Beijing is located in the north-eastern corner of China and is one of four great ancient capitals of China. It is renowned for its lavish palaces, temples, and huge stone walls. Its art treasures and universities have made Beijing the centre of culture and art in China.
Located in the North of China, Beijing is one six ancient Chinese cities, and has served as the epicentre of China’s turbulent history for over 600 years. Sometimes described as China’s ‘heart and soul’, the city attracts some 4.5 million tourists per year many of whom visit as part of an overall China holiday.
As part of a Beijing holiday you can witness the changing face of the city from its majestic imperial past through to its revolutionary period in the 20th Century.
Escorted Beijing Holidays from Ireland
The Travel Department offer a dedicated Beijing holiday – a superb value trip which includes guided excursions to Tian An Men Square, Palace Museum (The Forbidden City), the Great Wall of China and Summer Palace. 8 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Beijing, together with all flights and transfers.
The Travel Department also feature a very popular tour of Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing. The 11 night holiday includes guided excursions of Shanghai, the Old City Wall and Terra Cotta Warriors at Xi’an, the Great Wall of China and the Imperial Palace, Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo. The tour includes quality hotel accommodation together with all flights and transfers.
Check out our other holidays to China in 2012