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A short guide about 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.

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Cultural Trans Mongolian - Beijing

This is the railway that crosses the Gobi and the grasslands to reach the nursery of the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan, those long-range plunderers who conquered half the known world. It is the railway that shares these wide horizons with their heirs, for here still are the hardy horsemen and herdsmen, the nomads of the Mongolian Steppe. It is the railway known as the Trans Mongolian, and to travel it, together with the Trans Siberian, is to be... more info



Travel from St Petersburg to Beijing
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

25 days |From US$6375 | Travel by Train,Plane | map

Challenging Trans Mongolian

Capture the adventure and romance of the Trans Mongolian Railway aboard this brilliant 31-day journey from vibrant Beijing to fabled St.Petersburg. Get off the tracks and into the heart of Mongolia to experience life in a traditional ger. Onward to Siberia, where timber cottages laced with wooden fretwork grace local villages and the boulevards of Irkutsk. Your lakeside stay at Baikal is rewarded with walks along the lakeshore and a journey... more info



Travel from St Petersburg to Beijing
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

31 days |From US$7150 | Travel by Train,Plane | map

17 Day Imperial China & Hong Kong 2010

Discover the wonders of China and Hong Kong on this 17 Day odyssey. Explore the Forbidden City and Beijing’s famous sights, then embark on a four night cruise of the Yangtze River. Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and travel to exciting Shanghai and visit the canal city of Suzhou. One of the tour’s highlights is a Li River cruise from Guilin, taking in the beautiful riverside landscapes and evocative scenery. Your tour then finishes in... more info



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Travel from Beijing to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

17 days |From US$6085 | Travel by Plane,Ship | map

Cultural Trans Mongolian

This is the railway that crosses the Gobi and the grasslands to reach the nursery of the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan, those long-range plunderers who conquered half the known world. It is the railway that shares these wide horizons with their heirs, for here still are the hardy horsemen and herdsmen, the nomads of the Mongolian Steppe. It is the railway known as the Trans Mongolian, and to travel it, together with the Trans Siberian, is to be... more info



Travel from St Petersburg to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

29 days |From US$6990 | Travel by Train,Plane | map

13 Day Imperial China & Yangtze Cruise 2010

Discover the best of China on this 13 Day journey from the historic former Imperial capital of Beijing to the cosmopolitan streets of Shanghai. In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City before embarking on a memorable four night cruise of the Yangtze River. Visit the fascinating Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and explore exciting Shanghai, where your vacation of a lifetime comes to an end.



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Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

13 days |From US$4195 | Travel by Plane,Ship | map

Cultural Trans Mongolian

This is the railway that crosses the Gobi and the grasslands to reach the nursery of the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan, those long-range plunderers who conquered half the known world. It is the railway that shares these wide horizons with their heirs, for here still are the hardy horsemen and herdsmen, the nomads of the Mongolian Steppe. It is the railway known as the Trans Mongolian, and to travel it, together with the Trans Siberian, is to be... more info



Travel from Hong Kong to St Petersburg
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

28 days |From US$6990 | Travel by Train,Plane | map

Cultural Trans Mongolian Beijing

This is the railway that crosses the Gobi and the grasslands to reach the nursery of the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan, those long-range plunderers who conquered half the known world. It is the railway that shares these wide horizons with their heirs, for here still are the hardy horsemen and herdsmen, the nomads of the Mongolian Steppe. It is the railway known as the Trans Mongolian, and to travel it, together with the Trans Siberian, is to be... more info



Travel from Beijing to St Petersburg
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

23 days |From US$6075 | Travel by Train,Plane | map

19 Day Roof Of The World, Yangtze River Cruise & Hong Kong 2010

Discover the contrasting worlds of Lhasa and Hong Kong on this 19 day journey. See the sights of Beijing and then fly to the heart of Tibet to explore mystical Lhasa. Visit ancient Xi’an and the Terracotta Warriors then enjoy a three night luxury cruise on the Yangtze River. Step it up a notch with a visit to Shanghai, then enjoy two nights in both beautiful Guilin and Hong Kong - famed for its food, culture and shopping.



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Travel from Beijing to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, River / Canal Cruising

19 days |From US$7765 | Travel by Plane,Ship | map

15 Day Roof Of The World & Yangtze River Cruise 2010

Journey to the roof of the world on this 15 Day adventure into the heart of China. Explore historic Beijing before flying to Xi’an - the start of Silk Road and home of the famous Terracotta Warriors. From there travel to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet and known as the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama. Then enjoy with a relaxing cruise on the Yangtze River and spend three amazing nights in Shanghai.



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Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, River / Canal Cruising

15 days |From US$5875 | Travel by Plane,Ship | map

Premium Mongolian Railway

A journey from the great far-east port of Hong Kong to the fabled city of Xian; gateway to the Silk Road and on to China’s Imperial capital, Beijing. Then north across the Gobi Desert to the heart of Mongolia, where you will experience life in a traditional Mongolian Ger before boarding the train for our extraordinary rail adventure to the centre of Siberia and beyond, to the magnificent cities of Moscow and St Petersburg.



Travel from Hong Kong to St Petersburg
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

22 days |From US$9690 | Travel by Car, Coach, Train,Plane | map

17 Day Imperial China & Hong Kong 2009

Discover the wonders of China and Hong Kong on this 17 Day odyssey. Explore the Forbidden City and Beijing’s famous sights, then embark on a four night cruise of the Yangtze River. Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and travel to exciting Shanghai and visit the canal city of Suzhou. One of the tour’s highlights is a Li River cruise from Guilin, taking in the beautiful riverside landscapes and evocative scenery. Your tour then finishes in... more info



About APT
Travel from Beijing to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, River / Canal Cruising

17 days |From US$POA | Travel by Plane,Ship | map

13 Day Imperial China & Yangtze Cruise 2009

Discover the best of China on this 13 Day journey from the historic former Imperial capital of Beijing to the cosmopolitan streets of Shanghai. In Beijing, visit the Forbidden City before embarking on a memorable four night cruise of the Yangtze River. Visit the fascinating Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and explore exciting Shanghai, where your vacation of a lifetime comes to an end.



About APT
Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, River / Canal Cruising

13 days |From US$POA | Travel by Plane,Ship | map

Premium Naadam Trans Mongolian

This departure coincides with Mongolias Naadam festival. A journey from the great far-east port of Hong Kong to the fabled city of Xian; gateway to the Silk Road and on to China’s Imperial capital, Beijing. Then north across the Gobi Desert to the heart of Mongolia, where you will experience life in a traditional Mongolian Ger before boarding the train for our extraordinary rail adventure to the centre of Siberia and beyond, to the magnificent... more info



Travel from Hong Kong to St Petersburg
Vacation type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

24 days |From US$POA | Travel by Car, Coach, Train,Plane | map
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