Tiananmen Square ,Forbidden City, Hutong Rickshaw ,Summer Palace Private Tour
Overview
UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about imperial China on this private tour in Beijing. Visit the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then follow your guide through the immense Forbidden City complex. Continue to old Hutongs by rickshaw , then drive out of the city to the nearby Summer Palace. Flexible pick up time based on your requests. Private guide (5 different languages can be chosen) and air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver , Hotel pick up and drop off , attractions entrance tickets are inclusive .
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private professional tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver
- Hutong rickshaw fee
- Attractions entrance tickets
- Tolls, gas, parking fee and bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
- Entry/Admission - Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your private guide greet you in the lobby of hotel, and riding on private air-conditioned vehicle . Picking up time is flexible based on your request and hotel location .We will contact you in advance for the exactly picking up time .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
The first stop is Tiananmen Square , The world’s largest public square.Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures. You also could see The Great Hall of People on the west, which is the national congress hall, also well know as China “white house”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Monument of the People's Heroes, On Tian'anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100060 China
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Pass By: National Museum Of China, No.16 East Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Pass By: Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), West of Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100017 China
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Pass By: Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang), Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
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Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Next , we walk to Forbidden city from Tiananmen Gate. Forbidden City is the biggest and best preserved imperial palace in the whole world. We will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China
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Pass By: Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Inside The Palace of Museum, Beijing China
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Pass By: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China
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Pass By: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Inside of Forbidden city
Pass By: Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Face to Forbidden city
Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
After Forbidden City visiting, drive 15 minuets to Old Hutong ( HouHai area) , Hutong has over than 700 years history. But most of the houses was restored. Lots of local people still live in this area for generations to generations. You will take rickshaw to visit this old part Beijing.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
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Pass By: Yandai Xie Street, Di'anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
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Pass By: Yinding Bridge, Shicha Lake, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
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Pass By: Bell and Drum Towers, Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Lunch ( Own expense ), your guide can recommend restaurants , After lunch , it will take about 30 minuets riding to Summer Palace which is a The Summer Palace ,a summer resort for Imperial Family Members~considered the best preserved Imperial Park. It was the royal garden in the past time. There are beautiful many pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, and corridors. While the Long Corridor is the longest one in the world which is on the Genuineness World Records. You will also see famous Seventeen Arches Bridge, Qingyan Stone Boat, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill there.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace), Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Qingyan Stone Boat, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Kunming Lake, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Driver pass by
Pass By: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Driver pass by
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
After the private tour , we will take you back to hotel . If you want to be dropped off at a restaurant in downtown Beijing, just let us know in advance .
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your private guide greet you in the lobby of hotel, and riding on private air-conditioned vehicle . Picking up time is flexible based on your request and hotel location .We will contact you in advance for the exactly picking up time .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
The first stop is Tiananmen Square , The world’s largest public square.Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures. You also could see The Great Hall of People on the west, which is the national congress hall, also well know as China “white house”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Monument of the People's Heroes, On Tian'anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100060 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: National Museum Of China, No.16 East Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), West of Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100017 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang), Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Walk pass by
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Next , we walk to Forbidden city from Tiananmen Gate. Forbidden City is the biggest and best preserved imperial palace in the whole world. We will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Inside The Palace of Museum, Beijing China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China
Walk pass by
Pass By: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Inside of Forbidden city
Pass By: Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Face to Forbidden city
Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
After Forbidden City visiting, drive 15 minuets to Old Hutong ( HouHai area) , Hutong has over than 700 years history. But most of the houses was restored. Lots of local people still live in this area for generations to generations. You will take rickshaw to visit this old part Beijing.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Yandai Xie Street, Di'anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Yinding Bridge, Shicha Lake, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk pass by
Pass By: Bell and Drum Towers, Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Walk pass by
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Lunch ( Own expense ), your guide can recommend restaurants , After lunch , it will take about 30 minuets riding to Summer Palace which is a The Summer Palace ,a summer resort for Imperial Family Members~considered the best preserved Imperial Park. It was the royal garden in the past time. There are beautiful many pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, and corridors. While the Long Corridor is the longest one in the world which is on the Genuineness World Records. You will also see famous Seventeen Arches Bridge, Qingyan Stone Boat, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill there.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace), Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Qingyan Stone Boat, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Kunming Lake, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Inside Summer palace
Pass By: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Driver pass by
Pass By: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Driver pass by
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
After the private tour , we will take you back to hotel . If you want to be dropped off at a restaurant in downtown Beijing, just let us know in advance .
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please note that the itinerary is flexible and we can adjust it according to your personal interests, the weather or any unexpected conditions.
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
- For last minute booking , if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day
- If you choose to have Spanish, French , German, Russian language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3-6 days in advance
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
rmefisher
April 2019
I've used Leo's services several times in the past and have also recommended them to many of my friends and family. This time round we had Linda as our guide and she kept up the usual high standards that are to be expected from Leo. Linda was very accommodating, knowledgeable and easy to deal wit...
