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Nightlife
Beijing Evening Kungfu Show with Transfers
We will pick you up from your hotel at 6pm and make our way to the to the Red Theatre for the show. The drive from your hotel to the Red Theatre through the city provides you a truly memorable evening in Beijing. This show is put on in the Red Theatre located on the east of Tiantan Hotel in Xing Fu Dajie, Dongcheng District. CHC has collected a group of the best Kung Fu practitioners of China and invited the best directors and designers of the country. The show is a must-see production in Beijing for tourists and Kung Fu lovers. This is a great show, it tells a story of Chin Yu entering the monastery and making his way through life to finally becoming the Abbott. There are many demonstrations of Kungfu and strength throughout the show. The costumes and the choreography are great. Unfortunately people are not allowed to take photos nor video it. You can however purchase a DVD of the show and after the show returned back to your hotel. Inclusions: Tickets Air-conditioned transportation Pick-up available from the hotel. Guide Important Info: Maximun age: 75 years old Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process, otherwise we cannot guarantee the correct provision of the service. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Family Friendly, Nightlife, Romantic, Wheelchair Accessible
Beijing Evening Opera Show with Transfers
We will pick you up from your hotel at 6pm by our tour guide to the Red Theatre for the show. The drive from your hotel to the Red Theatre through the city provides you a truly memorable evening in Beijing. This show is put on the Red Theatre located on the east of Tiantan Hotel in Xing Fu Dajie, Dongcheng District. CHC has collected a group of the best Kung Fu practitioners of China and invited the best directors and designers of the country. The show is a must-see production in Beijing for tourists and Kung Fu lovers. This is a great show. It tells a story of Chin Yu entering the monastery and making his way through life to finally becoming the Abbott. There are many demonstrations of Kung Fu and strength throughout the show. The costumes and the choreography are great. Unfortunately people are not allowed to take photos nor video it. You can however purchase a DVD of the show and after the show returned back to your hotel. Inclusions: Tickets Air-conditioned transportation Pick-up available from the hotel. Guide Important Info: Maximun age: 75 years old Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process, otherwise we cannot guarantee the correct provision of the service. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Family Friendly, Food, Nightlife, Romantic, Wheelchair Accessible
Beijing Roast Duck Dinner with Round Way Transfers - Private
We will pick you up from your hotel at 5. 30pm and make our way to the Quanjude. Quanjude is one most famous duck restaurants in Beijing, set up in the 1860's during the Qing dynasty, it has a unique taste that nobody can resist. Quanjude has got a name for itself both at home and abroad by offering traditional roasted ducks. The ducks served here are hand-made with knowledge passed down by generations of royal palace chefs. Reddish brown, the roasted ducks have a glossy silk-like skin that will attract people's appetite when they look at them as it is tender and crisp. Quanjude keep strict standards for choosing the ducks, it uses an oven without a door. After a kind of dressing being spread all over a duck, it will be hooked up in the oven over the flame coming up directly from the burning of the fruit-tree wood and it will be ready in 40 minutes. After roasted and dried, the duck will look brightly dark red, shining with oil, crisp skin and tender meat. Not many people can resist its temptation. After the dinner, you will be dropped back off at your hotel. Inclusions: Guide Pick-up available from the hotel. Air-conditioned transportation Important Info: Maximun age: 75 years old Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process, otherwise we cannot guarantee the correct provision of the service. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Day Trips, Guided Tours
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and take you to the Tian’anmen Square, with a local English speaking guide and driver. Tiananmen Square is within the top ten largest city squares in the world. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. We then move on to The Forbidden City which was designed to be the centre of the ancient, walled city of Beijing. It is enclosed in a larger, walled area called the Imperial City which, in turn, enclosed by the Inner City; to its south lies the Outer City. We later drive you to a beautiful local restaurant near the Mutianyu Great Walll to enjoy a great typical Chinese lunch. After the lunch we continue to the Mutianyu Great Wall to enjoy the natural scenery of the surroundings which are breathtaking. Woods cover over ninety-six percent of the total scenic area. Flowers bloom all over the mountains in spring, grass dresses the hillside green in summer, trees are laden with sweet fruit in autumn, and especially in October, leaves turn red or yellow, touching the mountain tops with gold. In winter, the wall is covered by snow, making it more magnificent. Affectionately known as Bird's Nest, the National Stadium is situated in the Olympic Green Village , Chaoyang District of Beijing City. This will be our next destination after the Jade Carving Factory where you will be given the opportunity to take photos outside this magnificent architecture. At the end of the trip, we will drop you off back at your hotel. Inclusions: Lunch Tickets Guide Pick-up available from the hotel. Air-conditioned transportation Drinks Exclusions: Cable car Important Info: Maximum driver's age: 75 years old. Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process, otherwise we cannot guarantee the correct provision of the service. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

History
Juyongguan Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City - Full-Day Private To
The local guide and driver will pick you up from the meeting point to the Juyongguan Great Wall, which is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall noted for its deep-rooted culture, elegant sights and complete military facilities – the essence of the Great Wall. Hike the amazing and astonishing Great Wall to get a lifetime memory of being a hero. Then we proceed to a beautiful local restaurant to enjoy a great Chinese lunch. After the lunch we move to Tian’anmen Square. Tiananmen Square is within the top ten largest city squares in the world. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. We then move on to The Forbidden City which was designed to be the center of the ancient, walled city of Beijing. It is enclosed in a larger, walled area called the Imperial City. The Imperial City is, in turn, enclosed by the Inner City; to its south lies the Outer City. At the end of the trip, travelers’ will finally be transferred back to their various hotels.

