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One Day Tour
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If you have only have one day to spare, we recommend that you visit one of the 3 places of interest which are rich in culture and heritage. The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace. It will definitely leave you with a lasting memory of China.
End your day with a sumptuous dinner at Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant (Peking Food). The restaurant is considered one of the most popular restaurants in Beijing for serving up this signature Beijing entrée. The roasted duck is an indulgent meal of rich golden skin and juicy, tender meat.
Private day tours to these destinations may be arranged with the hotel concierge. All private day tours include transportation, driver, tour guide (English speaking) and entrance ticket.
The Forbidden City
Located at the centre of the ancient city of Beijing, the Forbidden City, also known as Palace Museum, or Gugong in Chinese, is probably Beijing’s top tourist attraction. Its extensive grounds cover 720,000 square metres, and comprise 800 buildings and 9999 rooms. Home to 23 successive Emperors, the Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing, on the north side of Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City was listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world, and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.
The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) is one of Beijing’s most distinctive landmarks and often appears on the cover of city and tourist guides. The most impressive building in the park is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. The structure’s three-tiered roof and golden dome are certainly among Beijing’s most recognizable symbols.
Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace)
Located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing next to the Summer Palace, is Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace) with a particular historic meaning. It was destroyed by Anglo-French invasion force during the 1860 Opium War. Yuan Ming Yuan was where emperors from Qing Dynasty resided and handled government affairs once.
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