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D1Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City▾

Start at Tiananmen Square — the world's largest public square. Enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate and spend 3 hours exploring the imperial palace complex, Hall of Supreme Harmony, and Palace Museum treasures. Afternoon: Jingshan Park for panoramic views over the golden roofs. Evening: Wangfujing night market and Peking duck dinner.

D2Great Wall at Mutianyu & Summer Palace▾

Early 7:30 AM departure to Mutianyu Great Wall to beat the crowds. Cable car up, hike between watchtowers for 2-3 hours with breathtaking mountain views. Take the thrilling toboggan slide down! Farm-to-table lunch. Afternoon: Summer Palace — dragon boat across Kunming Lake, stroll the 728-meter Long Corridor painted with 14,000 classical scenes.

D3Temple of Heaven & Hutong Culture▾

Morning at the Temple of Heaven — a Ming Dynasty masterpiece where emperors prayed for good harvest. Join locals practicing Tai Chi in the park. Afternoon: rickshaw ride through traditional hutong alleyways, visit a courtyard family home for tea. Lamai Temple — Beijing's most active Tibetan Buddhist temple with a 26-meter sandalwood Buddha.

D4Hidden Gems & Departure▾

Morning visit to 798 Art District — contemporary art in a former Bauhaus factory complex. Alternatively: Prince Gong's Mansion and Beihai Park, or Cuandixia ancient mountain village. Afternoon: free time for last-minute shopping at Hongqiao Pearl Market. Airport transfer.

D5Continued Exploration▾