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Acrobatics is an interactive art form. Whether you are old or young, educated or illiterate, you can appreciate it as long as you can see. There is no language barrier and cultural border.
The history of acrobatics in China can be traced back to Neolithic times. It is believed that acrobatics grew out of the labor and self-defense skills that the people practiced and demonstrated during their leisure time.

 
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Beijing's streets provide a fascinating mix of the past and the present. It's an amazing city, so much history, and at the same time, so modern. There are lots of attractions tourists can view during their visa free Beijing tour. 
Great Wall
The Great Wall, an extremely magnificent military defensive project in Ancient China, is a super cultural heritage from our ancestors.
Forbidden City
With more than 500 years of history, Forbidden City is the largest and most well-preserved imperial residence in China. When entering, you may feel like you are walking through history.
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is the heart of Beijing and features some of the most recognized symbols of China. 
Ming Tombs
Screened by mountains on three sides, Ming Tombs is the largest clusters of imperial cemeteries in China.
Summer Palace
As a famous classical imperial garden, Summer Palace is a veritable museum of garden type architecture of different styles from different regions in China.
Temple of Heaven
Built in 1420, Temple of Heaven was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests.
Lama Temple 
Lama Temple, once the palace for Emperor Yong Zheng, is the biggest and most well preserved lamasery.
Hutong
Characteristic of Beijing, Hutong have become a museum of Beijing's folk customs and history.
Beijing Zoo 
Covers an area of 90 hectares, Beijing Zoo currently houses more than 5,500 animals from over 650 species. 
Olympic Stadiums
Beijing is flushed with Olympic triumph. The city's new sports arenas, the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, are as dazzling as the Forbidden City.
Every minute a visitor spends in Beijing is filled with amazing sights and a rich experience of Chinese culture. Wish you have a wonderful visa free Beijing tour.

 
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Encompassing 273 hectares, Temple of Heaven is regarded as one of the greatest architectural structures in the world.

 
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So who are enjoying the 72 hours visa free stopover in Beijing? Not many know that the city of Beijing offers some of the most exciting tourist attractions in the region and it has allured thousands of foreign visitors. Here are reasons why you should look around in Beijing during your 72 hours visa free stopover. 
Long and Illustrious History
Beijing is an ancient city with long and illustrious history started some 500,000 years ago, when the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens, Peking men, lived in caves. Beijing has been an inhabited city for more 3000 years, and it has been the capital city for different periods of China history. There are 34 emperors had lived and ruled the nation in Beijing. There are some famous historical sites left in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and so on. 
Local Flavor
Beijing Hong is the most reflect the authentic Beijing life and become acquainted with 'old Beijing' by exploring its many teahouses, temple fairs, Beijing's Hutong and Quadrangle and enjoy the Peking Opera.
Add any or all of these to your visa free Beijing tour and you will leave with a feeling of special appreciation in your heart for this ancient city that has truly seen it all and tells its story with matchless grace, charm and vigor.
Religious Attractions
Beijing has lots of beautiful temples that at one time served as the focus of religious life. The Temple of Heaven is the largest group of structures in the country dedicated to rituals that pay homage to the glory of heaven. It was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests.
Shopping
As an international city, there are many valuable shopping place and well-known product for you and your family/friends in Beijing. Each of them has its own features. Used to be the business center 500 hundred years ago, Qianmen Street is filled with aged brand stores. The Pearl Market and Women Street are also highly recommended as your shopping destination.
Accommodation at All Levels
In order to meet the travelers' requirements, Beijing offers super deluxe hotels for your luxury needs, guest houses for commercial requests, and also youth hostel for bag packers. Whether you want to save money or enjoy a luxury service, you always can find one suit you. 
As an ancient and modern city, Beijing is deserved to pay a visit during your 72 hours visa free layover

