Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
On this tour, we will visit three World Heritage Sites. In the morning, we begin at the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. As the imperial residence, the Forbidden City has seen countless battles and reconstruction – the architecture we see today dates back to the early 15th century. After exploring the grounds of Forbidden City, we will visit the Temple of Heaven – the world’s largest temple and altar complex, highlighted by unique and intricate architectural designs dating back to the Ming dynasty. After an appetizing Chinese lunch, our final destination is the largest imperial garden in the world, the Summer Palace. We will explore the garden grounds, see an actual marble boat, and walk through the world's longest art gallery. We'll break up our busy day with scenic bus riding, plus a fascinating look into the ancient culture of Chinese silk and pearl cultivation.
Schedule:
- 07:30-08:30 Pick guests up from hotel in the morning
- 08:30-10:30 From Tian’anmen Square you walk into the Forbidden City. 1.5 hours walking can make you to see the main buildings along the central way.
- 11:00-11:45 Visit Temple of Heaven to see the special buildings especially the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest.
- 12:00-12:30 Visit Yuanhou Silk Store
- 13:00-14:30 Lunch at Qiuyiyuan Restaurant and shop at Lihengtang Pearl store
- 15:00-16:30 visit the Summer Palace – the biggest imperial garden in China, walking inside can make you enjoy the beautiful mountains, lakes, pavilions, towers especially the longest corridor (728 meters long) in the world.
- 17:30 Back to hotel
Departure Time: 7:30
Departure Point: Guests will be picked up from hotel
Duration: Approx. 8 hours