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[Beijing Must-Visit] 1-Day Tour | The Palace Museum, Shichahai, & Old Beijing Hutongs | From Imperial Palaces to Local Life | Chinese/English Guide Available
- Visit the Palace Museum and see the 600-year-old Forbidden City palace complex along the central axis
- Stroll through Shichahai, walk through hutongs to explore old Beijing life, and connect imperial and local landscapes
- Enjoy an Old Beijing hot pot meal for a feast of both scenery and food
- The package includes the first-entry ticket to the Palace Museum, sightseeing shuttle from the Palace Museum to the Shichahai area, an Old Beijing hot pot meal, and a wireless audio guide headset
Package options
Product Info
- Highlights -
[Explore the 600-Year-Old Forbidden City] Step into the Palace Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll among the red walls and golden tiles, admire the beauty of imperial architecture, and delve into the history of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
[Tour Shichahai and the Hutongs] Wander through Shichahai and navigate the old city's hutongs to immerse yourself in the authentic, bustling atmosphere of old Beijing.
[Enjoy Traditional Beijing Hot Pot] Savor an authentic Beijing-style copper pot hot pot and unlock the classic flavors of the capital in every bite.
[Professional Guided Tour] Enjoy an in-depth tour led by a professional guide who will share stories of emperors, palace life, and architectural culture, ensuring your journey is more than just a quick sightseeing trip.
[Comfortable and Worry-Free Experience] The package includes the general admission ticket to the Forbidden City, a shuttle bus from the Forbidden City to the Shichahai area, a traditional Beijing hot pot meal, and a wireless headset for the guide. Choose between a Chinese or English-speaking tour group based on your needs for an effortless, in-depth one-day tour of Beijing.
- Eligibility -
1-99 years old (children aged 1-17 must be accompanied by an adult)
- Important Information -
1. Ticket Reservation: The Forbidden City operates on a real-name reservation system. Tickets are available for booking 7 days in advance. If tickets are sold out or the reservation fails, we will contact you promptly to discuss rescheduling your visit or processing a refund in accordance with platform policies.
2. Booking Confirmation: This product requires manual confirmation. The final booking result is subject to the confirmation notification from KKday.
3. Real-Name Information: Please accurately provide the full names and valid ID numbers of all travelers when booking to avoid issues with ticket reservations and entry.
4. Itinerary: The guide will contact you before the trip to confirm the meeting time and location. The actual tour route may be adjusted based on the site's opening status and on-site arrangements.
- Meeting Point -
Meet at the Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
- Real-Name Reservation and Entry Requirements -
Travelers from mainland China must use their Resident ID Card for reservations and entry. Travelers from Hong Kong and Macau must use their Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Return Permit). Travelers from Taiwan must use their Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (MTP). International travelers must use their passport for reservations and entry. Please ensure that the booking information matches the valid ID presented upon entry.
- Itinerary -
1. The Palace Museum | Guided Tour
Meridian Gate -> Inner Golden Water Bridge -> Gate of Supreme Harmony -> Hall of Supreme Harmony -> Hall of Central Harmony -> Hall of Preserving Harmony -> Palace of Heavenly Purity -> Hall of Union -> Palace of Earthly Tranquility -> Western Palaces (Palace of Earthly Honor, Palace of Gathered Elegance) -> Imperial Garden -> Eastern Palaces (Palace of Great Benevolence, Palace of Prolonging Happiness)
2. Take a shuttle bus to the Shichahai area
3. Enjoy a traditional Beijing hot pot meal
Vegetarian/beef/lamb options available
4. Shichahai | Bell and Drum Towers, Yandai Byway, and old Beijing hutongs
*The above is a reference itinerary. The actual tour sequence and open areas are subject to arrangements on the day of the visit.*
Route Map
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, was completed in 1420 and is a World Cultural Heritage site that served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The entire complex is laid out symmetrically along a central axis, with the Outer Court for state affairs and the Inner Court for living quarters, featuring red walls, yellow tiles, and solemn regulations. Follow your professional guide to walk through the Three Great Halls and the Three Rear Palaces, learn about imperial stories, and appreciate the wisdom of ancient architectural design. Touch the history and civilization of the imperial era that has spanned 600 years among the halls and corridors.
Shichahai consists of three interconnected lakes adjacent to the Bell and Drum Towers. The surrounding maze of old hutongs is a vivid microcosm of traditional Beijing life. Courtyard houses with grey bricks and tiles hide authentic Beijing flavors. Stroll along the lakeside to gaze at the majestic Bell and Drum Towers, which once served as the city's timekeeping center and have witnessed centuries of history. Wander through the alleys where lakes, ancient towers, and hutongs blend together, stepping away from the solemnity of the imperial city to experience a relaxed, authentic, and vibrant Beijing lifestyle.
Old Beijing copper hot pot is a classic local flavor. Using a charcoal-fired copper pot and a clear broth base, it highlights the natural taste of the ingredients. Selected fresh lamb is thinly sliced and tender, ready to eat after a quick dip. Paired with a dipping sauce made of sesame paste, fermented bean curd, and chive flower, it offers a rich aroma. Unlike heavy-flavored hot pots, this style emphasizes fresh ingredients and a simple way of eating. A hot meal is not just about the delicious taste, but also about experiencing the long-standing Beijing dining customs and the authentic, leisurely atmosphere of the city.
Purchase Notice
- Real-name reservation: The Palace Museum requires real-name reservations. Mainland Chinese tourists please use their Resident ID cards to book and enter the museum; tourists from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and international visitors please use valid identification documents officially recognized by the Palace Museum to book and enter. All reservation information must match the identification document held on the day of the visit.
- Ticket confirmation: Palace Museum tickets open for reservation 7 days before the visit. This product requires manual confirmation; submitting an order does not guarantee a successful reservation. If tickets are sold out or the reservation fails, staff will contact you to discuss changing the date or process a refund according to platform rules.
- Meeting and entry: Please arrive at the designated meeting point on time according to your booked session and bring the valid identification used for the reservation. Specific meeting locations and guide contact information will be notified before the trip.
- Guide service: This product includes professional human guiding and a wireless audio guide headset. The headset is for use during the tour only; please return it according to staff instructions after the tour.
- Tour arrangements: The itinerary may be adjusted due to attraction opening status, crowd control, or actual on-site conditions. The specific visiting order and open areas are subject to the arrangements on the day.
- Dining arrangements: This tour includes an Old Beijing hot pot meal. Please inform staff in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Tour distance: This tour is mainly a walking tour, including a short shuttle ride; the total walking distance is about 3-4 km. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Pregnant women, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy
Please arrive at the designated location 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Note: The guide will contact you via phone or text message by 23:00, 1 day before the tour date. Please keep your provided phone number reachable. The exact meeting time is subject to the guide's notification.
During peak seasons or special circumstances, the tour departure time may be slightly earlier or later than listed (the actual departure time will be decided by the service staff). Please be prepared in advance.
During this activity, your service staff may need to adjust your itinerary due to weather, traffic, or other factors. This may mean visiting attractions in a slightly different order or meeting at a different time. The service staff will obtain your consent in advance, and no attractions will be removed from the itinerary.
Travelers 18 years and under must be accompanied by at least 1 adult.
This tour involves approximately 3-4 km of walking; it has certain physical requirements. Please ensure you are in good health and fit for travel. If there are seniors aged 70 and above, they must be accompanied by at least 1 family member or friend aged 18-69.
