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	Ancient altar of Beijing Lama Temple and Panda Garden Day Tour The tour starts from the famous Lama Temple, once the residence of a royal court. This vibrantly ornamented temple is one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Built in 1694 AD, Lama Temple houses tranquil gardens, superb sculptures and a veritable treasury of Buddhist art. Then you head to see the most important living treasure in Chin - the giant Panda in Beijing Zoo. Seizing this rare opportunity to see the endangered treasure is a great pleasure. After a delicious Chinese lunch you will travel to an altar built in 1420 AD to memorialize “the divine farmer” Shennong, an emperor from thousands of years ago who taught his people the art of agriculture. Inside is a museum documenting the rise of Chinese architecture and agriculture in ancient times. Highlights: Lama Temple Panda Garden Ancient Altar Duration of Tour: 8 hrs Product Type: Sightseeing City: Beijing Country: China More Information: Visit the Lama Temple which was built in 1694, one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Then take a rare opportunity to see a giant Panda in Beijing Zoo. Later visit a museum displaying the rise of Chinese architecture and agriculture in ancient times. For more information and to add a review City: Beijing Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£41.76
	Beijing International Airport PEK Roundtrip Transfer Make it easy for yourself. Book your roundtrip transfer shuttle service before you arrive in Beijing, China's capital city. You will be met at Beijing Airport and driven directly to your hotel. Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service. Upon your return simply meet your driver inthe foyer of your hotel at a prearranged time to be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years' professional driving experience and English-speaking staff will greet you when you clear airport customs. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details (Flight numbers and times) and your Beijing accommodation details (Hotel name and address). Your roundtrip transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. Duration of Tour: 1 hour Product Type: Transfer City: Beijing Country: China More Information: Booked your flights and wondering how to get to and from your hotel in Beijing? Look no further. Roundtrip transfers are available to be booked online before you go. Be met by English speaking guides on your arrival and departure transfers, it's that easy! For more information and to add a review City: Beijing Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£35.73
	Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund Best of Shanghai Tour Highlights: Jade Buddha Temple Fresh Water Pearl Gallery People Square Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Garden Shanghai Old Street Bund Silk Factory Xin Tian Di (entertainment district) Whichever nickname you prefer for Shanghai, "Paris of the Orient" or "Pearl of China", this modern Chinese city captures the essence of new China, as well as its centuries of history and culture. Take this full day, guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai to unearth its many secrets. Read on for full itinerary details. Duration of Tour: 8 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Shanghai Country: China More Information: See the main sites of the 'Paris of the Orient' - Shanghai. This includes the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Bund and Bund History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, a silk factory and Xin Tian Di, Shanghai's entertainment district. A guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai is a must for anyone visiting China's most modern city. For more information and to add a review City: Shanghai Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£26.67
	Capital Museum and Hutong Tour Your tour starts at the Capital Museum - one of the best places to learn about the history and culture of Chinas capital city. The museum is divided into two halls, each with six floors of exhibits. You can learn about ancient Beijing and the thousands of years of customs and culture, then see extraordinary collections of historic objects including statue, jade, bronzes and more. Before lunch, you will attend an elegant tea ceremony, where youll experience the centuries-old tradition and taste local tea varieties. After lunch at a local restaurant its a visit to the magnificent gardens at Prince Gongs mansion, Beijings largest and the best preserved Qing Dynasty royal mansion. Next, youll then take to the streets of old Beijing by rickshaw, also known as a pedicab. This portion of the tour allows you to get a taste of life in the city as your driver pedals through the old, narrow streets, or hutongs. It includes a stop to visit the home of a real Chinese family and a climb to the top of an old drum tower for a birds eye view of the area. Duration of Tour: 7 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Beijing Country: China More Information: It's an adventure to roam the old streets of Beijing, but it becomes all the more exciting by pedicab. Start with an interesting tour of the Capital Museum to learn about the history and culture of China's capital city. Taste local teas at a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit a real Chinese family in their home. Later visit Prince Gong's mansion to see the magnificent gardens, Beijing's largest. For more information and to add a review City: Beijing Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£34.72
	Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour Highlights: Shanghai Acrobat Troupe Peoples Square Bund Former French Concession District Xin Tian Di Yur evening tour of Shanghai begins by attending an astounding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School & Troupe. They have won hundreds of gold medals in different international acrobatics competitions, and are beloved by their countrymen for the incredible feats of skill and grace. If you have never experienced a world-class acrobatics show, this is a must-see event. After the show, you will travel by coach to catch a magical view of Shanghai at night. Your evening tour includes a visit to Peoples Square, the city lights along the Bund, and the French Concession District. The final stop is Xin Tian Di, a chic restaurant, pub and boutique area. Here you can spend time on your own or continue back to your hotel with the group. Duration of Tour: 4 hours Product Type: Night Tour City: Shanghai Country: China More Information: Enjoy an evening in Shanghai, China's most modern city. Experience an astounding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School and Troupe before boarding your luxury coach to catch a view of Shanghai at night. This evening tour includes People's Square, city lights along the Bund, the French Concession District and Xin Tian Di, - a chic restaurant, pub and boutique area. For more information and to add a review City: Shanghai Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£15.60
