T001 Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Private Day Tour (Exclusive Private Group)
If booking less than 7 days in advance: Forbidden City entry cannot be guaranteed. You may choose to change alternative attractions. If you skip Forbidden City, we will refund USD5 per adult. No refund for children.
Private one‑day all‑inclusive private group, no strangers in your group. Discount available for multiple travelers. 10‑hour private vehicle service included. All prices in USD.
Price & Booking
| Guest Type | Rate Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | USD 220 (Group discount applies for 2+ travelers) |
| Child (Under 18 years old) | USD 180 (Group discount applies for 2+ travelers) |
Product Features
This exclusive private one day tour is tailor‑made for overseas visitors from United States and other English‑speaking countries. This private tour is completely private, no other tourists will join your group, so you can set your own sightseeing pace, take photos freely and communicate with your guide at any time. Our experienced English‑speaking guide will deliver vivid and in‑depth historical stories, not just simple introduction. You will travel by clean, comfortable private air‑conditioned vehicle, with flexible pick‑up and drop‑off service at your downtown Beijing hotel.
Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Introduction
The Forbidden City, also known as Palace Museum, was completed in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. It had served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties for over 500 years. It is the largest and best‑preserved ancient wooden palace complex on the planet, inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Inside the grand palace complex, you can see magnificent throne halls, delicate imperial living quarters, precious art collections, royal gardens, Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery. Every courtyard, wooden beam, stone carving and painted fresco carries profound Chinese imperial history. You will have enough time to wander, explore and listen to detailed historical explanation about royal daily life, coronation ceremony and important historical events.
Temple of Heaven Introduction
The Temple of Heaven was built in the same year as Forbidden City, 1420. It was the sacred worship venue for Ming and Qing emperors to pray for good harvest, rain and national peace. It is also a world cultural heritage site famous for perfect ancient Chinese architectural geometry, symmetrical layout and amazing acoustic effect. The tour includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar and Imperial Vault of Heaven. The grand circular hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the most iconic landmark of Beijing. The Circular Mound Altar was where emperors held heaven worship rituals. The Imperial Vault of Heaven keeps ancient stone tablets for heaven gods. Your guide will explain the philosophy behind the building design and the acoustic wonders of the echo wall.
Our tour schedule is designed with sufficient visiting time for both sites, so you will not be rushed like crowded large‑group tours. You can stop for photos, rest and ask questions whenever you want during the whole day trip.
Daily Itinerary
- 08:00 Pick up from your hotel in downtown Beijing
- 08:30 Visit Forbidden City (3 ~ 3.5 hours guided tour, ticket includes Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery)
- 12:00 Lunch break (lunch at your own expense, guide can recommend local restaurant)
- 13:30 Visit Temple of Heaven (2 ~ 2.5 hours guided tour, ticket includes Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar)
- 16:30 Free time for photos and rest inside Temple of Heaven park
- 18:00 Return to your hotel, tour ends
What's Included
- ✅ 10‑hour licensed private English‑speaking guide service
- ✅ 10‑hour private air‑conditioned vehicle: 5‑seat car for 1‑2 guests; 7‑seat van for 3‑5 guests; 9‑seat van for 6‑7 guests; 17+‑seat coach for 8‑13 guests. Vehicle make and model cannot be guaranteed. Special requests for specific car model or brand must be noted at booking and may incur extra charges.
- ✅ All entrance tickets: Palace Museum main‑entrance ticket including Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery; Temple of Heaven main‑entrance ticket including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar.
- ✅ Forbidden City official shuttle bus: Private coaches are not permitted to park directly at Shenwumen (North Gate) exit. Guests will take the official site shuttle bus from Shenwumen exit to our designated coach parking point. Shuttle bus fare is included in tour price. Licensed tour vehicles are prohibited from parking around Shenwumen exit.
- ✅ Highway tolls & parking fees
- ✅ Travel accident insurance
- ✅ 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
- ✅ Free wheelchair service upon request
What's NOT Included
- ❌ Lunch, dinner and personal snacks
- ❌ Tips for guide and driver (optional)
- ❌ Any personal shopping expense
💡 Friendly Reminder
Each day includes a maximum of 10 hours of service time. If you wish to extend your visiting hours or go to other attractions outside the itinerary, please consult with your guide and driver. Overtime is charged at a flat rate of USD 30 per hour for the whole group (not per‑person). Any extra costs must be agreed in advance and paid on‑site.
💡 Travel Tips for Beijing
- Beijing has four distinct seasons. Please pack suitable clothing for the season. Spring and autumn have large temperature differences between morning and evening; layered clothing is recommended.
