Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Tour
4.5
Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Tour
By Top China Travel
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With large gaps between metro stations and buses signed only in Chinese, navigating Beijing on public transport takes time. See the sights without busting your budget on this action-packed guided day tour, tailor-made for first-time visitors—and complete with downtown hotel transfers. Hit the Big Four—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace—enjoy a local lunch, shop for pearls, and visit a Chinese medicine store.
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Ages 3-80
Duration: 8–9 hours
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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Highlights
- See Beijing’s most famous historic highlights with a guide
- Hit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day
- Savor an authentic Chinese lunch in a typical local restaurant
- No need to worry about navigating the city: Tour collects from your door
- Hotel pick up and drop off (hotel within Sihuan/3 Ring Road)
- English-speaking tour guide service
- A Chinese lunch at local restaurant
- Private transfer service during the tour
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
What's not included- China visa
- Personal expenses
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Departure Point: Centrally located hotel in Beijing (within 3 Ring) Dates: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10163P12- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour is not suitable for Chinese or overseas Chinese tourists
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10163P12
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Maksymilian K
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
My trip (Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai) was a wonderful experience overall!
Good - I loved how fully packed each days was, there was always something to do everyday. You were able to socialise with your tour group and get to know them well easily. There were so many activities that were organised that it would take up the whole day so this trip so not for people that like to sit in their hotel all day. Personally, I loved the chaotic and eccentric environment that China provided and if you know the language even just a little bit then it is a massive bonus and will really help you when bargaining for items in some markets. The tour guides were also really helpful and clear about when to meet up. They were really good at explaining the history of China, truly cared about their tour group and gave useful recommendations. If you will have an open mindset then I think you would really get along with people on a trip like this. Just brace yourself for a lively and chaotic nature of China and almost forgot - get prepared for the humid and hot temperatures that China provides in Summer so I would recommend wearing as light clothing as possible!
Bad - Communication and organisation skills were lacking in some areas. Especially when preparing for the trip, I wasn't informed about how the trip would look like precisely (e.g - I didn't know that my Shanghai tour was going to be private). However, people at Top China Travel were kind and helpful in their response once you would inform them about such issue. Also the price of the whole trip was reasonable but wasn't informed about the extra stuff you had to pay for (tip to driver, some transfers required extra pay etc.) So if you would like to sign up then I would do it no later than 8 weeks in advanced to discuss your plans and get appropriate vaccines (wasn't informed about which vaccines to get either). A lot of things you may have to find out yourself and do a little research. Also this trip does not fully go in depth about the history of China associated with each tourist attraction we visited so good to do your own in depth research and then use the tour group to see the buildings live.
Overall - Personally for me, this trip fitted very well. Due to me being in my early 20's and a student, I suppose I like the chaotic side of stuff too and had loads of fun and took it with a sense of humour but I am aware that it may be inconvenient for some. So I will definitely sign up to another one of those trips again, this time a little more prepared :)
Good - I loved how fully packed each days was, there was always something to do everyday. You were able to socialise with your tour group and get to know them well easily. There were so many activities that were organised that it would take up the whole day so this trip so not for people that like to sit in their hotel all day. Personally, I loved the chaotic and eccentric environment that China provided and if you know the language even just a little bit then it is a massive bonus and will really help you when bargaining for items in some markets. The tour guides were also really helpful and clear about when to meet up. They were really good at explaining the history of China, truly cared about their tour group and gave useful recommendations. If you will have an open mindset then I think you would really get along with people on a trip like this. Just brace yourself for a lively and chaotic nature of China and almost forgot - get prepared for the humid and hot temperatures that China provides in Summer so I would recommend wearing as light clothing as possible!
Bad - Communication and organisation skills were lacking in some areas. Especially when preparing for the trip, I wasn't informed about how the trip would look like precisely (e.g - I didn't know that my Shanghai tour was going to be private). However, people at Top China Travel were kind and helpful in their response once you would inform them about such issue. Also the price of the whole trip was reasonable but wasn't informed about the extra stuff you had to pay for (tip to driver, some transfers required extra pay etc.) So if you would like to sign up then I would do it no later than 8 weeks in advanced to discuss your plans and get appropriate vaccines (wasn't informed about which vaccines to get either). A lot of things you may have to find out yourself and do a little research. Also this trip does not fully go in depth about the history of China associated with each tourist attraction we visited so good to do your own in depth research and then use the tour group to see the buildings live.
