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BEIJING CITY STAY
4 days/3 nights
China’s capital city offers a tremendous concentration of
ancient and historic artifacts and edifices. The Imperial Palace, or
"Forbidden City", as it is called, is a huge walled complex adjacent to
the massive Tien’anmen Square in the very center of the city and houses a
spectacular collection of treasures. The delicately crafted Temple of
Heaven provides an exquisite example of feng shui (geomancy, a high art in
old and new China). The Summer Palace is a lovely remnant from the days of
the deliciously infamous Empress Dowager Cixi. Of course there is the
Great Wall. The Wall extends from China’s East Coast, thousands of miles
to the country’s center, trickling into the desert sands of Gansu
Province.
Day 1: Arrive
Beijing
and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Tour of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, served as the
palace for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest
existing ancient architectural structure in China today. It was at this
palace, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties over a period of
500 years ascended to the throne and ruled. It has the largest collection
of Chinese cultural relics and art objects on display in China. The Temple
of Heaven is the largest temple in China and was the place where the Ming
and Qing emperors went to worship and pray for a good harvest.
Day 3: At leisure, see optional tours.
Day 4: Transfer to Beijing airport.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Accommodation including
taxes
• Daily breakfast
• Transfers and tour with
private vehicle and English-speaking guide.
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FOR A QUOTE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE
612-377-9767 / 800-492-0254
OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Tours are based on minimum two persons.
GREAT WALL AND MING TOMBS
The Great Wall of China is the most ancient and the longest structure ever
erected by man. First built during the 5th century B.C. and reinforced by
the Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 2nd century B.C. The Wall begins in the
east at Shanhaiguan Pass and ends in the West at Jiayuguan Pass stretching
some 6,000 kilometers. It is the only man-made structure that can be seen
from the moon. Construction began on the Ming Tombs in 1409 and ended 235
years later. These are the burial places of 13 of the 16 Ming Dynasty
Emperors.
Per person $
SUMMER PALACE
The Summer Palace is a classical imperial garden embracing hills and
lakes. This was where the imperial families of the Qing Dynasty handled
their government affairs and spent their summers. There are numerous
pavilions, halls, extensive corridors and the garden designs emphasize
natural beauty.
Per person $
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