Small Group:Temple of heaven,Forbidden City by public transp

BJ-208(Not Running On Monday Except July and August)
Due to the New Ticket policy for the Forbidden city -Daily Limit of 80,000 visitors and online ticketing
Pleave provide every tourists passport number and full name when book the tour ,we will book tickets in advance for you

This 1-day tour gives everybody the opportunity to explore China’s beautiful capital city. The highlights include Tian’anmen square, The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven  to enjoying a walking tour with our experienced, friendly and fun tour guide.

Depart your hotel at 8:30am

Your exploration begins with a visit  to the stunning Temple of Heaven visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven.Watching local people doing morning exercises and relaxing.
The Temple of Heaven is one of several worship sites in the capital where the emperors offered sacrifices. Its location in the city derives from the notion that yang,the mal vital principle,is located n the south;and as Heaven is yang,it should be worshipped in the southern suburbs of the capital.
The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe (reign: 1403-1424), who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period.
Stop at a Local Restaurant for lunch
Exploring one of the world’s largest public areas—Tiananmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes. Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing,, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
The palace complex exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture,and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and elsewhere.
The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987,and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world
Return to hotel around 5pm

DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION
PICK-UP LOCATION
The pick up location is in your hotel’s lobby,your guide will hold a sign with your name writen on

Notes
It’s a heavy day with a lot of walking. So be sure to wear comfortable shoes and have a good sleep the day before
Group size is limited to 12 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide.
We offer the Authantic Chinese food in the local restaurant,if you have special request please tell us in advance
Discover Beijing Tours offer these services for free, let us know in advance if you need
Child safety seats
Wheelchair
Notice for the one who want to go into the Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall:
For political reasons, Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum can close to the public without prior notice.In addition, please dress appropriately (Long pants, sleeved shirt,Formal shoes) when visiting Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. Those wearing shorts or slippers are not allowed to enter the building. Bags and cameras are not allowed to be taken inside, you may leave them with your guide.Please bring your passport or any card with your photo on to enter Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum

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

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Experienced Tour Guide
Fee for the public transportation
Entrance Fees to all the sites listed above
Chinese Lunch if you choose the option

Accommondation
Gratuities to your tour guide and driver
Personal cost
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance