As the heart of China, Beijing, the capital city, is not only a cultural center but also a historical treasure trove. These are just a few aspects of this magnificent metropolis. A progressive and modern place that is growing at an explosive rate, it requires you to peel back the layers of modernity to discover the three - millennia - long tumultuous yet glorious past beneath.
Beijing has served as a political center for 800 years and is the last of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China (Beijing, Nanjing, Xi'an and Luoyang). Our fabulous tours of Beijing, of course, visit iconic sights such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. These places perfectly illustrate the great wealth of China's former imperial families. Meanwhile, the solemn austerity of Tiananmen Square and the executive buildings surrounding it are a monument to more recent history. With the Great Wall just to the north of the city, accessible as an easy day - trip destination, Beijing is an absolutely unmissable showcase of both old and new China.