	Classic Beijing Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Beijing is a reflection of China itself, steeped in history from the very ancient to more modern events. Your full-day tour starts at Tiananmen Square and Chinas more recent history influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of communism. From there its 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 splendor available for your eyes. After a delicious meal, its on to the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven is Chinas 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 Beijings finest parks surrounds the palace, and you explore the grounds, the temples and the worlds longest art gallery. We will break up your busy day with scenic bus rides plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl Market. Duration of Tour: 9 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Beijing Country: China More Information: Experience China's most impressive imperial sites on this full day Beijing sightseeing tour. Begin your tour with a must do visit of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before heading to the outskirts of Beijing to visit the Temple of Heaven, Pearl Market and the Summer Palace. Included in your tour is an English speaking guide, all admission fees, lunch and pick up and drop off at your hotel in Beijing. For more information and to add a review City: Beijing Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£30.69
	Dumpling Banquet with Tang Dynasty Show As you travel around China, you'll soon discover that each region has its own unique cuisine. This tour helps you taste the many flavors on offer! Your evening experience in Xi'an begins with a feast of local dumplings, nearly 20 varieties that are steamed and stuffed with a delicious assortment of vegetables, meats and seafood. But the banquet is only the prelude to another feast for the senses. You'll experience the local color and pageantry of the Tang Dynasty Show. The performance showcases the music, dance and colorful costumes that have graced the region for centuries. The dinner and entertainment lasts for two and half hours and will fill a memorable evening in the walled city. Duration of Tour: 3.5 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Xian Country: China More Information: There is no better way to experience a different culture than to try out the local food, right? Enjoy a night in Xi'an feasting on a Dumpling Banquet, whilst sitting back an relaxing to a cultural Tang Dynasty Show filled with vibrant costumes, colorful dance and traditional music that have graced the region for centuries. This is a wonderful introduction to this ancient city. For more information and to add a review City: Xian Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£19.62
	Essential Beijing Great Wall at Badaling Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Beijing is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China, and has been an historic center of power, culture and wealth that continues today. Your sightseeing tour of Beijing starts at Tiananmen Square and an overview of the communist influences on the country. Youll 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 collection of great halls, you will see antiques and treasures representing all of Chinas 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 the famous Longdi Jade Factory to get some beautiful bargains. Duration of Tour: 9 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Beijing Country: China More Information: See Beijing's 3 most popular sightseeing attractions on this comprehensive full day tour. Experience The Great Wall of China at Badaling, walk through the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square and end the day with a visit to the famous Longdi Jade Factory where you can purchase some of China's favorite stone. Included in your Beijing day tour is an English speaking guide, all admission fees, lunch and pick up and drop off at your Beijing hotel. For more information and to add a review City: Beijing Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£32.71
	Essential Xian Full Day Tour Terracotta Warriors and Horses Xian is the capital of Shaanxi Province and was the fabled starting point for the famous Silk Road. It served as the provincial capital for 13 dynasties, spanning a period of 1,100 years. Xian is unlike any major city in China, with an intact city wall, quaint local customs and a long history, even by Chinese standards. Xi'an is home of the world renowned Terra Cotta Army, an archeological site of unimaginable size and importance. The Terra Cotta Army was created to guard Emperor Qin Shihuangs tomb and to protect him in the afterlife. It is estimated that there are over 7,000 life-size terra cotta figures and horses buried here. The museum complex, which you will visit on this tour, features extensive exhibits, artifacts and a movie of the rich history of the site, plus breathtaking examples of the countless treasures unearthed here. After your museum visit, you'll also see another must attraction, the Banpo Site. Dating back about 6,000 years, it was a typical Neolithic matriarchal community. At that time, the Banpo people used tools made primarily of wood and stone. Women, the crucial labor force, were responsible for making pottery, spinning, and raising the family, while men fished. This excavated site of a village was discovered in 1953, 45 houses, 6 pottery kilns, 200 storage pits, 250 adult's tombs and children's burial jars, 10,000 tools and utensils were unearthed. After lunch, you will travel to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a symbol of the city. Built in the Tang Dynasty,the square pyramid stands at 60 meters high and seven-story tall. Before the tour ends you will step on Xi'an's city wall. It is the most complete and best preserved city wall in all of China, dating back some 600 years. More than a monument, the wall is still an active part of city life that bustles all around it. Duration of Tour: 9 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Xian Country: China More Information: Xi'an is the home to the world-famous Terracotta Warrior Army and Horses, one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. This tour provides an opportunity to explore the site where 7,000 of these life sized figures were constructed to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb as well as take to the Banpo site, a typical Neolithic matriarchal community and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. For more information and to add a review City: Xian Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£35.73
	Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tombs Full Day tour from Beijing This tour combines two of China's most popular destinations north of Beijing into one unforgettable tour. First, the full day tour will drive you to one of the world's gretatest man made structures, the Great Wall of China, the greatest symbol of ancient Chinese engineering. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure, and you will have the opportunity to climb up either the North or South Face of the Wall. From Badaling it is on to the sacred Ming Tombs, burial grounds to 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. Youll explore the largest of the excavated burial sites, the Changling Tomb, which is divided into three separate, impressive courtyards. Lunch will be included in the tour, along with a shopping opportunity at the renowned Longdi Jade Factory. Duration of Tour: 8 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Beijing Country: China More Information: Want more time to experience the Great Wall? This full day Beijing sightseeing tour will help you uncover the stories and secrets of the Great Wall at Badaling as well as the Ming Tombs, the burial grounds to many of the Ming emperors. You will also enjoy a stop at the world renown Longdi Jade Factory for a spot of shopping. Included in your Beijing tour is an English speaking guide, all admission fees, lunch and pick up and drop off at your hotel in Beijing. For more information and to add a review City: Beijing Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£27.67