Discovery of Emperors Life & Loyal Eunuchs in the Forbidden City and Eunuch Tomb


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Beijing, Beijing

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

2-hour tour in the world largest Emperor’s home-Forbidden City. It had been used as an Emperor’s home for almost 600 years, a place where 24 emperors lived, full of stories of fun, love, sad and many events which influenced China’s history. Also a gathering place of Chinese architect, almost 9,000 rooms marked the #1 building nationwide. The most important buildings/palace were built along the central line in the Forbidden City, our visit will be follow this line as well. Lunch is an option.

No wonder the Eunuchs are the loyalest servants to the Emperors. In average, there were 10,000 eunuch servants lived in the Forbidden City in the Ming (1420-1644) and 2,000 in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The Eunuch tomb is not only a tomb, it’s also a exhibition hall and a museum, where you will learn how a man turns to a eunuch and their stories.


What's Included

Admission Ticket

Bottled water

Experienced English-Speaking tour guide

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Local Taxes

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 10 - 90

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Minimum numbers apply.
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
This culture-learning journey to the Forbidden City and Eunuch Tomb starts at 8:30 in the morning. You will be met by our guide in your hotel lobby by this time. Then board on our nice & air-conditioned vehicle to go to the Forbidden City first.

Upon arrival, history telling first while standing in front of the magnificent Meridian Gate, which is the main entrance to the Forbidden City. Then follow the guide to go through the entrance with the pre-booked tickets. After you get into the Forbidden City, also called Palace Museum, you will be flooded by the tons of history from early Ming to Qing Dynasties (1420-1911). Our visit will follow the central line as the most important buildings were built along it. Lunch is an option after the Forbidden City tour.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Beijing
In the afternoon, drive to the western suburb of the city where the Eunuch tombs & museum located. Eunuch culture is part of royal culture in ancient dynasties, you will learn how and why there were many of such people lived and also see some of their tombs.

Your tour will be ended in the afternoon. Our private car will drive you back to the hotel. Lovely tour ends!

Please Note: You MUST provide your passport names and numbers correctly upon booking. On the day of visit, Please have all the passports with you.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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