These Beijing tours together offer more than 13 hours of non-stop sightseeing and excitement. You may choose either one of the tours, or combine them for a full day and evening of historic and contemporary Chinese culture. Both tours include fine Chinese dining, hotel pickup/drop off service, an English speaking guide, and all admission fees. These thrilling and educational tours are suitable for children, as well as adults and seniors. "Essential Beijing" begins at historic Tian'anmen square, a meeting place for Chinese cultural movements for more nearly 100 years and the site of anti-government protests in the 1970s and 80s. You'll walk through Tian'anmen Gate and enter Forbidden City, now the Imperial Palace Museum. You'll explore this multi-acre, awe inspiring complex of gilded palaces, with more than 9,000 rooms, and towering Chinese statuary of colorfully painted dragons and gods. Following a sumptuous Chinese lunch, the tour proceeds to the Badaling section of the Great Wall, a well-preserved section of this architectural wonder built 2,000 years ago. You'll have a chance to climb the wall for breathtaking, panoramic views and fabulous photo opportunities. There will be plenty of time for bargain and souvenir shopping when you stop at the Bohua Jade Factory, featuring fine jewelry and art objects. You might want to complete this day of Chinese culture with an evening Beijing-style and add the following tour.
"Evening 'Essential Beijing' w/ Dinner & Show' is an ideal way to relax at the end of a busy day. Peking duck is a favorite dish around the world, but you've never tasted it the way it's prepared in Beijing (formerly Peking). You'll dine on a luscious feast, exquisitely prepared. Your banquet includes not only a main course of succulent duck, but a choice of a traditional dishes to accompany it, including speciality Asian desserts and teas. A skilled and knowledgeable chef will demonstrate the traditional way to carve this national delicacy, and the proper way it should be eaten for maximum enjoyment. Following your meal, you will be entertained by a thrilling performance of Chinese acrobatics by some of the finest dancers and acrobats in the country. You'll marvel at their discipline and ability to effortlessly perform complicated feats with precision and agility. The colorful, ethnic costumes and accompanying music make this a Beijing experience not to be missed.
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