Beijing Trip Overview
Beijing has a long history, let’s take a day to feel it.
During the 8 hours, you will visit 4 of the most important places in the city – Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world. On the north side of square is Tiananmen Rostrum.on October 1, 1949, chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China on the Rostrum.
The Forbidden City: 24 emperors beginning with its creation by Emperor Yongle in 1420 until the last Qing emperor, Puyi, left in 1924.
The temple of heaven was built at the same time as the Forbidden City.The It is a sequence of temples and altars set in a park. Twice a year during imperial times.
The Summer palace has long been a royal garden.It was frist bulid in 1153 and was considerably enlarged and embellished by Emperor Qianglong in 1750 for his mother’s 60th birthday. It was later abandoned. Empress Dowager Cixi began rebuilding in 1888 for herself.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Private Drivers
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Beijing has a long history, let’s take a day to feel it.
During the 8 hours, you will visit 4 of the most important places in the city – Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world. On the north side of square is Tiananmen Rostrum.on October 1, 1949, chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China on the Rostrum.
The Forbidden City: 24 emperors beginning with its creation by Emperor Yongle in 1420 until the last Qing emperor, Puyi, left in 1924.
The temple of heaven was built at the same time as the Forbidden City.The It is a sequence of temples and altars set in a park. Twice a year during imperial times.
The Summer palace has long been a royal garden.It was frist bulid in 1153 and was considerably enlarged and embellished by Emperor Qianglong in 1750 for his mother’s 60th birthday. It was later abandoned. Empress Dowager Cixi began rebuilding in 1888 for herself.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
8:00 am, pick up from the hotel and start magnificent tour to the largest city center square in the world-Tiananmen Square and biggest and best-protected imperial palace -The Forbidden City.(2.5 hours)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
After The Forbidden City,visit the Temple of Heaven,This is the place where the emperor worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest.(1 hour)
Lunch in the local restaurant with a glass of soft drink.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful walking in the largest imperial garden in China- the Summer Palace.(1.5 hour)
Then head back to your hotel for drop-off.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
