16 activitati in Beijing Peking, CHINA

The Forbidden City, located in the centre of Beijing, was the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It was forbidden to access without a special permission from the emperor; hence its name 'The Forbidden City'. Once you cross Tiananmen Gate, you will access a walled complex covering an area of 1,110,000 square meters. This magnificent architectural complex known in China as the Palace Museum, holds paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and antiquities of the imperial collections. Since yellow is the symbol of the royal family, it is the dominant color within the walls. Roofs are built with yellow glazed tiles; decorations in the palace are painted yellow; even the bricks on the ground are made yellow by a special process. In 1987, the Forbidden City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Stand on the Great Wall of China, visit the sacred Ming Tombs and pick up a souvenir of precious jade on this unforgettable day trip from Beijing. The Ming Dynasty Tombs houses 13 generations of emperors in a vast and beautiful temple complex. The Great Wall of China is rightly called one of the wonders of the world, needing little introduction as one of the most famous man-made structures ever constructed. See both of these Unesco sites on this fantastic tour and then treat yourself to a piece of jade at the Long Di Jade Factory. Head north from Beijing for your first stop at the Ming Tombs. Enter along the Spirit Way, a long path guarded by sacred animals such as camels, elephants and griffins, and discover beautiful many-roofed temples, lush gardens and the largest stone archway in China. This necropolis, arranged according to the principals of Feng Shui, has three tombs open to the public, where you can learn about the unimaginable wealth and power of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch, and then set off to visit the perfectly preserved Badaling section of the Great Wall, the greatest marvel of ancient engineering and an iconic structure visible from space. Built to protect the nascent empire from the warlike intentions of their northerly neighbours, these massive fortifications stretch for thousands of miles across stunning mountain scenery. Climb the mighty stone steps or ascend by cable car, and then stand atop this incredible structure and imagine the role it played in Chinese history. On your way home, stop off at the Long Di Jade Factory where millions of jade items are on sale, and enjoy a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony. Here you can also experience Chinese Calligraphy free. Chinese Calligraphy has thousand years of history and it was regarded as a kind of cultural &visual art. Pick up a souvenir to remember your journey into Chinese legend forever.

Pick up travelers from hotel on departure time between7am and 8am, and then drive to the Ming Tombs (Dingling)---the best-preserved Chinese imperial tombs with 500 years history. Dingling is the underground mausoleum of Emperor Wan Li. The Underground Palace Halls, a labyrinth palace building, were the first royal tomb excavated in accordance with plan in China. Highlights - Throw yourself back in time to the era of the Ming Dynasty - Give your eyes a treat as you let the views blow you away at the Great Wall of China - Have lunch and get transport as part of the package Pick up travelers from hotel on departure time between 7am and 8am, and then drive to the Ming Tombs (Dingling)---the best-preserved Chinese imperial tombs with 500 years history. Dingling is the underground mausoleum of Emperor Wan Li. The Underground Palace Halls, a labyrinth palace building, were the first royal tomb excavated in accordance with plan in China. Sightseeing on Ming Tombs for 2 hour. End the visit of Ming Tombs at about 11am, before having Chinese traditional lunch (11:30am), travelers have 45 minutes to have a short visit of Jade Carving Factory. The jade carving is very famous special local product, it was not only the excellent skill on carving, but also mixes many Chinese traditional cultures in the jade carving. After having lunch, then driving to Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of a year. Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huai Rou County on the north-east of Beijing. This section of the Great Wall is about 75 KM from the center of Beijing. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. If you want to reach the highest point, cable car is a good choice (optional). You are returned to the downtown Beijing, you will have a chance to enjoy the Chinese traditional Tea Ceremony. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Languages: English.

Journey into the glorious Chinese past when you visit the Summer Palace and the Badaling Great Wall section on this day trip from Beijing. Just an hour from Beijing, you can wander the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace, visit a jade carving factory to learn about this most precious Chinese stone, and then travel onwards to the highlight of your day, the legendary Great Wall of China. Your first stop is the Summer Palace. For 800 years the retreat of the emperors, the Summer Palace is the best preserved imperial garden in the world, with stunning pagoda roofs rising through lush greenery above the placid lake below. Take the chance to tour this fascinating complex and witness and power of the Chinese emperors up close. Next it's on to the jade carving factory, where you will witness skilled craftsmen transforming these dull greenish lumps of rock into exquisite precious jewellery and ornaments. Discover why jade was beloved of the emperors, and choose a few favourite pieces to take home. Tuck into a delicious traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, before travelling onwards to the perfectly preserved Badaling section of the Great Wall, the greatest marvel of ancient engineering. Built to protect the nascent empire from the warlike intentions of their northerly neighbours, these massive fortifications stretch for thousands of miles across stunning mountain scenery. Climb the mighty stone steps or ascend by cable car, and then stand atop this incredible structure and admire the view. On the back way to hotel, you will have a chance to enjoy the Chinese traditional Medicine Cultural then transfer back to your hotel.

