Journey at a glance
- Day 1
Immerse yourself in Beijing’s imperial past; where emperors ruled, concubines fluttered their fans, and eunuchs schemed for over half a millennium.
About this Journey
From practicing taiji in the shade of one of China’s most iconic temples to leaving the crowds behind and enjoying privileged access to the Forbidden City’s Chonghua Palace, this private day tour of Beijing will take you on a journey through China’s imperial past in signature China Adventure Club luxury.
Tour Highlights
- Practicing taiji with a master in the Temple of Heaven
- Stepping into imperial history at the Forbidden City
- Savoring an imperial lunch at one of the city's oldest Peking Duck restaurants
YOUR JOURNEY
Route Map
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Itinerary
Day 1
Rise with the sun and take a private taiji lesson in the Temple of Heaven • Stare up at the iconic portrait of Mao Zedong looming over the Tiananmen gates • Enter the Forbidden City and experience a life preserved in chambers; where emperors ruled, empresses and concubines strolled in the gardens, and palace staff dusted for centuries behind the towering red walls • Savor a lunch fit for an emperor at one of the city’s oldest Peking Duck restaurants
Photos
Photos The Temple of Heaven Peking Duck Taichi Lesson
Details
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What’s Included
- All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
- All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
- All services of China Adventure Club English-speaking guide(s)
- All accommodations, based on double-occupancy and including breakfast, service charge, and government tax
- Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights and relevant taxes
- Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
- Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance
- Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
- Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers
Hotels
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