Arrive at Beijing, to be met at the airport and
transferred to your hotel.
As the capital of the Peoples Republic of China, Beijing
is the center of the nation politics, culture and
international exchanges and a modem metropolis full
of vitality, hosting more travelers than any other
city in China, and for good reason, because no other
city offers so many marvels, ancient and modern. No
city is more important in recent Chinese history--and
more of that history is on display here than anywhere
else.
Free at leisure in the evening.
Check out and depart from your hotel in the morning
to have city tours to visit the Tian An Men Square,
the symbolical heart of China and gathering place
for the masses. It is the biggest public square in
the world, which can hold one million people. Having
a free walk there, imagining the great historic events
of the 20th century took place there. You will also
see legendary landmarks including the Great Hall of
the People and the towering 125 foot granite obelisk,
Monument to the Peoples Heroes, honoring those who
died in revolution.
Walking across the Golden River Bridge, enter the
Forbidden City, the inner sanctum and palace where
for centuries Chinese emperors ruled their world.
It has 9000-room maze of courtyards, places, and ceremonial
halls, where 24 emperors used to live. Forbidden City
was indeed a forbidden place, where commoners were
kept out for nearly 500 years in the past. Tour the
palace and imagine the mystery, intrigue and incredible
power that reigned here.
Have a unique Hutong Trishaw tour in the afternoon.
Hutongs are a kind of ancient city alley or lane that
is typical in Beijing. Most of them are found around
the Forbidden City, and many were built during the
three dynasties of Yuan, Ming and Qing. Today, the
Hutong is a living museum of Beijing history showing
the traditional lifestyle of Beijing people. Tricycles
hold two people and peddled by an experienced bicyclist.
Stops are made to visit a local family and see first-hand
how the people of Beijing live.
Depart from your hotel after breakfast. Spending
about 1.5 hours to be transferred outside city to
the surrounding countryside to visit the Badaling
Great Wall, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind,
built over 2,000 years ago. You will be able to climb
and walk one of the best preserved sections of the
ancient wall, admiring the splendid mountains scenery.
After having lunch at a local restaurant, spend your
whole afternoon to visit the famous royal garden-Summer
Palace. Built in 1888, it was once a summer retreat
and the imperial park for emperors. Have a lakeside
cruise on the lovely Kunming Lake, enjoy the magical
views of the hills, bridges and pagodas that grace
the Palace grounds.
Take an early morning walk outside of the hotel.
Hundreds of bicycles weave along the main road while
food vendors serve street-side breakfasts to a population
of “on the go”.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, which was built in the
15th century, a sacred site for ancient Beijing, where
the emperor and his 1000 member entourage would retreat
twice a year for religious ritual. Surrounded by enormous
grounds designed in accordance with Fengshshui, the
Temple complex consists of the Celebrated Hall of
Prayer for Good Harvests, a unique wooden and blue-tiled
structure built without a nail. It is considered the
supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture.
Take afternoon flight to next city.
Any meals which are not included in
the " The trip price includes".
Domestic flights, trains or buses, international
air and train tickets for coming & leaving mainland
China.
Travel insurance in mainland China during
the above travel period.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Personal expenses: The items of a purely
personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides
or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing
or meals which are not included in the day to day itinerary.
Insurance coverage of personal loss,
illness or damages incurred during your trip.
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