Forbidden City
National Palace Museum located in the center of Beijing, formerly known as the Forbidden City. Is the Ming and Qing imperial palace of two generations, unparalleled masterpieces of ancient architecture, it was the largest remaining in the world and the most complete ancient buildings. Hailed as the world's first top-five Palace (Beijing Forbidden City, the Palace of Versailles, France, the United Kingdom Buckingham Palace, the White House, the Russian Kremlin).
The Forbidden City was commissioned by the third Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Yong Le. The palace was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700’s and on wards. The Forbidden City was the seat of Imperial power for 500 years, and is now a major tourist attraction in China. The total area of the complex is 183 acres, so it takes quite a while to walk through, especially if you want to have a close look at everything. All together there are 9,999 1/2 rooms in the Museum, not all of which can be visited.
Opening Hours:
08:30 to 16:20 (Oct. 16 to Apr.15)
08:30 to 17:00 (Apr. 16 to Oct. 15)More
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| CTP37: 9 Days Sun Spa Sanya | from US$1853 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Sanya
Features:This relaxing tour include the historical capital city Beijing and Sanya with beautiful seashore. Even in Beijing you will find the tour a bit different - first night on arrival stay at a suburban resort which is famous for hot spring in Beijing, on the next day you can choose to have an optional spa course, before you have climbing on the Great Wall. While in Sanya, we will leave all time to your own arrangement to enjoy the sun & seashore with your friend or family.
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| CTP39: 10 Days Forbidden City and China South Beauty | from US$1401 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Hangzhou-Shanghai
Features:Immerse yourself in China's diverse cultures as we take you to some of the best and most diverse of China's cultural heritages. Feast on Peking Duck, climb the Great Wall and see how the Emperors lived at the Forbidden City. The Entombed Warriors amaze in Xian while the many beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou which live up to its name of "Paradise on earth". This tour also features on hot spring and spa, which making it an absolute relaxing trip.
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| CTP24: 15 Days the Roof of the World | from US$2976 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Lhasa-Shigatse-Shanghai
Features:History oozes each and every day of this odyssey to some of the oldest most famous historical sites in the world. From the grandeur of Beijing's Forbidden City to The incredible Entombed Warriors to the unforgettable sights of Tibet, along side the modern China in Shanghai. You will be enthralled at every turn.
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| CTP35: 8 Days Taste of China | from US$1685 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai
Features:This luxury tour covers the major historical sites in most important historical cities- historical Beijing and Xi'an plus modern Shanghai. You will taste the famous Beijing roast duck, Xian dumpling dinner, Tang Dynasty Show & Dinner and also Shanghai traditional cuisine.
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| CTP100:Master Trip of China | from US$2356 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Guilin-Yangshuo-Hangzhou-Shanghai
Features:Watch the Kongfu Show in Beijing,
Have close access to the antique cultural relics by touching it in Xi’an.
Rent a bicycle to explore the local villages in Yangshuo
Visit the Meijiawu Tea Plantation and try to pick the tea leaves in Hangzhou
Old small Alley visit to experience the local life of local Shanghai people.
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| BJCP-3: 4 Days Beijing Culture Experience | fromUS$310 |
 | Attractions:Explore Beijing's ancient history and enjoy its exciting modern development
Visit both Emperor’s palace and tombs to have a better understanding of the supreme power.
Experience Beijing's culture, tradition and local people's life in the remaining Hutongs
Features:Exploring Beijing's Ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern development.
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| BJCP-4: 5 Days Beijing Post-Olympic Tour | fromUS$440 |
 | Attractions:Experience this most popular historical city to see both ancient civilization and modern progress
Review 29th Olympic Games at Olympic Park
Stroll around Houhai bar area and experience Beijing's culture, tradition and local people's life in the remaining Hutongs
Features:Come and find out what is Beijing like after the great Olympics! Explore the orinental capital.
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| BJCP-6: 3 Day Beijing Tour and Hiking the Great Wall | fromUS$242 |
 | Attractions:Trekking on the steep section of Great Wall with beautiful scenery
Enjoy the rewarding panorama and wildness at this section of Great Wall
Features:This hiking tour is specially designed for the nature and hiking lovers. Jinshanling and Simatai are essence of essence of all the sections of the great Wall .A local guide will be provided for this hike where the hiking rate is moderate.
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| BJCP-6A: 3 Day Beijing Tour and Hiking the Great Wall | fromUS$242 |
| Attractions:Trekking on the steep section of Great Wall with beautiful scenery
Enjoy the rewarding panorama and wildness at this section of Great Wall
Features:This hiking tour is specially designed for the nature and hiking lovers. Jinshanling and Simatai are essence of essence of all the sections of the great Wall .A local guide will be provided for this hike where the hiking rate is moderate.
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| BJCP-6B:Master Trip of Beijing In Depth Stay | fromUS$761 |
 | Attractions:Visit the legendary military defense work - Great Wall in Beijing.
Visit Emperor’s palace to have a better understanding of the supreme power.
Experience Beijing's culture, tradition and local people's life in the remaining Hutongs.
Experience traditional Beijing at Laoshe Teahouse, and watch the fantastic Chinese Kongfushow at night.
Visit a cooking school; learn how to make typical Chinese food, with morning market food purchasing included.
Learn how to make cloisonné at a handcraft workshop.
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| BJPD-60:Old Beijing Biking and Walking Tour | from US$116 |
 | Features:With over 600 years of resplendent history, Beijing is one of the most attractive ancient cities in the world. Beijing has beautiful parks, historic architecture, and wonders of religion and science. Our full-day bike tour explore w the charming alleyways and thoroughfares, landmarks, parks, and temples of Old Beijing. Explore this historic area on one of the best ways to get around in the city—a bicycle.
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