Follow your guide to the Tongzi River, which serves as the moat of the Forbidden City and a popular leisure spot for locals. At night, you will often see people walking and jogging along the river, creating a lively, authentic atmosphere. For photography enthusiasts, the riverbank offers perfect spots to capture the Forbidden City at night — the upturned eaves of the corner towers and their reflections on the lit water make for highly artistic photos.

We will head to Tiananmen Square, whose night scenery is one of Beijing’s most iconic urban landscapes. At night, the Tiananmen Rostrum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China are all illuminated. The architectural complex appears solemn and magnificent under the lights, showcasing the grand symmetry of Beijing’s central axis.

Qianmen Street is home to numerous time-honored shops. At night, the street is decorated with glowing red lanterns, and the Zhengyangmen Gate and memorial archways shine brilliantly under the lights. It is an ideal place for shopping and enjoying night scenery alike.

We will walk to Dashilan, one of Beijing’s oldest and most famous historic commercial areas. Its signature foods include traditional Beijing snacks such asZhajiangmian (soybean paste noodles), douzhi (fermented soybean milk), luzhu (pork offal stew), chaogan (pork liver stew), lamb skewers, sugar-coated haws on a stick, and ludagun (glutinous rice rolls).