{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.perorient.com\/products\/beijing-day-tour-forbidden-city-jingshan-view-craft-experience","provider":"PerOrient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}