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Beijing Day Tour Must-See Heritage Product ID: dt-bj-002

Imperial Beijing In-Depth: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace

Walk through 600 years of imperial grandeur with fast-track entry and an expert imperial historian guide.

Free Cancellation
Up to 24h before tour
Full Day (8h)
Flexible pacing
Hotel Pickup
Hotel Pickup or Central Meeting Point
Licensed Guide
Fluent English expert
Ambient backdrop
Imperial Beijing In-Depth: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Must-See Heritage

Tour Highlights

Select Package Options

Choose between budget-friendly English Join-in Small Groups or tailored VIP Private Tours

👥 Join-in Group 👤 Max 12 Pax Best Value
English Join-in Small Group (Max 12 Pax)
Guaranteed Forbidden City admission reservations, licensed historian English guide, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace.
From $89 / person
👑 VIP Private 👤 2-3 Persons Most Popular
VIP Private In-depth Cultural Tour for 2-3 Persons
Private chauffeur transfer, senior expert English historian guide, guaranteed VIP tickets & Peking duck banquet lunch.
From $149 / person
👑 VIP Private 👤 4-6 Persons Family Friendly
Private Family Tour for 4-6 Persons
Private 7-seat business van, kid-friendly imperial storytelling guide, electric cart in Summer Palace & authentic imperial dining.
From $109 / person

Detailed Schedule & Itinerary

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Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Tiananmen Square

🚗 Transfer
08:00 - 08:30

Meet your expert historian guide at your hotel for a seamless start to the imperial capital exploration.

The Forbidden City / Palace Museum In-Depth Tour

🏛️ Sightseeing
08:30 - 11:30

Walk along the central imperial axis from Meridian Gate to Hall of Supreme Harmony and Imperial Garden with guaranteed priority admission reservations.

The Forbidden City / Palace Museum 📸 Guide
🏛️ Featured Attraction 5A级景区 / 世界文化遗产 🎫 ¥60 (旺季) / 约 $8.5
The Forbidden City / Palace Museum
UNESCO World Heritage • 600-Year-Old Imperial Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties
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Quanjude Peking Roast Duck Heritage Lunch

🍜 Dining
11:30 - 13:00

Feast on world-renowned crispy fruitwood roasted duck carved tableside with handmade lotus leaf pancakes, duck bone broth, and classic imperial sides.

Quanjude Peking Roast Duck (全聚德烤鸭 • 前门店) 🍜 Dining
🍜 Food & Dining Stop 北京烤鸭 / 宫廷鲁菜 (Beijing Duck & Imperial Cuisine) 💰 $30 - $55 / 人 (¥200 - ¥380)
Quanjude Peking Roast Duck (全聚德烤鸭 • 前门店)
Must-Try: 挂炉烤鸭配荷叶饼 (Crispy Roast Duck with Handmade Pancakes), 鸭架浓汤 (Duck Bone Soup), 芥末鸭掌 (Mustard Duck Web), 宫保鸡丁 (Kung Pao Chicken)
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The Summer Palace Royal Gardens & Boat Cruise

🏛️ Sightseeing
13:30 - 16:00

Explore Longevity Hill, stroll the Guinness-record Long Corridor, marvel at the Marble Boat, and enjoy a serene dragon boat cruise on Kunming Lake.

The Summer Palace (颐和园) 📸 Guide
🏛️ Featured Attraction 5A级景区 / 世界文化遗产 🎫 ¥30 / 门票 (约 $4.5)
The Summer Palace (颐和园)
UNESCO World Heritage • China's Largest and Most Magnificent Royal Imperial Garden
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Return Hotel Transfer

🚗 Transfer
16:00 - 17:00

Comfortable drive back to your hotel with personal local recommendations for Beijing evening dining and entertainment.

What's Included & Excluded

Inclusions (费用包含)

  • Direct hotel pickup and drop-off in central Beijing
  • Professional English-speaking imperial heritage guide
  • Reserved fast-track Forbidden City entrance ticket
  • Temple of Heaven admission & Echo Wall access
  • Summer Palace imperial garden ticket & dragon boat cruise
  • Traditional Beijing-style lunch
  • Bottled drinking water

Exclusions (费用不含)

  • Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal shopping and alcoholic beverages
Selected Package Rate
$89 / person
Guaranteed Departure
Selected Package: English Join-in Small Group (Max 12 Pax)
Duration: Full Day (8h)
Cancellation: Free before 24h
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