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Forbidden City and Hu Tong
【Forbidden City and Hu Tong 】
Full day walking tour starting from Tian An Men Square to National Museum, then to National Theater, Forbidden City, then climb up the Coal Hill, then to Beihai Park, Hou Hai, Drum Tower and walk through Hutong to discover the charm of old Beijing
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    Price Details
     Guide service : 8:00 - 17:00
    Language: English Speaking Guide
    Where to pick up: Tour guide meet the clients from the hotel lobby at 8 am
    Children policy:

    Free of charge for child less than 2 years old, Half price for child between 1.2 meter and 1.4 meter, Full price for child above 1.4 meter.

     

    Detailed program: In the morning we will take subway to the Tiananmen Square. As the world’s largest central city square, it is a symbolic center of China universe, it is said that no one could rule China without first gaining control of the square. It is surrounded by important buildings, among them the National Museum and the Great Hall of the People (the Chinese parliament), both were build in 1959 to celebrate 10 years foundation of the people’s republic of China. At the heart of the square there is a mausoleum for Chairman Mao, who reshaped the country, leading the People’s Republic of China from its foundation in 1949 until his death in 1976. After that we proceed on foot to the Forbidden City, so called are because it is off-limit to common people in ancient time; it is home to 24 emperors in 505 years in Ming and Qing dynasty. The compound was forbidden to all but the Imperial Family and their servants, and has been the place from which the emperors of China ruled the country for hundreds of years. We will stop at some of the more significant halls, and we will also explore more authentic small courtyard, from where is the royal family’s honor as well as misery really happened. Leaving the Forbidden City, we continue to Coal Hill, an artificial hill built in the Ming dynasty. It is worth us to spend 10 minutes at a fine weather to climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Forbidden City. From there, we will make a visit to Beihai Park, which is the royal park where empress come to pray, then we continue go to the hutongs, which are alleys formed by lines of traditional courtyard, today have been preserved and protected as a living evidence of how Beijing looked during imperial times. We will take a rickshaw through the calm alleys, and get a glimpse of the local life here. With dozens of families living in one courtyard, sharing public toilets, and facilities, this way of life has been lasted for centuries. Then we walk from Houhai to Nanluoguxiang. With a history of more than 700 years, Nanluoguxiang is one of the best preserved historical areas of Beijing downtown. Running north and south, the street is packed with bars, cafes, and shops selling souvenirs and traditional crafts. Thus it’s considered as an ideal place to hang out in the afternoon and in the evening. We stroll around the old however trendy street to enjoy the unique surrounding architecture and witness local people’s lives.
    Price include:

    English Speaking guide

    entree fee

    public transpotations

    simple chinese lunch in local restaurant 

    Price exclude:
    • Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfastPrivate car and driver 
    • Domestic flights as indicated
    • International airfare
    • Travel insurance
    • Chinese Visa
    • Excess luggage
    • Gratuities
    • Expenses of personal nature (food and drinks beyond those provided, laundry, etc.)
    • Anything not mentioned in the program
    • Tips to local staff 
    Note:

    1、Program is not Valid on Mondays, on Monday Forbidden City is not open to travellers

      

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