Beijing and Shanghai, as two of the world’s most famous cities with two distinct style attract the people throughout the world. In Beijing, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Hutong, Peking Opera, roast duck etc make you feel a strong cultural atmosphere here; but if you want to know China’s rapid development, the recent outcome of Shanghai’s science and technology, information technology, trade, financial will make you feel an international cultural exchange and integration in the bustling city.
Summer Palace-- Forbidden City and Hutong Day Tour
Tour Code: BDT-YRY-13
Summer Palace–Forbidden City and Hutong
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between around 8:30am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm
Walking Level: Beginner - intermediate Vehicle: Red Flag, Hyundai, Refine, MB100, Coaster Coach
Service: entrance fees + lunch + private tour guide & driver + private car / van
Itinerary:
Pick up from your hotel at 8:30 am. Today's tour will take you to visit Tian An Men Square, the world largest. The heart of Beijing and large enough to accommodate an assembly of one million people. It stands in front of the Forbidden City, covering over 100 acres. Then visit the Forbidden City, It also called Palace Museum and is located at the center of Beijing. It was the imperial palace during the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1616-1911) dynasties. It is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Built between 1406 and 1420.A period extending over 500 years.
In the afternoon your tour is going to visit to the Summer Palace, the best preserved and the largest royal garden in China, with a history of over 800 years. In 1998, it was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Then take rickshaw going around the deepHutong in Shichahai area, visiting a kindergarten, an ordinary family in a courtyard andDrum Tower. Ascend the drum tower and have a bird's eye view of the old Beijing - Shichahai area. Finally take rickshaw toNanluoguxiang, a lane or hutong with a history of over 700 years dating back to Yuan Dyansty in 13th and 14th century. Running from north to south, this lane is about 800 meters long with 16 hutongs - 8 hutongs on each side of the lane. The lane is now famous for the cafes and bars and clothing and handcraft shops that line its hutong laneways as well as its traditional hutong and courtyards (siheyuan). After your tour of Nanluoguxiang, you have two choices: either transferred back to your hotel in Beijing or enjoy your happy time at Naluoguxiang for the rest of the time.
Price Table
Cost: in US$ per person
Traveling Party
Tour Cost Per Person
1 person
$ 130
2 persons
$ 115
3 persons
$ 105
4 persons
$ 90
5 persons
$ 85
6 persons
$ 72
7 persons
$ 60
8 persons
$ 58
9 persons
$ 45
10 persons and above
$ 40
Inclusions:
Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned car, van or coach for your own use
Visit to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Chinese lunch with soft drinks
Exclusive tour guide and driver
The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Available: Daily
Departure time and location: 08:30 am; pick-up at your hotel lobby
Return time and location: Approx. 6:00 pm to your hotel lobby
Reservation:
1.Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to easybeijingtravel@gmail.com
You are also welcome to call us 0086-10-58773114 or 0086-13811998563
2. Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than 1 working day. We even take last minute booking if time is pressing. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
3. Our tour guide will meet you at the Beijing Capital International Airport with a signboard in your name.
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