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.
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 People's 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.
After lunch,visit Beihai Park. Located in the
center of Beijing City, construction of Beihai
Park began in the 11th century. It has a history
of 800 years. It is the imperial garden with
the longest history in China. It has an area
of 68 hectares that consists of Beihai Lake
and Jade Flowery Islet and is built to represent
the wonderland of ancient Chinese fairy tales.
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 lunch at local restaurant, visit the fabled
Ming Tombs, the resting places of thirteen emperors
and their splendid treasures, passing down the
Spirit Way, a road lined with statues of dignitaries,
as well as huge elephants, lions, camels and
horses, you will encounter the marble tombs
of the Ming Dynasty emperors. Visit one of the
spectacular tombs- Dingling featuring an underground
palace.
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 Fengshui, 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.
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.
Have a unique Hutong Trishaw tour in the morning.
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.
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.
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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.
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illness or damages incurred during your trip.
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