{"title":"Folklore and Cultural Experience Tour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover China’s living traditions through immersive folklore and cultural experience tours. Join local masters, families, and guides to learn crafts, taste regional flavors, and take part in rituals and stories that reveal real life behind the landmarks—if this speaks to you, contact us to start planning your own cultural journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-china-cultural-tour-beijing-chengde-6-days","title":"Imperial China Cultural Tour","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Heritage Discovery Journey | 6 Days 5 Nights – Beijing · Chengde\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbark on an in‑depth journey through Qing imperial history, from the grand palaces and temples of Beijing to the mountain retreat of Chengde. Trace the footsteps of emperors as you explore Forbidden City courts, climb the Great Wall, and stroll royal gardens and temples that once shaped the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Forbidden City \u0026amp; Imperial Court Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy an in‑depth visit to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) and uncover the rituals, daily life, and power structures of China’s imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Great Wall at Badaling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStand atop the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadaling section of the Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, looking out over sweeping mountain scenery and feeling the scale of this world‑famous defense project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Chengde Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWander through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Resort in Chengde\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vast imperial summer retreat that blends palaces, lakes, and landscaped hills into one grand royal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Outer Eight Temples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Eight Temples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Chengde and experience the fusion of Han, Tibetan, Mongolian, and other religious and cultural traditions under Qing rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Professional Bilingual Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTravel with a professional Chinese–English guide who provides historical context, cultural interpretation, and on‑site explanations throughout the journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"trip-information\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrip Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 days \/ 5 nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeijing · Chengde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003ePrice: From US$1,988 per person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers, and guided sightseeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--first-touch-of-craft-and-opera\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 1 – First Touch of Craft and Opera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Touching the source of imperial craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c\/strong\u003eArrive in Beijing before noon and transfer to your hotel in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQianmen \/ Yongdingmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u0026amp; Joinery Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWatch artisans restoring Ming–Qing style hardwood furniture and learn how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeijing‑style joinery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecame a national intangible cultural heritage item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eIn the “Luban Classroom,” understand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“skeleton” of traditional buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e, then try assembling a small dougong (bracket) model and a mini mortise‑and‑tenon furniture piece of your own. Your finished work becomes a meaningful cultural keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Evening: Peking Opera Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk to the historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTianleyuan Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e, a century‑old playhouse linked to Qianlong‑era performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eEnjoy an immersive Peking Opera show and feel the rhythm of Beijing through its singing, costumes, and stylized movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--forbidden-city--central-axis-culture-higher\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 2 – Forbidden City \u0026amp; Central Axis Culture (higher activity)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Decoding the “upright and harmonious” philosophy of imperial rule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1） Enter the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePalace Museum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a pre‑booked VIP time slot (booked about 7 days in advance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Follow a curated route along the main axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMeridian Gate platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– symbol of imperial power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– where emperors governed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Grand Council and late‑Qing decision‑making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– objects revealing imperial aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExit via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate of Divine Prowess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Along the way, read the Forbidden City as a three‑dimensional text: ritual layout of “temple on the left, altar on the right, front halls for court, rear palaces for rest”, and how roof animals, roof forms, and painting grades symbolized rank and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– At a restaurant near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example a venue with panoramic views over the Forbidden City rooftops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Central Axis Cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）From\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan\u003c\/strong\u003e, cycle (or ride by rickshaw\/walk) along one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost lively sections of Beijing’s Central Axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eJingshan → Di’anmen → Yu River → Wanning Bridge (former Yuan dynasty grain‑transport terminus) → Shichahai \u0026amp; Yandai Xiejie (hutong life and aesthetics) → Bell \u0026amp; Drum Towers (timekeeping heart of old Beijing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Understand how this 3.5 km stretch condenses the evolution of Beijing’s urban form, imperial symbolism, transport lifelines, and the blending of cultures across the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties—from imperial enclosure to everyday citizen space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Guests who prefer not to cycle can opt for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erickshaw rides or walking\u003c\/strong\u003e, then meet the group at the final point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Houhai Free Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSpend a relaxed evening around the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouhai Lakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with suggestions such as a small bar known for local drinks and live folk songs. Enjoy the mix of neighborhood life, water, and gentle nightlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--ming-tombs--mutianyu-great-wall\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 3 – Ming Tombs \u0026amp; Mutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Exploring the empire’s line between life and death\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Ming Tombs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDrive to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMing Tombs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Way\u003c\/strong\u003e, lined with stone civil and military officials and mythical creatures, learning their symbolic meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYongling\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tomb of the Jiajing Emperor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eSee how its layout echoes the Forbidden City with outer walls and inner compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eHear how the emperor’s fascination with Daoism shaped the design, rituals, and symbolism of his burial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eLearn about funeral rites based on “serving the dead as one serves the living.