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China Sightseeing
From the structue of the Great Wall to the delicate beauty and artistry of the people of China, this is a country that holds intrigue for all who visit. It is important to include as much sightseeing as possible to give our families an authentic image of China. Highlights will include:
- The Forbidden City
- located in the center of Beijing
- used as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties
- the world's largest palace complex
- houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities
- World Cultural Heritage Site
- one of the most popular tourist attractions world wide
- Tiananmen Square
- located in the center of Beijing
- location of Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, and the National Flag Raising ceremony
- The Summer Palace
- largest imperial garden in the world
- museum of classical Chinese garden architecture
- The Great Wall
- China's most famous tourist site
- runs across the northern part of Beijing for over six hundred kilometers
- includes sections in Badaling, Simatai, Jinshanling, Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Huanghuacheng, and Jiankou.
Families will also have the chance to:
- walk in the old neighborhood
- make dumplings with Chinese families
- watch a Chinese acrobatic show
- attend a tea ceremony
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