China Ancient Capitals Tour

Fly to Beijing by plane. Welcome to Beijing! After arrival, our company will assign dedicated personnel to pick you up and arrange for you to stay at the hotel.
reminder:
1. Before departure, please bring all the necessary items for the travel period. According to the Beijing weather forecast, bring suitable clothing and shoes that are lightweight, sporty, and slip resistant; 2. As meals are not included on the first day, please bring your own dry rations;

Visit Tiananmen Square, where the Monument to the People's Heroes and the solemn Mao Zedong Memorial Hall stand tall in the center. To the west of the square is the Great Hall of the People, to the east is the National Museum of China, and to the south are two ancient city towers built in the 14th century - Zhengyangmen and Qianmen Arrow Tower. The entire square is magnificent, symmetrical, integrated, and majestic.
Tour: [Chairman Mao Memorial Hall] Line up to pay respects to the body of a great man. Please maintain solemnity, do not joke, do not wear sleeveless tops, do not wear slippers, and must carry your ID card with you. Photography is not allowed in the memorial hall, and cameras, mobile phones, and iPads are not allowed to be brought in. Please entrust these items to the tour guide for safekeeping. Currently, Maoji has daily traffic restrictions and requires appointments
Visit the Palace Museum: Visit the Forbidden City (about 2.5 hours) What kind of "museum" is this? It's like a city! Nowadays, the Forbidden City is no longer the "Forbidden City" of silk and satin, but the magnificent glazed tiles and orderly architectural complex still maintain the grandeur of the imperial city. Walking through the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Qianqing Palace, admiring the flowers and plants in the emperor's imperial garden, it feels like traveling back to the drama of the Qing Palace. New tour route: ★ Enter through the Meridian Gate - Nandaku Furniture Museum - Central Axis Three Halls (Taihe Hall, Zhonghe Hall, Baohe Hall) - Cining Palace Garden - Shoukang Palace - Imperial Garden - Shenwu Gate.
Special Reminder: The Forbidden City's flow restrictions cannot guarantee absolute ticket availability. If you fail to make an appointment, you will receive a refund of one and a compensation of two. For tickets exceeding 60, you will receive a compensation of 120, resulting in a total refund of 180 per person.
As a concentrated embodiment of traditional Chinese culture, the Forbidden City showcases the achievements of Chinese civilization, the wisdom of mortise and tenon joints in ancient Chinese architecture, the stories behind over one million cultural relics, historical figures from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the ritual systems of every red wall and yellow tile with its 600 year history. The tour guide will take you on a deep understanding of the Forbidden City.
The History of the Forbidden City: A History of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from Yongle Zhu Di to the Present, Exploring the Answer Along the Central Axis
The construction of the Forbidden City: a large-scale and well preserved group of wooden structures in the world, from the pedestal to the main body, and then to the roof, exploring the mystery of standing firm
The number of the Forbidden City: every building, from broad to deep, from door studs to roof animals, from the platform to the furnishings in front of the hall, understands the color of the Forbidden City through the number: the deep red walls and golden glazed roof of the Forbidden City, the white White Marble base, and colorful paintings
Special arrangement: In order to provide guests with a more humane and in-depth tour of the Forbidden City, we have carefully prepared wireless tour guides for our guests. By wearing unlimited headphones, you can hear the tour guide's clearer explanations and gain a deeper understanding of the history of the Forbidden City.

Early morning: Watching the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square: 'I love Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the sun rises on Tiananmen Square.' The childhood song echoes in my ears. What reason is there not to watch the solemn flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square? 36 flag bearers are brave and heroic; 138 steps are powerful; The five starred red flag in the sky at a height of 28.3 meters, the passionate national anthem, and the uncontrollable chorus All the waiting and tinkering are worth it!
Reminder: As the flag raising time is not fixed every day, the specific departure time will be notified in advance by the tour guide (breakfast is packed), and then we will go to Badaling Great Wall (approximately 1.5 hours by car). Morning: Visit the Badaling Great Wall (approximately 2.5 hours). The Great Wall is a miracle created by the ancient Chinese laboring people. Climbing up the Badaling Great Wall, you can see what lies beneath your feet
The Great Wall follows the mountain terrain, winding and undulating like an endless dragon rolling and crawling on the continuous mountain range, majestic and spectacular.
(Friendly reminder: The Great Wall is built along the mountain terrain. Although it is guarded by the city wall, some parts tend to be steep for tourists to freely visit. It is necessary to pay attention to climbing safety and take photos and filming to ensure safety.)
 
Afternoon: Visit [Olympic Park] (about 1.5 hours) Located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, it is the main venue for the 2008 Olympic Games. There are numerous Olympic venues and a large Olympic Forest Park, which is a landmark area for tourism in Beijing. Take a close-up view of the main venue of the 2008 Olympic Games, the Bird's Nest, and the exterior of the Water Cube swimming pool in navy blue. The exterior features the Ice Ribbon National Speed Skating Oval, a dream city for both Olympic Games, with an ice ribbon design. The National Speed Skating Oval is a landmark building of the Beijing main competition area for the 2022 Winter Olympics, featuring the largest all ice design in Asia. The design concept comes from the creative combination of ice and speed, symbolizing speed and passion. You can get off the car and take photos as a souvenir.