Enter the gate of heavenly peace to penetrate the secrets of the ancient Chinese emperors of old and discover the forbidden city on this informative full-day tour. Spend some time wandering Tiananmen Square before entering through the great red Tiananmen gate into the Forbidden City. In the afternoon, discover the Great Wall of China, and learn more about the precious pearls and jade so beloved by the emperors. Begin your tour at Tiananmen Square, the gigantic ‘heavenly peace’ square famous for the pro-democracy protests of 1989. Then pass under the imposing Tiananmen Gate from 1415, and enter the Forbidden City. This vast site was the Chinese Imperial Palace for over 500 years. Unesco declared it a World Heritage Site in 1987 and it’s easy to see why. The 980 buildings dating back to 1406 make the Forbidden City the largest collection of ancient wooden structures in the world. Before you catch your breath over a delicious traditional Chinese lunch, take a short tour of a jade carving factory in ChangPing County, an hour outside Beijing. Jade ornaments and jewellery are a quintessentially Chinese gift, so don't forget to pick up some souvenirs. Dine at a traditional Chinese restaurant, and then make your way to the perfectly preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the greatest marvel of ancient engineering. Built to protect the nascent empire from the warlike intentions of their northerly neighbours, these massive fortifications stretch for thousands of miles across stunning mountain scenery. Climb the mighty stone steps or ascend by cable car, and then stand atop this incredible structure and admire the view. On your way home, you will have a chance to visit a market famous for the beautiful pearls traded there.

Beijing Opera is the most celebrated of China's 300-400 different opera styles. Storylines reference many aspects of Chinese culture and performance consists of beautiful painted sets, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures, martial arts and of course opera singing. The Liyuan Theatre presents traditional opera excerpts designed in short programs, yet maintaining the essence of the original works. This theatre has performed traditional Peking Opera since 1990 and it’s one of the leading Opera venues located in the birthplace of Chinese Opera, Beijing. 30 minutes before the show you will have the chance to see the performers making up in the dressing room.

The Red Theatre is the best place in Beijing to see skilled performers demonstrate the different Kung fu styles from the Shaolin Temple, considered to be the birthplace of martial arts in China. The Show is a spectacularly choreographed display of Kung fu movements and acrobatics where the scenery, music and lights play an important role to captivate the audience. The plot tells the story of a young boy found wandering outside an ancient temple somewhere in ancient China. After being taken into the temple the young novice monk called Chun Yi (the pure one) has many temptations to overcome, but through hard work and over time he conquers all and finally reaches his sacred goal of enlightenment. The show consists of six dance and acrobatic scenes performed by skilled and young kung fu practitioners, where the scenery, music and lights play an important role to captivate the audience. There is also an electronic screen displaying English subtitles.

See all the sights of Beijing with this fascinating tour of the oldest and newest attractions of the city. From the panda house at Beijing Zoo to the Yonghe Lama temple, from the tiny alleyways to slick modern stadiums, take it all in with the Beijing old and new tour. Your friendly English-speaking guide will explain all the customs and history of this interesting and ancient city, shedding light on Chinese culture and history over the year. Begin with a visit to Beijing Zoo to see some of China’s beloved giant pandas, peacefully munching bamboo in their spacious enclosures. Next, it’s on to the Yonghe Lama Temple, where incense swirls around the beautiful gold statues and intricate carvings. It's the largest Tibetan Buddhist style temple in the capital, built in 1694. Enjoy a delicious local lunch of traditional Chinese cuisine before you continue your adventure. After you've digested, dive into the hutongs, the tiny lanes and alleyways that typify historic Beijing. You’ll explore in an old-fashioned rickshaw decorated with traditional auspicious red and gold awnings and lucky ideograms, and learn more about the lives of ordinary people in China's capital. Swing by the modern and distinctive Bird’s Nest, the National Stadium built for the Olympics in 2008 perched on the water’s edge, and the Water Cube next door, which houses the National Aquatics Centre. These buildings are a symbol to many Chinese people of a cutting-edge, high-tech future. Before you return to your hotel there’s one more unmissable experience to enjoy: an authentic tea ceremony held in a traditional Chinese tea house. Languages: Shared tour: in English. Private tour: English, French, Italian and Spanish.

