Private Ming Tombs Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Tour
While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, let a private guide show you the highlights around Beijing. Explore the Ming Tombs, a series of mausoleums to the ancient rules of the Ming Dynasty. Walk around Tain’anmen Square and discover the world’s best-preserved imperial residence - Forbidden City. At dusk, climb Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of the Forbidden City. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch and entrance fees are included.
- Experience the cultural importance of ancestor worship at the Ming Tombs
- Walk around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices
- Learn about the ancient history, culture and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City
- Lunch is included, with Vegetarian options available
- Pickup and drop-off included from Beijing Capital International Airport or nearby hotels
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Private Ming Tombs Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Tour
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What's included in Private Ming Tombs Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
Your tour guide will meet you at exit of the airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to the Ming Tombs and start the highlight day tour. A series of temple-like structures and burial mounds, the Ming Tombs contain the remains of 13 of the 16 emperors who ruled China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644). Of the 13 tombs, three are open to the public and accessible via a statue-lined path called the Sacred Way, where the carvings of mythical animals and legendary figures are believed to ward off evil spirits. The Ming Tombs Museum sits just behind the ticket office and offers a short introduction to each of the 13 entombed emperors. Then, we will drive back to Beijing downtown and enjoy local traditional food for lunch(Vegetarian diet, Beijing Duck and Sichuan Cuisine are available). After lunch, we will walk around Tian’anmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
The solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only the city's symbol but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices such as the Tiananmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, Monument to the People's Heroes and National Museum. It is the must place to visit in Beijing City.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. It has 9,999 rooms in flourishing period with just a single room short of the number that ancient Chinese belief represents 'Divine Perfection' and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and ten-meter high wall. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country. Today this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarian of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Then, we will transfer to Jingshan Park, climb the man-made hill and and gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City and other landmarks.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission to the indicated attractions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from hotels within 5 rings.
