Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple Of Heaven, Summer Palace

This was an amazing experience, with an exceptional tour guide- Maggie. We learned so much about all the palaces. No queuing or any hassle. Amazing lunch and so much more. Thanks Maggie - you are the best!

We had a wonderful experience with our guide Bruce, today. He was punctual, spoke excellent English, and was very attentive and respectful throughout the tour. He had a great sense of humor and made us laugh, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. He was also knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable at every stop. Our driver , Mr Young, was also very nice, professional, and drove safely throughout the journey.A neat Buick We truly appreciated their kindness and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Jeffrey was the best tour guide, we had a great day exploring Beijing and learning the history of the city

We were so lucky to have Linda as our guide in Beijing! She was warm, caring, very personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about Chinese history and culture. Her English was excellent, and she made every moment interesting and enjoyable. From the beginning, she felt more like a friend than just a tour guide, which made our experience even more special. It truly felt like a private and very customized tour! She took us to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Everything was so well organized and efficient that we made the most of our time without ever feeling rushed. Her service was truly exceptional! She went above and beyond, paying attention to every detail and making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. We also loved the delicious local food she introduced us to! A special thank you to our wonderful driver, Zeng! He was professional, drove safely, and kept his car spotless and comfortable, with bottled water and thoughtful little extras. Linda and Zeng provided outstanding service and made our Beijing experience truly special and memorable. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!

We had an outstanding private tour covering Beijing’s top highlights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Our tour guide, Linda, was exceptional. Her English is fluent and clear, making communication effortless from start to finish. She brought each historical site alive with deep knowledge, sharing captivating stories about Ming and Qing dynastic history, palace architecture, and imperial court life. Linda was warm, friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful, ensuring we navigated security checkpoints smoothly and always found the best vantage points for photos. She also introduced us to authentic local food for lunch, which was absolutely delicious and one of the culinary highlights of our trip. Our driver, Mr. Zeng, was fantastic. He navigated Beijing’s busy traffic with great skill, providing a safe, comfortable, and seamless ride between all four stops. The vehicle was spotless, air-conditioned, and waiting right on time after every visit. Linda and Mr. Zeng make the ultimate team for exploring Beijing. They made our day completely stress-free, informative, and deeply memorable. We cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone visiting China!

Linda is Great,she knows everything story from every dynasty,we learned a lot history from Ming and Qing Dynasty,She told us the story about Dragon Lady in China,it is very interesting,we visited every beautiful place in Beijing,she took so many beautiful pictures for us,it is so awesome,if you come to vist Beijing, I highly recommend Linda to be your tour guide,she will give you best tour and best pictures,and her English is so so nice,thanks Linda,Thanks Lily’s Tour company!!

I booked one day tour from Beijing Lily’s tour company, I want to say this is the best tour company in Beijing,they gave us Linda as our tour guide,she is brilliant,a lot of information about every place,we learned so much history of China,she told us we don’t need bags,you know it is high tourism season in Beijing,Linda is true,no bags we go through all places very fast,thanks Linda!!The most important thing what I want to say is:Linda took so many pictures for us,she knows every good point for picture,if you come to Beijing, highly recommend Lily’s tour company and ask Linda to be your tour guide,she also spoke very good English ,she will be your best tour guide in Beijing!!!

We had an amazing day exploring Beijing and learning about thousands of years of Chinese history. We visited the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and so many incredible places in between. Linda was our tour guide, and she was amazing! She had so much knowledge about Chinese history and was always quick to answer our questions and explain everything in an interesting and easy-to-follow way. She even took us to a local place for lunch, which made the experience feel even more authentic. She also took some amazing photos of us throughout the day! Having a private driver made a huge difference, especially since we were visiting during Golden Week. Everything was very convenient, and our driver was always ready for us as we moved from one place to another. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to visit Tiananmen Square itself because we were there during China’s National Day celebrations on October 1st, but our driver took us through the area and Linda explained its history and significance to us. It was definitely a long day, but completely worth it. We got to see so much of Beijing while also learning a lot about China’s history and culture. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing!

Bruce was an extraordinary guide. Knowledgeable, good English, helpful. Would definitely recommend. Seeing the top Beijing sights was well paced too.