Uncover the wonders of ancient China with this incredible day tour of bustling Beijing by bus. With a population of over 21 million inhabitants, Beijing truly is the capital of the People’s Republic of China, and the centre of this vast and exciting country’s political and cultural life. This comprehensive day tour will take in historical sites, busy markets and delicious Chinese cuisine to give you an insight into a remarkable culture. Highlights - Roam around the hundreds of historical buildings to get a feel for the culture first-hand - Try out traditional Chinese cuisine - Top off the day by shopping until you drop at the local market stalls Begin your tour at Tiananmen Square, the gigantic ‘heavenly peace’ square famous for the pro-democracy protests of 1989. Then pass under the huge portraits of Mao hanging over the imposing Tiananmen Gate, built under Emperor Ming in 1415 and step inside the Forbidden City. This vast site was the Chinese Imperial Palace for over 500 years, the heavenly abode of the celestial emperor and his vast entourage and is completely unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Unesco declared it a World Heritage Site in 1987 and it’s easy to see why. The 980 buildings dating back to 1406 make the Forbidden City the largest collection of ancient wooden structures in the world! Catch your breath over a delicious traditional Chinese lunch and then head to the Temple of Heaven: China's largest temple complex. This beautiful circular building was used to make offerings to heaven for a good harvest by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420. Finally, explore the Summer Palace which was the number one retreat for the emperors for 800 years and it is made up of a beautiful park, stunning temples and the world’s longest art gallery. Break up your busy day with opportunities to relax and enjoy the view on the bus and round things up with an unbeatable shopping trip at a market famous for trading in exquisite pearls. Start or opening time 9am. Pick-ups begin at 7am, as arranged by your tour guide the night before. Please be at your pick-up point 5 minutes prior to arranged time. Languages Shared tour: In English. Private tour: In English, French, Italian and Spanish.

Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts practiced in China. In the Beijing Acrobatic Show, you will enjoy a breathtaking night of gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking and plate-spinning acts that both children and adults will love. You will enjoy a magic and breathtaking night of Chinese acrobatics, including gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking and plate-spinning acts, and a lot more!

Meet your food-loving local guide and begin a Beijing food adventure to remember, walking the bustling alleys to gain real insight into the life of local life while sampling the tasty local food on the street. Throughout our Beijing food tour, your local guide will recommend some local snacks for sampling, and you’ll also have the chance try some specialties from elsewhere in China. You will explore the stories behind tasty treats like spring onion pancakes, Sichuan noodles, donkey meat sandwiches, and mini hotpots. There’s an endless supply of local specialties to sample as we eat our way around the one of the biggest produce markets in the centre of Beijing. Along the way you’ll meet local culinary masters, like noodle and tofu makers, and join locals for their daily food shopping (practice some Chinese words and phrases from your local guide!). Learn about different vegetables and spices, and maybe even pick up a trick or two about authentic Chinese cooking. We’ll end our Beijing food tour in a convenient spot: Old Gulou Dajie. From here, it’s easy to head to the Houhai Lake area, or to move on to other districts where you can explore local bars, cafés and restaurants. The night’s young, so head out for a drink or more food — if your stomach has the space, that is. Your local guide will be happy to provide recommendations for a great night out.

After an early start, you will meet with your professional and helpful guide and take a drive to Great Wall, the longest piece of architecture in the world stretching from China’s east coast to China’s west desert, and used as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. You will arrive at approximately 9:30am to the Mutianyu section, located 75 km away from Beijing. This section was built around 1368, and it is known for its beautiful surroundings like dense woods and rich pastures that vary in colour depending on the seasons. You will hike up the side of mountain to the wall or take a cable car (at your own expense). where you will begin your walk over the wall passing several watch towers with offer different and jaw-dropping views. A round trip hike is about 6km in length and takes about 3 hours to complete. On the way down, you can either walk, or choose to take the cable car or toboggan (at your own expense). Once the hiking tour has ended, you will be able enjoy a traditional Chinese cuisine lunch before being transferred back to your downtown hotel in Beijing. Languages English

