Day 1 Beijing

Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

In the morning, head up to Tiananmen Square for a breath-taking view of the city. Surrounded by many famous historical and cultural attractions, such as the Tiananmen Square Citadel, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum. The grand flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies held in Tiananmen Square attract countless Chinese and foreign tourists every day.

Stepping across the marble bridge and Tiananmen Gate, enter the Forbidden City. It is located in the centre of Beijing's central axis, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also the world's largest and most well-preserved wooden structure of palace-type buildings.

After exiting from Forbidden City, do a mini hike to the top of Jingshan Park. Jingshan Park is located in Jingshanqian Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, located on the central axis of the Ming and Qing dynasties of Beijing, facing the North Sea in the west and the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City across the street in the south. 

After lunch, head to the Temple of Heaven which used for paying homage to the heaven.  Formerly known as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the place for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven, pray for grain and rain. It is the largest remaining ancient sacrificial complex in China.