One Day Beijing Highlights Bus Tour

Day 1 Beijing ( L )

Pick-up point and time: Your hotel in downtown Beijing between 7:00am and 7:30am
Finishing point and time: Your hotel in downtown Beijing at around 5:00-6:00pm

Itinerary:

Pick up at your hotel centrally located in Beijing in the morning. This tour starts at the northern part of Tian'anmen Square. See the Tian’anmen Rostrum, which is the symbol of new China. You could see two pairs of 600 years old stone lions, the ornamental columns, the outer golden water bridge and so on. Besides, have chance to view all constructions from distance, such as the National Flag Pole, the Monument to the People's Hero, the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People, and the National Museum. From there you will proceed to the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Visit the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for about 2 hours.

On the way to the Temple of Heaven, you will have a chance to experience the Chinese traditional medicine culture. After having a short rest, we'll visit the Temple of Heaven -- the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. 
 
After Chinese lunch in restaurant, enjoy a short visit to a pearl free market. Driving to Summer Palace, the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. 
 
After the tour you will be transfered back to your hotel.