14 days Imperial Cities Tour

The Forbidden City:

Hutong Tour:

Of the 13 Ming tombs located here, the mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Di is the most magnificent. Here you will get a glimpse of the power and grandeur of China's Ming Dynasty Emperors.

Olympic Stadium (Bird Nest):

The nest-shaped elliptic steel structure is hailed as "an icon of the Beijing 2008 Olympics" and has become a recognized landmark worldwide.

National Aquatics Center

(Water Cube) :

The outlook being a semi-transparent "cube", with "bubbles" spread out all over its surface; believed as the fastest Olympic pool in the world, swimmers set 25 new world records here during the 2008 Olympics.

Used to be the imperial summer resort; ranked among the most noted and classical gardens of the world, it never fails to leave you a lasting impression.

Perched precariously on a near-vertical cliff of Hengshan Mountain, this architectural wonder arouses one's sense of adventure and at the end of the day leaves you plain dumbfounded.

With a series of 53 caves and over 51,000 majestic sculptures, it's a treasure trove of grotto art that highlights both Chinese ancient Buddhist art as well as the superb skills of the craftsmen.

Presenting a lively picture of the typical Han person's life hundreds of years ago, the city of Ping Yao is a bona fide time machine that you can walk through and enjoy at your leisure.

This Buddhist temple enjoys a high reputation in China's history of art, by featuring exquisitely painted clay sculptures of Tang, Song, Jin and Yuan Dynasties.

Previously serving as the residence of the local wealthiest family, this massive, castle-like mansion offers a window into the day-to-day life of upper class Chinese who lived centuries ago.

As a kind of bank of ancient Pingyao, was established in 1823 of Qing Dynasty to become the first private financial organization of China majoring in deposit schemes, loans and remittance services.

Reputed as the ancient Wall Street of China, it was the most prosperous part of the city and the financial center of China.

The well-preserved city wall of Pingyao stretches for about six kilometers and was the soul of the ancient city defense.

The well-preserved building complex was functioned, once upon a time, as a government office and a court for civil disputes. It contains of an executive office, a tax office, a trial hall, and even a prison, to just name a few.

The preserved company building is now a museum which offers an eye-opening insight into the significant role played by armed escorts in promoting commerce. The economic boom under the Ming and Qing dynasties meant a lot of cash moving from one area to another.

First a religious court and Buddhist school; as time elapsed, the patented Shaolin Kung Fu becomes well-known and popular throughout the entire country and even the world.

The Pagoda Forest at Shaolin Temple was a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks, abbots and ranking monks at the temple built from more than 1,200 years ago.

One of the three most famous ancient sculptural sites in China, the site was listed in 2000 as a UNESCO World Heritage for its treasure-trove of ancient art.

Landmark of Shanghai and the tallest completed tower in Asia; Applys Chinese elements in design, and features a breathtaking bird's eye view on the tower.

Located in the pedestal of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Municipal History Museum is a museum on the development of shanghai during the colonial period between 1860 and 1949, which fully displays a profound change happened in every aspects of shanghai.

The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River".

Yuyuan Market was built as a majestic temple in the 15th century and is now a well-known and busy bazaar, specializing in traditional arts and crafts and Shanghai local snacks.

Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city.

The earliest and most prosperous shopping street in Shanghai dating back to the 1840s; offering all-in-one shopping centers, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views over this area.