West Beijing Half Day Tour
Overview
| 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 |
Tour Highlights
| Take a car tour of the west section of Chang'an Avenue |
| Pass through Tiananmen Square |
| Pass through Xidan Commercial Street west of Tiananmen Square |
| Stop and visit the Financial Street, the city economic center |
| Pass by China People's Revolution Military Museum |
| Stop and View the China Millennium Monument ushering in the Year 2000 |
| Ascend the old CCTV Tower to have a bird's-eye view of Beijing |
Tourist Attraction Description
Beijing Chang'an Avenue - A major through route in Beijing. With the Tiananmen Tower and the Tiananmen Square as its centers, The Chang'an Avenue extends 46 kilometers between the Tongzhou Canal Square in the east and Shijingshan District in the west. It is regarded as the widest and longest street in the world, the political and cultural hub in China. Many organizations and departments of the Central Government are located on both sides of the street.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.
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Xidan Commercial Street - It is well known for commerce, entertainment, dinning, and finance etc. It is the second modern street in Beijing just after Wangfujing Street. The street is totally 5.4 km long. Its runs through three commercial areas of Xidan, Xisi and Xinjiekou. You can find the famous Xidan Department Store, the Xidan Shopping Center, the Xiangyun Chinese Fine Goods Store, a street market and a big flower market.
Financial Street - The financial street is 1700m long from north to south and and 600 wide from east to west. Over 200 big enterprises have moved into the financial street. The financial street will become financial center of financial institutions and business buildings in Beijing. At same time it will be equipped with all kinds of service facilities like telecommunication, business, catering and cultural and entertainment etc.
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Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution - The museum consists of two 4-story wings and a main building of 7 stories topped with the gilded emblem of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. It holdss over 500 photographs and over 1,000 mementos of the Chinese revolution led by Mao Zedong for a course of half a century.
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China Millennium Monument - The China Millennium Monument is dubbed China' s symbolic and commemorative structure to usher in the Year 2000 the new Millennium. It is a present for the 21th century world from the Chinese people, standing in China' s capital Beiling for ever. The China Millennium Monument occupies an area of 4.5 hectares and a total floor space of about 42,000 square metres.
The China Central Television ( CCTV ) Tower - The highest building in Beijing, China. It has an observation platform at the height of 238m, and the top of its antenna rod is as high as 405m. It offers a panoramic view over the city from its revoving restaurant and watch deck. It is listed as one of the members of the World Federation of Great Towers.
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Price List for this tour (Price per person in US dollars)
| Price without shopping stop | |
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
| 1 person | US$ 159 |
| 2 persons | US$ 95 |
| 3 persons | US$ 85 |
| 4 - 5 persons | US$ 75 |
| 6 - 9 persons | US$ 65 |
| 10 persons up | US$ 59 |
Booking Notes:
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. The entrance to the CCTV Tower ( west Beijing ) 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.
| Price inclusion: 1. Air conditioned vehicle 2. Entrance to the CCTV Tower (west Beijing) 3. English Speaking tour guide 4. The above private tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group |
Price exclusion: 1. Gratuities to drivers and guides 2. Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident 3. Meals 4. Shopping Stops |
Reservation Notes
| ● | Personal online booking information below must be provided or book by email  ：Full Name, Nationality, Gender, Names of Travelers, Flight No., Arriving Time and Start Date. You are also welcome to call us at (+86)18611964400 ( 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday). Tour Beijing will not refund any losses due to missing or incorrect information. |
| ● | All rates on Tour-Beijing.com are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made. |
| ● | Child definition: from Age 3 to 11 Years. Contact our trip advisors to check if discount rate is available for your kids. Basically, children under 1.2m in height will get child discount rate, except bus tours. |
| ● | All tours listed on website are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations |
| ● | Cash or Prepayment (Paypal, credit card payment, wire transfer, AliPay, WeChat Pay). Both RMB and USD are acceptable. Your actual mode of payment will be confirmed by your trip advisor. Basically, only bus tours (day tour) accept cash payment on the day. |
| ● | When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices. |
| ● | When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices. |
| ● | The cancellation fee: to be confirmed by trip advisor, based on different itineraries and different policies. |
| ● | The schedule can be adjusted by your tour guide due to the actual traffic condition. |
| ● | You are strongly recommended to book this tour at least 35 days in advance to secure the land arrangement involved and avoid the risk of being canceled. |
