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The 9th China International Garden Expo, which opened in Beijing's Fengtai District last Saturday, offers a place where citizens and tourists alike can see miniature replicas of famous buildings from China and around the world on the 500-hectare expo site. Regular cultural activities such as a parade of floats, music and stunt performances are scheduled during the six-month-long event.

 
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Located in northwest of Enshi City, central China's Hubei province, the Enshi Tusi Imperial City covers an area of more than 300 mu (one mu equals to 0.0667 hectare). The City is built on a mountain slope, with streams running through, and dotted with green pines and bamboos. Built by local artisans, it's a manor architectural complex, modeled after an antique Tusi city in Tujia area. 
The Enshi Tusi Imperial City was opened to the public in 2002. There are three main scenic areas: ethnic culture exhibition area, religion exhibition area, and leisure and recreation area. The city is the only landmark construction of Tusi culture in Tujia area with the largest and the most magnificent scale, the most unique style, and the most beautiful scenery. There are traditional architectures of Tujia, Miao and Dong ethnic groups, showing architectures and sculptures of various styles. 
Tujia "Jiujintang", located in the center of ethnic culture area, consists of hanging house, waving hands hall, official hall, study hall, terrace, and theatrical stage. Incorporating architecture, carvings and paintings, Enshi Tusi Imperial City is considered as the largest, the most typical, and the most spectacular architectural complex among the hanging houses in Tujia areas all over the country.

 
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Yuyuantan Park, totaling 137 hectares (338.5 acres), is located on Xisanhuan Road (Xisanhuan Lu), in Haidian District. The park boasts extensive waters and beautiful gardens. Half the footprint is occupied by four lakes: the East and West lakes, the gourd-shaped Bayi Lake and Yinshui Lake. As early as the Liao Dynasty (916-1125), this area had become an imperial fishing spot. The northwest Cherry Blossom Garden, Yinshui Lake Scenic Area in the northeast, Zhongshan Isle in the south and the southeast Liuchun (Keeping Spring) Garden are the main scenic spots.
As its name suggests, the Cherry Blossom Garden is noted for its fascinating cherry blossoms. Today, with thousands of cherry trees sent from Japan and other parts of China, the garden is one of the largest in northern China. Every year, the Cherry Blossom Festival is held from March to April, drawing thousands of visitors. A waterside pavilion offers visitors a place to relax in the Chinese way: chatting while having a cup of tea and listening to birdsong.

 
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 If you go with me, you need not worry about the language and culture barrier. With the best serve, reasonable price, and professional introduction of Beijing, I deserve your trust. I am an English speaking tour guide, if you want other language speaking guide, you could tell me, and we will change another tour guide to you. From beginning to the end, I or another tour guide will accompany you all the way.
If you choose me as your visa free Beijing tour guide, I would take you to visit Badaling Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
Badaling Great Wall
Built in 1505 and located in Yanqing County, Badaling Great Wall is the most famous and best-preserved section of the Great Wall. As its name implies it gives access to every direction. In the history, it is a defensive outpost of the Great Wall, and its function was to protect the Juyongguan Pass.
Like a giant dragon, Badaling Great Wall threads its way through a jumble of mountains. With its dangerous mountain slopes, splendid scenery, and distinctive four seasons, Badaling Great Wall is really worth visiting during your visa free Beijing tour. Moreover, it was also the earliest section to be open to tourists.

 
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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace)
Move to Tiananmen Square first, then visit Forbidden City and last visit Summer Palace. During this tour, you will visit a Chinese fresh water pearl shop near Summer Palace, a nice place to buy a necklace or bracelet. 
Enjoy Peking Duck in the evening. Ended of this day, transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing.
Tiananmen Square: The largest public square in the world with a total area of 440,000 square meters.
Forbidden City: All architectural structures in Forbidden City were arranged symmetrically in a hierarchical order. The palaces are fully walled on four sides by 10 meter-high walls.
Summer Palace: With a history that had been invaded by Anglo-French troops, Summer Palace has attracted millions of toursts.

 
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Beijing is the collision and blend of Chinese traditional and modern cultures. So Beijing tour is a must if you come to China. This time, I want to take you to visit some special attractions in Beijing such as Temple of the Ordination Altar and Ox Street.
Temple of the Ordination Altar
Seated in Mentougou District, west suburbs of Beijing City, Temple of the Ordination Altar enjoys a time-honored history. Known as the Wisdom Accumulation Temple, the complex was first founded during the reign of Sui Emperor Kaihuang. This temple has many name, however, the temple is commonly known as Temple of the Ordination Altar.
The main building of Temple of the Ordination Altar is Jietandian. The shape of Jietandian is unique, and it looks solemn and respectful. It demonstrates the Tibetan Buddhist Characteristics.
There is a square white marble altar Stands in the center of the hall. As the biggest among the "Three Grand Ordination Altars in China", this altar has a reputation of "Number One Altar under Heaven".
With beautiful scenery, Temple of the Ordination Altar is also famous for its pine trees. Moreover, there are many rare flowers and grasses in the temple. The existed ancient clove, ancient weigela florida and peony all have a history of from 150 years to more than 200 years. So Temple of the Ordination Altar is the place really worth visiting during your visa free Beijing tour. In addition, tourists could know more about the history of this ancient temple.

 
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Ming Tombs, Badaling Great Wall, Olympic Stadium
1. On departure time, the driver took me to the Ming Tombs. Visit Changling or Dingling.
As the largest clusters of imperial cemeteries in China, there are 13 emperors of Ming Dynasty buried here. Changling is the largest and most magnificent one of the Ming Tombs. Dingling is the first ancient imperial tomb excavated under scientific plan in China. The archaeological and historical relics found in the excavation are of great academic and historical values. 
2. After traditional Chinese lunch, we moved to the Badaling Great Wall. Standing on Badaling Great Wall, you may feel you are back to those ancient times. The Great Wall is not only the miracle of the architecture history, but also the milestone of the glorious Chinese history.
3. Visited Bona Jade Factory and learn about the stone carving art in China.
4. At last, I transferred to the Olympic Stadium where I have 45 minutes to take pictures at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. 
5. Backed to my Beijing hotel.

 
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Forbidden City
If you have never been to Forbidden City, then you should not miss it. Forbidden City is the largest wooden cluster in existence in the world today.
Hutong
For those who want to explore the culture of old Beijing, Hutong is the best reflect Chinese culture.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Recently, Mutianyu Great Wall has gained more and more reputation from home and abroad. Less busy than other sections of Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall is the most beautiful section of Great Wall.


 
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With a long history and the high fame, Ming Tombs features the tombs of no less than 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Changling and Dingling are the most famous mausoleums of Ming Tombs. 

 
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When we talk about Tianjin Xingang Port Beijing transfer and tour, we must talk about Beijing Roast Duck. A saying is often heard that "there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." Hence, visit Beijing, how cannot you miss to taste it? So have a taste and you will never forget its flavor.


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