TRIP DESCRIPTION:
With over 600 years of resplendent history, Beijing is one of the most attractive ancient cit ies in the world. Beijing has beautiful parks, historic architecture, and wonders of religion and science. Bicycle Kingdom s full-day bike tour e xplore w the charming alleyways and thoroughfares, landmarks, parks, and temples of Old Beijing. Explore this historic area on one of the best ways to get around in the citya bicycle.
We begin at BikeBeijing Shop which is located at the East Imperial City Wall Relics Park and pass es Tian An Men Square to the Chinese "White House" (which is, of course, RED) . Cycle along the Moat of Forbidden city to Beihai park . Ride through Temple of the Earth Park --now famous for strolling lovers en rendezvous , hundreds of years ago emperors made sacrifices here to appease earth gods. Journey on to Lama Temple . T his former royal palace is now one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Onward to Temple of Confucius and neighboring Imperial Academy, formerly the highest institute of learning in China's traditional educational system. Pass through hutongs and commercial roads alongside Beijing locals on the way to the Drum and Bell Towers. Along the way, your guide shares great stories and historical facts. W
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- TianAnMen Squre
- Hutongs
- City Wall Relics
- Prince's Mansion
- Imperial Academy
- Lama Temple
- Drum Tower
- Bell Tower
- Houhai Lake
- Beihai Park
- President's House
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