About Beijing Tours
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and is the world's third most populous city and the world's most populous capital city. The city's history dates back three millennia and the has been the political centre of the country for much of the past eight centuries. Today, the capital city is a vibrant jumble of neighbourhoods and districts and is home to ancient treasures like the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace opulent palaces, temples, parks, gardens, tombs, walls and gates as well as modern marvels like colourful markets, ritzy shopping malls and glittering skyscrapers. To have a complete experience of this enigmatic city, consider some of the best tours in Beijing, which include a tour of the Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty and now houses the Palace Museum; a tour to the Temple of Heaven, an imperial complex of religious buildings; a tour to the Summer Palace; a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces; and a tour of the Ming tombs, a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China, all of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Beijing has a variety of markets that cater to the wants of the shopaholics like Hongqiao Market for pearls and high-tech gadgets; Ya Show Market for brilliantly coloured silks and the designer-lined Wangfujing for Chinese crafts from jade to intricate wood carvings. And as the day comes to an end, one can spend a warm evening at one of the many parks or enjoy late-night dining, cocktails and twilight boat rides at Houhai Lake. The city has an endless list of itineraries to offer and it is a must to visit Beijing to discover its fascinating journey of transformation from an ancient civilisation to a brave new world.