North China
Imperial heartland of dynasties past, from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall
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Hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu
Climb the world's most iconic wall as it snakes across forested mountain ridges.
Walk Through the Forbidden City
Cross the moat into the world's largest palace complex where 24 emperors once ruled.
Feast on Peking Duck at a Heritage Restaurant
Taste the lacquered, crispy-skinned duck that has defined Beijing dining for centuries.
Stroll Through the Temple of Heaven at Dawn
Join locals practicing tai chi beneath the acoustically perfect Echo Wall.
Explore the Hutong Alleyways by Rickshaw
Wind through Beijing's vanishing maze of courtyard neighborhoods on a rickshaw ride.
Walk the Ming Dynasty City Wall
Circumnavigate a perfectly preserved 600-year-old walled town on its original ramparts.
Watch a Peking Opera Performance
Experience the dazzling acrobatics and painted faces of China's most famous theatrical art.
Devour Jianbing from a Street Cart
Grab China's most popular breakfast crepe from a sizzling sidewalk griddle.
Visit China's First Bank at Rishengchang
Step into the courtyard where modern Chinese banking was invented in 1823.
Feast on Pingyao Beef and Shanxi Vinegar Noodles
Taste the legendary cold-marinated beef and hand-cut noodles dressed in aged black vinegar.