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Tiananmen Square
In the morning, your guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby, and escort you on a day of seamless, worry-free transfers.
Let’s begin at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historical axis and modern power center.
Cross Chang’an Avenue to enter the square, admiring the monumental buildings that showcase China’s highest architectural standards.
Each landmark we pass carries symbolic significance, highlighting the square’s role as the spiritual heart of the nation.
· 40 min
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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Pass by Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang).
· Non-stop passage
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Monument of the People's Heroes
Pass by the Monument of the People's Heroes.
· Non-stop passage
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Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
Pass by the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang).
· Non-stop passage
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National Museum Of China
Pass by the National Museum Of China.
· Non-stop passage
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The Palace Museum
Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace.
For 500 years, from 1420 to 1911 AD, 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled from this power center, witnessing the empire's rise, peak, and fall.
Navigating its legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, but our expert-led, fast-track route ensures you smoothly experience the absolute highlights without missing a beat.
Note: For Monday departures when the Forbidden City is closed, we’ll pivot to explore the Summer Palace, the emperor’s lakeside retreat.
· 2 h· Admission included
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Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
This was not an execution site as rumored, but the stage for imperial ceremonies, much like the White House lawn.
Here, the emperor issued decrees and welcomed home victorious armies.
· 10 min· Admission included
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Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.
· 30 min· Admission included
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Palace of Heavenly Purity
Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.
· 30 min· Admission included
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The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.
· 30 min· Admission included
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, a beautifully preserved, crowd-free section perfect for your Great Wall adventure.
Refuel with a premium buffet lunch, featuring authentic local food and Western favorites, alongside seasonal fruit and soft drinks.
To maximize your time and comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: enjoy a leisurely round-trip cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and take a thrilling toboggan ride down.
Take in the breathtaking views from high above, and enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built along the undulating ridges, discovering historical beacon towers and the echoes of the past.
· 3 h 30 min· Admission included
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Beijing
Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!
· 1 h 30 min