Guide Wendy is knowledgeable. Everything was well‑planned and went smoothly. We had no queues at Tiananmen Square. The Palace Museum is magnificent, and the Summer Palace boasts delightful scenery — it was our favourite stop on this trip. We also enjoyed lovely weather today. All in all, it’s been a wonderful day. Both the guide and driver are professional. Everything was excellent, and we highly recommend this tour group.

Linda was very knowledgeable about how to navigate the most efficient way around so we did t spend too much time in a line. She was knowledgeable about history and her English was good too.

Maggie, our tour guide, was amazing. We crisscrossed the entire city, hitting all of the major cultural sights! A great stop for a private tea ceremony followed by a delicious lunch was perfect! We didn’t need to lift a finger. We were catered to all day!

Thanks to my tour guide, Bruce, for guiding me on a 1:1 tour across Beijing’s most important historical monuments. Bruce has over 20 years of experience and this showed through all the wonderful stories and cultural context shared across the day. It We also visited a pearl market and tea tasking, alongside a buffet lunch at the Beijing Winter Olympics athlete’s village. It was cool to have a drive-by of the birds nest stadium as I didn’t expect to see it during my visit. The day as facilitated by easy drop offs and pick ups from a private car, and the early start meant we could avoid the peak crowds.

Sunny and Sun were our guide and driver, and they provided an excellent experience. This tour was the pefect example of why you spend a bit more for a private tour as opposed to joining a large group tour. Sunny was able to convey so much amazing information about Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and also Beijing and China in general. She had great recommendations on how to avoid large crowds, and those recommendations paid off! If we had tried to visit these sites on our own, not only would it have been very difficult without a private driver, but we would have also spent a large portion of the day waiting in lines. Thank you for the great tour!

Had the best day out with Nancy and Mr Xu! Saw an incredible amount of places, learnt a lot about them all and was driven around in absolute comfort. Highly recommend booking this tour and getting a whole day's worth of entertainment and education.

I really recommend doing this tour. It combined main heritage sites in Beijing. Nancy was our guide and she did her best to ensure we had a seamless and positive experience. She gave us options which allowed to get through many levels of security faster and have more time at the sites instead of the queue. The driver was great too and the mini bus was clean with reclining seats. The sites in this tour are massive, so to have a proper look you probably need at least a day in some of them. However in saying that the temples start looking very similar after a while, so we did mot feel like we missed out. At times we did feel rushed but it was necessary to cover all the ground. Nancy told us many facts and information. She also gave us some advise where to go the next day which we did and it was very good. Overall great experience, was just missing some storytelling, was more facts focused.

I did my tour with Bobo, she is a good guide and she knows a lot about history. She also knows the best places to take photos. The tour was well organized, we managed to see all the attractions in the intinerary. While there is not enough time to explore everything deeply and to have time on your own, you get a solid idea of the history and scope of all the stops we made. Ideal for tourists with little time in the city but want to visit every major historical attraction. The lunch was very good.

Our tour guide Wendy was amaing, providing thoughtful companionship and patient explanations. The Forbidden City was particularly impressive, the Temple of Heaven was exceptionally beautiful, and the Summer Palace had breathtaking scenery. This tour was full of joy and we are very grateful to our outstanding guide. We highly recommend this travel company.

Our Small Group Tour of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace was exceptional, thanks to our guide Nancy, who turned a classic itinerary into a personalised and deeply memorable experience. Nancy guided us through each major landmark with clear explanations, historical context and an easy, friendly manner. Early in the day, we mentioned that we had already visited the Summer Palace, and Nancy immediately offered thoughtful alternatives. She suggested other sites around Beijing that matched our interests and seamlessly adjusted the schedule so we could explore places we genuinely wanted to see. Her flexibility and willingness to tailor the day made the tour feel uniquely ours. What made the experience even more special was the personal connection Nancy created. We asked many questions about her life, and she was warm, open and happy to share her experiences. Through her stories, we gained not only a deeper understanding of Beijing’s major sites, but also a meaningful insight into how local people live. This combination of cultural learning and personal exchange was invaluable and added a dimension to the tour that we will never forget. Nancy felt less like a guide and more like a friend showing us around her city. Her kindness, adaptability and genuine enthusiasm made the entire day relaxed, engaging and unforgettable. We 100% recommend Nancy to anyone considering this tour. She is an outstanding guide who delivers both exceptional knowledge and authentic human connection.

