Travel Reference
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Day One
You're jet-lagged anyway, so what the heck? Get up at the crack of dawn and head
straight for
Temple of Heaven Park
. Běijīng is blessed with some fabulous city
parks, but this is arguably the most captivating of all, and early morning, when it's
filled with locals rather than tourists, is the best time to visit. Wander around its ancient
cypress trees watching Beijingers perform taichi, fly kites or practise their favourite opera
songs, then pay a visit to the magnificent
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
- Ming-dyn-
asty architectural perfection.
Lunch
Sample folk cuisine from Yúnnán province at Lost
Join the crowds of domestic tourists on their pilgrimage-like tour of China's most
famous public space,
Tiān'ānmén Square
, before spending the afternoon explor-
ing the immense palace grounds of the
Forbidden City
.
duck.
Start your evening with cocktails in
Mao Mao Chong
, just a few doors down
from the restaurant, before working your way along the numerous bars of
Nan-
luogu Xiang
and finishing off with some live music in
Mao Livehouse
.
