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Private Cultural Day Tour: Hutong Rickshaw Ride, Forbidden City and Lama Temple
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Private Cultural Day Tour: Hutong Rickshaw Ride, Forbidden City and Lama Temple

By Catherine Lu Tours
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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • English-speaking professional guide
  • Private car and driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hutong rickshaw ride
  • Delicious lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance Tickets to the Sights
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
What's not included
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Gratuity to the guide and driver


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37561P55

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • Please wear comfortable shoes
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Please provide your hotel address for picking up
        • Please make sure to provide your passport number and name for entrance Forbidden City tickets purchase in advance
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37561P55

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        Our guide Robert did great job. Good english and tour skills. He also gave us additional service for free. Recommendation from me.
        Written 2 May 2018
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