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Private Tour to Lama Temple, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City

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Enjoy the personalized experience of China's capital on this privately guided tour. On this tour you will discover one of the world’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples where you can see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue.  See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, including special skip-the-line access to the Forbidden city. Along the way, you’ll also get to see Tiananmen Square. Enjoy extra attention from your private guide for a more profound experience.
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Private Transfer if you choose the option
  • Entrance fee
  • Additional entrance fee to the Museums inside the Forbidden City
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation fee if you choose the tour without transfer
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pick you up from your hotel within the 5th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 5th ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.

  • Lama Temple (Yonghegong), Beijing, China
    Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at the time you advised as your preferred pickup time when booking. Heading directly to Lama Temple.  Lama Temple previously the residence of Count Yin Zhen, who became Emperor Yongzheng in 1723. In 1744 after Yongzheng's death in 1735, the buildings became a lamasery staffed by monks from Tibet and Mongolia. Stroll around the courtyards and halls with your tour guide. Here you'll learn that the Lama Temple was a princely residence and a government building before it was used as a Buddhist temple. Learn how the yellow sect Tibetan Buddhism became the most popular one in China, and hear what the locals think about Buddhism from your tour guide. Admire three treasures in this temple: the largest sandalwood Buddha in the world, the bronze Buddhas of past, present, and future, and the 500-Arhat-Hill.
    60 minutes
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Beijing, China
    Move on to Tian'anmen Square, use travel agency's fast pass enter the square. Here you can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Tiananmen is the biggest city center square in the world. You will see The Great Hall of People, the National Museum, the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Hero, Tian'anmen Gate and more.
    30 minutes
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Beijing, China
    Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
    60 minutes
  • Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Beijing, China
    Follow your tour guide to explore the most important buildings along the middle axis, such as Hall of Great Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony and the Hall of Complete Harmony.
  • Palace of Heavenly Purity, Beijing, China
    Move on to the living quarters, to visit the Hall of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union and the Hall of Earthly Tranquility. Learn many interesting stories about the emperor and his family who lived inside the palace.
    30 minutes
  • The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Beijing, China
    Your tour will finish at the North Gate of the Forbidden City, you can choose to explore more on your own, or your tour guide can help you to get a taxi to your next destination.( At your own cost). If you choose the option with private transfer, you will be transferred back to your hotel in downtown.
    30 minutes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Beato7
20 Apr 2019
Me and my family had a great tour with our guide Jimmy. Jimmy was very knowledgeable about Beijing and we learnt a lot about the Chinese History and all the attractions that we visited. I would recommend this tour to my family and friends.
This tour in Northern China is organized by Discover Beijing Tours

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