Discover the art, history and culture of ancient Beijing on this full-day tour. Visit the Capital Museum and learn about Beijing’s traditional customs through its extensive collection of cultural relics and exhibitions. Then take a relaxing stroll inside the magnificent gardens of Prince Gong’s Mansion, Beijing’s largest and best-preserved royal mansion of the Qing Dynasty. Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant is included.
Highlights
- Visit Capital Museum, China's leading history and cultural institution
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Chinese restaurant
- Ride down the alleys of Beijing in a rickshaw
- Explore Prince Gong's Mansion, the exquisite residence of the imperial family during the Qing Dynasty
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Your Beijing history and culture adventure begins at the Capital Museum. Behold 200,000 valuable artifacts excavated in the Beijing area. The exhibits in the museum outline the history of old Beijing, from urban planning to traditional courtyard residences. The museum’s comprehensive collection of treasures includes ancient calligraphy, paintings, jade and stoneware. This extraordinary cultural institution will give you an overview of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. You can choose to browse the museum on your own or have your guide accompany you to the exhibits of interest.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Chinese restaurant nearby. Then enjoy an exciting ride down the alleys of Beijing in a rickshaw and get a taste of ancient life in the capital. Arrive at Prince Gong’s Mansion, renowned for being one of the most extravagant residential compounds in Beijing. Inside the mansion, you will see several traditional courtyards and an impressive Beijing opera house. Take a respite from the busy city life and amble around the 301,389-square-foot (28,000-square-meter) garden decorated with pavilions, ponds and plants.
Schedule Details
Capital Museum, Beijing
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8am
Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Return details:Tour returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Admission to Capital Museum and Prince Gong's Mansion
- Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant
- Ride in a traditional rickshaw
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
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