9-Hour Beijing City Tour with Forbidden City and Summer Palace

9 Hours Round trip from Beijing Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Beijing's Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven
02 Admire Chinese crafts at the Pearl Exhibition Hall or Silk Museum
03 Wander through the vast Summer Palace
04 Unwind with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony

Step into the grandeur of Beijing on this full-day tour. Delve into China's rich history at the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, then savor a local Chinese lunch and discover the art of pearls or silk at a museum. In the afternoon, wander through the vast Summer Palace and unwind with a traditional tea ceremony before returning to your hotel refreshed.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beijing's Imperial Landmarks and Cultural Experiences

Pick up from your Beijing hotel between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Start the tour with a 1-hour guided visit along the Forbidden City's central axis. The Forbidden City is the largest and most powerful ancient palace complex in the world, with a history of 650 years.
Take a short break, then continue to the Temple of Heaven, with an optional stop at a traditional Chinese medicine museum on the way.
Enjoy Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.
Briefly visit either the Pearl Exhibition Hall or the Silk Museum.
Take a 30-minute drive to the Summer Palace.
Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the Summer Palace.
Participate in a Chinese tea ceremony at a teahouse.
Return to your hotel.