1 day

About this activity

This luxury tour is not just for fun, but also for learning about the modern history of China. Due to the security and the significance of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, please submit your full name, nationality, and passport number upon booking. Please kindly book this tour at least 5 days advance.

Meet your guide at 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to start the tour from Tiananmen Square. On Oct. 1st, 1949, Chairman Mao stood on the Tiananmen Gate and proclaimed the founding of new China. About 300,000 citizens attended the ceremony, and it has since become the symbol of China. Then proceed north to the Forbidden City, which was off-limits to commoners for more than 500 years. Besides some regular sites, you will also visit Antiquarium of the Palace Museum and Imperial Palace Clock and Watch Hall. If you wish to visit certain area of the Forbidden City, your guide will adjust the route to make the most of your time.

Afterward, your guide will take you to the most luxurious restaurant in China, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, for a unique fine dining experience. Diaoyutai State Guesthouse was named after Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty who built a pavilion for fishing. Diaoyu means to go fishing while Tai means a pavilion. Since 1959, it has been the official place to receive over 1,200 state leaders during their visits to China. It's New China leader Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou's favorite place to work and rest. Your guide will tell you more interesting stories when you are there.

The specialties of the meal at Diaoyutai State Guest house are: low fat, low cholesterol, low in calories and high in protein. It's still traditional Chinese food but it's very light and healthy. For your dining here, you will start with some fancy appetizers, and then have 6-courses of fine Chinese cuisine. After your meal, you will be offered tasty desert and fruit. Drinks are available to purchase (only cash accepted).

You will be transferred back to your hotel after your tour is finished.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport in a comfort vehicle
Private guide
Set menu meal and service charge
Mineral water
Entrance fee
Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Entry/Admission - The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum

Not included

Drinks and Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 9 people per booking
This special luxury tour requires all travelers to submit full names, passport numbers and nationality for the restaurant reservation application and evaluation of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Please kindly book this tour 5 days advance. Any bookings within 5 days is subject to availability.
Passport is needed for the access of the Forbidden City and State Guesthouse
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if Diaoyutai State Guesthouse restaurant is fully booked. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Drinks are on your own cost during the meal, and please bring some Chinese Yuan in Cash as foreign credit cards may not work at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse
Due to the sensitivity of the dining place, please do not walk around without your guide's accompany
Dress code is smart casual. No shorts, please
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

80% Original

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Luxury Tour of Beijing: Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and City Sightseeing