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4-4.5 hours

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Half-Day Group Tour

Duration 4-4.5 hours
Tour Type Half-Day Group
Group Size Small (10-15)
Language English Guide
From $37 per person
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✓ Free Cancellation
✓ Daily Departure
✓ English Guide

About This Tour

Discover the world's most spectacular royal palace complex on this expertly guided small-group tour. With a professional English-speaking guide and a carefully designed route covering the Eastern, Central and Western palace axes, you'll enjoy an enriching and intimate experience. Walk through Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares, before entering the magnificent Forbidden City with its 9,999 rooms and centuries of imperial history.

Tour Highlights

  • ✓ Skip the ticket line — all entrance fees included
  • ✓ Expert English-speaking guide brings imperial history to life
  • ✓ Small group of 10-15 people for personal attention
  • ✓ Smart route covers Eastern, Central & Western palace axes
  • ✓ Includes Treasure Museum with priceless imperial artifacts
  • ✓ Morning (8:30 AM) & Afternoon (12:30 PM) departures
  • ✓ Children aged 0-6 join for free

Tour Itinerary

Meet Up

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near Tiananmen Square. Look for the China Wonder Tours sign.

Tiananmen

Walk across Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square. See the Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and the iconic Tiananmen Gate.

Forbidden City

Enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate. Explore the three main halls of the Outer Court, then the Inner Court where emperors lived. Your guide shares stories of intrigue, power, and daily imperial life.

Treasure Museum

Visit the Treasure Museum inside the Forbidden City, housing priceless jade, gold, and gem-encrusted artifacts from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Imperial Garden

Conclude at the Imperial Garden, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design, before exiting through the Gate of Divine Might.

What's Included

  • ✓ English-speaking professional guide
  • ✓ Forbidden City entrance ticket
  • ✓ Treasure Museum admission
  • ✓ Small group experience (10-15 people)
  • ✓ Expert historical commentary

What's Excluded

  • ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✗ Food and beverages
  • ✗ Gratuities (optional)
  • ✗ Personal expenses

Meeting Point & Important Info

Meeting Point: East side of Tiananmen Square, near the flagpole. Guide holds a "China Wonder Tours" sign.
Morning Departure: 8:30 AM | Afternoon Departure: 12:30 PM
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, water, passport (required for Forbidden City entry).
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

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