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The Forbidden City sits at the very center of the city, a constant reminder of China's political power
and history.
ONE WEEK
Day 1
The inner-city area of Beijing—that part embraced by the Sixth Ring Road—is relatively
organized and generally easy to orient yourself to, and the best way to do this is to start at
the city's nucleus, Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City, the source of much of the
city's culture and pride. The two landmarks are bisected by Chang'an Jie, the street that di-
vides the entire city into north and south regions, and are part of the central axis that divides
the city into east and west. In this immediate area, there is more than a day's worth of things
to see and explore, and a wander around its streets will give you an insight into the city's
mangle of ancient and advanced. This will be a day of possibly more walking than you'll
enjoy, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Start the day off early and head to the south entrance of the Forbidden City (Tian'anmen
East or Tian'anmen West subway station, Line 1). A tour through the Forbidden City can
take hours if you're a wanderer, but those on a mission can complete a direct path through
the nearly kilometer-long complex in around an hour.
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