A short guide about Family travel to Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost five centuries, it served as the home of the Emperor and his household, and the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government.
Built from 1406 to 1420, the complex consists of 980 surviving buildings with 8,707 bays of rooms and covers 720,000 square metres.
The palace complex exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and elsewhere. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Since 1924, the Forbidden City has been under the charge of the Palace Museum, whose extensive collection of artwork and artefacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Part of the museum's former collection is now located in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Both museums descend from the same institution, but were split after the Chinese Civil War.
A visit to the Forbidden City is a must for your China vacation or tour and Tourabout has many different vacation options for you to choose from.
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Four cities displaying four key aspects of mighty China: The present capital of Beijing and the Great Wall, Xians Tang Dynasty culture and the Terracotta Army, Yangshou and the mist enshrined limestone karsts cut by the crisp Li River, and the exciting metropolis of Hong Kong and the skyscrapers cutting her skyline. If you want to see four diverse yet defining pieces of the Middle Kingdom, this is your familys perfect trip.
About Gap Adventures
Travel from Beijing to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Family, Nature / Wildlife / Safari
13 days
|From US$1799
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China Family Adventure
A relaxed journey taking in the highlights of vast and beautiful China. From ancient Beijing to modern Hong Kong, experience the imperial relics, vibrant markets and stunning natural playgrounds of this exciting country. Incorporating some great activities for the kids, this trip makes for a fabulous family adventure.
About Intrepid
Travel from Beijing to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Active, Bicycle Touring, Cultural, Family, Scenic
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Chinese Kites, Warriors & Pandas
An action packed tour that takes in not only the major highlights of China, but also includes a Chinese noodle making lesson, kite flying, pandas, acrobatic and kung fu shows.
We walk along the Great Wall of China, marvelling at its length. In Beijing we explore the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace, fly kites with the local children, visit the Pandas at Beijing Zoo, take a tour of the hutongs, and watch a Kung Fu Show.... more info
About Kumuka
Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Vacation type: Adventure, Family, River / Canal Cruising, Train Journeys
9 days
|From US$1585
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Chinese Checkers - 12 Days - Family
Features: Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Xian, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai, Zhujiajiao, The Bund, North East Asia, Guangxi Province.
About Travel Indochina
Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, Family, Scenic, Train Journeys
12 days
|From US$POA
| Travel by Van, Train
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Forbidden City Family tour operators
In 1990 Bruce Poon Tip launched G.A.P Adventures with the belief that other travellers would share his desire to experience authentic adventures in a responsible and sustainable manner. We've grown from a one-man show to a company of over 500, and from a handful of trips in Latin America to hundreds of adventures spanning the globe... and beyond! Over 85,000 travellers experience the real world with us every year. What hasn't changed is our passion for making sure you get behind the scenes to experience the real world in an authentic and sustainable manner.
Intrepid was started in 1989 with a passion to get travellers off the beaten track in Asia, to share some of the special places we knew and introduce different cultures and ways of life.
We wanted to develop a style of travel that was all together different, where as travellers we became a part of country - and not just tourists looking in. We wanted to have fun, meet people, learn things, explore, and do stuff we could never do at home. We wanted to travel by anything and everything, and stay anywhere and everywhere! We wanted to be intrepid!
Today Intrepid has over 600 staff, over 400 different trips, over 90 different destinations and many different styles of travel.
Established since 1983, Kumuka, whose name originates from Africa, and translates in to ‘the start of a journey’, has taken travellers to many parts of the globe, offering an extraordinary range of trips.
Beginning with one expedition vehicle and a Trans Africa tour, we have steadily extended and broadened our operations, which now include tours to Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Latin America, North America, Europe and The Middle East.
As Kumuka has grown so do the expectations of it’s clients, and we continue to be true to our roots, catering for all manner of travellers united by a single desire: to experience their holiday to the maximum.
Travel Indochina is a boutique travel company catering to the traveller seeking an authentic Asia experience.
Specialising in innovative Small Group Journeys, Travel Indochina can also handcraft independent packages.
A focus on Responsible Travel ensures that itineraries benefit local communities, respect the environment and contribute to heritage preservation. All hotels and transport used are specially selected to reflect the unique culture of each destination.
By using a combination of local and Western guides, travellers benefit from both local insight and Travel Indochina’s passion and expertise. Travel Indochina now has six offices across its seven destination countries, more than any small group travel company.