At 8:00 am our guide and driver will greet you at your hotel in Beijing downtown area. First we drive to Tiananmen Square, the heart and symbol of Beijing and the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years. Next you will pay a visit to Forbidden City, one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complex built of wood. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). There were 24 emperors of the two dynasties once lived here.

After lunch, we will go to Temple of Heaven. Located at southern part of Beijing, it serviced as a complex of sacrificial building where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest. Today’s last scenic site will be Summer Palace. It locates at the west skirt of Beijing and covers an area of 290 hectares. In the Qing Dynasty during the Qianlong Era, the Summer Palace was built by imitating the layout of the West Lake in Hangzhou. Now it is the largest and most completely preserved imperial garden in China. Today you will also stop by Chinese Herb Medicine Market to learn about traditional Chinese pharmacy and meet many kinds of herb medicine. Then Pearl Market to appreciate some nice pearl artworks.

After the tour, you will be escorted back to hotel at about 5:00 pm.

Special note: The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, so please try to avoid visiting it on this day. If your travel date must be Monday, we will visit another site instead or refund you the ticket fee of Forbidden City.

Price inclusions:

-Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle with driver

-English speaking guide

-Main entrance fees

-Simple lunch

-Fuel surcharge, parking fee

Price exclusions:

-Personal expense

-Gratuities (recommended)