Overall - Personally for me, this trip fitted very well. Due to me being in my early 20's and a student, I suppose I like the chaotic side of stuff too and had loads of fun and took it with a sense of humour but I am aware that it may be inconvenient for some. So I will definitely sign up to another one of those trips again, this time a little more prepared :)
Written 3 September 2024
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N S
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I’ve made a 10 day trip in August 2023 especially to Beijing and Guilin. In Beijing I’ve seen so many things in such a short time (4 days) but without any time pressure or hurry. Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Park, Panjiayuan Antique Market, Hutong Tour, Olympic Game Bird’s nest, Water cube, Summer Palace, Kunming Lake, Great Wall Mutianyu and as a must see The Golden Mask acrobatic show and as a must enjoy a delicious Peking duck dinner with the guide. I never felt stressed or to make too many things in such a short time (I’m 68) because the itinerary was excellent organized by Mrs. Tang Joyce from TCT Top China Travel. On the 5th day Olivia and the driver brought me to Beijing Daxing (PKX) airport for my flight to Guilin. They even accompanied me to the check-in counter. I highly recommend Top China Travel and Mrs. Tang Joyce. Excellent service, professionally organized itinerary, available and supporting all the time, absolutely great job. The TCT homepage with Travel Tips helped me a lot to prepare myself and to dive into an amazing country. Local guides and drivers are absolutely professional and reliable. Many many thanks to lovely Olivia and the excellent driver in Beijing. From all of my heart I recommend Top China Travel (TCT) with Mrs. Tang Joyce. In March 2024 I’ve booked another 15 Visa free day trip for May to June 2024 (Beijing, Luoyang, Datong, Harbin, Hunchun) with Top China Travel and Tang Joyce but due to a very unpredicted personal reason I was not able to make the trip. I’m now planing to do the same 15 day trip in 2025 with Top China Travel and Tang Joyce. I highly recommend TCT and Tang Joyce to anyone planning a trip to China.
Written 8 July 2024
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che wan
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Our first time visits to China.
Awesome, educational, historical.
Our sincere thoughts and thank you to Ms Kelly, our advisor.
She very good and helpful . She arranged our personalised itinerary very comprehensive and details.
She always follow up to make sure everything ok during our stay in China.
All our 4 personal guides and drivers are very professional, knowledgeable, humble and helpful.
The cars we requested are very clean and luxury, with classic hotel we staying and authentic Muslim’s Chinese foods.
Last but not least, TCT.
Very professional travel agent company, with competent and skilful staff.
Recommended without second thought.
Awesome, educational, historical.
Our sincere thoughts and thank you to Ms Kelly, our advisor.
She very good and helpful . She arranged our personalised itinerary very comprehensive and details.
She always follow up to make sure everything ok during our stay in China.
All our 4 personal guides and drivers are very professional, knowledgeable, humble and helpful.
The cars we requested are very clean and luxury, with classic hotel we staying and authentic Muslim’s Chinese foods.
Last but not least, TCT.
Very professional travel agent company, with competent and skilful staff.
Recommended without second thought.
Written 8 January 2025
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Be-00-05
Lisbon, Portugal39 contributions
We contacted TCT via website to make a trip to China. It was all very simple, we just selected the cities to visit and the next day they sent us a program for the days we selected. We visited Beijing, Datong, Pingyao, Tyuan, Xia’n, Chengdou and Shanghai.
We requested small changes to the program which were made promptly. TCT sent the contacts of the guides to each city, handled the hotels and transportation between cities, we didn't have to worry about anything.
We were always in touch with the agency and were very well received.
Everything went very well and within the plan.
Very professional and efficient.
I recommend!
We requested small changes to the program which were made promptly. TCT sent the contacts of the guides to each city, handled the hotels and transportation between cities, we didn't have to worry about anything.
We were always in touch with the agency and were very well received.
Everything went very well and within the plan.
Very professional and efficient.
I recommend!
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Written 3 September 2024
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DayTrip703001
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We really appreciate her guidance while we were in Shanghai. Sophie is very knowledgeable about the places we visited. She gave the insight, history and the significance of each place. Her English skill is also impressive. She allowed us to get to know her better by sharing some of her work experiences. She is absolutely a great asset to the company and we highly recommend her as a guide. Great job TNT.
