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Experience a night out in Beijing to experience the bustling nightlife of Beijing, enjoy world famous Peking Duck and top it all off with a Chinese acrobatic display. Discover the culinary secrets in carving the duck and eating it \'Beijing style\'. Dinner is followed by exotic entertainment by a Chinese acrobat troupe. Included in your evening out is hotel pick-up and drop-off, English speaking guide, dinner and entertainment.
Dine on exquisite Chinese cuisine at a Peking duck banquet then enjoy traditional entertainment from a Chinese acrobat troupe on this Beijing evening excursion.
Dining on world-famous Peking duck is an absolute must-do in Beijing – you can\'t say you\'ve eaten Peking duck until you\'ve eaten it in Beijing, where it is made as it should be! On your evening out in Beijing you\'ll discover the culinary secrets in carving the duck correctly and eating it "Beijing style".
Your delicious banquet will be followed by exotic entertainment from a Chinese acrobat troupe, who have perfected this elegant art form that has been performed in China for thousands of years.
It\'s an adventure to roam the old streets of Beijing, but it becomes all the more exciting by pedicab. Start with an interesting tour of the Capital Museum to learn about the history and culture of China\'s capital city. Taste local teas at a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit a real Chinese family in their home. Later visit Prince Gong\'s mansion to see the magnificent gardens, Beijing\'s largest.
Your tour starts at the Capital Museum - one of the best places to learn about the history and culture of China\'\'s capital city. The museum is divided into two halls, each with six floors of exhibits. You can learn about ancient Beijing and the thousands of years of customs and culture, then see extraordinary collections of historic objects including statue, jade, bronzes and more. Before lunch, you will attend an elegant tea ceremony, where you\'ll experience the centuries-old tradition and taste local tea varieties.
After lunch at a local restaurant it\'s a visit to the magnificent gardens at Prince Gong\'s mansion, Beijing\'s largest and the best preserved Qing Dynasty royal mansion. Next, you\'ll then take to the streets of old Beijing by rickshaw, also known as a pedicab. This portion of the tour allows you to get a taste of life in the city as your driver pedals through the old, narrow streets, or hutongs. It includes a stop to visit the home of a real Chinese family and a climb to the top of an old drum tower for a birds eye view of the area.
Experience China\'s most impressive imperial sites on this full day Beijing sightseeing tour. Begin your tour with a must do visit of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before heading to the outskirts of Beijing to visit the Temple of Heaven, Pearl Market and the Summer Palace. Included in your tour is an English speaking guide, all admission fees, lunch and pick up and drop off at your hotel in Beijing.
See all the classic Beijing sights on a full-day sightseeing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the SummerPalace and Temple of Heaven. Along the way, your busy day includes relaxing scenic bus rides plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl Market.
Your full-day tour starts at Tian\'anmen Square to explore China’s more recent history, influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of communism. From there it’s on to the Forbidden City, built by Emperor Yong Le during the Ming Dynasty, and the seat of power for centuries. It has seen countless battles and reconstruction, and the architecture seen today dates from the 1700s. The Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with the history of every dynasty represented in four palatial halls.
After a delicious lunch, it’s on to the Temple of Heaven, China’s largest temple and altar complex. This extraordinary example of religious architecture dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Your final destination is the Summer Palace, the retreat of emperors for 800 years. One of Beijing’s finest parks surrounds the palace, and you’ll be able to explore the grounds, temples and the world’s longest art gallery.
See Beijing\'s 3 most popular sightseeing attractions on this comprehensive full day tour. Experience The Great Wall of China at Badaling, walk through the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square and end the day with a visit to the famous Longdi Jade Factory where you can purchase some of China\'s favorite stone. Included in your Beijing day tour is an English speaking guide, all admission fees, lunch and pick up and drop off at your Beijing hotel.
If your time in Beijing is short, take this full-day tour to see all the essential sights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. You’ll see why the capital of the People’s Republic of China continues to be a historic center of power, culture and wealth today.
Your sightseeing day tour of Beijing’s essential sights starts at Tiananmen Square, with an overview of China’s communist history. You’ll tour the grounds and see Tiananmen’s vast array of halls and monuments.
From Tiananmen Square it’s a short walk to the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The history of every dynasty is represented in four palatial halls, plus antiques and treasures from China’s thousands of years of history.
After a stop for lunch you will visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best preserved sections of this 2,000-year-old architectural wonder. You will be able to climb the Great Wall and take in the panoramic views from the top.
