Shichahai

Constructed from 1406 to 1420, China's Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. Much of the Forbidden City has been meticulously restored, but there are still a few sections that remain dilapidated.
Constructed from 1406 to 1420, China's Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. Much of the Forbidden City has been meticulously restored, but there are still a few sections that remain dilapidated.
We visited on a rainy, cloudy day.
White Dagoba in Beihai Park as viewed from Jingshan Park artificial hill.
Forbidden City Over the centuries, millions of intelligent scholars and warriors dreamed to enter and became part of the crew of the emperor. Young, beautiful and knowledgeable women dreamed to enter and become the concubines of the emperor. Once they are in, they are in forever and ever. Lots of tales sharing that very often a concubine will envy a bird. In their eyes, a bird can fly in and fly out while they can never leave the forbidden city. Nothing changed. Forbidden city is still a place that everyone wants to enter. Luckily, we can now leave and go as we wish. 🙂 #chinese #chineseheritage #chineseculture #wehavefreedomnow #emperor

Tours & day trips

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Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour

Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,833 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,178 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Activity duration is 2 days
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,833 per adult*
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Shows & concerts

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Beijing Roast Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show Evening Tour

Beijing Roast Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show Evening Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,071 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Beijing Calligraphy Class

Beijing Calligraphy Class

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,178 per adult
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