Written 25 June 2024
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Luz Maria L
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Nov 2024 • Family
From Peru, Italy and Chile, we came to China, Tusanes in search of our history, our Chinese families and take advantage of knowing, learning from the culture.
The Agency arranged every detail of our trip. We walk for 33 days in 12 cities in China, Beijing, Xi'an, Chendu, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, Guilin, Yanshuo, Guangzhou, Shengzhen, Hong Kong and Macau. Spectacular. Recommended A1.
Organization: impeccable, thanks to Ms. Iris Huang, for your patience and for giving us the best options.
Guides: very good, thanks to Ying, Li, Lina, Ling, Enriqueta, Oscar, Yang, Ken, Yessenia. In Spanish: Zois, April, Elena.
Hotels: very good, breakfasts that teach us day to day in a different country, we suggest only double rooms for travel.
We loved those with self-service laundry.
Transportation: on time, very well organized schedules. We loved the trains, the cruise.
Thank you very much for making this first trip an unforgettable experience.
Mey Len Loo 罗美玲
Peru
The Agency arranged every detail of our trip. We walk for 33 days in 12 cities in China, Beijing, Xi'an, Chendu, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, Guilin, Yanshuo, Guangzhou, Shengzhen, Hong Kong and Macau. Spectacular. Recommended A1.
Organization: impeccable, thanks to Ms. Iris Huang, for your patience and for giving us the best options.
Guides: very good, thanks to Ying, Li, Lina, Ling, Enriqueta, Oscar, Yang, Ken, Yessenia. In Spanish: Zois, April, Elena.
Hotels: very good, breakfasts that teach us day to day in a different country, we suggest only double rooms for travel.
We loved those with self-service laundry.
Transportation: on time, very well organized schedules. We loved the trains, the cruise.
Thank you very much for making this first trip an unforgettable experience.
Mey Len Loo 罗美玲
Peru
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Written 1 December 2024
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Janet G
Vancouver, Canada10 contributions
Nov 2019
We were very disappointed with the hotel in Beijing as it is tucked in a small lane and we literally had to wheel our heavy suitcases to the main road taking us 10 mins or so. Moreover, it was in November and it was cold. There's absolutely no help from the tour bus driver or tour guide. Our group were mainly women and one guy was in a wheelchair. Very upsetting.
Another incident was car transportation from Changsha airport to Zhangjiajie hotel. The tour stated the car drive would take us 4 hours. Instead it took us 8 hours! Our flight arrived Changsha airport at 6pm, When we reached our hotel, it was 2am in the morning! We were so tired and the next morning, our program started at 8:30am and we had to wake up at 6am to have breakfast and be ready by 8:30am. Totally upacceptable. I wouldn't recommend this tour company.
Another incident was car transportation from Changsha airport to Zhangjiajie hotel. The tour stated the car drive would take us 4 hours. Instead it took us 8 hours! Our flight arrived Changsha airport at 6pm, When we reached our hotel, it was 2am in the morning! We were so tired and the next morning, our program started at 8:30am and we had to wake up at 6am to have breakfast and be ready by 8:30am. Totally upacceptable. I wouldn't recommend this tour company.
Written 6 January 2020
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Lília Lima
Sao Paulo, SP22 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
A great experience with lots of beauty and full of history and culture, like everything in China. The attraction is very crowded, but it is worth the experience. Our guide, Nikki Wong, took us on this unmissable tour in Beijing.
Written 1 November 2024
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Jess
11 contributions
I was skeptical booking this tour because of previous reviews. But it was exactly what I was looking for. I personally felt the time we spent in each location was plenty. We were in the forbidden city for 2 hours. Jackson, our tour guide was great at telling us about the history and describing what everything was, which is why I wanted to visit these sites with a tour guide. Forbidden city is very busy but we managed to get through it in good time and we took plenty of pictures. The Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace was enjoyable too. The Summer Palace is a good spot to go and relax at, its a nice one to end the day on. If I was here longer I would happily go back to the Summer Palace to relax a little more properly. It is a very tiring day but you see everything, so in that sense it ticked a lot off my list with great transportation and lunch included which was also delicious.
You do visit the medical centre and the pearl factory but I didn’t get involved in either and it doesn’t take up too much of your time, so it wasn’t an issue to me personally.
