Meridian Gate Tours and Tickets

The elaborate Diaoyutai State Guesthouse has played host to over 1,200 foreign heads of states, including the likes of Michelle Obama and Henry Kissinger; add your name to the list on this luxury dining tour. This tour also includes a guided trip to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City for a look at some of Beijing's must-see attractions.

Spend half day accompanied with a professional guide to explore the mysteries of the Forbidden City, explore where the 24 kings and concubines lived in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, visit the world's largest square -- Tiananmen Square, climb up to the Jingshan Hill, overlook the breathtaking full views of the Forbidden Palace. Skip the line service, Hotel pickup, drop-off and attraction tickets are included. A maximum of 12 people allows for an intimate, personalized experience.

Explore Beijing's highlights in the company of a private guide on this flexible, half-day tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, and meet your guide directly at your hotel. Then, travel on foot, or via taxi or public transportation (own expense), to the iconic Tiananmen Square. Head next to the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, where skip-the-line tickets will help you beat the crowds. Finally, admire Jingshang Park before returning to your hotel.

Hear the stories behind Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square during a 5-hour, small-group walking tour in Beijing. After exploring the famous square, which is one of the world's largest, you'll make your way into the Forbidden City using a prebooked ticket to avoid any long entrance lines. Explore all the key sites including the Imperial Garden, and discover fun facts about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your guide. Numbers are limited to just 12 people, and you can rest assured that no unwelcome factory or tourist shop visits are planned.

See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private, 4-hour tour of the Forbidden City, including special skip-the-line access. Along the way, you'll also get to see Tiananmen Square and Jinshan Park. Please be aware that this tour doesn't include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense).

The Forbidden City is one of the most evocative destinations in all of China, reminiscent of great emperors and China's illustrious past. Go beyond the typical attractions within the City on this comprehensive 6-hour guided tour, which includes access to the Imperial Library, Treasure Rooms (The Antiquarium), and more. Lunch at the former Icehouse is also included.