One-Day Tour Guide Around the Forbidden City in Beijing

One-Day Tour Guide Around the Forbidden City in Beijing Preparation: Book tickets for Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in advance through official channels. Morning - Visit Tiananmen Square: After breakfast, bike to Gate 7 of Tiananmen Square's south square. You can locate the Guanqi Hotel (Tiananmen Square branch), exit from Exit C of Qianmen Station on Subway Line 2, take the underground passage to Meishi Street, walk south to the Beijing Fang traffic light, turn right to Guanqi Hotel. After ID and reservation checks at the hotel, proceed to Security Checkpoint 7 via the underground passage. - Explore Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City: Enter Tiananmen Square through Gate 7. After visiting, pass through Tiananmen Rostrum and Duanmen to enter the Forbidden City via the Meridian Gate. Afternoon - Visit Jingshan Park: Exit the Forbidden City through the Shenwumen Gate and head to Jingshan Park. Recharge at the park's west gate café with coffee, ice cream, or yogurt. Return to Hotel: After touring Jingshan Park, take a taxi back to the Oriental Hotel. Evening - Dinner at Qian'er Hutong's Kaorou Liu (Grilled Meat Liu). Explore Qianmen Dashilan: After dinner, bike to Qianmen Dashilan to enjoy the night view and browse unique shops. - Return to Hotel: After sightseeing, take Bus 48 from Qianmen Station back to the Oriental Hotel. Notes: During Dragon Boat Festival, crowds are heavy—book Tiananmen tickets early. Forbidden City tickets often sell out daily; book online in advance (except for visitors over 60, who can buy on-site). Recommended Hotel: Oriental Hotel, a century-old establishment with rich breakfast options and convenient transportation.