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Enjoy a local countryside meal near the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Tombs Reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dishes such as big‑pot stewed fish and mountain vegetable dumplings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Mutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDrive from Changping to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMutianyu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTake the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecable car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup toward\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor sweeping views of the wall running along the ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWalk along well‑preserved sections between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTowers 14–16\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for photos and understanding watchtower functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eLearn about the “Three‑Tower Platform”, local nicknames like “ox‑horn” and “eagle flying backwards,” and what they reveal about the terrain and defense logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eDescend by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etoboggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you wish, enjoying a quick, fun ride back to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eReturn to Beijing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eAfter dinner, relax with about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone hour of traditional Chinese massage or foot therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ease your muscles after the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-4--summer-palace-lama-temple--shumai-heritage\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 4 – Summer Palace, Lama Temple \u0026amp; Shumai Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Decoding the Qing court’s life philosophy and religious connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Summer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）Dive into an in‑depth visit of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer Palace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Benevolence and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– place where Cixi listened to state affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– painted stories in Suzhou style linking literature, legend, and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower of Buddhist Incense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– highest point on Longevity Hill with commanding views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– often read as a symbol tied to the self‑strengthening movement and late‑Qing debates on modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Understand how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKunming Lake was shaped with West Lake in mind, and how the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen‑Arch Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas designed with astronomical thinking that creates striking light effects at certain times of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Inside the garden at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTingliguan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(former imperial kitchen site), with a menu that sparks conversation about court cuisine, or at a nearby local restaurant outside the park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYonghe Gong to explore its transformation from princely residence to major Buddhist center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Eternal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with golden dragon caisson ceilings and strong royal symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of the Wheel of the Law\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with the Five Hundred Arhats Hill and Tibetan-style golden roofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Ten Thousand Happinesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– housing the monumental sandalwood Maitreya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Read the site as both a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“hidden dragon” residence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(where a prince lived before becoming emperor and where another emperor was born) and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eliving temple, balancing imperial legitimacy and religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – “Du Yi Chu” Shumai Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（1）Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDu Yi Chu, a shumai restaurant traditionally associated with a Qianlong‑era story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（2）Under the guidance of a heritage inheritor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eRoll ultra‑thin wrappers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eFold shumai tops into neat, flower‑like pleats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eMake fillings such as three‑flavor or pork-and-scallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e（3）Steam and taste your own shumai while hearing the legend of how the restaurant received its name, and how a once‑imperial delicacy became part of everyday city food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-5--summer-capital-chengde-mountain-resort--lit\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eDay 5 – Summer Capital Chengde: Mountain Resort \u0026amp; “Little Potala”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Experiencing the wisdom of the “summer capital”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – To Chengde \u0026amp; Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eTake a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed train from Beijing Chaoyang to Chengde South\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour). Transfer by private car to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Mountain Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(around 20 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eExplore the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake, Plain, and Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eareas, learning about “unity of heaven and humans” in garden design and how Kangxi’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirty‑Six Scenic Spots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombined landscape features with names that expressed moral values and imperial ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Near the resort, enjoy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManchu specialties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as a traditional Manchu banquet and local almond tea, connecting taste with Qing court influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Putuo Zongcheng Temple \u0026amp; Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePutuo Zongcheng Temple, known as “Little Potala Palace,” to feel the impact of Tibetan-style architecture and its role in state rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eHear stories about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanchen Lama’s eastward journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the companion temple Sumeru Happiness and Longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eThen visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChengde Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand focus on the galleries about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Eight Temples and ethnic integration\u003c\/strong\u003e, understanding the Qing approach of “governing according to local customs.