Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Your first visit will be to Tian'anmen Square. With a capacity of 1 million people, covering an area of 40,000 square meters, Tian'anmen Square is known as the largest city center in the world. It was built in the 1950s after Chairman Mao declared the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Those main buildings located in or beside the square are Tian'anmen Gate in the north, the Monument to People's Heroes and Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall in the center, the Great Hall of the People in the west, the National Museum in the east, and the Front Gate Arrow Tower in the south.
What's included
- Transport
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fees to Forbidden City
Highlights
Itinerary
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Moving on with your tour you will head to Forbidden City. Located in the very heart of Beijing, it was firstly built in the Ming Dynasty. The Forbidden City remained the residence of the ancient Chinese emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, it was a powerful symbol of imperial power before. Now it is open to the public as a national museum that mere civilians were once denied access. Experiencing a long history, many of its buildings have been repaired or rebuilt, but their basic form and layout have remained true to their original state.
After spending a wonderful time in the Forbidden City, you will have some free time to enjoy lunch (Payable on the day approx. £8.00) at one of the local restaurants. Your knowledgeable guide will be able to advise the best places to grab a bite to eat.
Before returning back to the ship you will visit the Summer Palace, it was constructed from 1749 to 1764 and covers roughly 290 hectares. Its major sightseeing includes Buddha’s Fragrance Pavilion, 17-hole Bridge, Long Corridor, Stone Painted Boat, Garden of Harmonious Delights, Deheyuan Theatre, Suzhou Street, and so on. It is bordered by Kunming Lake in the south and Longevity Hill in the north. This expanse of elaborate Qing Dynasty style buildings, bridges, walkways and gardens represents the beauty and essence of the Imperial Chinese garden architecture and is the grandest imperial playground in ancient China.