Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace private tour with lunch, featuring iconic landmarks and cuisine.
Forbidden City in Beijing, China, featuring traditional Chinese architecture with a modern city skyline.
Pagoda on a lush hillside by a lake with lotus flowers, boats, and a dock under a clear blue sky.
Illuminated traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm moat under a deep blue evening sky.
Ornate red and gold gate leading to a tiled pathway in the Forbidden City, Beijing, under a blue sky.
Red ornate doors with golden studs open to reveal the architecture of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Forbidden City palace with ornate roofs, red walls, and a reflection in the surrounding moat at sunset.
Arched stone bridge over a calm lake with trees and a pavilion reflected in the water under a clear sky.
Traditional Chinese pavilion on a lush hillside overlooking a lake with a decorative boat in the foreground.
Marble boat with ornate details on a calm lake under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees.
Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace private tour with lunch, featuring iconic landmarks and cuisine.
Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace private tour with lunch, featuring iconic landmarks and cuisine.
Forbidden City in Beijing, China, featuring traditional Chinese architecture with a modern city skyline.
Pagoda on a lush hillside by a lake with lotus flowers, boats, and a dock under a clear blue sky.
Illuminated traditional Chinese pavilion by a calm moat under a deep blue evening sky.
Ornate red and gold gate leading to a tiled pathway in the Forbidden City, Beijing, under a blue sky.
Red ornate doors with golden studs open to reveal the architecture of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Forbidden City palace with ornate roofs, red walls, and a reflection in the surrounding moat at sunset.
Arched stone bridge over a calm lake with trees and a pavilion reflected in the water under a clear sky.
Traditional Chinese pavilion on a lush hillside overlooking a lake with a decorative boat in the foreground.
Marble boat with ornate details on a calm lake under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees.
Beijing Forbidden City & Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch
$340
Short description:
Visit the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace on a private guided tour with an English-speaking guide. Forbidden City main entry ticket, Summer Palace entry ticket, Chinese-style lunch, and private transfer between attractions are included. Tiananmen Square, hotel pickup, Treasure Gallery, Clock Gallery, Summer Palace boat rides, and extra paid areas are not included.
What to bring:
Passport or ID card
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation Arrangement:
Transportation between attractions
Free cancellation:
Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund
Guide Information:
Tour guide
Product details
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Product Introduction

📌 Product Overview

• This private tour combines the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in one classic Beijing route.
• Meet your private English-speaking guide at Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C.
• Enter the Forbidden City with your included main entry ticket.
• Visit the Forbidden City main palace route with guided explanation.
• Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are not included.
• Enjoy Chinese-style lunch during the day.
• Continue by private transfer to the Summer Palace.
• Visit the Summer Palace with entry ticket included.
• Summer Palace extra paid areas and boat rides are not included.
• Tiananmen Square is not included.
• Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off are not included.
• Private transportation is included only between the listed attractions.




✨ Highlights

• Visit the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in one private route.
• Explore the Forbidden City main palace route with a private English-speaking guide.
• Visit the Summer Palace with entry ticket included.
• Enjoy Chinese-style lunch included during the day.
• Travel by private transfer between the Forbidden City area and the Summer Palace.




🎫 Tour Options

Forbidden City & Summer Palace Private Tour — suitable for travelers who want a private guided route covering the Forbidden City main palace route and the Summer Palace with lunch and transfer between attractions included.




⏰ Departure Time / Meeting Time

• Available start time: any time between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, subject to ticket availability and final confirmation.
• Meeting point: Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C, Beijing Subway Line 8.
• Tour duration: around 7.5–8 hours.
• Ending point: at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.
• Final meeting details and guide contact information will be sent after booking.
• Please bring the original passport or ID used for booking.




🗓️ Itinerary

• Meet your private English-speaking guide at Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C.
• Walk to the Forbidden City entrance area with your guide.
• Enter the Forbidden City with your included main entry ticket.
• Visit the Forbidden City main palace route with guided explanation.
• Learn about imperial halls, palace architecture, court rituals, and historical stories.
• Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are not included.
• Enjoy Chinese-style lunch according to the day’s arrangement.
• Take private transfer from the Forbidden City area to the Summer Palace.
• Enter the Summer Palace with your included entry ticket.
• Explore the imperial garden, lake views, corridors, and palace landscapes with your guide.
• Summer Palace extra paid areas and boat rides are not included.
• The tour ends at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.




📦 Inclusions & Exclusions

✅ Private English-speaking guide
✅ Forbidden City main entry ticket
✅ Summer Palace entry ticket
✅ Chinese-style lunch
✅ Private transfer between the Forbidden City area and the Summer Palace
✅ Guided visit of the listed attractions
✅ Ticket pre-booking support

❌ Tiananmen Square
❌ Treasure Gallery
❌ Clock Gallery
❌ Hotel pickup and drop-off
❌ Summer Palace extra paid areas
❌ Summer Palace boat ride
❌ Drinks beyond the arranged meal
❌ Vegetarian meal unless requested in advance
❌ Other unlisted attraction tickets
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips or gratuities
❌ Any service not clearly listed as included




⚠️ Know Before You Go

• This is a private guided tour, not a shared group tour.
• Tiananmen Square is not included.
• Forbidden City main entry ticket is included.
• Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are not included.
• Summer Palace entry ticket is included.
• Summer Palace extra paid areas and boat rides are not included.
• Chinese-style lunch is included.
• Vegetarian needs can be requested in advance.
• Drinks beyond the arranged meal are not included.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
• Private transportation is included only between the listed attractions.
• Please arrive at the confirmed meeting point on time. Late arrival may be treated as a no-show.
• Please bring the original passport or ID used for booking.
• Passport details are required for ticket booking and entry verification.
• The route and timing may be adjusted due to ticketing, security check, traffic, crowd control, weather, or local operation.
• This tour involves extended walking, courtyards, stairs, gardens, and outdoor areas. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.




📍 Meeting Point Information

• Meeting point: Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C, Beijing Subway Line 8.
• Ending point: at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.
• Final meeting details and guide contact information will be sent after booking.
• Please provide passport information and contact details when booking.



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