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eCheck into your hotel in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eOvernight in Chengde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"day-6--final-handicrafts--farewell\"\u003eDay 6 – Final Handicrafts \u0026amp; Farewell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Culture you can literally hold in your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Back to Beijing \u0026amp; Handicraft Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e（1）Take a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed train from Chengde South back to Beijing Chaoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 1 hour), then drive to Wangfujing (around 40 minutes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e（2）Spend about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, choosing one experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloisonné enamel bookmark or pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– work with wires and color to create a small piece inspired by imperial cloisonné, one of Beijing’s “Eight Great Palace Crafts”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D paper‑carved palace fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– carve and layer paper to create a fan featuring the Forbidden City corner tower or the Great Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeking Opera mask painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– paint a classic character and learn how colors communicate personality and moral type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e（3）Explore a small rotating exhibition featuring cross‑regional collaborations in intangible heritage, such as Miao embroidery, silverwork, and incense art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– In the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWangfujing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earea, for example at a long‑established hotpot or local restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – Free Time \u0026amp; Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIf your craft piece needs more time, you can return to the studio to complete it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOtherwise, enjoy nearby free time or rest at your hotel for about 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249338724566,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-017","price":1988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/beijing_imperial.jpg?v=1780886289"},{"product_id":"beijing-day-tour-forbidden-city-jingshan-view-craft-experience","title":"Beijing Day Tour - Forbidden City, Jingshan View \u0026 Craft Experience","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. In‑depth visit to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow a carefully planned route that links court ritual, politics, private life, and imperial collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Panoramic view over the old imperial city\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimb Jingshan Hill and look down over the golden roofs of the Forbidden City from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntangible cultural heritage workshop in central Beijing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn from a master artisan and complete your own handcrafted piece inspired by traditional palace crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Architecture as a language of power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how layout, roof decorations, colors, and symbols expressed imperial order and ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Palace Museum (Forbidden City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Start your day with a pre‑booked timed entry, using a reserved access channel (advance online booking required, usually 7 days ahead).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) Follow an in‑depth route designed to tell a clear story rather than just rushing through the central axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter through the \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wu Men) and, where possible, go up onto the gate towers for an elevated perspective of the front courtyards and exhibition spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk into the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Taihe Dian) area, learning how this grand hall symbolized imperial authority and was used for the most important state ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Continue to the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Qianqing Gong) to see where emperors handled key affairs of state and issued important edicts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Yangxin Dian), associated with the Grand Council, to understand how late Qing governance shifted behind the scenes into more intimate, controlled spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, where selected pieces illustrate imperial taste, craftsmanship, and the aesthetics of the inner court.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExit at the \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGate of Divine Prowess \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(Shenwu Men) on the north side, completing a full northbound passage through the palace.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Along the way, your guide helps you read the symbolic layout of the Forbidden City:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe idea of “ancestral temples on the left, altars on the right” and “front for court, rear for residence” in the wider capital plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the central north–south axis, courtyards, and halls embodied ideals such as uprightness, balance, and humane rule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How roof ridges, mythical roof animals, bracket sets, and painted patterns were used to indicate rank and ritual importance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--lunch-with-a-view-over-the-forbidden-city\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Midday – Lunch with a View over the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk or drive a short distance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy lunch at a restaurant near the park that offers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eview tables overlooking the Forbidden City’s golden roofs (subject to availability and weather).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSavor Beijing specialties in a relaxed setting while seeing the palace you have just walked through from a new angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience (Wangfujing Area)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Continue to a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandicraft and arts space near Wangfujing, which showcases officially recognized forms of intangible cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Visit the display area to see examples of traditional palace‑related crafts (often grouped under what are known as the “Eight Great Palace Crafts” of Beijing), such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework with inlay, lacquer, cloisonné enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine carving, decorative painting, or other detailed techniques used in court objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3) Under the guidance of an experienced craft teacher, take part in a hands‑on workshop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the historical background of the craft you are practicing and how it was used in the imperial palace or by city artisans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow step‑by‑step instructions to create your own piece (for example, a small decorative item, painted piece, or simple inlay object), using traditional materials where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake your finished work home as a tangible reminder of the day and of Beijing’s living craft traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4) The session is designed to be accessible for beginners, while still giving a real sense of the time, patience, and skill that palace crafts once required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--jingshan-park--intangible-heritage-hand\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321987608790,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-015","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/EightGreatPalaceCrafts.jpg?v=1780534725"},{"product_id":"1-day-beijing-tour-crafting-traditions-temple-of-heaven","title":"1-Day Beijing Tour: Crafting Traditions \u0026 Temple of