Beijing
Beijing full day tour 1
A full day to the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and Confucius Temple. This tour establishes the grandeur of Imperial China. Begin at Tian An Men Square, the largest public square in the world, its monuments and buildings situated around the square's perimeter. Then we travel north of the square to the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace. Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant before continuing to the Temple of Heaven, were the Emperor of the Ming and Qing Dynasty prayed for a good harvest. Continue to the Confucius Temple which houses the huge stone tablets, which were inscribed names of winners in the imperial examination in Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty (£25) (B,L).
Beijing full day tour 2
Tour to the Lama Temple, the Beijing Zoo and the Summer Palace, including lunch. Begin the day at the Lama Temple, Yong He Palace, constructed in 1694 for the royal family members. It was rededicated as a Buddhist Temple in 1723 and given over to Lamaist practitioners in 1744. Next, a stop at the zoo for a chance to see China's most prized native animal, the giant panda. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the Summer Palace, which served as the summer residence of the imperial households of the Ming and Qing Dynasty (£25) (B,L).
Beijing full day tour 3
A full day optional tour to the Great Wall, Sacred Way and Ming Tombs. The tour begins at the Great Wall, the only man-made structure visible from satellite and one of the most remarkable human accomplishments. Walk along the promenades to the towers to view the magnificent scenery. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant followed by a visit to the Ming Tombs, burial site of the Ming Dynasty's royalty (£25) (B).