The "Classic China' all day tour highlights Chinese culture and history from ancient times to the modern era, and includes a complimentary meal of fine Chinese cuisine. Traveling aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach, with the aide of an English speaking guide, you will visit Tian'anmen Square the scene or anti-government protests and the gathering place for the cultural revolution of Mao Tse-Tung beginning in the early 20th century. You'll proceed to the Forbidden City, a complex of hundreds of golden palaces that served as the residence and ruling seat of Chinese emperors for 500 years. Today, Forbidden City is the Imperial Palace Museum, a magnificent display of the finest Chinese art and architecture. Following a delicious, authentic Chinese lunch, you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, Beijing's largest temple and altar complex. You'll see remarkable feats of engineering in symbolic religious architecture representing the four seasons, 12 months, 24 hours and the planets, dating back to the 14th century. Next, you'll visit the breathtaking "Summer Palace,' the 'Garden of Natured Harmony,' a square-mile residence of palaces, gardens and pagodas. You'll be able to take a leisurely stroll in the park surrounding the palace, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated for its beauty and cultural treasures.
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