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)
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| CTP15: 11 Days Silk Road Adventure | from US$1725 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Dunhuang-Turfan-Urumqi-
Features:Because China's silk reached the West along this road, European scholars came to call it the "Silk Road". Find you own treasure on as you wander the same vast countryside. Experience many cultures, people groups, food and much more traveling from Beijing to the western boundaries of China.
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| CTP24: 15 Days the Roof of the World | from US$2520 |
 | 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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| CTP33: 8 Days World Heritage | from US$734 |
 | Destination:Beijing-Chengde
Features:You will have chance to visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Chengde Summer Resort Scenic Spot. Besides, this tour also features on traditional Chinese handicrafts and skills, such as cooking lessons, terra-cotta & pottery making, Chinese Painting/Calligraphy Learning, silk producing and even more.
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| CTP35: 8 Days Taste of China | from US$1469 |
 | 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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| CTP37: 9 Days Sun Spa Sanya | from US$1637 |
 | 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$1337 |
 | 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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