China · City Tours

7-Hour Beijing Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Tour with Hutongs

7 Hours Round trip from Dongcheng Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tian'anmen Square, the symbolic heart of China
02 Visit the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
03 See legendary landmarks around the world's largest public square
04 Discover Beijing's historic hutongs and their cultural anecdotes

Visit Tian'anmen Square, the symbolic heart of China, before exploring the Forbidden City, the imperial home of 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This private Beijing tour also takes you into the city's historic hutongs, where narrow lanes reveal an important cultural side of the capital. Along the way, discover Beijing's rich historical heritage and gain insight into its vast and fascinating past.

It was once truly a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong Discovery

Pick up by your Beijing guide from your hotel at about 8:30 am, or at any time you prefer.
Visit Tian'anmen Square, the symbolic heart of China and a gathering place for the masses.
Explore the largest public square in the world and see legendary landmarks, including the Gate of the People, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall, and the National Museum.
Proceed to the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was once truly a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years.
Discover the hutongs of Beijing, which represent an important cultural element of the city.
Learn how every hutong has its own anecdotes, and how some are even associated with historical events.