Tiananmen Square is the largest public square of this kind in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies. You will have a glimpse at the outside of Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the magnificent Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, the ancient Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower as well as the Tiananmen Tower which leads to the well-known Forbidden City. All the tourists have to pass a security check before they enter the square.

Established in 1925, the Palace Museum is located in the imperial palace of the consecutive Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The magnificent architectural complex, also known as the Forbidden City, and the vast holdings of paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and antiquities of the imperial collections make it one of the most prestigious museums in China and the world. In 1961, the State Council designated the former imperial residence as one of China's foremost-protected cultural heritage sites, and in 1987 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Due to limited time, we will show you the Forbidden City along the central axis line. You will pass the following places: 1.The Meridian Gate (Wu men) 2.Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihe men) 3.Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian) 4."Treasures from the Qing Palace" West corridor rooms to the south of the Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian) 5.Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian) 6.Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian) 7.Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing men) 8.Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing gong) 9.Hall of Union (Jiaotai dian) 10.Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunning gong) 11.Imperial Garden (Yuhua yuan) 12.Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu men)