The 3.5 hours history-and-religion professor guided walk will provide informative and real explanation of the Forbidden City, not only covering the history, architecture, fengshui, and rituals and life in the Forbidden City, but also the planning of the imperial walled capital (gates, walls, etc.) and present-day development (English narration/interpretation is provided).

  • Note to Foreign Travelers WITHOUT local contacts:
    For foreign travelers who have booked CCC tours online in their own countries but do NOT have local contact information while in China, please kindly confirm your reservation with us via PHONE no later than 48 hours before the departure date. We also suggest bringing a printed CCC map with you when coming to our office, in case you need assistance with directions.

    Meeting place: in the ground floor of  KFC restaurant, next to the Lao She Teahouse, Qianmen West Street (Qianmen Xidajie), southwest of the Tianmen Square. Look for CCC guide with a flag. The walk ends at the north gate of Forbidden City.

    Direction: When you face the Forbidden City across the Tian'anmen Square, The KFC is to the left corner of the Square across the street, not far from the McDonald's.

    How to get there: If you take Beijing Metro, get off at the Qianmen Station on the loop (circle) line of the Metro, and get out at exit C; Then the KFC is straight ahead there across the street.



     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Confirmation and Cancellation:
    CCC policy requires that you must confirm your attendance on this tour 24 hours before departure. If we do not get final confirmation from you, either by phone or by email, your place on the tour may be cancelled. We appreciate your understanding and support and look forward to seeing you on the tour, especially for foreign travelers who have booked CCC tours online in their own countries but do NOT have local contact information while in China.

    CCC reserves the right to cancel due to low enrollment or any unpredictable issues. In such event, we will notify you no later than 48 hours prior to the departure.