[Beijing, China] Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Prince Gong's Mansion + Shichahai Day Tour | Departure from Beijing | Private Car Transfer | Driver and Guide Service Included | Optional Driver/Guide/Chinese/English Guide Available

— Product Introduction —

This is a great value one-day tour of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Prince Gong's Mansion, and Shichahai. The tour includes private pick-up and drop-off service from hotels within the Fifth Ring Road. Explore the imperial history of the Ming and Qing dynasties: visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and explore newly opened areas of palace life such as the Shou Kang Palace and Cining Palace Garden; tour the Prince Gong's Mansion Garden, known as "half of the Qing Dynasty's history," to learn about the story of Heshen and Prince Gong's residence. Finally, stroll through the Shichahai scenic area, experiencing the tranquility of old Beijing's hutongs and the vibrant nighttime scenery.

— Sightseeing Itinerary Information —

• Tour type: Private tour
• Trip duration: 1 day
• Transportation: Private car pick-up and drop-off, hotel pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road
• Meal arrangements: Lunch not included
• Sightseeing type: Natural landscapes and historical sites

—Itinerary Introduction—

• 08:30 Meet and head to Tiananmen Square for a tour of the Great Hall of the People (approximately 0.5 hours).
• 9:30 AM Visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest and most complete existing royal architectural complex in China, and is considered one of the world's five great palaces. Explore the newly opened areas of the Forbidden City: The Shou Kang Palace allows you to travel back to the Qing Dynasty, experiencing the grandeur of Consort Xi's birthday celebrations and the bitterness of her life in the inner palace. The tranquil and secluded Cining Palace Garden captures the gentle atmosphere of court life for empresses dowager and imperial concubines of the two dynasties, allowing you to emulate the leisurely strolls and relaxation of Ming and Qing imperial concubines and appreciate the beauty of palace gardens. Those interested can also visit the Yanxi Palace, which gained popularity due to the TV series "Story of Yanxi Palace".
• 12:00 Lunch time
• Around 13:30, visit the Prince Gong's Mansion Garden, the former residence of Heshen, a famous minister of the Qing Dynasty. Later, it was bestowed upon Prince Gong Yixin by Empress Dowager Cixi and became known as the Prince Gong's Mansion. Divided into the mansion and garden, it is one of the best-preserved princely mansions in Beijing. Having witnessed the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty, it carries extremely rich historical and cultural information, hence the saying, "One Prince Gong's Mansion, half the history of the Qing Dynasty."
• Around 3:00 PM, stroll through the Shichahai Scenic Area, once the private garden of Qing Dynasty princes and nobles, which still retains numerous mansions, gardens, and former residences of famous figures. Admire natural landscapes renowned for their centuries-old beauty, such as "Silver Ingot Viewing the Mountain" and "Willow Bank and Lotus Breeze." Enjoy the most beautiful and bustling area of ​​old Beijing's old city, where you can truly experience the atmosphere of traditional Beijing hutongs and courtyards. As night falls, the bars around Shichahai are brightly lit, offering a glimpse into Beijing's nighttime charm…
• 17:00 End of tour and return to hotel.

*The time schedule in the itinerary is for reference only. The driver's standard service time for the day is approximately 8 hours (starting from when the driver picks up the guests). The actual itinerary will be flexibly adjusted according to the traffic conditions and tour pace of the day. If an extension is required, the driver will communicate with the guests in advance to confirm.

—Purchase Notes—

1. The price of this product includes the listed tickets, transportation, or guided tours.
2. After your booking is successful, you will receive a confirmation notification and an e-voucher. Please make sure you fill in the correct email address and contact information.
3. Tour participant age: 2-79 years old. Due to limited service capacity, we cannot accommodate infants (14 days to 2 years old (excluding 2 years old)) and do not accept bookings from pregnant women. Thank you for your understanding. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult traveler. Travelers aged 70 and above must provide a **Health Certificate** and be accompanied by a family member or friend to travel.
4. Due to special circumstances, such as changes in the itinerary, we reserve the right to adjust the order of visits according to the standards, while ensuring that the accommodation, meals, and other aspects of the itinerary are not reduced. We appreciate your understanding and appreciation!
5. In the event of force majeure (such as weather changes, natural disasters, flight, train, or ship delays or cancellations, traffic and air traffic control, etc.) causing the itinerary to be extended or shortened, we may change or cancel the itinerary as appropriate, and any additional costs incurred will be borne by the traveler. We also reserve the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary sequence and timing due to changes in flight schedules and local conditions.
6. During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, to ensure your itinerary is not affected, departure times may be earlier (the exact departure time will be notified separately), which may prevent you from enjoying the hotel breakfast. We suggest you coordinate with the hotel to pack a breakfast or prepare your own breakfast. Thank you for your understanding.
7. Since the group tour already offers a discounted price, please note that no further discounts will be available for any documents upon arrival at the destination. As the tour falls under our responsibility, for safety reasons, during the tour (excluding designated free time), leaving the group is generally not permitted without special circumstances. If a tourist leaves the group without authorization, this constitutes a unilateral breach of contract, and we reserve the right to cancel all subsequent arrangements from the date of departure, treating it as a voluntary waiver by the tourist; no refunds will be given for any attractions, activities, meals, or accommodations voluntarily skipped.
8. For tourists aged 65 and above, the health declaration and guarantee must be signed by the tourist or their immediate family member to be considered valid. Participants must be in good physical and mental health, and those with medical history (such as heart disease, asthma, lumbar spine disease, etc., which are not suitable for long-distance travel) should inform us before joining the tour.
9. Tourists aged 70 and above who are in poor health, have physical disabilities, mobility issues, or mental health problems must inform us before joining the tour and provide a **Health Certificate**. They must also be accompanied by a family member or friend to participate in the tour. Failure to do so constitutes concealment of the guest's true health condition.
10. Insurance Information: In addition to travel agency liability insurance, tourists are encouraged to purchase travel accident insurance voluntarily. (For insured guests, if expenses are incurred locally, please bring back the hospital-stamped diagnosis certificate, medication request form, medical records, and medical expense receipts for reimbursement purposes; the insurance company will not provide reimbursement if the documents are incomplete.)
11. Regarding the handling of complaints, the primary basis will be the tourist feedback form voluntarily filled out by tourists at the end of the tour. Tourists must carefully read this itinerary before joining the tour and confirm that their physical condition is suitable for this tour. It is agreed that in the event of a sudden illness or health problem, the tour guide will only be responsible for organizing rescue and medical treatment; other responsibilities are unrelated to KKday and suppliers. Please consider your own physical condition before registering for the tour to your destination.

—Important Notes—

• Your tour guide will contact you the day before the trip, so please keep your phone accessible. If you haven't received a notification by 10 PM, please contact your tour guide or customer service via the contact number in your order or through the platform message.
• Please carry valid identification (passport or ID card) with you at all times for verification.
• The trip may include long walks or outdoor activities, so please wear comfortable shoes and prepare sun protection, drinking water, and other supplies.