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Tour begins at Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. From the square, you will view the Gate of Heaven Peace (Tiananmen) where Chairman Mao Zedong proudly claimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on Oct 01, 1949; monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Mao’s Mausoleum. Then it’s on to the Forbidden City, now known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The Forbidden City used to home for 24 Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. The last emperor, Puyi lived in the Forbidden City till 1924.
Walk to the Jingshan Park located behind the Forbidden City. Standing at the height of 51 meters in the middle of Beijing’s north-south axis and facing the Forbidden City, Jingshan offers a full view of Beijing, including the Drum and Bell Tower and the white pagoda of Beihai Park. You will also have a chance to see local people’s daily life such as practicing Taichi, singing and dancing in the park.
Perform Salat prayer at the oldest mosque of Beijing, Niujie Mosque after a nice Halal lunch at local restaurant. Built in 966, Niujie Mosque is a perfect example of the harmonious blend of Islamic style and traditional Chinese architecture.
After shopping at silk store, 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.