Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
Meet your guide at Lao She Teahouse at 9:30am to start the day. From there, you'll take a morning walk around Tiananmen Square and see the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People. After that, head into the Forbidden City for about three hours. You'll walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace and check out the main buildings along the central axis of this 600-year-old imperial palace. By late afternoon, you can either spend more time in the Imperial Garden if you're interested, or head back to your hotel to rest.
- Start point
- Beijing, China (Lao She's Teahouse (Building 3, Zhengyang Market, Qianmenxi Main Street, Xicheng District, 正阳市场3号楼), 09:30 - 09:30)
- End point
- Beijing, China (The North Gate of the Forbidden City (the Palace Museum))
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square - morning walk with distant views of Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao
- Visit Forbidden City - guided exploration of main buildings centering on the central axis for approximately three hours
- Headset to receive guide's explanations
Optional Activities
- Explore the Imperial Garden at the Forbidden City after guided tour completion
- Purchase Beijing snacks and use cafe facilities in the peripheral zone of Forbidden City
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Monument to the People's Heroes Great Hall of the People Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao Gate of Heavenly Peace Forbidden City Imperial Garden Lao She Teahouse (Qianmen Branch) 
