Beijing Trip Overview
See the magnificent buildings within the Forbidden city compound to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural style, the impressive antiques from the Ming and Qing Dynasties,and uncover the secrets of the emperors and concubines in the Forbidden City. Walk on the largest city center square in the world–Tiananmen square, and visit one of the most beautiful imperial garden–the Summer Palace. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Then enjoy the impressive Peking Opera show with VIP ticket at the Liyuan theater. Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, VIP Peking Opera show ticket at the Liyuan Theater, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Shows, Concerts & Sports >> Opera
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See the magnificent buildings within the Forbidden city compound to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural style, the impressive antiques from the Ming and Qing Dynasties,and uncover the secrets of the emperors and concubines in the Forbidden City. Walk on the largest city center square in the world–Tiananmen square, and visit one of the most beautiful imperial garden–the Summer Palace. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Then enjoy the impressive Peking Opera show with VIP ticket at the Liyuan theater. Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, VIP Peking Opera show ticket at the Liyuan Theater, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.
Visit: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center at 8:30am, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle.
Your exploration begins with a visit to one of the world’s largest public areas—Tiananmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the great Monument to the People’s Heroes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Visit: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China
Passing through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Visit: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. The Forbidden City was declared as a World Heritage Site in 1987, and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Enjoy your delicious lunch at an authentic restaurant.
Continue to a well-preserved royal garden: the Summer Palace. Renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, the Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered as one of the most classical gardens of the world. Renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, the Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered as one of the most classical gardens of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
Walk along the longest corridor in the world with your guide and learn the stories about the paintings on the roof.
Duration: 30 minutes
Visit: Qingyan Stone Boat, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Learn the stories about the Marble Boat with your tour guide
Duration: 10 minutes
Visit: Kunming Lake, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Enjoy the view of the Kunming Lake, take the dragon boat cruise at Kunming Lake in summer time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Visit: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Then you will pass by the National Stadium for photos
Duration: 1 minute
Visit: Water Cube, No.11 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Then you will pass by the National Stadium for photos
Duration: 1 minute
Visit: Liyuan Theatre, No.175 Yongan Road Xicheng District, Beijing China
Arrive at the Liyuan theatre. Here, you will watch the impressive Peking Opera Show with VIP Seat. The show time is between 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Within the long history of Peking opera, the performance at the Liyuan Theatre is the most classic introduction to the performing art. The repertoire is an interesting combination of delightful humour and old Beijing culture.
After the show, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Beijing.
Duration: 1 hour