Heaven","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tour-highlights\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Step inside a living heritage workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch master artisans restore Ming–Qing hardwood furniture and learn how traditional joinery has been passed down to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Build your own mortise-and-tenon model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience classic Chinese woodworking by assembling a small structure or furniture model without nails or screws, and take your piece home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. See structure and spirit meet at the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit one of China’s most important ritual complexes and understand how its design connects earth, sky, and imperial power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Discover the “invisible architecture” of wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompare what you learned in the workshop with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a soaring timber structure held together by wooden joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"detailed-itinerary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Immersive Heritage Experience at \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Heritage Restoration Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBegin your day at\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a traditional Beijing workshop known for its expertise in classic hardwood furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWatch artisans at work as they restore original Ming and Qing–style hardwood pieces, observing how they assess the wood, repair joints, and match materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLearn how the “Beijing-style hardwood furniture making techniques” became part of China’s officially recognized intangible cultural heritage, and what it takes to keep this craft alive in a modern city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Mortise-and-Tenon Hands-on Session (”Luban Classroom”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eJoin a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehands-on session focused on mortise-and-tenon joinery, the traditional system of interlocking wooden components used in Chinese architecture and furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThrough simple models, your instructor will introduce the idea of the “skeleton” of a building—how beams, brackets, and joints work together before any decoration is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTry assembling a dougong (bracket set) model or a small structural frame, listening to the crisp sound as each mortise and tenon locks into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReflect on the philosophy behind these techniques: structures that are stable yet flexible, created\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout a single nail and designed to balance strength and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThen, under guidance,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake a small mortise-and-tenon piece—for example, a miniature stool, frame, or simple decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis piece becomes your personal cultural keepsake, a reminder of the time and care behind traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"midday--local-lunch-near-yongdingmen--workshop-are\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Midday – Local Lunch Near Yongdingmen \/ Workshop Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy lunch at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enearby local restaurant, with time to relax and talk about what you have just experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"afternoon--in-depth-visit-to-the-temple-of-heaven\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon – In-Depth Visit to the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Temple of Heaven Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn the afternoon, head to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTemple of Heaven, the largest and most representative complex of ancient sacrificial buildings still standing in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk through the historic park, following the route once taken by emperors during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eannual rituals to pray for good harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLearn how the complex was carefully planned to express the relationship between heaven, earth, and the emperor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCircular and square forms symbolizing heaven and earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAxes, terraces, and walls guiding movement and separating sacred spaces from everyday life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the blue‑tiled hall rising on three tiers of white marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDiscover how this 38‑meter‑high structure is entirely supported by timber and wooden joints, with no metal nails in the main framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eConnect what you learned in the morning: the same principles of mortise-and-tenon joinery and bracket systems that you practiced in miniature are applied here at monumental scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnderstand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebehind the beauty:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis hall was the center of one of the most important state rituals in imperial China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIts design—blue glazed tiles pointing toward the sky, golden details, and precisely arranged columns—expressed the emperor’s role as the mediator between heaven and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe building is not just impressive to look at; it is a physical expression of ideas about order, responsibility, and balance in the world.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322642936022,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-014","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/beijingTheTempleofHeaven.jpg?v=1780563273"},{"product_id":"3-days-2-nights-beijing-downtown-tour-palaces-courtyards-living-traditions","title":"3 Days 2 Nights Beijing Downtown Tour | Palaces, Courtyards \u0026 Living Traditions","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"tour-highlights\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk the full north–south axis of the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand see how architecture, layout, and decoration expressed imperial power and order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook over old Beijing from Jingshan and live a quiet half‑day in a Qing‑dynasty courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, with handicrafts and tea under the eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStep into a working heritage workshop at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, then see the same mortise‑and‑tenon wisdom in the Temple of Heaven’s great hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience both serenity and splendor at Yonghe Gong and the Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e, where imperial identity and religious faith meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStroll through the lakes and hills of the Summer Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, discovering how the landscape was shaped to reflect ideals of longevity, beauty, and good rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"detailed-itinerary\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-1--from-imperial-axis-to-courtyard-life\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 1 – From Imperial Axis to Courtyard Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – In‑Depth Forbidden City \u0026amp; Jingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Start with an in‑depth visit to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePalace Museum (Forbidden City), using pre‑booked timed entry and a specially designed route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Enter through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Gate (Wu Men)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and, where possible, go up to the gate towers for an overview of the front courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Walk through the main halls along the central axis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– learn how this space embodied imperial authority and was used for major state ceremonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing Gong)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– understand how emperors handled state affairs and expressed their role as “son of heaven.