History
Explore Great Wall at Mutianyu - Full-Day Tour
Mutianyu offers an alternative Great Wall experience compared to the popular Badaling section . This portion of China’s ancient engineering marvel features an optional cable car ride or an opportunity to climb more than 1, 400 steps to the top. Mutianyu Great Wall is much steeper than Badaling Great Wall, and a more challenging climb. This section is older than Badaling and features outer and inner parapets. There are 22 watch-towers in the 2250-meter-long Mutianyu Great Wall, and the highest one is 540 meters above sea level. This section of the wall is also surrounded by woodland and streams. The Great Wall takes on different looks in different seasons. In spring, flowers are blooming. In summer, the Great Wall is lush and green. In winter, the Great Wall is covered with white snow. However, the Great Wall’s most charming season is autumn, when fruits ripen and leaves of gorgeously diverse colour fall at this photogenic spot. Our next stop is a visit to a nearby Cloisonne Factory. The art of Cloisonne is a unique combination of sculpture, painting, porcelain making and coppersmithing that is said to have originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty. To make a Cloisonne piece, a copper body is first made, and then intricate engravings are made with a copper wire. Different colored pigments are then applied to the engravings. Finally, the piece is fired and polished.

Guided Tours
Discover Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven - Full-Day Tour
Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on Earth. This tour begins at Tiananmen Squa re and the more recent page from China’s history book, Tiananmen Square and the Cultural Revolution of Chairman Mao Zedong. You will tour the grounds and see Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Chairman Mao’s monument. Then it is on to the legendary Forbidden City, now known as the Imperial Palace Museum . The history of every dynasty is represented here throughout four palatial halls. Many of our tours see the highlights here, but this gives you the most in-depth visit. After a substantial lunch, your final destination is the aptly named Temple of Heaven , dating from the 15th century. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple of Heaven was the centre of prayer, traditional ceremonies and sacrificial rites. You can enjoy the traditional Chinese tea after the sightseeing.

Day Trips, Family Friendly, Guided Tours, Romantic, Wheelchair Accessible
Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and take you to the Badaling Great Wall with a local English speaking guide and driver, which is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall noted for its deep-rooted culture, elegant sights and complete military facilities – the essence of the Great Wall. Hike the amazing and astonishing Great Wall to get a lifetime memory of being a hero. The cable car is a good choice if you want to get to the highest point and take in the whole beautiful bird's-eye view. We proceed to the Jade Carving Factory to enable you have an idea about Jade carving then we later drive you to a beautiful local restaurant to enjoy a great Chinese lunch. After the lunch we move to the Summer Palace which is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing . It serves as a popular tourist destination and recreational park. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it covers an expanse of
2. 9 square kilometres (

Day Trips, Guided Tours, Private Tours
Beijing Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour - Private
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7am from the hotel to the Jinshanling Great Wall with a local English speaking guide and driver. The Jinshanling Great Wall was initially built from 1368 to 1389 in the Ming dynasty , and in 1567 or 1570 rebuilding of the wall was mainly directed by General Qi Jiguang. The Wall is about 21 to 24 feet high and 15 to 18 feet wide, which is made of brick and stone. The Jinshanling Great Wall has an elevation of 2100 feet, there is a cableway up to the top. The fact is that it is very easy to walk up to the Great Wall, hiking about four hours. Each tower has its unique features and look, as its relatively less crowded at Jinshanling Great Wall, it is a nice place to explore around Beijing. We later drive you to a beautiful local restaurant to enjoy a great Chinese lunch and then after lunch, we will arrange a short visit to the Tea House where you will have a chance to learn about Chinese tea. At the end of the trip, we will drop you off back at your hotel. Languages English Inclusions: Lunch Drinks Tickets Air-conditioned transportation Pick-up available from the hotel. Guide Exclusions: Cable car Important Info: Maximun age: 75 years old Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process, otherwise we cannot guarantee the correct provision of the service. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Guided Tours, Private Tours
Universal Studios Beijing Private Transfer Service
We're delighted to offer you a private transfer service from hotels in Beijing to Universal Studios Beijing with our comfortable cars! We are always striving to enhance your travel experience, and we have carefully designed a service that goes beyond mere transportation—it is the beginning of an unforgettable adventure. We recognize that the true essence of an unforgettable journey is not only the destination but also the ease and comfort of getting there, so we provide a premium one-way transfer service from your hotel to Universal Studios Beijing. You can choose to go from your hotel to the park, or from the park back to your hotel. If you choose the former, our professional driver will wait for you at the parking lot of your hotel on time, and ensure you arrive at Universal Studios Beijing safely and conveniently with a comfortable vehicle and attentive service. If you choose the latter, our professional driver will wait for you at the designated location outside the park on time, and take you back to your hotel to rest with a comfortable vehicle and attentive service. We also offer premium round-trip transfers from your hotel to Universal Studios Beijing. To ensure your trip is both smooth and exciting, our packages include round-trip transfers designed to make your journey from your hotel to Universal Studios Beijing as stress-free as possible. Our professional drivers will be waiting at your hotel parking lot on time and will ensure you arrive at Universal Studios safely and conveniently with comfortable vehicles and attentive service. When you finish your day of sightseeing, our driver will be waiting for you, park the vehicle at a designated pick-up point outside the park that is easy for you to find, and then calmly take you back to your hotel to rest. We've got a night schedule for you too, running from 11pm until 6am! Options
• 5 seater vehicle (Economy) can be Roewe El6 or similar