 
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From Jan 1, 2013, passengers can enjoy 72 hours visa free layover in Beijing if they come from following 45 countries and regions. 
European: Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, The Slovak Republic, The Republic of Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland The United Kingdom Northern Ireland, Ireland, The Republic of Cyprus, The Republic of Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine
America: The United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
Asia: Singapore, Republic of Korea, Japan, The United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Qatar
In order to facilitate your visa free layover in Beijing, we list some tips for you. 
Tip 1: Confirmed interline ticket and valid visa to the third country or region
Foreign visitors who want to enjoy the 72 hours visa free stay in Beijing must hold flight ticket and valid visa to the third country.
Tip 2: 72 hours counted from the moment of transit permitting
According to presentations by the Exit and Entry Administration of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, the 72 hours will be counted from the moment visitors get their transit permits, but not the time when they land at the airport.
However, different airlines may have different policies regarding this free transit. For example, passengers may be denied boarding their flights if they do not have confirmed tickets for leaving within 72 hours, here the 72 hour can be simply calculated based on scheduled landing and scheduled departure of the flights. So to avoid hassles, transit passengers from said countries are suggested to book a flight ticket for leaving within 72 hours to a third country or region.
Tip 3: Register at a police station within 24 hours after entry
Visitors are required to register at a police station with their transit permits within 24 hours after entry. Here it should be clear that the registration will be done when you check in to a hotel. So, personal registration is required only for those who stay at their friends' or family's place.
Tip 4: Not allowed to leave Beijing
Visitors are not allowed to leave Beijing to other cities during the 72 hours visa free Beijing stopover. They can only depart from the Beijing Airport.
If you meet any other problems during your visa free Beijing tour, you could consult your embassy in Beijing, they will help you. 

 
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Located in the center of Beijing, Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from Ming Dynasty to the end of Qing Dynasty. For almost 500 years, emperors handled court business and resided in Forbidden City.
Covers an area of 72 hectares, this magnificent, solemn and palatial complex is the largest wooden cluster in existence in the world today. Forbidden City consists of three parts: the outer court , the inner court and the private Imperial Garden. 
Forbidden City is a mirror of history, an ocean of knowledge, a paradise of cultural relics, and the crystallization of wealthy. This ancient architecture holds a unique and very important niche in the world architecture. 
Only one-third of the Forbidden City you can take a look for the other two-thirds have been locked down and covered by a thick of layer of dust. Around 70 per cent of the palace will be open to the public after the renovations are finished in 2020.
Every year, millions of tourists visit the Forbidden City from home and abroad. Most tourists would stunned by its incredible construction. So Forbidden City is a must for your Beijing tour. May be one visit is not enough and you will come back for a look.

 
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How lucky you are nowadays! Beijing has published a policy that 72 hours visa free transit in Beijing is allowed. So tourists can take this chance to enjoy a visa free Beijing tour. May be you have never been to Beijing or you know little about Beijing. Even though, foreigners do need tour in Beijing at least once. 
Introduction of Beijing
Beijing is an ancient city with a long history that can be date back 3000 years ago. As the capital of four dynasties in history and the capital of P.R.China today, Beijing is one of the leading capitals of the world.
The long history leaves Beijing precious cultural treasure. The Great Wall and Forbidden City are world famous and confirmed world cultural heritage by UNESCO. However, the most representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and square courtyards. Through hundreds of years, they have become symbol of old Beijing. 
Besides, Beijing is the host of the 2008 Olympic Games. Water Cube and Bird's Nest was the main stadiums of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Now, both of the two buildings have turned into new landmarks of Beijing. 
Everywhere, the old-timed scene and modern culture are combined to present a brand new visage of Beijing. 
Reason 1: People in Beijing are very friendly
As citizens of China, they use their smile to greet every foreign friend from all over the world, and to show off Chinese's friendly and hospitable spirit. Whenever you meet any problems, they are willing to help you with their enthusiastic heart. 
Reason 2: Things are cheap in Beijing
Most foreigners are amazed how cheap everything when they fist get to Beijing, China. Things are cheap meaning tourists can live here quite comfortable. 
Reason 3: Large numbers of historic buildings and modern architectures in Beijing
Fantastic modern architectures and ancient buildings co-exist in Beijing. The most famous historic attractions are Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall etc. And the modern landmarks of Beijing are Wangfujing Street, Water Cube, Bird's Nest, new CCTV Tower and so on. 
Reason 4: Safe nation's security environment
Under the comprehensive function of many factors, the Chinese peripheral safe environment presents a total stability. So tourists need no worry about their personal safety when they traveling. 
Beijing is a fascinating city. Beijing's streets provide a fascinating mix of the past and the present. Every minute a visitor spends during 3 days visa free Beijing tour is filled with amazing sights and a rich experience of Chinese culture. 

