Forbidden City in Beijing, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture with golden rooftops.
Ornate red and gold gate leading to a pathway inside the Forbidden City, under a bright blue sky.
Traditional Chinese architecture with colorful pavilions and a pagoda, surrounded by lush greenery by a lake.
Stone railing with intricate dragon carvings, set against red walls and ornate roof tiles under a clear sky.
Arched walkway with red columns, ornate ceiling, and sunlight casting shadows on the floor.
Historic Chinese building with a golden roof by a moat, surrounded by blooming trees and greenery.
Marble boat with ornate details on a calm lake under a bright blue sky.
Cherry blossoms framing a traditional Chinese pavilion under a vibrant blue sky.
Traditional Chinese bridge with colorful pavilion over a calm pond, surrounded by lush greenery.
Summer Palace in Beijing, with ornate buildings, lush greenery, and a lake under a clear blue sky.
Forbidden City in Beijing, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture with golden rooftops.
Forbidden City in Beijing, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture with golden rooftops.
Ornate red and gold gate leading to a pathway inside the Forbidden City, under a bright blue sky.
Traditional Chinese architecture with colorful pavilions and a pagoda, surrounded by lush greenery by a lake.
Stone railing with intricate dragon carvings, set against red walls and ornate roof tiles under a clear sky.
Arched walkway with red columns, ornate ceiling, and sunlight casting shadows on the floor.
Historic Chinese building with a golden roof by a moat, surrounded by blooming trees and greenery.
Marble boat with ornate details on a calm lake under a bright blue sky.
Cherry blossoms framing a traditional Chinese pavilion under a vibrant blue sky.
Traditional Chinese bridge with colorful pavilion over a calm pond, surrounded by lush greenery.
Summer Palace in Beijing, with ornate buildings, lush greenery, and a lake under a clear blue sky.
Beijing Forbidden City & Summer Palace Small Group Tour
$53
Short description:
Join a small group tour covering the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace with an English-speaking guide. Forbidden City main entry ticket, Summer Palace entry ticket, and transfer between sites are included. Lunch, hotel pickup, Treasure Gallery, Clock Gallery, and extra paid areas in the Summer Palace are not included.
What to bring:
Passport or ID card
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation Arrangement:
Meeting Point Round Trip
Free cancellation:
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Guide Information:
Tour guide
Product details
FAQ
Product Introduction

📌 Product Overview

• This small group tour combines the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in one guided route.
• Meet your English-speaking guide at Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C.
• Explore the Forbidden City main palace route for about 3 hours.
• Lunch time is arranged during the day, but lunch expenses are borne by guests.
• Continue by arranged transfer to the Summer Palace.
• Visit the Summer Palace for about 2.5 hours with entry ticket included.
• The tour ends around the Olympic Park area.
• Forbidden City main entry ticket is included.
• Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are not included.
• Summer Palace entry ticket is included, but extra paid areas and boat rides are not included.




✨ Highlights

• Visit the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in one guided route.
• Explore two major imperial landmarks with an English-speaking guide.
• Walk through the Forbidden City main palace route.
• Visit the Summer Palace with entry ticket included.
• End around the Olympic Park area after the tour.




🎫 Tour Options

Forbidden City & Summer Palace Small Group Tour — suitable for travelers who want one guided route covering the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace with entry tickets and transfer between sites included.




⏰ Departure Time / Meeting Time

• Meeting time: 8:00 AM.
• Meeting point: Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C, Beijing Subway Line 8.
• Tour duration: around 9 hours.
• Approximate ending time: around 5:10 PM.
• Ending point: Olympic Park area.
• Final meeting details and guide contact information will be sent after booking.
• Please bring the original passport or ID used for booking.




🗓️ Itinerary

• 8:00 AM: Meet your guide at Jinyuhutong Subway Station Exit C.
• 8:30 AM: Explore the Forbidden City in depth for about 3 hours.
• Visit the main palace route with your English-speaking guide.
• Learn about imperial halls, palace architecture, court rituals, and historical stories.
• Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are not included.
• 11:40 AM: Lunch time. Lunch expenses are borne by guests.
• 1:00 PM: Drive to the Summer Palace.
• 2:00 PM: Visit the Summer Palace for about 2.5 hours.
• Explore the imperial garden, lake views, corridors, and palace landscapes with your guide.
• Summer Palace entry ticket is included.
• Extra paid areas and boat rides are not included.
• Around 5:10 PM: Arrive at the Olympic Park area. The tour ends here.




📦 Inclusions & Exclusions

✅ English-speaking tour guide
✅ Forbidden City main entry ticket
✅ Summer Palace entry ticket
✅ Transfer between the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace
✅ Guided visit of the listed attractions
✅ Drop-off around the Olympic Park area

❌ Tiananmen Square
❌ Treasure Gallery
❌ Clock Gallery
❌ Hotel pickup and drop-off
❌ Lunch
❌ Meals and drinks
❌ Summer Palace extra paid areas
❌ Summer Palace boat ride
❌ Full-day private vehicle
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips or gratuities
❌ Any service not clearly listed as included




⚠️ Know Before You Go

• This is a small group tour, not a private tour.
• Tiananmen Square is not included in this product.
• 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.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
• Lunch is not included. Lunch expenses are borne by guests.
• 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 itinerary timing may be adjusted due to security check, ticketing, 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: Olympic Park area.
• 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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