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Forbidden City & Tiananmen

Imperial palace complex and China's most famous square.

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08:00

Tiananmen Square

World's largest public square. Flag ceremony at sunrise.

39.9042, 116.3974

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09:00

Forbidden City

980 buildings, 9,999 rooms. Allow 3-4 hours.

39.9163, 116.3972

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13:00

Peking duck lunch

Quanjude or Da Dong — Beijing's signature dish.

39.9120, 116.4030

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15:00

Jingshan Park viewpoint

Climb the hill for perfect Forbidden City aerial views.

39.9250, 116.3960