Stand on Tian’anmen Square, the very heart of modern China and the world's largest urban square. Your guide will lead you to admire its iconic landmarks from the outside—including the solemn Chairman Mao Mausoleum, the powerful Great Hall of the People, and the monumental Monument to the People's Heroes. Hear the stories behind the symbols that define a nation. Please note:Tian’anmen Square requires advance booking.To enter both the Square and the Palace Museum（Forbidden City),reserve by 7:30 pm (Beijing Time) the day before.Later bookings are valid for the Forbidden City only.

What's the secret behind the number of mythical creatures on the roof? Their sequence holds the key to understanding imperial authority. Why do the palace doors have 81 nails? It's the ultimate symbol of rigid rank. Even the sunlight and wind were part of a master plan to maintain the empire's cosmic equilibrium. With our licensed professional guide, crack the code of the architecture and restore the dramas of palace intrigue. This tour will completely change how you see the Forbidden City.