Take your seat as the lights go down – the show’s about to begin at the fabulous Beijing Acrobatics Theatre. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see the incredible Chinese acrobats, famed throughout the world for their rigorous training regimes and incredible skill and grace. Your tour guide and the theatre staff will escort you to your seat, where you can sit back and enjoy the spectacle. Acrobatic shows have become one of the most popular evening entertainments for tourists in Beijing, and the Beijing Acrobatic Troupe, founded in 1957, is one of the best in China. Enjoy watching the rubbery contortionists twist their bodies into pretzel-like shapes you wouldn’t believe possible. Skilled jugglers and unicyclists will take your breath away, and the chair-stacking and plate-spinning acts will defy gravity and leave you wondering how such precision and accuracy is possible. Pole balancing and rope dancing require inordinate amounts of balance and skill, and the tumbling show demonstrates these athletes’ total mastery of their art. Acrobatics in China have been practised for nearly 2,000 years, with grave paintings showing acrobats in action dating to the Warring States period. As each generation of acrobats teaches the 'Show of One Hundred Skills’ to the next, practice has certainly paid off. With their hoops, balls, ribbons and intricate colourful costumes, the talented acrobats will have you riveted from start to finish. Languages Shared tour: English. Private tour: English, French, Italian and Spanish.

Marvel at the culmination of centuries of martial arts with a trip to the Beijing Red Theatre Kung Fu show, where you’ll see some of the most skilled practitioners in the country in action. Kung Fu refers to a range of martial arts, but actually refers to any skill acquired through hard work, and it certainly shows at the Red Theatre, where the long training hours and high standards of the troupe is legendary. Martial arts are one of China’s earliest and most enduring sports, utilising both brawn and brain to develop a fighting style that is as graceful, cerebral and elegant as it is ruthlessly efficient. The theory of Kung Fu is based upon classical Chinese philosophical principles of energy flow and discipline. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defence, meditative self-discipline and performance art. Watch the unbelievable flying jumps, spinning kicks and flowing evasive moves of these honed athletes, who train for years to achieve high levels of skill. No traditional kung fu performance would be complete without the ultimate show of discipline, where one performer smashes a board over the other’s body or head, Jackie Chan style. In their traditional costumes, complete with lively music and evocative sets, the performers will lead you on a thrilling adventure back in time to the very roots of this ancient and enigmatic art form.

Visit the legendary Beijing Opera and watch the stories of the ancient and culturally rich country of China unfold before your eyes in breathtaking performances.The rich and highly stylised traditions of the Beijing Opera stretch back to the late 18th century and have come to represent the quintessential Chinese art form. Elaborately costumed actors bring the old stories alive with brightly painted faces, expressive mime and acrobatics and beautiful musical accompaniment. The operas performed tell the stories of over 5000 years of Chinese history. From the ancient times to the dynasties of Yao, Shun and Yu, the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period and the dynasties of Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing, learn about the founding of a nation with handy English subtitles allowing you to fully appreciate the performance. Watch as mighty emperors, nepotistic ministers and brave generals mingle with the geniuses and great beauties of Chinese legend. Popular with western visitors, the Liyuan Theatre lies in the Xuanwu District south of Tianamen Square, the birthplace of Beijing Opera. With a grand opera hall that can seat over 1000 guests, a beautiful historic setting and fantastic decorations including old opera masks, folding screens, calligraphy and poetry on the walls, Liyuan is the perfect place to experience this beautiful, intricate artform for yourself.

Travel back in time 800 years and experience the legendary beauty, power and majesty of the ancient Chinese dynasties with this fascinating tour taking in the wonders of ancient China. This comprehensive day trip will show you historical sites, busy markets and delicious Chinese cuisine to give you an insight into a remarkable culture. Begin your tour at Tiananmen Square, the gigantic ‘heavenly peace’ square famous for the pro-democracy protests of 1989. Then pass under the huge portraits of Mao hanging over the imposing Tiananmen Gate, built under Emperor Ming in 1415, and enter the Forbidden City. This vast site was the Chinese Imperial Palace for over 500 years, the heavenly abode of the celestial emperor and his vast entourage, and is completely unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Unesco declared it a World Heritage Site in 1987 and it’s easy to see why. The 980 buildings dating back to 1406 make the Forbidden City the largest collection of ancient wooden structures in the world. br> Catch your breath over a delicious traditional Chinese lunch, and then head to the Temple of Heaven, the imperial temple and altar complex. This beautiful circular building was used to make offerings to heaven for a good harvest by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420. Finally, if you have chosen the group tour, visit the Yuan Hou silk workshops and learn about the manufacture of this exquisite fabric. If you have chosen a private tour, you can also take the chance to explore Chinese traditional medicine. Discover the unparalleled culture and history of bustling Beijing with this action-packed guided tour.