Beijing City Tour
Beijing City Tour
To really experience Beijing you need to get out onto the streets. The Forbidden City is one of the most fascinating places in Beijing and is well worth a visit.
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Closed to the world for over 500 years, and home to emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Forbidden City is a truly fascinating place. The buildings are mostly empty as most of the contents have now been removed and placed in museums.
However, the architecture and history of the city provides a detailed insight into the curious lives and customs of the past emperors who ruled from within its walls. The curators of the site usually hold vast exhibitions that showcase various elements of the Forbidden City's magnificent past, such as its opulent jewelry or staggering art. The vast site is filled with opulent treasures and intricately detailed, magnificent architecture, making a visit to the Forbidden City a once in a lifetime experience.
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Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Other experiences in Beijing
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
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Beijing's Hutongs ![Quiet Hutong, Beijing]()
Beijing's Hutongs
Beijing's Hutongs
Take a tricycle tour of Beijing’s unique and famous Hutongs, a maze of old narrow backstreets found in the Changiao area of the Western District.
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Summer Palace ![The Summer Palace, Beijing]()
Summer Palace
Summer Palace
Located in the Haidian district in the north of Beijing, the Palace is a classical imperial garden embracing beautiful landscaped hills and lakes.
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Temple of Heaven ![Temple of Heaven, Beijing]()
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
For a different insight into Chinese religion and history, a popular place to visit is the Temple of Heaven.
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The Great Wall at Jinshanling ![Great Wall of China]()
The Great Wall at Jinshanling
The Great Wall at Jinshanling
Stretching for over 6,000 km to the Gobi Desert in the far west, the Great Wall remains one of the world’s true must-see sights.
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The Legend of Kung Fu Performance ![Young monks practising their moves, Shaolin]()
The Legend of Kung Fu Performance
The Legend of Kung Fu Performance
This exciting piece of theater comprises a number of spectacular and highly skilled Kung Fu demonstrations, following the story of a young Shaolin Monk as he trains in the discipline.
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Experience it for yourself
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