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin Dian)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– hear stories of later Qing rulers and their Grand Council, working behind closed doors in a more intimate setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Visit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e, where selected objects reveal imperial taste, notions of beauty, and how the inner court used precious materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(5) Exit via the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu Men)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand walk toward\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJingshan Park\u003c\/strong\u003e. Along the way, your guide explains the broader city plan: ancestral temples on one side, altars on the other, front halls for court, rear palaces for residence—an entire capital built to mirror ideas of upright, balanced, humane rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(6) At Jingshan, climb to the pavilion on the central hill for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epanoramic view over the Forbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e. From here, the alignment of halls, courtyards, and city walls becomes visible as one coherent design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon – Hutong Museum: A Half Day of Courtyard Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) In the afternoon, head to the Hutong Museum, housed in a well‑preserved Qing‑dynasty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree‑courtyard siheyuan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Explore the courtyards at an easy pace. Notice the fine brick carvings, wooden lattice work, and painted beams that make this compound a model of traditional Beijing residential architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Learn how the layout—main hall, side rooms, entrance yard, and rear spaces—reflects social roles, family structure, and the rhythms of everyday life in old Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Take time to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esit under the covered corridor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto join a simple handicraft activity. The quiet atmosphere, filtered light, and framed views into the courtyard invite you to slow down and pay attention to small details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(5) Enjoy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarefully prepared tea in a refined setting, inspired by classical Chinese aesthetics. For a few hours, the noise of the modern city feels far away, and you can imagine life as a thoughtful, detail‑loving resident of an old courtyard home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-2--crafting-traditions-temple-of-heaven--lama\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 2 – Crafting Traditions, Temple of Heaven \u0026amp; Lama Temple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning – Longshuncheng: Wood, Joints, and Living Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) Begin the day at\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-only\"\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a workshop known for its work with traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehardwood furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) Watch artisans\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erestore Ming–Qing style hardwood pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, observing how they read the grain, repair damage, and keep to long‑established standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Learn why\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Beijing-style hardwood furniture making techniques”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare recognized as intangible cultural heritage and what this means for training, transmission, and daily work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(4) Take part in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emortise‑and‑tenon hands‑on session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSee how structural elements fit together like a skeleton beneath the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAssemble simple models, such as a dougong (bracket set) or a small frame, hearing the clear sound as each joint locks into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReflect on an approach to building that values balance, flexibility, and strength—without relying on nails or screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(5) Create a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmall mortise‑and‑tenon object to take home as a personal reminder of the craft and patience behind traditional woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Afternoon – Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) \u0026amp; Temple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(1) In the afternoon, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYonghe Gong (Lama Temple), one of Beijing’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSee the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esandalwood Maitreya Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Hall of Ten Thousand Happinesses, carved from a single piece of wood and rising impressively within the hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn the Hall of the Wheel of the Law, study the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Hundred Arhats Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarved in rosewood and the Tibetan‑style golden roofs, a clear example of Han–Tibetan architectural fusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAt the Hall of Eternal Protection, look up at richly decorated ceilings and details linking the site to its earlier life as a prince’s residence and the birthplace of an emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(2) As you walk through the temple, your guide reveals Yonghe Gong’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edouble identity\u003c\/strong\u003e: once a royal residence, later a major Buddhist center. The site becomes a key to understanding how imperial power, personal belief, and multi‑ethnic governance interacted in Qing Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e(3) Continue to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemple of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grand sacrificial complex where emperors once prayed for good harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk along the main axis and learn how circular and square forms, terraces, and walls symbolized heaven and earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Prayer for Good Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e, a blue‑tiled, timber‑framed hall that rises above three tiers of white marble. Here, the ideas from the morning workshop come to life at monumental scale: a tall structure supported by interlocking wooden members rather than metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHear how the form, color, and layout of this hall expressed the emperor’s responsibility between heaven and earth, and why these ceremonies mattered so much for the empire’s sense of order and well‑being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"day-3--lakes-hills-and-court-life-at-the-summer-pa\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eDay 3 – Lakes, Hills, and Court Life at the Summer Palace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Day – Summer Palace \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e1. Spend your final day exploring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer Palace, the best‑preserved imperial garden in Beijing and a masterpiece of landscape design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e2. Follow a route that links\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epolitical history, daily court life, and scenery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall of Benevolence and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, where rulers such as Empress Dowager Cixi conducted affairs of state in a setting that appears relaxed but carried real political weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWalk