Beijing: Forbidden City and Summer Palace
Beijing is the cultural center and capital of the People’s Republic of China. Leave with Evolved guides to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and visit Forbidden City and Summer Palace with an Evolved Guide certified local guide!
The Forbidden City is one of the best-preserved imperial palaces and consists of ancient palaces and courtyards that represent the pinnacle of Chinese architecture. Built-in the 15th century, this complex was the residence of emperors for about five hundred years and was opened to the public by 1949. Emperors, their families, and servants lived here this explains why it is divided into pavilions of different sizes. Also, in the Forbidden City, you can admire the Imperial Passage and the Chinese lions, which are statues placed at the entrance of the building that stands guard.
From here your tour guide will take you to the Summer Palace, built in 1750 and was used as a summer residence by the emperors and their families. This building has been declared is UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its majesty and the history surrounding it. Here you can also visit Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Not far from here, the tour can also go through the ancient Summer Palace, which is the imperial residence of the Qing Dynasty that was destroyed by the French and British armies during the Second Opium War. The most interesting places to visit here are the Buddha Fragrance Tower, the Garden of Virtue and Harmony, the Grand Gallery, the Garden of Harmonious Taste, and Suzhou Street.
Endless are the tourist destinations in Beijing, each of which will make you passionate about Chinese tradition!
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