Begin your day with a traditional Beijing breakfast featuring freshly baked buns and soy milk at this famous local restaurant known for its Peking duck heritage.
Explore the sprawling ancient palace complex, home to Ming and Qing dynasty emperors, to admire imperial architecture and historic artifacts. Open from 8:30am to 5pm.
Stroll through the vast Tiananmen Square, a historical and political center, visiting sights such as the Monument to the People's Heroes. Open 24 hours, but best viewed in daylight.
Explore one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in the world, known for its beautifully preserved architecture and giant Buddha statues. Open 9am to 5pm.
Take a rickshaw or walking tour through historic hutongs (narrow alleys) near the Lama Temple to experience traditional courtyard homes and local life.
On the way back to Beijing, stop by the Ming Tombs, the burial site of 13 Ming dynasty emperors, to explore well-preserved mausoleums. Open 8am to 5pm.