Top China Independence Day

Skip the long lines at the Forbidden City and gain a deeper understanding of old Beijing on this guided small-group tour. Walk around and take photos of this iconic Beijing landmark, and the nearby Tiananmen Square, without a massive tour group crowd blocking your view. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvest and good fortune, and riding a rickshaw through the city's ancient hutong alleys.