Night Walking Tour :Flag Lowering Ceremony At Tiananmen Square

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Explore Beijing at night on this walking tour that takes in the Beijing City’s famous attractions lit up in all their majestic glory. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll walk past attractions like the Tian’anmen square, Qianmen Old Shopping Street and the National Theatre. Stroll through the Wangfujing Street and the interesting food street,then walk by the famous Wangfujing Church. This is a great way to get to know the city during the twinkling evening hours .

During the tour you will also learn about life in the city and get recommendations on the best bars, restaurant and nightspots from your local Beijing guide.

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel’s lobby at the prearranged time

The national flag raising ceremony in every morning and the flag lowering ceremony in every evening is the most solemn thing on the Tiananmen Square.You will get to see this important even, the lights on  the surrounding buildings start to light up gradually .Hear from your guide about the history of the Square and functions of all the buildings

Then walk over to the Tian’anmen Gate,a beloved landmark and one of the city’s most popular photo ops.
Continue on to the charming neighborhood of the Wangfujing Street. On the way you will stop at the Ruins of the city Wall to take a look.

Wangfujing Street is famous for its shopping and food. Learn about the area’s history and enjoy the energy of this fun nightlife destination.To the night Market to find out the special Beijing local snacks you never seen before.As you stroll through the illuminated city streets, your guide will share the information about all the sites and a local’s perspective on daily life in Beijing.
Next, heading to the St. Joseph’s Church, commonly known as Wangfujing Church is an early 20th-century Romanesque Revival church that is one of the four historic Catholic churches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Beijing.At night, locals gather here to play games, dancing or singing.

Your tour ends here,you’ll also get recommendations on upcoming events in the city and authentic spots to continue exploring on your own.

Please note:
The start of the flag lowering ceremony is according to the sunset, so the start time of this tour is vary depending on the time of the year. Here is a brief idea on when the tour start,for detailed meeting time please contact the operator in advance.

January :Flag lowering ceremony is between  17:00 to 17:30, meeting time is between 16:30 to 17:00
February: Flag lowering ceremony is between17:30 to 18:00,meeting time is between 17:00 to 17:30
March and September: Flag lowering ceremony is between 18:00 to 18:30,meeting time is between 17:30 to 18:00
April: Flag lowering ceremony is between18:30 to 19:00,meeting time is between 18:00 to 18:30
May: Flag lowering ceremony is between19:00 to 19:30,meeting time is between 18:30 to 19:00
June and July: Flag lowering ceremony is between19:37 to 19:47,meeting time is at 19:00
August: Flag lowering ceremony is between18:27 to 19:29,meeting time is between 17:50 to 18:30
October: Flag lowering ceremony is between17:17 to 18:00,meeting time is between 16:30 to 17:30
November: Flag lowering ceremony is between16:50 to 17:12,meeting time is between 16:00 to 16:30
December: Flag lowering ceremony is between16:50 to 16:59,meeting time is at 16:00

DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION
PICK-UP LOCATION
Your hotel within the 3rd ring road of Beijing City

Notes
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Group size is limited to 12 people to ensure more personalized attendtion from your guide.There is no hidden charge and no factory stops during this tour.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

From January 1st, 2014, the Forbidden City will be closed on every Monday (except the public holidays and July 1 – Aug.31) for the examination and maintenance of the ancient palace architecture and the cultural relics.
The start of the flag lowering ceremony is according to the sunset, so the start time of this tour is vary depending on the time of the year. Here is a brief idea on when the tour start,for detailed meeting time please contact the operator in advance.

January : between 16:30 to 17:00
February: between 17:00 to 17:30
March and September: between 17:30 to 18:00
April: between 18:00 to 18:30
May: between 18:30 to 19:00
June and July: 19:00
August: between 17:50 to 18:30
October: between 16:30 to 17:30
November: between 16:00 to 16:30
December:16:00

Children’s Discount
In China,children’s discount are based on height,please let us know your children’s height,so we can give you the children’s discount accordingly