Half Day Imperial Tour of Beijing Forbidden City

Delve into the imperial history of Beijing with this exciting tour that gives you the chance to discover the famous Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City. Delve into the imperial history of Beijing with this exciting tour that gives you the chance to discover the famous Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City.Highlights- Stroll through the forbidden city - Learn a little more about the history of Tiananmen Square - Admire the Great Hall of the People and the National Grand Theatre The Forbidden City, an extensive palace complex that was the Chinese Imperial Palace for more than 500 years, the divine abode of the emperor and his immense entourage, which is unparalleled in the entire planet. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, it's easy to understand why. Its 980 buildings dating back to 1406 make the Forbidden City the largest collection of ancient wooden structures in the world. Discover the enormous Tiananmen Square, (Gate of Heavenly Peace) built during the reign of the Ming Emperor, Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only the city's symbol but also the whole of China. Stop at the west of Tiananmen Square for spectacular views of the egg-shaped National Grand Theatre. Walk along Tiananmen Square, you will see China's parliament building - Great Hall of the People on the west, Monument to People's Heroes and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao on the south. Pass through the Tiananmen Tower under the immense portrait of Mao Zedong, walk into the Forbidden City to explore the Imperial Palace. You have the option to stop at most sites for photo taking, the local professional tour guide will provide detailed commentary of each place. After half day visiting, the tour guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel. Redeem informationVoucher type: PrintedPrinted Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: Hotels in Beijing.End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening datesMorning tour08:00 - 12:00Afternoon tour13:00 - 17:00Duration: 4 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideGroup type: Shared