D1 Beijing

Today you will first visit the Tian’anmen Square, which is the capital city centre! Many key events affecting the whole country even the world happened here. Take a photo stop at the National Theater—the Egg, which newly opened in January 2008, is another architecture wonder not only offer exciting cultural shows but also surprise people with its own design.

You will then visit the Great Hall of People, the conference Hall built in 1959, one of the 10 masterpieces of architectural projects of 1950’s. You will be surprised to see how local people made all of their effort to finish the construction of this magnificent hall in 10 months!

After visiting the Hall, you will make your way to Forbidden City, the largest pieces of imperial building group in China, where you will be able to see the Emperor’s living quarters!

In the afternoon, you will have a tricycle Hutong tour to explore the traditional life style of Beijing local people. With a history of 800 years, quadrangle is the traditional housing style for the local people. The tour includes the visit of a local family, a kindergarten and theBell Tower,

You will have Chinese dumpling lunch with other local dishes cooked by the housewife at a quadrangle.

Meal:Lunch at local family

Accommodation: not included

D2 Beijing

You will be driven to the Temple of Heaven in the morning. 24 emperors had held sacrificing ceremonies at this imperial temple since 1420. And now, it becomes a park and local people fly kites and do exercise inside.

Next visit will be the Military Museum built in 1950’s, offering you a historic roll from ancient war until the Anti-Japanese War in 1930’s to Sino-Vietnam War in 1970’s. This building is one of the 10 masterpieces of the architectural projects in 1950’s.

Afternoon will be a city tour in your car with some photo stops. First you will take a short visit of the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed ’Bird’s Nest’ and the National Aquatic Centre, also known as the ’Water Cube.’ Another stop will be the new CCTV building with two leaning tower connected together by an “arm” at 162 meters high above the ground. The bird’s nest and CCTV building are new wonders in China’s architecture history.

Meal:Chinese style lunch

Accommodation: not included