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Welcome to Beijing, the ancient capital of the People's Republic of China, a city with a history of more than two thousand years!


Day 1 – BEIJING
A Step Back in History

Arrive Beijing. Meet and greet at Airport for transfer to hotel.
Special welcome can be arranged at Hotel
- Children dress in Chinese costume to greet guests at the Hotel entrance
- Lion dance to escort guests to the check in area
Express check in at Hotel.
Accommodation at chosen Hotel.

Day 2 – BEIJING
Lifestyle of the Ancient Emperors

Start your day with a visit to the heart of the Capital - Tian An Men Square, in front of the Gate of Heavenly Peace which commands the entrance to the Imperial Palace. The central square consists of several important monuments and buildings, including the Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao Zedong, Museum of Revolution and Museum of Natural History. From the square, a short walk lead to the entrance of The Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City, a maze of palaces built between 1417 and 1420 as the residence of the emperors.

Lunch at a renowned local restaurant.

Afternoon tour of the Hutongs in Beijing. A hutong is an ancient city alley or lane typical in Beijing, where the number may run into several thousand. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built in the ancient time by the emperors. In order to establish supreme power for themselves, they planned the city and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty with the Forbidden City at the center of it all. The tour starts from the north entrance to Beihai Park using old-fashioned pedicabs to transport visitors to the picturesque Shishasha Lake area. A visit to the Drum Tower is included, where visitors can enjoy a bird's eye view of the old city. After exploring the hutongs area, we will stop for a home visit to one of the courtyard-style homes where the owner will be more than pleased to welcome our visitors with a cup of tea. The tour will conclude with a visit to the mansion and garden of Prince Gong of the Qing Dynasty.

In the evening, dinner is to be taken at the 100-year-old Quanjude Restaurant serving the authentic Peking Duck - Beijing's most famous dish. The crispy skin is the most prized part of the dish and to achieve such crispness, the duck is air-dried, then coated with a mixture of syrup and soy sauce before roasting. When ready it is ceremoniously presented and the skin is carved. Traditionally the skin is eaten with thin pancakes whereas the meat will be used in several other dishes.

Accommodation at chosen Hotel

Day 3 – BEIJING
Conquer the Great Wall and become a real Hero

The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the world and the only man-made structure visible from space. Hiking along the Great Wall is substantially different from just having a look at one the tourist spots. Climbing the Wall will not only accept a challenge physically but also obtain a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of Chinese history and culture as well as man's creative powers. Construction of the Great Wall began in the fifth century BC and was extended section by section till the 16th century. It was designed to keep out nomadic invaders from the north.

As part of team building, a half day or full day hike along the Wall can be arranged.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Ming Tombs which are found at the Tianshou Hill in Changping County, about 50 kilometres northwest of Beijing City. There are 13 imperial tombs of the Ming Dynasty scattered over an area of 40 square kilometres. We will visit one of the tombs called Dingling, the tomb of the 13th Ming Emperor, Zhu Yun, and his two empresses, the most complete one that has been excavated so far.

In the evening we would suggest dinner at the Fangzeyuan Restaurant in Temple of Earth fashioned after the Imperial Banquets of the Emperors. Dinner is followed by an Acrobatic Show or an evening at the Peking Opera at the ancient Opera House.

Day 4 – BEIJING
Lifestyles of the Emperors ……

After breakfast, we will set off for the Summer Palace - one of the best sights in Beijing. Situated 20 kilometres northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace had been used by the court for 800 years as a summer resort and a venue of extravagant celebrations. At the foot of Longevity Hill are the imperial residences filled with the Empress Dowager Cixi's furniture and personal belongings. One building contains a theater museum that recalls the empress' passion for theatricals and in the garage is the first automobile imported into China. Among other attractions is the Marble Boat on Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor and the 444,000 kg bronze pavilion.

We would suggested a Dragon Boat Race on the Kunming Lake next to the Palace. The Lake covers three quarters of the park.

From the Summer Palace, if time permits, we will visit the Beijing Zoo, the largest in China and is famous for its collection of rare animals, especially the giant Pandas. Altogether there are some 6,000 animals of over 570 species in the zoo. Formerly a private garden of a Qing royal aristocrat, it was first turned into a zoo by Empress Dowager Cixi, who imported 700 creatures from Germany for entertainment.

Day 5 – BEIJING
The religions of the Emperors' ……

Visit the Lama Temple - the largest Lamastery in Beijing which was built in 1694. The complex features a combination of architectural styles of the Han, Manchu, Mongolian and Tibetan nationalities. It was also known as the Palace of Harmony & Peace which was built as a mansion for Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty when he was a prince. When the young prince ascended the throne, the mansion was converted to a temple according to tradition.

During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, it became a center of learning for the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan Lamaism, and at certain periods housed a community of 1,500 Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese lamas, as well as a Living Buddha. Today there are about 70 Mongolian lamas in residence.

After lunch, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, also well known as Tiantan which was built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. This was the place where the Ming & Qing emperors went to worship Heaven and pray for better harvests.

An incentive in Beijing is not complete without a Gala dinner. Ideas abound but some of the popular places will be at the Great Hall of the People, Prince Gong's Mansion with its sprawling gardens or the China Club situated in a renovated ancient Mandarin's house.

Day 6 – BEIJING - departure
Shopping and Snacking in Old Beijing ……

The revamped "Old Beijing Street" is an expanded version of the collection of stalls and shops that formerly graced the north end of old Beijing. This is a top spot for souvenir shoppers pressed for time. There is an abundance of traditional Chinese clothing and footwear, and a wide variety of traditional Chinese essentials such as paper cuts, decorative swords, and statuettes of bald, baby-faced monks practicing devotions and martial arts. A final addition is a pleasant teahouse where you can take the weight off your feet and consider the wisdom of your purchases.

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