Beijing is an amazing city that is sure to captivate the imagination. We spend time exploring vast Tiananmen Square, the Gate of Heavenly Peace and the splendid Forbidden City. This ancient city was the sacred heart of the empire for over 500 years, and home to the Ming and Qing Dynasty imperial courts. We also hop on rickshaws and head into one of Beijing’s few remaining hutongs in the backstreets of the city for some close-up glimpses of local life before seeing one of the city’s icons, the Temple of Heaven. We head to Beijing Zoo for a peek at one of China’s most famous animals – the Giant Panda – and visit the Aquarium, too (the largest inland aquarium in the world) and enjoy the whales, dolphins and lively aquatic animal displays. A visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu is spectacular – walk to the top and take a fun toboggan ride to the bottom! A dramatic performance of Chinese martial arts at an exciting Kung Fu Show marks a fantastic night, and we also have plenty of time to enjoy the city’s markets, cuisine and parks.