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6 Days Palaces for All Seasons Tour

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Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)

Day 2

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- The Tian'anmen Square: The world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- The Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Temple of Heaven: One of the most famous sites in Beijing, this is Ming architecture at its best: beautiful, controlled, and highly symbolic. The surrounding gardens are full of interesting activity, particularly weekend mornings. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Hutong Tours in Rickshaw, Summer Palace, Cruise in the Summer Palace, Roasted Duck at Hepingmen Quanjude
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner

- Hutong Tours in Rickshaw: A maze of historic alleyways and old single storey traditional courtyard houses, now fast disappearing. Dotted around the hutong are the Drum and Bell Towers, Kindergarten, Tea House, and local people's houses. Your tour includes a visit with a local family.
- Summer Palace : Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony. You can expect to spend 2-3 hours here, including a 10 minute boat ride. Renovations (complete in 2010) mean that an individual section or building may be closed at any one time, but this is a huge site. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Cruise in the Summer Palace: It is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China with a history of over 800 years. You can cruise on the lake. It will take 10 minutes by the ferry boat.
- Roasted Duck at Hepingmen Quanjude: In the evening enjoy the Peking Roasted Duck which is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing

Day 4

Place & Transport: Beijing to Chengde
Today's Activities: Great Wall Jinshanling, Chengde Summer Resort Scenic Spot
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Great Wall Jinshanling: A very beautiful, and only partly restored section of the Great Wall, Jinshanling is a 10 km hike from the Simatai section. It's less crowded, and provides a unique view of the Wall, watchtowers and magnificent scenery. Wear comfortable walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Chengde Summer Resort Scenic Spot: It lies in the north of Chengde urban district in Hebei province. Chengde Summer Resort is famous for its unique elegant demeanor, so the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially brings it into the world legacy roll.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Chengde to Beijing
Today's Activities: Pule Temple, Putuozongcheng Temple (Potala)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Pule Temple: "The Pule Temple is just like a round pavilion from the appearance.There are 72 woods symbolizing 72 kinds of wisdom of the Buddha.
- Putuozongcheng Temple (Potala): It is right in the north of Chengde Summer Resort.Built on the basis of mixing together the building characteristics of Han's traditional buildings and that of Tibet, it is the model of the fusion of Han people's building style and Tibetan building style.

Day 6

Place & Transport:Depart  Beijing , Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast

 

Featured Hotels

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Beijing Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Hotel Beijing Redwall Hotel
Chengde Qianyang Hotel Qianyang Hotel Qianyang Hotel
Beijing Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Hotel Beijing Redwall Hotel

 

Price of this tour

Tour ClassYour Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Single room supplement
Superior Class 1566* 865 730 451
Deluxe Class 1204 684 549 270
Tourist Class 1014 590 455 175

* Price are in US dollars, for one person. Price are for references only, may vary according to your travel time. Click here to change prices to your Currency

* Better discount are valible when travel in low season from Nov to March.

 

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