Day 01
Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
- Pick up by your Beijing guide from your hotel at about 8:30 am, or at any time you prefer.
- Visit Tian'anmen Square, the symbolic heart of China and a gathering place for the masses.
- Explore the largest public square in the world and see legendary landmarks, including the Gate of the People, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall, and the National Museum.
- Proceed to the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was once truly a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years.
Enjoy a typical Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D. specifically for the worship of heaven and prayers for good harvests during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Explore its park, which covers an area of about 2,700,000 square meters.
Transfer back to your hotel.
