2-Hour Tiananmen Square Night Walking Tour with Flag Lowering Ceremony
Highlights
Beijing
nightlife, historical, walking
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Admire Beijing’s top attractions after its lights switch on with this 2-hour private walking tour. Visit Tiananmen Square to watch its famous sunset flag-lowering ceremony, and get to know its historical buildings of the Great Hall of the People, The Monument to the People's Heroes, and The Tian'anmen Gate. See nearby landmarks, including the egg-shaped National Theatre, and Qianmen Old Shopping Street while learning about life in the city.
Itinerary
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Beijing
- Meet your guide in the lobby of your Beijing City hotel. (Start time between 4:30 pm and 6 pm to coincide with Tiananmen Square's flag-lowering ceremony, timed according to the sunset). You can either take a taxi or subway at your own cost to reach Ti'an'anmen Square.
- Depending on your start time, you may first stroll along the Qianmen Shopping Street, which is the oldest and most famous ancient shopping street with a unique culture. Learn many histories behind and explore different shops and snack streets.
- Next, stroll to Tiananmen Square, the world's largest city center public square. View the buildings, including Tiananmen Gate, the Great Wall of the People, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the National Theater and Chinaman Mao's Memorial Hall and more, after their floodlights switch on, learning about the histories and functions.
- Continue to watch the flag lowering ceremony, 36 Soldiers holding the Chinese National Flag with 138 steps total towards Tiananmen Square. It is very patriotic.
- Your last stop is the National Theatre, a modern, egg-shaped center designed by French Architect Paul Andreu. As you explore the illuminated streets, feel free to interact with your tour guide and get insider tips on restaurants, bars, and nightspots. Your tour concludes here; you can decide to explore on your own or return to your hotel. Your guide will help you find a taxi at your own cost.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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