Step inside the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your expert guide through the palace's grand ceremonial halls, imperial courtyards, royal residences, and beautiful gardens while discovering the fascinating stories of the emperors, concubines, eunuchs, and court officials who once lived behind these legendary walls. Visit iconic landmarks including the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity, Imperial Garden, and many other architectural masterpieces that showcase the glory of China's imperial past.

Continue to Jingshan Park, the former imperial garden situated directly behind the Forbidden City. Climb to the summit of Coal Hill for the most breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City, with endless rows of golden rooftops stretching across Beijing's historic center. Your guide will share the history of the park while you enjoy one of the city's most famous viewpoints—perfect for capturing unforgettable photographs of Beijing's imperial skyline.