Get to know Beijing and its amazing history by visiting three of the city’s most impressive historic attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on earth. This seven-hour tour, combined with the complimentary tour 2042SIC_06, provides the perfect, unhurried introduction to all there is to see in amazing Beijing.

Your relaxed seven-hour tour begins at Tian'anmen Square, focusing on a more recent page from China’s history and the Cultural Revolution of Chairman Mao Zedong. You will tour the grounds and see Tian’anmen Tower, monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao’s monument.

Then it’s on to the legendary Forbidden City, known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The history of every dynasty is represented here in four palatial halls, and you’ll have the most in-depth visit of the Forbidden City available on this tour.

After a substantial lunch, your final destination is the aptly named Temple of Heaven, dating from the 15th century. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple of Heaven was the center of prayer, traditional ceremonies and sacrificial rites. To complete your sightseeing you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese tea.

If you’d like to see more of Beijing’s historic attractions, see tour code 2042SIC_06 for a complimentary historic tour of Beijing. Why not relax while you’re in Beijing and spread your sightseeing over a couple of days.