Most Classic Beijing Day Trip (close)
Tour Code: BTDT-01Tour Type: A private tour for your family or your friends exclusively
Departure: Daily
Duration: Approx.8 hours ( include lunch )
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel around 8:30am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm
Hiking Level: Beginner - intermediate
Attractions: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards, Wire
Tour Description
Taking this classic day is a little heavy for the first time travelers since you will visit four major attractions in Beijing in one day. But if you are pressed for time, this classic day trip is just all right and worth taking. Most of the day trip is for outdoor activities, so be geared up for the hot in summer and cold in winter.Picking up from your hotel around 8:30am and first go to Tiananmen Square, the largest square of this kind in the world, where you may take some picures and enjoy "a sea of people" on the square ( 40 minutes ).
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Then walking through the underground tunnel from Tiananmen Square to Forbidden City passing through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen). Listed as world cultural heritage, the Forbidden City is huge and normally it takes 2 hours to have a glimpse of the main royal buildings inside. So be prepared for the long walk with a pair of comfortable shoes.
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Having Chinese lunch around 12:00. After lunch, visit your next attraction - Temple of Heaven. Also listed as world cutural heritage, Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties used to pray for yearly harvest. Now Temple of Heaven is a park-type temple, very much huge. So be ready for one hour's outdoor walking.
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Continuing to visit your last sight today - Summer Palace. Listed as world cultural heritage, Summer Palace was the former summer resort for Dowager Cixi and emperors in later Qing Dynasty. Now Summer Palace is a garden-type park receiving a great number of holiday makers every day.
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After this tight schedule day trip, you are transferred back to your hotel in Beijing around 5:00pm.
Price List for this tour (Price per person in US dollars)
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
| 1 person | $ 145 |
| 2 persons | $ 90 |
| 3 persons | $ 80 |
| 4 persons | $ 75 |
| 5 persons | $ 72 |
| 6 persons | $ 70 |
| 7 persons | $ 68 |
| 8 persons | $ 65 |
| 9 persons | $ 62 |
| 10 persons and above | $ 60 |
Inclusion:
1.Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned car, van or coach for your own use
2.Visit to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
3.Chinese lunch with soft drinks
4.Inclusive tour guide and driver
The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Exclusion:
Tips for the tour guide and driver
Available:
Daily
Departure time and location:
08:30 am; pick-up at your hotel lobby
Return time and location:
Approx. 5:00 pm to your hotel lobby
Travel Tips:
1.Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the climate in Beijing
2.If time permits and with your permission, one scheduled shopping will be added to your day trip. Reservation Notes:
1. Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to
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.
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