Beijing Classic Day Tour to City Highlights
Tour Overview
Explore Beijing’s iconic buildings on this private one-day tour, starting with Tiananmen Square and the splendid Forbidden City. Your tour guide will take you to explore the stories of ancient China. In the afternoon, visit the World Heritage Temple of Heaven, which was once a place of prayer for the imperial families of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Travel destination: Beijing
Suitable for: History & Culture Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Visit the world’s largest square and explore the nearby landmarks.
- Admire royal architecture at the Forbidden City and glimpse the stories of ancient China.
- Marvel at the complex of sacrificial buildings at the Temple of Heaven.
After breakfast, our guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel at the appointed time. Starting the day tour in Beijing from Tian’anmen Square, which is the largest town square in the world. The square is in the center of Beijing, so we can go to many scenic spots around the area from here.
Then, take a guided tour of the famous Forbidden City. It is a royal palace of China, located in the center of Beijing’s central axis. Here you can see spectacular ancient royal buildings, beautiful scenery in different seasons, and cute cats! Also, you will follow your well-informed tour guide to learn about the mysterious stories of ancient China.

In the afternoon (lunch included), head to the Temple of Heaven. Located in the southern part of Beijing, it has served as a complex of sacrificial buildings where Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, one of the largest and most well-preserved royal parks in China. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
After the visit, transfer you back to your hotel and our Beijing day tour comes to an end.

Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
Price includes
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Typical Chinese lunch in the itinerary
- All private transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Air-condition car and driver, English-speaking tour guide
- One bottle of mineral water per day
- The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family, or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join your group
Price excludes
- Personal expense
- Gratuities (recommended)