The Royal Forbidden City
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Hassle-free
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10 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
Your first visit will be to Tiananmen Square. With a capacity of 1 million people, covering an area of 40,000 square meters, Tiananmen Square is known as the largest city centre in the world. It was built in the 1950s after Chairman Mao declared the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China. Those main buildings located in or besides the square are: Tiananmen Gate in the north, the Monument to Peoples Heroes and Chairman Maos Memorial Hall in the centre, the Great Hall of the People in the west, the National Museum in the east, and the Front Gate Arrow Tower in the south.
Moving on with your tour you will head to Forbidden City. Located in the very heart of Beijing, it was firstly built in the Ming Dynasty. The Forbidden City remained the residence of the ancient Chinese emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, it was a powerful symbol of imperial power before. Now it is open to the public as a national museum that mere civilians were once denied access. Experiencing a long history, many of its buildings have been repaired or rebuilt, but their basic form and layout have remained true to their original state.
After spending a wonderful time in the Forbidden City, you will have some free time to enjoy lunch (Payable on the day approx. £8.00) at one of the local restaurants. Your knowledgeable guide will be able to advise the best places to grab a bite to eat.
Before returning back to the ship you will visit the Summer Palace, it was constructed from 1749 to 1764 and covers roughly 290 hectares. Its major sightseeing includes Buddhas Fragrance Pavilion, 17-hole Bridge, Long Corridor, Stone Painted Boat, Garden of Harmonious Delights, Deheyuan Theatre, Suzhou Street, and so on. It is bordered by Kunming Lake in the south and Longevity Hill in the north. This expanse of elaborate Qing Dynasty-style buildings, bridges, walkways, and gardens represents the beauty and essence of the Imperial Chinese garden architecture and is the grandest imperial playground in ancient China.
What's Included
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Private transportation
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English speaking guide
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Entrance fees to the Forbidden City
Considerations
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Food and drinks are not included
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Upon booking please provide full names and passport numbers of all of your traveling party.
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The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. As an alternative, you will be visiting the Temple of Heaven
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This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, please see our private version of this tour.
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It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot
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It is recommended to drink plenty of water
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Don't forget your fully charged camera, as we don't want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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