I highly recommend this tour. We were able to see so much in 1 day and learned many unique facts. Our guide Linda was AMAZING and really catered the tour for our family. She even made a suggestion on an acrobatics show to do that night after the tour and we really enjoyed that. When we come back we will for sure ask for her to be our guide!

Sunny (Lingling) speaks excellent English, but was also happy to let us practice our Chinese with her. She gave us a lot of interesting information and was happy to answer all of our questions. It was a super hot day and she was great at getting us quickly through the crowds, keeping us hydrated, and finding shady places to stop. She was very flexible about the itinerary, offered to help us book a post-tour restaurant. We would not have been able in a single day to visit even one or two of these important sites in our own, so this trip was worth every penny. It was a LOT of walking, and I’m soaked with sweat and I’m still very happy about the whole thing.

Jeffrey (tour guide) was very knowledgeable and gave us options for the Forbidden City. He was very friendly and we felt like talking to a friend instead of a guide. Felted the time needed for each place was perfect . Thank you Jeffrey again.

Sunny and Mr. Li provided an unforgettable tour of Beijing. They were exceptionally prompt, professional, and full of local knowledge, making the entire day seamless, comfortable, and thoroughly enjoyable. Beyond their top-notch service, their warm hospitality and genuine care made us feel completely at ease. I can't speak highly enough of their dedication and hard work—they truly went above and beyond for us!

We just completed our full day tour with Linda from Lily‘s Tours. This was an amazing day! Linda was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable with very detailed explanations, historical background, and extensive commentary about everything we saw. Also, a very pleasant person with whom to spend the day. Very friendly and good sense of humor. We chose the option which included lunch, which also was delicious. All in all, a very worthwhile experience which we would highly recommend.

Wendy was great! We learned much and had a great time. Highly recommend her. The driver Mr Wang was also excellent.

Such a fabulous experience!! Linda, our tour guide had exceptional knowledge, patiently answered our many questions & her English was excellent. Our driver, Yang drove so responsibly, was on time & the car was pristine, supplies of water & sweets were much appreciated. In my opinion the private tour was the very best way of experiencing Beijing’s history.

Absolutely amazing experience, got to see some of Beijings best sites with a well spoken and well educated tour guide who had great knowledge about them all. Nancy was 10/10 and we thoroughly enjoyed her tour today. This is a must do tour when in Beijing and you will be very lucky if you get Nancy as your tour guide. Thank you for a great day, Nancy

Was a brilliant tour, Sally was a great and very knowledgeable guide. She was very friendly and made sure all our needs were met. Would definitely recommend.

Linda was a wonderful tour guide, full of endless historical knowledge and always ready to answer all the questions I had. I learned so much about the rich history of China from the various Imperial Dynasties and the intricacies of how they operated. Standout was the stories about the notorious concubine, The Dragon Lady, and how she wielded her influence over the young emperors. We ate delicious food for lunch, then went for a fantastic tea ceremony where I learned ao mycg. The Puer tea was a standout I had to buy some! This tour is ideal if, like me, you only have a few days in Beijing and you want to cover alot of ground. We got Tianamen, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven covered and did so without feeling rushed. Don't hesitate to book this tour!!

Bobo, my tourguide is excellent, very helpful. We enjoy her company while exploring Bejing.

Our guide, Maggie, was incredibile. Thanks to her we understand every meaning of what we see, from the color to the shape of monument. Maggie was also very nice and helpful, she also booking for us a restaurant for the day after aur tour! SUPER!

The day was great. We have seen unbelivable places and Maggie was a fantastic guide. She has driven us sharing her knowledge, telling us a lot of good informations

We had such a great experience on this guided tour with Sunny! She was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the whole day. She explained so many interesting things about the places we visited, as well as Chinese culture, history, and everyday life. We learned a lot and really enjoyed listening to her explanations and spending the day with her. She made the whole experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended! Sunny, you are a star!!

What a wonderful day. My guide Ling Ling sunny and driver Yang were fantastic. I learnt so much about Chinese culture today. My guide was so friendly patient and kind and although we don’t speak the same language I know that our driver has a wonderful sense of humour and is a kind and gentle man. Thank you both for making my first visit to China such a wonderful experience.

