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Home → Beijing Tours → Beijing Half Day Tour → BHDT-01
·Tour Type: Exclusive Private Tour
·Vehicle: Car or Van
·Operates: Daily
·Departs: 8:00am or 1:30pm
·Returns: 12:00am 5:30pm
·Duration: Approx. 4 hours
·Pick-up: Your midtown Hotel
·Stop at the west of Tiananmen Square for spectacular views of National Grand Theatre
·See China's parliament building - The Great Hall of the People
·Walk around the World' largest public plaza, Tiananmen Square
·View the Monument to the People's Heroes
·See Mao Zedong Memorial Hall
·View the China National Museum
·Pass through the Tiananmen Tower under the immense portrait of Mao Zedong
·Enter the Forbidden City to learn the Imperial Era of Chinese History
National Grand Theatre - The egg-shaped theatre is designed by the French architect Paul Andreu, the designer of the terminal of the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The National Grand Theatre. The new National Theater is composed of the three halls nestled inside the egg. The 2.68-billion-yuan (US$328 million) theatre holds 6,000 people. With its modernity, it is in the strong contrast to the Stalinist-style building of the Great Hall of the People and the golden eaves of the Forbidden City.
The Great Hall of the People - On the west of Tiananmen Square it is the Great Hall of the People, the meeting place of national people's congress of the People's Republic of China . The Great Hall with huge and complicated engineering was built within ten months in 1950's, possessing central hall, great hall, banqueting hall with 7000 square meters, office building of people congress standing committee and hall named with all provinces and autonomous region.
Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square is the heart and symbol of Beijing and is the biggest square in the world, occupying an area of 440,000 square meters (about 109 acres), and able to accommodate 10,000,00 people at one time. Located in the downtown Beijing.
The Monument to the People's Heroes - There are Monument to the People's Heroes and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum on the south of Tiananmen Square. The Moument is composed of 413 granites and monument base is paved of 17.000 granites and white marbles. There are eight white marble sculptures on the monument seat: including a series of importanti history events, Such as Opium burning in Humen, Jintian Uprising. Wuchang Uprising. The May 4th Movement of 1919. the May 30th Movement of 1925, Nanchang Upring. War against Japan and Successful Crossing of the Changjiang River.
Mao Zedong Memorial Hall - Chairman Mao's Mausoleum started to construct in November 1976 and completed in May 1977. The area is 2000 square meters and it is composed of north hall ( the place holding memorial activity), viewing hall (crystal hall special for Chairman Mao relique) and south hall. In addition, there are Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Liu Shaoqi and Zhu De revolution achievement memorial rooms.
The China National Museum - Flanking the eastern side of Tiananmen Square, The mission of the museum is to educate about the arts and history of China. It is directed by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. The museum is closed for renovations until 2010, when it will reopen with more than double the space, 192,000 square meters, and state of the art exhibition facilities and storage.
The Tiananmen Tower - Initially constructed in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty, the Tower was the front door of the Forbidden City. The main use of it in the past was to declare in an important ceremony to the common people. Until 1911 when the last feudal kingdom was over, no one could enter the Tower except for the royal family and aristocrats.
Forbidden City - Lying to the north of Tiananmen Square and rectangular in shape, Forbidden City ( also known officially as the Imperial Palace Museum ) is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. The palace was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700's and on wards. The Forbidden City was the seat of Imperial power for 500 years, and is now a major tourist attraction in China.
Is this a private tour, or will there be other people in the car or van with us?
This is an exclusive private half day Tour. Once your tour is confirmed, that tour will no longer be available to anyone else except for your own traveling party.
Any mandatory shopping stops on the half day tour?
It is a non-shopping private tour. Everyone hates being dragged to tourist traps. No Hidden Fee!
Does the half day tour include stops or are we in the car the whole tour?
You have the option to stop at most sites for photo taking etc. Your entrance to Forbidden City is included.
Can I be picked up from our hotel or a fixed meeting point?
