Discover Beijing: Tiananmen Square Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore the historic and bustling heart of Beijing at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour around Tiananmen Square. This tour does not include admission fees or involve a physical guide.
Discover Beijing's rich history and iconic landmarks as you visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the National Museum of China. Our audio guide provides insights into the city’s architecture, significant events, and notable figures.
Download the Citywalksz APP, put on your headphones, open the map that comes with your download, and start your journey.
The tour takes about two hours, but you can pause anytime to shop, eat, or enjoy the sights. Perfect for tourists looking to experience Beijing on foot, this tour offers flexibility and deep insights into the city’s past and present.
Things to note before booking:
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Available only in English.
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
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Discover Beijing: Tiananmen Square Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Discover Beijing: Tiananmen Square Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way. Make your way to the Monument of the People's Heroes to begin your tour. There are many great sights to see in Tiananmen Square. Here are just a few. Highlight One: The collection of the National Museum of China numbers more than a million and features many precious and rare artefacts not to be found in museums anywhere else in China or the rest of the world. HIghlight Two: The highly unusual China Numismatic Museum is devoted to Chinese currency, from ancient times to present day. Highlight Three: The Great Hall of the People, the seat of government in China, was built in ten months in 1959 by brigades of volunteer workers. Highlight Four: The breathtaking Forbidden City is the heart of Beijing and a marvel of ancient China. This is just a taste of what you’ll experience on this tour but there are plenty more attractions to be seen and stories to be heard along the way. Your tour concludes at the Forbidden City. It is highly advisable to get to the square early.
Inclusions
- Audio files and GPS map
- Self-Paced
- Admission Fees
- Food/Drink
- Transportation
- Audio Device
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Advisable to wear: comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen
- Please note this is an audio tour only, no physical guide will accompany you
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please note this is only the starting point of this audio tour, and there's no meeting point since this is self-guided audio tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please note this is an audio tour, there is no physical guide. There is no set meeting point or time. Once downloaded, you can listen to it whenever you want. For the best experience, please use our Phone App Please copy the below link in your mobile browser to download the tour in our app: https://116e.short.gy/fimj8j Note. If you do not have the phone application installed already you will need to download it from the App Store first then select the link above to download the audio tour in the app. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audiotours.citywalksz Apple Store:https://apps.apple.com/au/app/citywalks-world/id847106919 Alternatively, download the audio file using below link and play on any device http://link.citywalksworld.com/KXRgp9