Day Trips, Guided Tours
Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs (Changling)
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and take you to the Badaling Great Wall with a local English speaking guide and driver, which is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall noted for its deep-rooted culture, elegant sights and complete military facilities – the essence of the Great Wall. Hike the amazing and astonishing Great Wall to get a lifetime memory of being a hero. The cable car is a good choice if you want to get to the highest point and take in the whole beautiful bird's-eye view. The Jade Carving Factory is our next destination where we learn about Jade and have the chance to shop. We later drive you to a beautiful local restaurant to enjoy a great Chinese lunch. After the lunch we move to the Ming Tombs to experience the best preserved Chinese Imperial Tombs with over 500 years of history , precisely Changling – the largest one, Emperor Yongle’s Tomb. At the end of the trip, we will drop you off back at your hotel. Inclusions: Lunch Guide Tickets Air-conditioned transportation Pick-up available from the hotel. Drinks Exclusions: Cable car Important Info: Maximun age: 75 years old Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process, otherwise we cannot guarantee the correct provision of the service. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Day Trips, Guided Tours
Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs (Dingling)
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8am and take you to the Mutianyu Great Wall with a local English speaking guide and driver to enjoy the natural scenery of the surrounding which is breathtaking. Woods cover over ninety-six percent of the total scenic area. Flowers bloom all over the mountains in spring, grass dresses the hillside green in summer, trees are laden with sweet fruit in autumn, and especially in October, leaves turn red or yellow, touching the mountain tops with gold. In winter, the wall is covered by snow, making it more magnificent. The cable car is a good choice if you want to get to the highest point and take in the whole beautiful bird's-eye view. We later drive you to a beautiful local restaurant to enjoy a great Chinese lunch near the Ming Tombs. After the lunch we move to Ming Tombs to experience the best preserved Chinese Imperial Tombs with over 500years history , precisely Dingling. Of all the 13 imperial tombs in Ming Dynasty (1368 -
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History
Essential Beijing - Hutong, Lama Temple, Panda House and Olympic Stadium - Full-
The local guide and driver will pick you up from the meeting point to the Hutong. Hutong which is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–
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Day Trips
Discover Great Wall at Badalling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Full-Day
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, and has been a historic centre of power, culture and wealth that continues to today. The tour starts at Tiananmen Square and provides an overview of the communist influences on the country. You will tour the grounds and see the array of halls and monuments. From there, we walk to the Forbidden City , also known as the Imperial Palace Museum . With over 180 acres and a collection of great halls, you will see antiques and treasures representing all of China's history. After a stop for lunch, you will visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best preserved sections of this 2, 000-year-old architectural wonder. You will be able to climb the Wall and take in the panoramic views at the top. During the day, we will stop and shop at the famous Longdi Jade Factory to get some beautiful bargains.

History
Explore Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace -
Beijing is a reflection of China itself, steeped in about one thousand years of history from the very ancient to more modern events. This tour starts at Tiananmen Square, and China's more recent history is influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of communism. From there it's on to the Forbidden City, originally commissioned by Emperor Yong Le in the Ming Dynasty. It has been the seat of power for centuries and has seen countless battles and reconstruction, and the architecture seen today dates from the 1700s. The Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with all the art and splendour available for you to see. After a delicious meal, it’s on to the Temple of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is China's largest temple and altar complex, an extraordinary example of religious architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Your final destination has been the retreat of emperors for 800 years, the Summer Palace . One of Beijing’s finest parks surrounds the palace, and you explore the grounds, the temples and the world's longest art gallery. We will break up your busy day with scenic bus rides plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl Market.
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