Yes. normally Hotel Pickup is available if you are staying at a hotel within Beijing fourth ring road. For home pickup or stay far from the downtown, please contact our trip advisor for more information.
How long does the half day tour last?
Approxi 3-4 hours. Rush hours in Beijing can cause serious traffic jam. We try our best to foresee the traffic and limit the tour within 4 hours to fit into your schedule. If you want to prolong your half day tour, you are kindly requested to pay extra tour expense after contacting your trip advisor from our tour company.
What about the tour guide?
They all have the official licenses for tour guide service. They all love their work and are ready to render their good services to you.
How about the vehicle?
For all the small private tours you book through us, we arrange the cars or vans like Red Flag ( Chinese National Car ), Hyundai Sonata; Van Refine 10 or Van Mercedes MB100. If you prefer deluxe or super deluxe cars or vans, please feel free to consult our trip advisors for new quotations.
How about the driver?
All the drivers have the official licenses with over 5 years' driving experience. All drivers select the most dynamic route, observe local traffic regulations. Refrain from smoking, eating and drinking in the passenger's presence.
Are gratuities included?
If you feel you enjoyed yourself and had a great time, gratuities are greatly appreciated.
What happens if it rains?
The tour runs rain or shine.
Car or Van touring, stops at the listed sites, entrance to Forbidden City and private guide service
Reservation Notes:
1. Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to
. You are also welcome to call us at 00 86 10 67160201 ext 1006 or 1007. For non-office hour emergency booking, please dial 0086 13520598855, 13901312027 ( English speaking staff on duty available from 8:00 to 22:00 daily).
2. Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than one working day. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
3.Way of Payment
Prepayment is needed to hold your reservation. Cash payment, credit card payment or wire transfer. Both RMB and US$ or other hard currencies are acceptable.
Terms & Conditions
Centre Beijing Half Day Tour
| Departs and Operates |
·Vehicle: Car or Van
·Operates: Daily
·Departs: 8:00am or 1:30pm
·Returns: 12:00am 5:30pm
·Duration: Approx. 4 hours
·Pick-up: Your midtown Hotel
| Tour Highlights |
·See China's parliament building - The Great Hall of the People
·Walk around the World' largest public plaza, Tiananmen Square
·View the Monument to the People's Heroes
·See Mao Zedong Memorial Hall
·View the China National Museum
·Pass through the Tiananmen Tower under the immense portrait of Mao Zedong
·Enter the Forbidden City to learn the Imperial Era of Chinese History
| Tourist Attraction Description |
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National Grand Theatre - The egg-shaped theatre is designed by the French architect Paul Andreu, the designer of the terminal of the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The National Grand Theatre. The new National Theater is composed of the three halls nestled inside the egg. The 2.68-billion-yuan (US$328 million) theatre holds 6,000 people. With its modernity, it is in the strong contrast to the Stalinist-style building of the Great Hall of the People and the golden eaves of the Forbidden City.
The Great Hall of the People - On the west of Tiananmen Square it is the Great Hall of the People, the meeting place of national people's congress of the People's Republic of China . The Great Hall with huge and complicated engineering was built within ten months in 1950's, possessing central hall, great hall, banqueting hall with 7000 square meters, office building of people congress standing committee and hall named with all provinces and autonomous region.
Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square is the heart and symbol of Beijing and is the biggest square in the world, occupying an area of 440,000 square meters (about 109 acres), and able to accommodate 10,000,00 people at one time. Located in the downtown Beijing.
The Monument to the People's Heroes - There are Monument to the People's Heroes and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum on the south of Tiananmen Square. The Moument is composed of 413 granites and monument base is paved of 17.000 granites and white marbles. There are eight white marble sculptures on the monument seat: including a series of importanti history events, Such as Opium burning in Humen, Jintian Uprising. Wuchang Uprising. The May 4th Movement of 1919. the May 30th Movement of 1925, Nanchang Upring. War against Japan and Successful Crossing of the Changjiang River.
