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Witness the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square and enjoy a sunrise view of the Forbidden City’s rooftops from Maridian morning ,then be first guests visit forbidden CityBeijing

Highlights

• Feel the patriotic atmosphere at the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square
• Capture the Forbidden City’s rooftops glowing in the soft morning light
• Witness the PLA Honor Guard perform with a live military band
• Enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Maridian Gate
• Experience a unique blend of modern national ritual and imperial grandeur

Description

Begin your day with a visit to Tiananmen Square for the flag-raising ceremony during time 6-7am Arrive early to pass through security and find a spot. Watch as the PLA Honor Guard raises the flag, accompanied by a live military band. The ceremony lasts about 2 minutes and 7 seconds, the duration of the national anthem. After the ceremony, walk to Maridian Gate located directly north of the Forbidden the highest point in central Beijing, for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City bathed in morning light, you must be first guests visit Forbidden city after Sunrise In winter, you may see the flag-raising first, then walk 10 minutes north to Jingshan to catch the sunrise glow over the palace as the sky brightens. If you wish, enter the Forbidden City when it opens at 8:30 AM. Book your tickets in advance, as same-day tickets often sell out.

Includes

Flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square Sunrise view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park Guided tour Assistance with reservations Skip-the-line Forbidden City entry all entrance fee included (Tiananmen Square and Forbidden city)

Important Information

• Book Forbidden City tickets in advance included tickets for the Forbidden City included Reserve flag-raising ceremony 1–9 days ahead Temperatures in winter can be as low as –5°C to 2°C (23°F–36°F) Keep phone/power bank warm to avoid shutdown due to battery drain in cold weather

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund