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Beijing Beijing has been China's center of political power for centuries and history
is On your third day in Beijing, you'll visit the Ming Tombs, resting
place of 13 emperors. Here you'll tour the
Dingling tomb, which is famous for its magnificent
underground palace. In the afternoon, you'll visit
The tour price includes hotel accommodations, breakfasts, transfers, taxes and sightseeing as noted. Rate per Person* Please call for rates Deluxe
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everywhere you turn in the city: emperor
after emperor has risen and fallen in Beijing
and numerous invaders have swept through its streets. No surprise, then,
that it is a captivating place to visit. Today in Beijing, imperial
architecture mingles with modern skyscrapers
and cell phones ring alongside ancient temple bells. In the city, you'll
stay at the
emperors
of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The massive complex, with
some 9,000 rooms, is the best preserved collection of ancient buildings in
China today. You'll also tour the Summer Palace, where you can stroll
through the Long Corridor, a 2,300-foot hallway painted with mythical
scenes.
China's most famous architectural creation, The Great Wall. Construction on
this 4,000-mile behemoth was begun over 2,000 years ago to keep
out warring invaders from the north. You'll visit the Bandaling
section of the wall where you can climb to the top for a stunning view of
the surrounding countryside. After a final night in the city, you'll be
transferred to the airport.