Beijing One Day Indian Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

Itinerary

Be picked up from your hotel by English speaking tour guide and private vehicle at 08:30.

Drive to visit Tiananmen Square. The Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world. Surrounded by many well-known cultural and political institutions, the square is the final resting place of Chairman Mao Zedong. The square has witnessed the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Enter the Palace Museum from the north end of Tiananmen Square. Known as Forbidden City, the Palace Museum is a treasure house of Chinese cultural and historical relics. The palace was the exclusive domain of the imperial court for almost 500 years, 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasty. As one of the World Cultural Relics, the palace consists of 90 palaces and courtyards, 980 buildings and 8,704 rooms.

Then visit Temple of Heaven.  Built in 1420 during Ming Dynasty, Temple of Heaven is the best preserved and largest sacrificial building complex in the world. The emperor came to the temple every winter to pray for ample harvests and good weather. Strictly built on the basis of philosophical requirements, the temple in many ways features the relationship between Heaven and Earth.

Move on to visit Summer Palace. The Summer Palace was first built in 1750 by Emperor Qianlong in Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, including 70,000 square meters of building space. The Summer Palace perfectly combines the natural landscape of hills and open water with humankind works such as pavilions, halls, palaces and bridges. In 1998, UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List.

Be transferred back to your hotel after the Indian Dinner.
(Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)

Friendly Note of Beijing One Day Indian Tour:
1. This private one day tour is arranged for you exclusively with private Beijing local vehicle, experienced driver and English speaking tour guide.
2. The sunshine is very strong in Beijing, Sunglass is useful in summer.
3. You will walk a long distance. A pair of soft and comfortable shoes is helpful when you walk in attractions.