the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e, stopping to hear the stories behind selected paintings that weave together legend, history, and everyday scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eClimb toward the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower of Buddhist Incense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Longevity Hill for views across Kunming Lake and the distant city. Here, you can see how pavilions, islands, bridges, and hills were placed to shape what visitors see and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVisit the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the edge of the lake and hear how people have interpreted this structure—from an emblem of stability to a symbol linked with the late Qing search for strength and reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e3. Along the way, learn how\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKunming Lake was planned with West Lake as inspiration, and how elements like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen‑Arch Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere laid out with attention to light and seasonal changes. This is not just a pretty garden; it is a three‑dimensional expression of ideas about longevity, harmony, and ideal rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e4. Depending on your pace, you can also spend quiet moments by the water, watch local Beijingers using the park in their own ways, or sit with a drink and simply enjoy the view.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324964319446,"sku":"TOUR-CHN-009","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/summer_palace_4.jpg?v=1780590378"},{"product_id":"products-2-days-1-night-intangible-heritage-the-forbidden-city-the-summer-palace-living-like-an-emperor-for-two-flavorful-days-variant-48325121671382","title":"2 Days  1 Night – Intangible Heritage, the Forbidden City \u0026 the Summer Palace: Living Like an Emperor for Two Flavorful Days","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Step into Beijing’s living cultural heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the historic neighborhoods along Beijing’s Central Axis and discover how traditional crafts, food, architecture, and performing arts continue to shape the city’s cultural identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Experience the craftsmanship behind imperial furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit a museum dedicated to the nationally recognized heritage of Beijing-style hardwood furniture making, observe restoration techniques, and try traditional mortise-and-tenon construction for yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Enjoy flavors once favored by the imperial court\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDine at a historic restaurant on Qianmen Street and hear the story behind its famous imperial connection, discovering how food, hospitality, and reputation intersected in Qing-era Beijing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Immerse yourself in the art of Peking Opera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch a live performance in a traditional theater and learn how music, costume, gesture, and character roles combine to create one of China’s most celebrated performing arts traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Explore the heart of imperial power and leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJourney through the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace to understand how architecture, ritual, and landscape were used to express authority, govern the empire, and shape everyday life within the royal court\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDay One – Master Crafts and the Spirit of Old Beijing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first day focuses on the living traditions of Beijing, from historic streets and celebrated cuisine to master craftsmanship and the performing arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Morning: Qianmen Historic District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter arriving and checking into your hotel in the Qianmen area, begin with a leisurely walk through one of Beijing’s most historic urban neighborhoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated along the southern section of Beijing’s Central Axis, Qianmen preserves the atmosphere of traditional commercial streets that once served merchants, travelers, officials, and members of the imperial court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you stroll through the district, your guide introduces the historical development of the area and explains how the Central Axis helped organize the political, ceremonial, and commercial life of the capital for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lunch at Duyichu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lunch, enjoy a meal at the historic restaurant Duyichu, famous for its traditional steamed dumplings (shaomai).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile dining, hear the story of how the restaurant is said to have received its name from the Qianlong Emperor. Whether legend or history, the tale illustrates the close connections between imperial patronage, culinary culture, and commercial success in old Beijing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meal offers a chance to experience a culinary tradition that has remained part of the city’s cultural life for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Afternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeijing Craft Hardwood Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the afternoon, visit Beijing Craft Hardwood Museum, dedicated to the preservation of the nationally recognized heritage of Beijing-style hardwood furniture craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough exhibitions, restored masterpieces, and workshop demonstrations, you will learn about:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of imperial furniture production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe selection and use of precious hardwoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional carving and decorative techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe role of furniture in elite domestic life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the highlights of the visit is a hands-on introduction to \u003cstrong\u003emortise-and-tenon construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout the use of nails or metal fasteners, these ingenious joints allowed craftsmen to create furniture and architectural structures that were both elegant and durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you assemble wooden components yourself, you gain insight into a design philosophy that emphasizes precision, balance, and harmony between materials and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe experience also offers a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship that supported China’s great architectural and artistic traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Evening – Peking Opera at Tianleyuan Theatre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the evening, travel to Tianleyuan Theatre for a live Peking Opera performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the atmosphere of a traditional theater, experience one of China’s most influential performing arts traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore or during the performance, your guide introduces the major role categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng (male roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDan (female roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJing (painted-face roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChou (comic roles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also learn how costume design, facial makeup, music, and stylized movement work together to convey character and emotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis evening offers an engaging introduction to an art form often regarded as the essence of traditional Beijing culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDay Two – Imperial Ritual and the Art of Royal Living\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second day follows the world of the emperors themselves, from the ceremonial heart of the empire to the garden retreat where rulers sought harmony between governance and nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 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