After you have breakfast at the hotel, we will continue our tour to Tiananmen Square. It is the world's largest square, standing in the city center, and can accommodate a million people when holding grand ceremonies like the military parade on the National Day.
Next, we will visit the Forbidden City, the biggest royal palace complex in the world well preserved after almost 600 years. The majestic palaces of ancient emperors and empresses are decorated with beautiful patterns and precious indoor furnishings. Following the guide, we can also get a glimpse of the mysterious life of emperors during feudal dynasties.
In the afternoon, we will go to the Temple of Heaven. Mainly consisting of two big altars and several palaces, here the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1912) used to hold the annual ceremony of offering their sacrifices to the gods of heaven and praying for a fruitful year.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast