Ancestral Temple, Forbidden City, Beihai Royal Garden One Day Group Tour

Ancestral Temple, Forbidden City, Beihai Royal Garden One Day Group Tour

On this group tour, have an in-depth tour into Forbidden City absorbing the centuries-old Chinese history and marvel at spectacular buildings, sightsee Imperial Ancestral Temple and charming Beihai Park to explore the Beijing imperial buildings. Walk or take a rickshaw in narrow Hutong to experience the authentic life of the locals.

 

Itinerary
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Stop At: Imperial Ancestral Temple, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006

Meet with your tour guide at the meeting point (Main gate of the NUO Beijing Hotel) before 8:30 am. Head to Imperial Ancestral Temple. It was originally the Royal Ancestral Temple and was used by the royal family members to make offerings to their ancestors, you'll enjoy ancient pine trees around and magnificent buildings around.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Absorb the imperial majesty of the Chinese palace, hear about how the building functions as both a political and ceremonial center, then delve into the intriguing exhibits of the Palace Museum to admire an epic collection of artwork dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Then your tour guide will escort you around the Forbidden city covering the West, East, and Central line, featuring all sides of the Forbidden City passing through the royal family residence and the splendid royal garden enjoying a complete journey through time.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan), No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034 China

Revitalize with lunch at a traditional restaurant then venture to Beihai Royal Garden. Wander amid the botanical beauty of the surrounding grounds and explore the temples and art pieces that are dotted around the park.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China

Walk to the renowned typical Beijinger’s residence area, the ”Hutongs”. (Having a hutong rickshaw tour to explore the old Beijinger’s life is optional.) Sightsee the surrounding narrow path and small stall. At 16:30pm, the tour ends, you can bid farewell to your guide here or continue to explore independently if you wish.

Duration: 1 hour