Morning: Visit the Prince Gong's Mansion (approximately 1.5 hours), the largest complex of royal buildings in the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the beautiful scenery of Shichahai, in a quiet and long street lined with green willows. It was once the residence of the Qing Dynasty Grand Secretary He Xun, Prince Yonglin of Qingxi, and Prince Yixin of Gong, and the Prince Gong's Mansion was named after it. The royal palace has a grand scale and has gone through the Qing Dynasty
The historical process of the dynasty from its peak to decline carries extremely rich historical and cultural information, and there is a saying that 'half of the Qing Dynasty's history is in the Gong Wang Mansion'.
Afternoon: Visit the Summer Palace (about 2 hours). The rippling Kunming Lake, the resting place of Empress Dowager Cixi, is the eyes of the Summer Palace. The boats passing by on the lake make the entire scene lively. This was once the retirement home of Empress Dowager Cixi and one of the "Three Mountains and Five Gardens". The east road of Wanshou Temple is the abbot's courtyard, and the west road is the palace courtyard. Empress Dowager Cixi once lived here. So it is also known as the Palace of Empress Dowager Cixi, where Emperor Qianlong celebrated his mother's birthday three times. The Long Corridor of the Summer Palace was built during the Qianlong period and was damaged during the invasion of Beijing by the British and French armies. It was rebuilt in 1888 and is currently one of the main attractions in the Summer Palace.
Afternoon: Visit the Fragrant Hills Park to admire the red leaves (approximately 1.5 hours). The royal garden, which has a history of nearly 900 years, is surrounded by lush trees and many ancient relics hidden in the forest. The red leaves of Fragrant Hills are very famous in China. As autumn gradually intensifies, the leaves of the yellow bamboo trees covering the mountains begin to turn red, dyeing the entire Fragrant Hills a fiery red.
Take a plane to Xi'an

After breakfast, you can go to the Yi Popular Society Cultural Street, the only street in China with the theme of Qin Opera Opera, which is a must for trendy youth, foodies and online celebrities to punch in. The two blocks above and below the ground here inherit and innovate the skill spirit of Qin Opera Opera, and recall the past life in Xi'an.
Then go to Lintong (about 1.5 hours' drive) to visit the [Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors] (including the first ticket, excluding Bluetooth headset+battery car, about 2.5 hours' visit), the national 5A scenic spot, the eighth wonder of the world, the burial pit of the the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The cemetery covers an area of 46.1 hectares. It is a museum of ruins built on the original site of the Terra Cotta Warriors pit. There are more than 50000 pieces (sets) in the collection. There are three Terra Cotta Warriors pits in the museum. Pit No. 1 is the main battle array of chariots and infantry; The second pit is composed of a mixed formation of chariots, cavalry, and crossbowmen; The third pit is the command system of the military formation and can be called the world's largest "underground military museum".
Subsequently, we will proceed to the 'Tang Dynasty Never Night City' (with a stay of approximately one hour), which is set against the backdrop of the prosperous Tang culture and centered around Tang style elements. The city boasts four major squares: the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xuanzang Square, Zhenguan Square, and Chuangling New Era Square, as well as four cultural venues including the Xi'an Concert Hall, Shaanxi Grand Theater, Xi'an Art Museum, and Qujiang Pacific Film City. The city is also home to five major cultural sculptures, including the Tang Buddhist culture, the Tang Dynasty Heroes' Music Score, the Zhenguan Governance, the Wu Hou Cong, and the Kaiyuan Prosperous Era. It is the top choice for showcasing and experiencing Tang culture in Xi'an; It is known as the 'most beautiful pedestrian street in China'. After completing the tour, take a car back to the hotel for check-in.

The existing city wall of Xi'an was built between the 7th and 11th years of the Ming Hongwu reign (1374-1378) and has a history of over 600 years,
It is the most complete ancient city wall building in China, including the moat, suspension bridge, gate tower, arrow tower, main tower, corner tower, enemy tower, and parapet
A series of facilities such as battlements make up a tightly integrated medieval castle. Guests can rent bicycles at their own expense to participate in a 'Space Tour' on the city wall
Travel ", whether in the morning or dusk, experience the freedom of being fast or slow on the wheels, facing the faint rosy light shrouded in mist, breathing in the distant and enchanting ancient city
The human aura, as if one had already become the talented scholar of the Tang Dynasty and the beautiful woman of the Ming Dynasty. The sentiment of cherishing the past and cherishing the present can only be experienced in Xi'an.

【 Xi'an Museum 】 (Visiting for about 2 hours, excluding explanations, closed on Tuesdays, fully booked online, excluding explanations, free to visit)
Displaying the title 'Ancient Capital Xi'an', you can learn about the millennium long history of Xi'an's founding as the capital and the development of the capital city. There are also Xi'an cities from various dynasties from Zhou to Ming and Qing in the courtyard
The 'City Wall Model' can reveal the scale, layout, and living conditions of capital cities throughout history.
Important reminder: Due to the ticket and flow restrictions of Xi'an Museum, you need to make an appointment on the real name system of the official account, and the tour guide will guide you to make an appointment after receiving the group. This attraction cannot
We guarantee that you will definitely be able to visit. If you are unable to book a ticket, you will have to visit the Datang West City Museum instead. This attraction does not accept designation and will be arranged by our company.