Day 2 Beijing

Attractions:Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

After breakfast at the hotel, start your visit to Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen Square is 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.

Then proceed to the Forbidden City (2 hours). 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.

Today you are free to enjoy an authentic Chinese meal at a nice local restaurant.

After lunch, proceed to the Temple of Heaven (2 hours), 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.