A private vehicle with our driver and tour guide will arrive at your hotel right on time to pick you guys up for our visit to Tiananmen Square – a must-visit landmark in Beijing. It’s the largest public square in the world and the heart of Beijing. Surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Forbidden City, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China, it’s the perfect place to start your Beijing journey.

The Palace Museum, or "Forbidden City," was home to emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties—it’s China’s largest ancient royal architectural complex! With an expert guide leading you through, you'll learn all about its historical background, architecture features, and what life was like for royalty here. You’ll explore famous spots like Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony as well as delve into emperor life in their harem areas.

Next, dive into local culture with a rickshaw ride through the charming Old Beijing Hutongs, where history comes alive in narrow alleyways.

The Summer Palace is China’s biggest existing imperial garden featuring Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill—it's designed beautifully like southern gardens! You'll check out iconic sights such as Seventeen-Arch Bridge while learning about its significance in Chinese garden art from our knowledgeable guide, and then take some time on your own within the Summer Palace; snap photos or stroll by lakeside soaking up nature's beauty! After the Summer Palace we'll drive back so we can wrap up this wonderful day together!