Personal expense / Tour guide and driver's gratuity This tour starts at Tian'anmen Square and Chinas more recent history influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of commu- nism. From there its on to the Forbidden City, originally commis- sioned by Emperor Yong Le in the Ming Dynasty. It has been the seat of power for centuries and has seen countless battles and reconstruction, and the architecture seen today dates from the1700s. The Forbidden City is also known as the lmperial Palace Museum, with all the art and splendor available for you to see.

After a delicious meal, it's on to the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven is Chinas largest temple and altar complex, an ex- traordinary example of religious architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Your final destination has been the retreat of emperors for 800 years, the Summer Palace. One of Beijing's finest parks surrounds the palace, and you explore the grounds, the temples and the worlds longest art gallery. We will break up your busy day with scenic bus rides plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl factory.

10km of the downtown of beijing. Being the summer resorts for the Ming Qing emeporers and emperess. it covers of the whole area of 290acres. Kunming lake covers 3/4 the area. we will let you see the most attractive building for residentional, long corridor, the marble boat and so on , totally will be walking 1 hour more