Great guide Sunny fantastic service

Great guide Sunny and great service

Our guide Bobo Cao was fabulous, we travelled to Beijing peak holiday season, peak crowds. she led us expertly through crowds and with great suggestions what was worth queuing for when we had to. In between attractions she gave us so much marvelous historical and cultural informations in the comfort of AC transport, and at all historical sites. Answered all our questions, and then gave us great ideas of other places we should visit. We did them all Bobo, thank you and I will always remember the dragon lady and the walk way which was his holiday photos ! Highly recommend this lady, who I’d now consider a friend. I hope we see you again Bobo.

Our guide Sunny was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history and cultural information throughout the day. She also took us to a tea tasting and an acrobatics show, and even ordered delicious local food for us to try. Our driver Sun was always prompt, professional, and made sure we were comfortable during the entire trip. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Beijing!

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide Sunny was great. She took us to all the places on the tour and then some. She was very knowledgeable and attentive. Loved the lunch. It was the best we had in China so far. The tea ceremony was fun and the acrobatic show was spectacular. We really enjoyed the day. Thank to our driver Mr Sun. He was very good at taking us everywhere and keeping us on time.

Our guide, Nancy, was very friendly, took many pictures and spoke excellent English. The day was planned well and was very enjoyable. Our driver, Mr Sun, was also very pleasant and had bottled water for us. I would highly recommend them both.

Great all inclusive tour. Lucy was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of China. Her English was excellent. She kept us entertained throughout the tour with very interesting stories about Chinese history. She really took good care of us and kept the group together in the very crowded areas. She ensured that we were able to see and do everything as advertised. I would highly recommend this tour.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Guide for a Large Family Group!Our group of 14 (7 adults and 7 teenagers) had an absolutely incredible time exploring Beijing, all thanks to our amazing guide, Lucy! Managing a large group with such a wide age gap is no easy task, but Lucy handled it flawlessly with her high energy, patience, and perfect organization.She took us to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. At every single stop, Lucy brought the history to life with fascinating stories that kept both the adults deeply engaged and the teenagers genuinely interested the entire time. She navigated the crowds smoothly, kept us all together, and ensured we didn't miss a thing.If you are visiting Beijing—especially with a large group or family—we cannot recommend Lucy highly enough. She truly made our trip unforgettable!

Rita is the best guide for Beijing ever! She has great professionalism and a wonderful heart! She took us on a wonderful tour of the entire city and not only gave us the history of each place, but interesting stories of the events and people that made each sight memorable. She loves children, and found a pharmacy and medicine for our son on her own time, after her tour already ended. You will love Beijing even better than ever after hiring Lily’s Tours and experiencing the wonder of Beijing with Rita! Thank you so much!

We are a youth choir group that travelled to China. We had 39 people and Vader was able to provide us with a very nice Bus Driver and guide for the tours. Lucy was our guide and she was truly phenomenal! Her knowledge of the history of the places we visited was incredible. Her English was outstanding, and she even taught us some Chinese words.! She arranged an impromptu dinner for us for Pecking Duck! Definitely recommend Lucy and the bus driver Hao, and will request them again if we have the need!

We had a great time exploring the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven with our guide, Sally. She was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories and historical facts throughout the tour. That being said, what set her apart from other guides is that she knows the best route to keep us in the shade (I’d give her 10 stars if possible! Really appreciate this thoughtfulness!!) on a hot day and took us to some of the best photo spots, which made the experience super enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Ms Bobo was excellent. She knew her history and provided great information. She kept us from long lines and made sure we were always comfortable. Highly encourage this adventure.

It was an amaizing experience, they had everything planned and the access were quick, I would totally recommend the experience to anyone in my family. Thank you so much Jeffrey.

Wendy (guide) & Mr.Wa (driver) were very friendly & kind. She encouraged questions beyond tourist sights. We did discussed education, family dynamics & what not. It was like talking another women & I guess what’s better to know a culture or about a country. My family & I highly recommend booking her for tours… she is insightful, funny & kind. Best Wishes Wendy & Mr.Wa

Lucy was excellent guide , patient and knowledgeable , for lunch she managed to find us an excellent halal Chinese restaurant . The drive nicknamed brother Yang , so patient .