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Layover to Forbidden City

If you have the 24/144-hour Visa-free Transit at Beijing Capital International Airport, don't miss the opportunity to visit the majestic Forbidden City, where you can explore its rich history and stunning architecture, making your layover a memorable experience.

•Your knowledgeable local English-speaking private guide will meet you at the airport;

•An air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver will pick you up and drop you off at the airport;

•We will arrange pre-booked tickets for the Forbidden City, helping you save time.

Itinerary Based on Experience:

(For reference only and may vary based on actual conditions)

6:00

Plane landing

6:00-8:00

Get a visa

8:00-8:30

Meet your guide

8:30-9:30

Transfer

9:30-11:30

Forbidden City

12:00-12:30

Lunch (own expense)

13:00-14:00

Transfer

14:00

Return to airport

Duration: 8 hours

Note: 1. Many attractions close at 5 p.m. or earlier, so please keep in mind your flight arrival and departure times and consult travel advisor if needed.


Itinerary Quick Look 

We’re happy to tailor this private tour of Beijing to match your interests. Please note that layover pick-up is available at Beijing Capital International Airport; for other locations, including train stations, please consult your travel advisor separately.

Visa Process: 1) Arrive in Beijing and get off the plane. 2) Follow signs to Baggage Claim, and keep walking until you see “China Inspection and Quarantine”. 3) Fill out a form and get the 24/144 hours visa. 4) Follow the queue, and get through immigration. 5) Follow the escalator downstairs and take the train to Terminal 3. 6) Get off the train at T3 C, pass through Exit B, and you will see a Starbucks on your left. Our guide will be holding a nameboard with your name and waiting for you there.

Visit the Forbidden City

Upon your arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, your dedicated tour guide, holding a sign with your name, will meet you for your Beijing Layover Tour. After a comfortable drive into Beijing city, you will begin your visit to the Forbidden City. You’ll walk straight into the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of 24 Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) emperors. Spanning 72 hectares (180 acres), this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest ancient palace complex in the world. The tour of the Forbidden City takes about 2 hours. Afterward, you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your departure.


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Inclusions

•Private English speaking tour guide

•Round-trip airport transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle

•Forbidden City Admission Ticket

•Private Guide Airport Meetup

Exclusions

•Meals

•Gratuities

•Personal expenses

            •Overtime service fee


Additional Info.:

1. If tickets or tours are not purchased at least 7 days in advance, you will need to buy your own ticket and wait in line.

2. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

3. Most travelers can participate.

4. Our earliest pick-up time is 6:30 AM. You will need 1.5 to 2 hours to get through customs after your flight arrives. You should return to the airport at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your flight departure.

5. We do not recommend booking this tour if you arrive at Beijing Capital Airport after 1:30 PM, unless your layover time is over 24 hours.

6. Countries qualified for the 24/144-hour Visa-free Transit at Beijing Capital International Airport include: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, North Macedonia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Republic of Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States.

7. The 24/144-hour Visa-free Transit only applies to passengers transiting through Beijing Capital International Airport. The destination and place of departure cannot be the same.

8. As a tour company, if we agree to arrange a tour for you, it means your flight information, layover time, and nationality fit the visa-free policy requirements. However, there may still be other issues that could prevent you from obtaining the visa-free status or from exiting the airport. We do not take any responsibility if you are unable to get visa-free transit for any reason.

9. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.




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You are advised to view these terms and conditions before booking this trip. We are not liable for any possible consequence due to your unawareness of certain terms listed here.

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