I've used Leo's services several times in the past and have also recommended them to many of my friends and family. This time round we had Linda as our guide and she kept up the usual high standards that are to be expected from Leo. Linda was very accommodating, knowledgeable and easy to deal with throughout the day. She provided lots of valuable tips along the way, and was able to squeeze in all the various things we wanted to cover in just one day. I would highly recommend choosing her the next time you consider a tour of Beijing's most famous attractions.JasonW5195
November 2019
We would highly recommend for those who is looking to experience Beijing but do not have time to go to the wall to join this day tour around the city. The palaces were awe inspiring and interesting to visit. The hutong was my highlight of the day where we sat in the rickshaw and experience the ol...
We would highly recommend for those who is looking to experience Beijing but do not have time to go to the wall to join this day tour around the city. The palaces were awe inspiring and interesting to visit. The hutong was my highlight of the day where we sat in the rickshaw and experience the old part of Beijing. What made the day worthwhile is our tour lady Helena. She was knowledgeable, patient and always go extra mile to offer her help making me and my guests relaxed, comfortable and worry free. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a day trip. Especially if you are visiting the ancient sites her knowledge on the history makes the visit extra special !!323edwinp
January 2020
Had a great day for this tour. Lucy, our tour guide was fantastic. We were able to learn many things about the place we went to from the information she shared with us, even though we were not able to visit each and every corner of the place. It was too cold today to do that.
Had a great day for this tour. Lucy, our tour guide was fantastic. We were able to learn many things about the place we went to from the information she shared with us, even though we were not able to visit each and every corner of the place. It was too cold today to do that.CapeTownBear
January 2020
Leo sent us Guide April and Mr Wang to drive us on the city tour and as expected they were early and eager to show off Beijing to us. Their enthusiasm is still fresh and pride in Beijing very real. Thats when you know you have a great team guiding you. We started with Tienanmen Square and April ...
Leo sent us Guide April and Mr Wang to drive us on the city tour and as expected they were early and eager to show off Beijing to us. Their enthusiasm is still fresh and pride in Beijing very real. Thats when you know you have a great team guiding you. We started with Tienanmen Square and April knew the security check points that needed navigating. We were completely unaware that you could not just stroll to the Square as one does to Times Sq in NY or the Squares in London. This is the biggest square in the world and security needs to be tight as it is surrounded by government buildings and artifacts in the many sights around the square. None more so than the Forbidden City where April whizzed us through the bureaucracy keeping us moving discreetly as there is a lot of walking and a lot to be seen and explained in the massive historical sight. Fortunately Leos guides seem to be experienced in how to convey a lot in an interesting compact way so you remain glued to the story without drowning in the history. If we had not booked with Leos we would have tried doing it own our own and I cannot imagine the confusion and wasted time trying to enter these restricted areas. April followed this impactful visit to a walk through a local Hutong which was a highlight and mind bending changing perspectives of how modern China lives. It became a bit of a food tour as there are many local food businesses. An aspect of April we really enjoyed was that she took pride to show us her culture and city and when we reacted positively this only encouraged her to do more so. We feel this opened up another level of information given and sightseeing we experienced. Not forgetting Mr Wang who patiently was dropping us off and going to wait somewhere before being summonsed by April to meet us to continue to the next sight. He did this with such patience and humility and respect it was always a delight to see him after being away from his vehicle for a while. We asked April for a good budget conscious restaurant for lunch where we could try Peking Duck and within seconds her and Mr Wang chose the perfect spot, He sadly did not eat with us but April did and the chats were very informative and yet informal enough to get to know the local perspectives on all things. We also got to visit the Summer Palace where April was sneaky and took us away from the crowds to a quiet secret section. This moment made us feel special and we have an emotional reaction to the solitude and beauty of being in a serenely beautiful place - alone. It was the difference we felt April provided trying to show off her city of which she is rightfully so proud. Mr Wang and April also took us to see the Olympic park and Birds Nest and Watercube which we are thrilled they did. We realized there were extras thrown into the tour but that seems to be the case when touring with Leos. In conclusion we feel that Beijing is a grossly underestimated and misunderstood city. Thanks to Leos and his guides and staff we walk away with an updated view of a city which April explained started thousands of years ago. She walked us through the historical and cultural events that shaped the city before pausing in the present and then pointing us to the future of where Beijing is going. Will look out for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics for sure now.Gio Z
December 2019
Thanks Helen for showing us Beijing! On the 22nd December we organised the tour at the last minute but Leo was super quick in answering and organising the city tour visit. Helen was our guide and she is extremely knowledgeable. We were bombarding her with questions and she knew everything. She sh...
Thanks Helen for showing us Beijing! On the 22nd December we organised the tour at the last minute but Leo was super quick in answering and organising the city tour visit. Helen was our guide and she is extremely knowledgeable. We were bombarding her with questions and she knew everything. She showed us the sites and explained us the culture and symbolism behind everything we sow. Thanks again for the great time. 100% recommended and ask for Helen! She is the best !!! Gio & Marina