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Beijing Sightseeing IMAGE Summer Palace Emperor’s Tour Explore the Hutongs Tour the myriad of narrow streets by local rickshaw’s (Pedicab) and get close to Beijing’s Hutongs to see how the locals once lived. Explore the Chinese quadrangles and enjoy the hospitality of the local families. Visit the drum tower which was the centre of time alarming during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Spend the day exploring Beijing’s highlights on this private tour. Start with a visit to Tiananmen Square which is the world’s largest and most renowned public square, followed by the Forbidden City where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled. After lunch, enjoy the Summer Palace which is the largest imperial garden in the world, then finish up at the Temple of Heaven, an imperial complex of religious buildings. World Wonder Tour Enjoy a full-day guided visit to the famous Great Wall of China at the Badaling section. Take in the spectacular views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history winding its way far into the distance. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to the Ming Tombs, a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Peking Duck Dinner No visit to Beijing is complete without experiencing a Peking Duck Dinner. The succulent duck is thinly sliced and eaten with pancakes, spring onions, and hoisin sauce all served in an original, century- old restaurant. Kung Fu Show Head out for the evening and enjoy a spectacular, traditional Kung Fu Show. The show follows the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master. The actors are very skilled and do not speak throughout the performance – the show is all Kung Fu, dance and aerobatics! English subtitles are shown above the stage to keep you informed on the storyline. 17