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Tiananmen Square is a place that hundreds of millions of people yearn for; it is a symbol of the Republic, and every tourist visiting Beijing takes a photo in front of Tiananmen. However, advance reservations are essential, and security checks are a must. The only parts of the Tiananmen area open to the public are the Zhengyangmen Gate Tower, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the Tiananmen Gate Tower, and the National Museum. Every year during the National Day holiday, Tiananmen Square is decorated with flowers for photos, and you can arrive early to watch the flag-raising ceremony. In short, a day trip to Beijing can include both Tiananmen and the Forbidden City, leaving a lasting impression of the capital's splendor.

Amazing and fascinating place to visit. Great architecture and interesting artefacts exhibited. Sadly quite a few things are only in chinese and weren’t available in english :( There’s also an audio guide available however I forgot my earphones so that sadly wasn’t part of my visit :D

The volcanoes were spectacular, especially number six. I didn't get a direct view of the others, only from a distance, so they weren't that impressive. The sunset was truly beautiful, definitely worth seeing. However, the signage inside was somewhat inadequate; there weren't enough, and sometimes it was easy to get lost. Also, the gravel road for parking wasn't ideal for low-chassis minivans, and the section from the ticket gate to the park was riddled with potholes.

Overall, it was pretty good. While there weren't actually 10,000 horses, there were still a couple hundred, which was quite impressive. The only downside was the ticket price; the prices at the ticket booths varied wildly, with prices ranging from quite a bit, making the pricing seem chaotic.

Shanhua Temple, located in the ancient city of Datong, Shanxi Province, is commonly known as the South Temple. It was among the first batch of national protected sites. Originally built during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty, it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt by Master Yuanman during the Jin Dynasty. It was named Shanhua Temple during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty. It retains four original Liao and Jin Dynasty buildings: the Liao Dynasty Mahavira Hall (with the Jin Dynasty Twenty-Four Deities painted sculptures inside, which are masterpieces of Liao and Jin sculpture, especially the auspicious goddess), the Jin Dynasty Heavenly King Hall (the largest Jin Dynasty hip-roofed mountain gate in China), the Three Saints Hall (famous for its magnificent sloping arches and Jin Dynasty vermilion tablet), and the Puxian Pavilion. The whole temple faces south and has a complete layout. It is the best-preserved Liao and Jin Dynasty temple complex in China and was highly praised by Liang Sicheng. There are also remnants of the Ming Dynasty Five Dragon Wall in front of the temple.

Having a good guide is crucial when visiting the National Museum, as they can not only introduce the important artifacts we see but also share some previously unknown historical facts.

During the hottest days of summer, the whole family came to Chongli for a vacation. The weather was cool and the grass was lush and green. There were many food options, including barbecue, stir-fries, and hot pot. There were also performances, go-karts, and a cable car, making it a worthwhile place to visit.

Jade was our guide. @Jade thank you again for the awesome tour. What to expect: An organize meeting time/point with information sent to you via WeChat the day before. Jade spoke English very well, was happy to answer all questions and gave us many insights of the forbidden city. Do not expect to see every part - for this the city is just to large . Jade will show you the most important places. All in all 5/5 you get what you have booked.

If you're visiting the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) during the May Day holiday, the most worthwhile attraction is undoubtedly the ruins of the Western-style buildings. Although only the ruins of its former glory remain, you can still feel the awe-inspiring splendor of this "Garden of Gardens," reminiscent of the "Versailles of the East." Today, the magnificent scenery of Fuhai Lake within the Old Summer Palace rivals that of Kunming Lake, offering a Beijing version of West Lake's beauty. Also, don't miss the Old Summer Palace Museum located at the south gate, which displays the actual horse head from the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. This is a priceless treasure, a precious artifact donated to the motherland by a Macau gambling tycoon after a high-priced auction. A must-see!