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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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2010 Treasures Of China - 9 Days

A picnic atop the Great Wall and a river cruise through stunning scenery await. Experience some of China’s most famous sights on this 9-day journey, from the capital, Beijing, to harborside Hong Kong. In Xian we see the incredibly lifelike Terracotta Warriors before heading south to the picture perfect landscapes of Guilin and Yangshuo. Here you can practice tai chi alongside the locals and cycle backroads to charming villages. Your journey... more info



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Travel from Beijing to Hong Kong
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Train Journeys

9 days |From US$1995 | Travel by Van, Train | map

2010 China Panorama - 15 Days

Discover Chinas winding backstreets on an exciting rickshaw ride through Beijing’s ancient hutongs.



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Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Train Journeys

15 days |From US$2795 | Travel by Van, Train | map

2010 Highlights Of China - 10 Days

Shanghais Old Quarter is where you will find the Asia of yesteryear. Experience the very best of the Middle Kingdom in just 10 days. From historical and cultural Beijing to fascinating Shanghai, you will experience a land of immense beauty and contrasts. Wander Tiananmen Square, take a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s hutongs, climb the Great Wall at lesser-visited Mutianyu and witness Xian’s incredible Terracotta Warriors.



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

10 days |From US$1795 | Travel by Van, Train

2010 Lhasa To Beijing - 17 Days

Over 17 days, experience the roof of the world and the very best of China. We begin in Chengdu, the capital of beautiful Sichuan, before taking a spectacular flight across the Himalayas to Tibet. Rub shoulders with devout pilgrims, monks and merchants in the laneways and monasteries of Lhasa before traveling on the highest railway in the world to Xining – a definite highlight. Witness the incredible Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xian and before... more info



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Travel from Chengdu to Beijing
Vacation type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

17 days |From US$3695 | Travel by Van, Train | map

2010 Yangtze & Beyond - 18 Days - Deluxe

From an army of terracotta warriors to spectacular river gorges, and beyond.



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

18 days |From US$4585 | Travel by Van, Train,Ship | map

2010 Three Gorges Discovery - 12 Days

Cruise past sheer gorges and mountain villages on the mighty Yangtze.



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

12 days |From US$2440 | Travel by Van,Ship

2010 Yangtze & Beyond - 18 Days

From an army of terracotta warriors to spectacular river gorges, and beyond.



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

18 days |From US$3295 | Travel by Van, Train,Ship | map

2010 Yangtze & Yunnan - 18 Days

This wonderful 18-day journey will show you China’s extremes, from the teeming cities of Beijing and Shanghai, to the historical treasures of Xian and the natural wonders of the Yangtze River and Yunnan. While in Dali and Lijiang, we head out to some little-visited villages for a taste of tradition. Another highlight is an exploration of the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao.



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Travel from Beijing to Yunnan
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18 days |From US$4075 | Travel by Van,Ship | map

2010 The Silk Road - 17 Days

Crest a sand dune in the Gobi Desert on this epic journey. Experience the rich convergence of cultures and religions as you travel one of the world’s great trade routes on this incredible 17-day journey. From Xian’s famed Army of Terracotta Warriors to the oasis town of Turpan and fabled Kashgar, explore lively local markets, visit an Uygher home in Turpan and take a camel ride among sand dunes.



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Travel from Beijing to Xinjiang
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Train Journeys

17 days |From US$3545 | Travel by Van, Train | map
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