Day 2Beijing

Attractions: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple Heaven, Facial makeup painting in Hutong

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing，learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.

In the afternoon, we will Temple of Heaven,another famous scenic spot in Beijing, which was used to hold a memorial ceremony for the God in Winter Solstice Festival and to pray for harvest in the first month of the lunar year by the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties.

Then we move to a less commercial Hutong nearby. A short walking (around 30mins) along the authentic Hutong will give you a deep impression of the local residents’ live. We stop to visit a local family to learn Facial Makeup Painting for Beijing Opera.