Forbidden City, Summer Palace&Temple of Heaven Mini Group Tour
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover 3 Beijing most iconic city sites: the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven on a Non-shopping mini group day tour with public transportation in two sights English speaking tour guide and Entrance tickets to the sights are included.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Dress code is smart casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
What To Expect
Summer Palace
After having delicious local lunch in the local Chinese restaurant, drive to the Summer Palace, which is the resort for Imperial family members. You will have a relaxed walk along by the lake and the tour guide will show you the room where empress dowager Cixi used to live, you will gain abundant of relevant history and stories. The long corridor is also one of the highlight of Summer Palace, where you can take wonderful photos. After it you will be transferred to XI ZHI MEN station to say good bye with guide. Your guide will help you find a taxi or subway back hotel.(cost is on your own)
The Palace Museum
Travel to the Forbidden City after the temple of Heaven. Walk from the South Meridian Gate and spend a few hours learning about the imperial palace, which served as the home of emperors as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government. Discover the center of the Ming and Qing dynasties, who ruled for around 500 years. Explore the southern section (the Outer Court), where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. Continue to the northern section (the Inner Court), where he lived with his royal family.
Options
No Shopping Mini Group
What‘s Included
English-speaking tour guide
Public Transportation including Subway & Urber between sights
Entrance tickets to the Sights
Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
Gratuity to the guide
Hotel/airport pickup and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We highly recommend them! ❤️🙏🌏✨
oaianeagratattoo,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We would like to sincerely thank this agency — they are truly 10/10! ⭐️ We spent two and a half weeks working together, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Everything was exceptionally well organized: the transfers, the vehicles, the guides (especially Mia and Justin), and the communication throughout the trip. We have been traveling for over 6 years, and this is by far one of the best travel agencies we have ever worked with. Thank you for all the effort, professionalism, and care you put into making our journey so memorable. We highly recommend them! ❤️🙏🌏✨
Wonderful tour
580signes,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guiding and professional organization
We had an awesome day....
Chase L,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an awesome day. Our guide Tony was very knowledgeable of the historic sites we visited as well as China in general.
Must do your in Beijing
laurensS838GK,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was a great tour guide! I went to the summer palace the day before on another tour. She then took me to see the temple of heaven instead. That and the forbidden city are a must to visit while in Beijing. She also took me to get some delicious dumplings!
Great tour
Julia R,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide May was very organized and kind throughout the whole tour. She was very knowledgeable about the Tiananem Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. There was always enough time to take photos and we never felt rushed. The tour was really interesting and we had a great time! Thank you, May!
Excellent tours, outstanding service.
NewYorkerRedoux,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately, my family and I made several last-minute changes to our schedule for Beijing and I wasn’t the easiest customer. More than arranging two outstanding tours, Katherine Lou was an ongoing travel consultant who, in many ways, saved our travel experience in China’s capital city. My family enjoyed an excellent tour of the Forbidden City with a highly informative, entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Angela brought true life to the forbidden city experience. The following morning, we joined James who conveyed a similar expertise with insights about the Summer Palace and its history, with an update on contemporary China. Beyond that, I was in frequent contact with Catherine about other activities and she responded almost immediately to every request. I highly recommend Catherine Lu tours. The tours were excellent and her service went well beyond any expectations.
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shenisec2025,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Iris and she was such a great guide! Very accommodating and was able to asnwer our questions even when it wasn't part of the tour. We asked about local living and reccomendations for restaurants etc. and she was able to answer all of them nicely. We started off at the tianamen square then went to the forbidden city where she explaied and took beautiful pictures of us. When we arrived at the restaurant, the food as already set. we did not need to wait which was very convenient. then we will head to the summer palace. Very good!
Forbidden City day tour
X3590QBcarolinec,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour inside the Forbidden City was made extraordinary and meaningful because our tour guide Su Min explain very well the history of the palace.
Very elaborate and educational. Learned a lot! Good job!
P8977PVcarlosc,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yes I really enjoyed her explanations very clear and she was very patient even if the weather outside was hot. She was smiling all the time. Will do it again. Lunch was very good. Local restaurant
entertaining and informative tour
K6118ENclairec,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the tour guide was very friendly, accommodating, and explained the places we visited very well. it was a fun and enjoyable experience with Ms. Iris (our tour guide). we ate at a delicious local restaurant for lunch and the vehicle ride was comfortable.
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