  • 2-Day Private Tour from Chengdu by Air and Train:Highlights of Xi’an and Beijing

    2-Day Private Tour from Chengdu by Air and Train:Highlights of Xi’an and Beijing

    Travel by air to Beijing and Xi’an from Chengdu for a 2-day tour to discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terracotta Army, the Great Wall of China, Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane/train tickets, entrance fee,…

  • 3-Day Private Tour of Beijing UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Shanghai by Train

    3-Day Private Tour of Beijing UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Shanghai by Train

    Join this 3-day essence of Beijing private tour from Shanghai by bullet train. You will visit the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Great Wall of China which is the longest defensive project in the world; Feel the best preserved imperial palace – Forbidden City; Explore the beautiful architecture in the Temple of Heaven;…

  • Tianjin Shore Excursion: Beijing City Highlights with Flexible Dorp-Off Option

    Tianjin Shore Excursion: Beijing City Highlights with Flexible Dorp-Off Option

    When your cruise ship docks at Tianjin Xingang International cruise port, why not to take this full-day private shore excursion to discover the charms of Beijing city? The tour itinerary is flexible, you can choose Beijing’s most significant attractions, such as The Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square ,Forbidden city, Lama Temple, Summer Palace, or markets you want to…

  • Private 5-Day Tour: Beijing, Shanghai And Suzhou

    Private 5-Day Tour: Beijing, Shanghai And Suzhou

    Visit top Beijing, shanghai and Suzhou’s highlights like summer palace ,Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, temple of heaven , Mutianyu Great wall, Shanghai Museum, pearl factory, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha temple, zhujiaojiao water town,  Humble Administrator’s Garden and liu garden. Private van, driver, English speaking guide, Chinese lunch, domestic flight and entrance fees of…

  • Beijing Great Wall and Imperial Palace Private Tour with Airport Transfer

    Beijing Great Wall and Imperial Palace Private Tour with Airport Transfer

    This is an exclusively customized tour for travelers with layover time of approx. 14 hours. Take a layover tour to visit Beijing highlights of Great Wall and Royal Palace with a knowledgeable tour guide. With no time-consuming shopping stops, make full use of your time to gain the best travelling experience in Beijing.

  • Beijing Forbidden city with guide 4hours walking private tour

    Beijing Forbidden city with guide 4hours walking private tour

    Today you can choose flexible departure time except Monday, pls let us know what time do you prefer to start so guide will pick you up according.The Forbidden city is the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties in the last 500 years, formerly known as the Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing’s…

  • All Inclusive Private 2-Day Beijing Highlight Tour

    All Inclusive Private 2-Day Beijing Highlight Tour

    Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this 2-day door-to-door private tour. Check off Six of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Great Wall of Mutianyu and Summer Palace—and stroll through historic…

  • Beijing Layover Tour: Viewing Forbidden City from Scenic Hill, Lunch and More

    Beijing Layover Tour: Viewing Forbidden City from Scenic Hill, Lunch and More

    Beijing is a historical and cultural city with wonderful array of attractions. While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, let a private guide show you the highlights around Beijing. Tour a China’s ancient sacrificial building – Temple of Heaven, stroll the most well-known and prosperous Wangfujing Street, discovery the world’s best-preserved imperial residence -…

  • 7-Day Private Tour to Pingyao,Datong and Beijing by Bullet Train

    7-Day Private Tour to Pingyao,Datong and Beijing by Bullet Train

    Visit highlights of China including the Pingyao,Datong and Beijing by Bullet Train with this 7 days private tour from Pingyao.You will be picked up from Pingyao hotel and dropped off at Beijing hotel.

  • Lonely Planet Experiences: Small Group or Private Beijing City Tour

    Lonely Planet Experiences: Small Group or Private Beijing City Tour

    Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this city adventure hand-picked by the world’s leading travel publisher. Lonely Planet Experiences powered by Urban Adventures bring stories to life in the best-loved cities around the globe. Get an insider’s view to China’s capital city, Beijing, and see…

  • Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Chinese Ink and Brush Painting Experience

    Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Chinese Ink and Brush Painting Experience

    Join this 4 hour Beijing night tour to visit the city during the evening hours which providing an easy way for you to see famous landmarks lit up after dark. In additional, you will spend 1 hour with a master to learn the traditional Ink and Brush Painting in the personal studio. Travel by the illuminated attractions such as the Tian’anmen Square,…

  • 11-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Yangtze River Cruise,Chongqing,Xi’an & Beijing

    11-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Yangtze River Cruise,Chongqing,Xi’an & Beijing

    Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai,Yichang,Yangtze river cruise–Victoria Cruise, a 5 star boat,Chongqing,Xi’an and Beijing with this 11 days private tour from Shanghai.You will be picked up from Shanghai hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

  • Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

    Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

    No sights in Beijing are of such importance to its development than Tiananmen Square and the nearby Forbidden City. Samples of classical Chinese architecture while walking through history; nothing topples these sites in the capital.• Walk over Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares• Learn about the influences Mao had on modern China• Meander through…

  • 3-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour by Air:Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an

    3-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour by Air:Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an

    Experience China’s Golden Triangle on this private 3-day tour of Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an by plane. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Explore key Shanghai highlights, stroll around Tian’anmen Square, see Beijing Olympic Stadium, climb up to Xi’an City Wall and check out the…

  • 2-Day Beijing Private Tour from Shanghai by Flight with Hotel

    2-Day Beijing Private Tour from Shanghai by Flight with Hotel

    The 2 days Shanghai – Beijing tour package offer the opportunity to visit the famed Beijing sites like Badaling Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. The private door-to-door tour service includes round way flight tickets, all private transfer, guide in Beijing, Entrance fees, lunch on both days, and one night accommodation…

  • Private Tour Temple of Heaven Houhai Hutong & Local Delicacy from Beijing

    Private Tour Temple of Heaven Houhai Hutong & Local Delicacy from Beijing

    New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easygoing pace on this private layover tour. With an expert guide, explore a China’s ancient sacrificial building – Temple of Heaven; wander in Tian’anmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices; stroll on the most well-known and prosperous Wangfujing Street; visit the…

  • Half Day Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City with a Cup of Drink

    Half Day Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City with a Cup of Drink

    The tour start pick up from 9am or 1pm for avoiding heavy traffic. The sun is shining brightly with appropriate climate. Accompanied by a professional tour guide, experience the solemn Tiananmen Square recording the persistent revolutionary spirit and fearless heroic soul. Get acquaintance with the long history and imperial life of Forbidden City. Show you…

  • Private Layover Tour of Beijing Highlights with Lunch and Airport Pickup

    Private Layover Tour of Beijing Highlights with Lunch and Airport Pickup

    Experience four signature sights of Beijing on layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, walk around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices; explore the world’s best-preserved imperial residence – Forbidden City. After lunch, we will visit the largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden – Summer Palace and wander in the…

  • Forbidden City & Mutianyu Wall Private Tour with Chinese lunch

    Forbidden City & Mutianyu Wall Private Tour with Chinese lunch

    Traveling with your own English speaking local guide, this private, all-inclusive tour brings you to the heart of Beijing with three most admired attractions of both historical and cultural importance.Your tour starts with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the symbolic political center of modern China. From there you’ll enter the Forbidden City, the palatial heart…

  • Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace One Day Tour

    Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace One Day Tour

    Have a full day imperial experience while travelling in Beijing, follow a knowledgeable local expert guide to visit the most popular sites around the city to explore the cultural heritage and relics. Walk through the solemn Tiananmen Square to the imperial palace, immerse yourself in the profound Chinese history, visit the respectful Temple of Heaven…

  • Private Early Bird Tour to Tiananmen Square with National Flag Raising Ceremony

    Private Early Bird Tour to Tiananmen Square with National Flag Raising Ceremony

    If Jet lag bothers you, this interesting early morning tour is a good fit for you. Experience the China’s National Flag Raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), and followed by a easy walk at Qianmen Dashilan Hutong to see the old Beijing neighbor. Get to know the local culture and the people from your…

  • 3-Day Private Tour: Great Wall, Terra Cotta Army, Temple of Heaven and Hutong

    3-Day Private Tour: Great Wall, Terra Cotta Army, Temple of Heaven and Hutong

    Hit the highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this 3-day private sightseeing trip. Visit Five world UNESCO Heritages including the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Army and Summer Palace. Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off are all inclusive

  • Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall Private Tour (Non-Shopping)

    Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall Private Tour (Non-Shopping)

    No time-consuming shopping stops, discover amazing China in your way. Visit Beijing city highlights with your private tour guide exclusively, without any stopover for shopping like some other tours, make full use of your time for experience, sightseeing and discovery. China Great Wall is a wonder created by Chinese people and a must see for…


One of the most famous landmarks in all of China, Tiananmen Square and its 125-foot-high (39-meter-high) granite Monument to the People’s Heroes features on just about every Beijing tour. Visitors from around the globe come to have their picture taken in front of the photo of Chairman Mao mounted on the monumental Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen). For those pressed for time, it’s possible to visit the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square in a single day.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • Tiananmen Square is a must-see for history buffs, people watchers, and first-time visitors.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk; the square and neighboring Forbidden City are huge.
  • Don’t forget to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as the square provides little shade.
  • Visitors are required to pass through a security checkpoint before entering the square.

How to Get There

The easiest way to get to Tiananmen Square is to take the Beijing subway Line 1 to either Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West, or Line 2 to Qianmen. Several public buses also stop at the square.

When to Get There

The national flagpole sits within Tiananmen Square, and the flag-raising ceremony that takes place at sunrise each morning is well worth seeing. Expect big crowds and long lines at the Forbidden City and Mao’s Mausoleum during peak tourist season in summer and on Chinese public holidays.

Attractions in Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square sits at the heart of Beijing, surrounded by some of the city’s top attractions. The Forbidden City, the Museum of Chinese History, the Museum of the Chinese Revolution, the Great Hall of the People, and the Chairman Mao Mausoleum bound the square, so there’s always a lot of activity.