Beijing: Forbidden City, Handwriting, and Opera Day Tour.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Forbidden City
• Enjoy a traditional lunch in a Shichahai Hutong private kitchen
• Choose between a cloisonné workshop or a Peking Opera experience
• Explore the Qianqing Palace and Jiaotai Hall with a guide
• Opt for a cable car ride for stunning views of the Great Wall

Description

Unified Itinerary Framework (with Experience Options) 08:30–09:00 Check-in: Meet at the Meridian Gate Square (Forbidden City Main Entrance). Receive English audio guide headset. 09:00–12:00 Forbidden City Exploration: Visit the central axis highlights such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Palace of Heavenly Purity, and learn about imperial rituals and palace life. 12:00–13:00 Hutong Lunch (at your own expense): Enjoy local cuisine in the Shichahai Hutongs — recommended dishes include Zhajiang Noodles and royal-style desserts. 13:30–16:30 Cultural Experience (Choose One): ▶ Option (All-Inclusive): Intangible cultural heritage workshop (choose one from calligraphy, paper-cutting, opera mask painting, or dumpling-making; take your creation home) → Peking Opera Experience (show + water-sleeve dance lesson). ▶ Option (Handicraft Focus): Participate in a traditional art workshop (choose one from calligraphy, paper-cutting, opera mask painting, or dumpling-making; keep your handmade work). ▶ Option (Opera Focus): Enjoy a Peking Opera performance and learn water-sleeve movements plus basic singing techniques. 16:30 End of Tour: Dismissal at the site; guide provides assistance with return transportation information.

Includes

Option: Forbidden City, Handwriting, and Opera Day Tour Includes the Palace Museum ticket, English-speaking tour guide + headphones, fee for 1 intangible cultural heritage (ICH) activity + Peking Opera experience, and insurance Option:Forbidden City& Intangible Cultural Heritage Handwriting Includes the Palace Museum ticket, English-speaking tour guide + headphones, fee for 1 ICH activity, and insurance Option: Exploring the Forbidden City&Peking Opera Experience Includes the Palace Museum ticket, English-speaking tour guide + headphones, fee for the Peking Opera experience, and insurance

Excludes

Option: Forbidden City, Handwriting, and Opera Day Tour excludes lunch and personal expenses. Option:Forbidden City& Intangible Cultural Heritage Handwriting excludes lunch, fees for unselected ICH activities, and personal expenses. Option: Exploring the Forbidden City&Peking Opera Experience excludes lunch and personal expenses.

Important Information

• Optional combination of cultural experiences Double experience privileges include a 30-minute coffee break and customized cultural handbook

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund