Beijing's Forbidden City with Special Viewing of Treasure Gallery and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling

Name: Beijing's Forbidden City with Special Viewing of Treasure Gallery and the Great Wall Ruins at Badaling
Brand: Han Tang Tour Beijing
SKU: 313d8a13-3676-4b75-aad3-21a0cb5e4167
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Summary

Depart from your Beijing hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and begin the scenic journey to the Forbidden City, a 180-acre (74-hectare) imperial palace complex formerly home to a succession of extravagant emperors. Embark on a comprehensive tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site with your knowledgeable guide and explore the world’s largest collection ancient wooden structures. Listen as your guide reveals the mysteries surrounding ancient artifacts like a Jade Cabbage and discover the glittering delights harbored by the Treasure Hall for insight into the cultural significance of pearl, gold and silver. Next, venture to the Clock Exhibition Hall to marvel at more than 200 clocks and watches on display; listen to the resonant chimes of a royal Qing dynasty piece and gaze at China’s largest water clock, which stands at a staggering height of 6 meters (20 foot). After thorough exploration of the enigmatic Forbidden City, ascend to Jingshan Hill, Beijing’s highest point, to admire sweeping vistas of the city sprawl. See beautiful imperial gardens and then descend to feast upon a traditional Chinese banquet featuring Peking duck. Conclude your tour with a visit to the recently opened Ruins of the Great Wall, an isolated site that affords tranquil exploration of crumbling courtyards and ancient towers. Enrich your knowledge of the Great Wall’s history and capture photographs of the scenic surroundings as you stroll. Return to your vehicle and relax during the journey back to Beijing, where the tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a VIP tour of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Beijing – the Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall Ruins. With your expert guide, gain special entry to two of the Forbidden City's less public sites – the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Exhibition Hall of the Palace Museum – where you’ll discover imperial riches from the Ming and Qing dynasties. You will also see the famous Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace as well as Gate and Palace of Heavenly. Then, walk along the newly opened Ruins of the Great Wall, an authentic and less-traveled section with insight into China’s magnificent past. A Chinese banquet lunch with Peking duck completes this amazing full-day experience.

What’s included?

Professional English-speaking tour guide
Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 08:30AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle/mini-van
Lunch of Beijing Roast Duck Banquet
Admission tickets
Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Entry/Admission - Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
Entry/Admission - Beijing
Entry/Admission - The Great Wall at Badaling
Gratuities