Explore the city by public transportation, including metro & bus, or even try shared-bikes that so popular in China cities. Your first stop is Tiananmen Square, which is the largest city square in the world. It contains the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Memorial Hall of Chairmen Mao. And then, walk through the Tiananmen Tower (Gate of Heavenly Peace), you will visit the Forbidden City for around 2hrs. Served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). the Forbidden City is a must see site for visitors. Apart from the three main halls on the central axis, you can have bird view of the palace from the only section of the wall at Donghua Gate. Traditional noodle meal for lunch and then take metro to Temple of Heaven, an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is now a park that local people go for different activities, like Taichi, Singing & dancing, chess playing, etc. After the visit, take metro back to hotel.
Kind Reminder:
- The Forbidden City closes on each Monday. The Memorial Hall of Chairmen Mao open to public from 8am to 12am from Tuesday to Sunday. Bags, camera and water/drinks are not allowed and free locker is vailable.
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