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Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Temple of Heaven
9 hours2-15 people4.8 (567 reviews)Tiananmen Square East entrance
Overview
Discover the heart of ancient China in this comprehensive full-day tour. Start at the magnificent Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, before entering the Forbidden City — the imperial palace that housed 24 emperors over nearly 500 years. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Your knowledgeable guide brings these ancient sites to life with stories of emperors, concubines, and court intrigue.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to the Forbidden City
- Walk through Tiananmen Square
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Expert guide with deep historical knowledge
- Traditional Chinese lunch included
Itinerary
8:00 AM
Meet at Tiananmen Square
8:30 AM
Guided tour of Tiananmen Square
9:30 AM
Enter and explore the Forbidden City
12:00 PM
Traditional Chinese lunch
1:30 PM
Drive to Temple of Heaven
2:00 PM
Explore Temple of Heaven and park
4:00 PM
Tour ends at Temple of Heaven
What's Included
- +All entrance tickets
- +English-speaking guide
- +Lunch
- +Transportation between sites
- +Bottled water
Not Included
- -Hotel pickup (meet at Tiananmen)
- -Tips
- -Travel insurance
$75 / person
Next Available Dates:
Apr 3Apr 6Apr 10Apr 13
Free cancellation (48h before)
Best price guarantee
English-speaking guide
Small group (max 12)