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Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights

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Beijing, China
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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city with your personal tour guide on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Four of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Hutong and the Temple of Heaven— and stroll through the longest corridor in the world. Enjoy A comprehensive ALL Inclusive package with private guide, entrance fees and lunch.

1: Prebook your tickets prior to your visit
2: Check off two World UNESCO Heritages: Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
3: Stroll through old Beijing Hutong with a private guide
4: Take it easy with pick-up and drop-off direct from your hotel

What's Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch
  • Private Tour
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included
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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Your friendly private tour Guide meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to Summer Palace. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon. It is the resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, the empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

Learn the 2nd last emperor Guanxu's story here. enjoy the personal attention from your aviate tour guide.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with 140,000 beautiful paintings. Admire the peaceful Kunming Lake.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Qingyan Stone Boat

It used to be teahouse of royal family. it represent to stability of Qing Dynasty.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch in old Hutong. This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yandai Xie Street

Stroll along the Yandai Xie Street, Back Lakes (Houhai), Shichahai Scenic Resort, Hou Lake, Yinding bridges (money bridge) and Jinding Bridge. Admire the fancy newly renovated courtyards along the Jade River.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) (pass by)

Seeing Tiananmen square in the car. Learning the revolutionary period of history.
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National Museum Of China (pass by)

One of the best museums in the world. It features changing exhibits related to political themes such as the Opium Wars, the founding of the Communist Party. The Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars. The Ancient China relics are at the basement Floor are the most stunning with countless bronze ware, porcelain, jade..etc.
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Temple of Heaven

Visit Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Temple of Heaven used to be the place for Emperors warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

Admire the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, It is circular Building with unique blue color. Emperor came her praying for good harvest. then, followed the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you to your lovely hotel.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch
  • Private Tour
  • Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
  • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Dietary restriction and food allergy need to be noticed ahead of the booking.

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