Mao Zedong Memorial Hall - Chairman Mao's Mausoleum started to construct in November 1976 and completed in May 1977. The area is 2000 square meters and it is composed of north hall ( the place holding memorial activity), viewing hall (crystal hall special for Chairman Mao relique) and south hall. In addition, there are Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Liu Shaoqi and Zhu De revolution achievement memorial rooms.
The China National Museum - Flanking the eastern side of Tiananmen Square, The mission of the museum is to educate about the arts and history of China. It is directed by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. The museum is closed for renovations until 2010, when it will reopen with more than double the space, 192,000 square meters, and state of the art exhibition facilities and storage.
The Tiananmen Tower - Initially constructed in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty, the Tower was the front door of the Forbidden City. The main use of it in the past was to declare in an important ceremony to the common people. Until 1911 when the last feudal kingdom was over, no one could enter the Tower except for the royal family and aristocrats.
Forbidden City - Lying to the north of Tiananmen Square and rectangular in shape, Forbidden City ( also known officially as the Imperial Palace Museum ) is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. The palace was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700's and on wards. The Forbidden City was the seat of Imperial power for 500 years, and is now a major tourist attraction in China.
| Booking Notes: |
This is an exclusive private half day Tour. Once your tour is confirmed, that tour will no longer be available to anyone else except for your own traveling party.
Any mandatory shopping stops on the half day tour?
It is a non-shopping private tour. Everyone hates being dragged to tourist traps. No Hidden Fee!
Does the half day tour include stops or are we in the car the whole tour?
You have the option to stop at most sites for photo taking etc. Your entrance to Forbidden City is included.
Can I be picked up from our hotel or a fixed meeting point?
Yes. normally Hotel Pickup is available if you are staying at a hotel within Beijing fourth ring road. For home pickup or stay far from the downtown, please contact our trip advisor for more information.
How long does the half day tour last?
Approxi 3-4 hours. Rush hours in Beijing can cause serious traffic jam. We try our best to foresee the traffic and limit the tour within 4 hours to fit into your schedule. If you want to prolong your half day tour, you are kindly requested to pay extra tour expense after contacting your trip advisor from our tour company.
What about the tour guide?
They all have the official licenses for tour guide service. They all love their work and are ready to render their good services to you.
How about the vehicle?
For all the small private tours you book through us, we arrange the cars or vans like Red Flag ( Chinese National Car ), Hyundai Sonata; Van Refine 10 or Van Mercedes MB100. If you prefer deluxe or super deluxe cars or vans, please feel free to consult our trip advisors for new quotations.
How about the driver?
All the drivers have the official licenses with over 5 years' driving experience. All drivers select the most dynamic route, observe local traffic regulations. Refrain from smoking, eating and drinking in the passenger's presence.
Are gratuities included?
If you feel you enjoyed yourself and had a great time, gratuities are greatly appreciated.
What happens if it rains?
The tour runs rain or shine.
| Pricing Person ( Cost: in US$ per person ) | Tour Enquiry |
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
| 1 person | $ 95 |
| 2 persons | $ 60 |
| 3 persons | $ 58 |
| 4 persons | $ 56 |
| 5 persons | $ 54 |
| 6 persons | $ 52 |
| 7 persons | $ 50 |
| 8 persons | $ 48 |
| 9 persons | $ 46 |
| 10 persons and above | $ 40 |
| Fare Includes |
Reservation Notes:
1. Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to
. You are also welcome to call us at 00 86 10 67160201 ext 1006 or 1007. For non-office hour emergency booking, please dial 0086 13520598855, 13901312027 ( English speaking staff on duty available from 8:00 to 22:00 daily).2. Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than one working day. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
3.Way of Payment
Prepayment is needed to hold your reservation. Cash payment, credit card payment or wire transfer. Both RMB and US$ or other hard currencies are acceptable.
Terms & Conditions