It was a truly enjoyable day and we had such an amazing group of people that just made the day perfect and so much more entertaining.
Great price for everything you get to see in a single day.
You do visit the medical centre and the pearl factory but I didn’t get involved in either and it doesn’t take up too much of your time, so it wasn’t an issue to me personally.
It was a truly enjoyable day and we had such an amazing group of people that just made the day perfect and so much more entertaining.
Great price for everything you get to see in a single day.
Written 14 September 2019
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lpkc
Kozhikode, India110 contributions
May 2019
My husband and I took this tour since it covered most of the places we wanted to go. The tour did pay justice to what they claim to do.
The previous day we got a call at our hotel room mentioning the pickup time and the tour guide picked us up at our lobby. We first proceeded to the Tianmen square and continued to the Forbidden city, those places were really crowded during the day we visited but we managed to get a glimpse of the major areas and click pics. After that we went to the Temple of Heaven which was a nice place, especially the gardens. Then we were taken to a chinese medicine place were we had foot massage at a good price of 20Y. We felt good to have tried it and felt very relaxing during our trip. Some people consulted the doctors there for their issues and bought expensive medicines, but we did not try it. Later we were taken to lunch at a good hotel. We prefered vegetarian lunch and got that. It was very filling and tasty. Later we were taken to a pearl museum and felt that some time was wasted there since others were shopping. After that we were taken to the summer palace and was given 1 hour to explore ourselves. After the given time we were taken back to our hotels and dropped at the locations. I feel this tour was budget friendly and completely hassle free. We were taken in good AC vans was very comfortable. The guide was good and friendly.
The previous day we got a call at our hotel room mentioning the pickup time and the tour guide picked us up at our lobby. We first proceeded to the Tianmen square and continued to the Forbidden city, those places were really crowded during the day we visited but we managed to get a glimpse of the major areas and click pics. After that we went to the Temple of Heaven which was a nice place, especially the gardens. Then we were taken to a chinese medicine place were we had foot massage at a good price of 20Y. We felt good to have tried it and felt very relaxing during our trip. Some people consulted the doctors there for their issues and bought expensive medicines, but we did not try it. Later we were taken to lunch at a good hotel. We prefered vegetarian lunch and got that. It was very filling and tasty. Later we were taken to a pearl museum and felt that some time was wasted there since others were shopping. After that we were taken to the summer palace and was given 1 hour to explore ourselves. After the given time we were taken back to our hotels and dropped at the locations. I feel this tour was budget friendly and completely hassle free. We were taken in good AC vans was very comfortable. The guide was good and friendly.
Written 14 September 2019
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Is it possible to take our luggage (3 people) on the excursion and on the way back to leave us in the subway station, as we go straight to the airport?
Written 4 December 2019
Hello, the price includes the entrance fee to the attractions?
What is the mean of transport?
Written 10 October 2019
I will stay at a hotel outside of 3 Ring Road, can I still book a tour and get pick up at one of the hotels within 3 Ring?
Written 9 September 2019
I do not think it will be possible. When you book it they tell you about this limit of the third ring. You can take a cab to go to a pick up point.
Written 12 September 2019
Hola
Voy a Beiging con un Crucero .Como puedo hacer la excursión de la ciudad Prohibida , el Templo del Cielo y el Palacio de Verano desde el puerto ??? Gracias
Written 1 September 2019
Is there a skip the queue option on this tour, especially the summer palace?
Written 6 July 2019
If we want to spend more time in the Summer Palace at the end of the tour, can we opt to stay and find our own way back to our hotel?
Written 7 May 2019
I don't recommend trying to do all three of these very large landmark sites in the single day tour. Our experience was exhausting, and unexpectedly included two 'infomercial' stops which took up time, as well. We spent a lot of time walking, did not see any of the sites thoroughly.
Written 8 May 2019
Hai, you said that the hotels must be within 3 rings. So it means can be in ring 1-3?
Written 8 March 2019
Hi, does pick up includes Wyndham north in Beijing? Address is 龙城丽宫国际酒店
China, Beijing Shi, Changping Qu, Changping Rd, 317号龙城丽宫国际酒店 邮政编码: 102202
Written 6 March 2019
They pick up guest from as far from the third ring road. Hope that helps!
Written 6 March 2019
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