The day tour also includes a stop at the famous Longdi jade factory where you can shop for beautiful bargains.
Get to know Beijing and its amazing history by visiting three of the city\'s most impressive historic attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on earth.
Your relaxed seven-hour tour begins at Tian\'anmen Square, focusing on a more recent page from China’s history and the Cultural Revolution of Chairman Mao Zedong. You will tour the grounds and see Tian’anmen Tower, monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao’s monument.
Then it\'s on to the legendary Forbidden City, known as the Imperial Palace Museum. The history of every dynasty is represented here in four palatial halls, and you’ll have the most in-depth visit of the Forbidden City available on this tour.
After a substantial lunch, your final destination is the aptly named Temple of Heaven, dating from the 15th century. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple of Heaven was the center of prayer, traditional ceremonies and sacrificial rites. To complete your sightseeing you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese tea.
This tour is part two of the Historic Beijing Tour and visits the Lama Temple, White Peacock Silk Carpet Factory, Panda Garden at Beijing Zoo and the Summer Palace. To truly enjoy the best of Beijing we recommend taking both tours to ensure your visit to China\'s capital city is complete.
Your tour begins at the Yonghe Lamasery, one of the best examples of the regions many sacred temples. Lama Temple reveals diverse architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, and the impressive 60-foot Maitreya Buddha, carved form a single sandalwood tree. Then its on to one of the highpoints of anyone visiting Beijing, a trip to the zoo to see the frolicking Pandas, a living Chinese treasure.
After a stop for lunch, you\'ll then visit the Emperors retreat, the historic Summer Palace. Used for eight centuries, the Empress Dowager Cixi had the estate renovated in the 19th century, including the manmade lake we see today. Besides touring the ornate palace, you\'ll stroll through one of Beijing\'s favorite parks. During the day, we will also go on a shopping excursion to the Tianhou Silk Market.
Booked your flights and wondering how to get to your hotel in Beijing? Look no further. Arrival transfers are available to be booked online before you go. Be met by English speaking guides on your arrival after clearing customs.
Make it easy for yourself. Book your arrival transfer shuttle service before you arrive in Beijing, China\'s capital city.
You will be met at Beijing Airport and driven directly to your hotel. Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service.
The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years\' professional driving experience and English-speaking staff will greet you when you clear airport customs.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details (Flight numbers and times) and your Beijing accommodation details (Hotel name and address). Your arrival transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
Booked your flights and wondering how to get from your hotel in Beijing to the airport? Look no further. Return transfers are available to be booked online before you go. Be met by an English speaking guide at your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Make it easy for yourself. Book your return transfer shuttle service before you arrive in Beijing, China\'s capital city.
Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service.
Simply meet your driver in your hotel foyer at a prearranged time to be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years\' professional driving experience and English-speaking staff.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details (Flight numbers and times) and your Beijing accommodation details (Hotel name and address). Your return transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
Booked your flights and wondering how to get to and from your hotel in Beijing? Look no further. Roundtrip transfers are available to be booked online before you go. Be met by English speaking guides on your arrival and departure transfers, it\'s that easy!
Make it easy for yourself. Book your roundtrip transfer shuttle service before you arrive in Beijing, China\'s capital city.
You will be met at Beijing Airport and driven directly to your hotel. Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service.
Upon your return simply meet your driver inthe foyer of your hotel at a prearranged time to be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years\' professional driving experience and English-speaking staff will greet you when you clear airport customs.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details (Flight numbers and times) and your Beijing accommodation details (Hotel name and address). Your roundtrip transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
Visit the Lama Temple which was built in 1694, one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Then take a rare opportunity to see a giant Panda in Beijing Zoo. Later visit a museum displaying the rise of Chinese architecture and agriculture in ancient times.
This Beijing tour starts from the famous Lama Temple, once the residence of a royal court. This vibrantly ornamented temple is one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world.
Built in 1694 AD, Lama Temple houses tranquil gardens, superb sculptures and a veritable treasury of Buddhist art. Then you head to see the most important living treasure in Chin - the giant Panda in Beijing Zoo. Seizing this rare opportunity to see the endangered treasure is a great pleasure.
After a delicious Chinese lunch you will travel to an altar built in 1420 AD to memorialize “the divine farmer” Shennong, an emperor from thousands of years ago who taught his people the art of agriculture. Inside is a museum documenting the rise of Chinese architecture and agriculture in ancient times.
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