- Summers are hot and sunny. Please bring sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses for sun protection.
- There is a great deal of walking at scenic sites. Comfortable walking shoes or flat‑soled shoes are highly recommended. High heels are not advised.
- If you are sensitive to local food and water, please bring your own over‑the‑counter stomach medicine for minor stomach upset.
- We recommend carrying a small bottle of drinking water while sightseeing.
Terms & Cancellation Policy
• Cancel 3 days or more before departure: FREE cancellation, full refund.
• Cancel 2 days before departure: 50% charge of total amount.
• Cancel 1 day before departure or no‑show: 100% charge, no refund.
• Child definition: under 18 years old, child price applies.
• Private vehicle service is limited to 10‑hour service time. Overtime will be charged at a flat rate of USD 30 per hour for the whole group (not per‑person). All extra fees must be agreed in advance and paid on‑site to the driver and guide.
• If booking less than 7 days prior to departure: Forbidden City access cannot be guaranteed. You may change alternative attractions. If skip Forbidden City, we will refund USD 5 per adult only (no refund for children).
Privacy & Safety
Your personal information is protected strictly. We collect your full name, passport number, email and phone only for tour booking, ticket reservation and travel arrangement. We will never sell, rent or share your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes.
- ✅ All your booking information is used solely for tour arrangement.
- ✅ Passport details are only required for ticket registration and travel service.
- ✅ Your data will be securely stored and deleted after your tour completed.
- ✅ Our private vehicle and guide follow local safety regulations for sightseeing.
Travel Safety Tips
Please keep your passport and valuables safe during sightseeing. Follow the guide’s instructions inside heritage sites. Wear comfortable walking shoes for long‑distance walking inside palaces and parks.
Guest Reviews
Amazing private tour! Our guide knows so much history about Forbidden City. Highly recommend!
Everything was perfectly arranged. The private car was comfortable and the guide was knowledgeable.
Great day visiting Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. No rush, flexible schedule for our family.
Pick‑up was on time. The guide explained many interesting stories of ancient Chinese emperors.
Wonderful private tour for our group of four. Discount was applied smoothly, good value for money.
Temple of Heaven architecture blew our minds. This private tour is far better than crowded group tours.
Guide took great photos for us. The whole trip was relaxing and well organized.
Comfortable car, on‑time pickup. The Temple of Heaven was breathtaking.
We traveled with two teenagers. The guide adjusted the pace for our family nicely.
All tickets were pre‑booked. We skipped long queues at both heritage sites.
Excellent communication before arrival. The team replied all my emails quickly.
10‑hour private service was enough for our sightseeing. Driver was careful and polite.
We loved the private tour experience. No other tourists in our group, fully customized.
Water bottles provided on the car, a small but nice thoughtful detail.
Guide spoke fluent English and told vivid history stories about the palace.
Easy hotel pick‑up and drop‑off. No hidden fees at all during our trip.
We asked for a wheelchair, and it was ready for us when we met the guide. Great service.
Perfect one‑day tour for first‑time visitors to Beijing. Two famous landmarks in one day.
Our family enjoyed every minute of this tour. Highly recommend for US visitors.
Reservation process simple. The operator answered my questions quickly by email.
Car was clean and air‑conditioned. Driving was smooth in downtown Beijing traffic.
Great choice for family trip, no rush, flexible schedule.
Guide recommended a nice local restaurant for lunch, not tourist trap.
We visited in summer, the guide planned our route to avoid hot midday sun.
All entrance fees included. We didn’t need to buy any tickets on‑site.
Private tour is worth the money. We could stop and take photos whenever we wanted.
Tour finished on time, back to hotel safely. Very reliable service provider.
We booked for 3 adults, the group discount applied automatically, saved us some money.
Winter visit, guide prepared extra tips for keeping warm inside the palace.
Great communication, all the details confirmed before we arrived in Beijing.
The tour was good overall. The walking distance inside Forbidden City was longer than expected, so wear comfortable shoes.
Service was nice, but lunch time was a little short for us. Next time we will adjust the schedule.
Guide was knowledgeable, but traffic made us arrive a bit late at Temple of Heaven. Still a nice day trip.
Everything was well arranged, but there were many crowds in Forbidden City during peak season.
Nice private tour, parking took a few extra minutes near the palace. Worth booking overall.
We booked with less than 7 days notice, Forbidden City tickets were unavailable. The team discussed alternative attractions, but we had to change our planned itinerary. It was our fault for late booking.