 
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Besides large number of history sites, there is also colorful nightlife in Beijing. During your visa free Beijing tour, we recommend some famous places to you. There are many nightlife option as following.
MGM International Club
Disco is an important part of nightlife, spending time in a disco place is another way to enjoy, relax and feel Chinese features in this kind of international places.
MGM International Club is a new club that is in the Worker's Stadium. With high DJ platform and awesome lights, there is the most popular music and international dances. The decoration here is luxury, so the price is much expensive than other discos. 
Bar Area Sanlitun
Bar is a major part of modern Beijing and the most famous bar area in Beijing is Sanlitun. With bare floorboard, comfortable red chairs and sleek wooden tables, the decor is simple but refined. Charmingly, the music provides a backdrop rather than a challenge to conversation. Open from 10:00, this is a great place for coffee and Wi-Fi during the day, or a few drinks before heading on to dance.
Party World
As one of the biggest KTV centers in Beijing, Party World features magnificent decoration and high level of service. It has a big database of songs, while most are Chinese songs, and there are English songs as well. Besides, it offers delicious buffet dinner and beverage free. I you do not like Chinese food, you are allowed to bring your own food. 
99 Massage & Spa Center
Massage in Beijing has been welcomed among foreigners due to its good service. Chinese massage has mixed with the traditional Chinese therapies to provide a different nice service that is good for health. 
99 Massage & Spa Center offers massages and other spa treatments such as facials, Aromatic oil massage, Body massage, Foot massage, Brand-new decoration. The service at this spa center is good and the staffs speak English. It is a clean, comfortable and relaxing massage and provides free food, drinks and fruit.
Moreover, Beijing night attracts you from other aspects which you cannot find in the daytime. The word beautiful is not enough to describe the night view of the city. There are more deserves your exploring, such as Tiananmen Square, Water Cube, Wangfujing Street. Most tourists consider they are more beautiful when night comes. These attractions display a totally different world from the daytime. Wish you have a wonderful visa free Beijing tour

 
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If you have been to Beijing more than once, then we will take you to visit some other attractions that will give a different view of Beijing. 
Nanluoguxiang
Mix of history, fashion and shops, Nanluoguxiang is one of the most famous Hutong districts in Beijing. Hutongs refer to the old style alleyways where large numbers of one-story courtyard houses are located in Beijing. 
Nanluoguxiang is a big hit with tourists. There are many bars in Nanluoguxiang and it is an ideal place to eat with plenty of different establishments offering western food such as pizza and coffee.
As an alley of amazement and happiness, Nanluoguxiang is popular both among domestic and foreign tourists.
Bell Tower
Bell Tower had been rebuilt and burnt down for several times, now it stands 47.9 meters in height and covers an area of more than 6000 square meters. And it is famous for its resounding tone. 
For more than seven hundred years, the Bell Tower has experienced many vicissitudes, the ups and downs of life's fortunes. The surface of the bronze bell in the Bell Tower shows a scar left by the bayonets of foreign invaders. 
Drum Tower
With a long history, Drum Tower is the symbol of ancient Beijing building. During the wartime period after the September 18th incident, an exhibition on the second floor of the Drum Tower showed a large map of China with a Japanese flag and rifle bayonet pointing to the Northeast. When the Drum Tower was set up, it was equipped with 24 drums, only one of which has survived. The other 23 were destroyed by the Allied Forces of Eight Imperialist Powers in 1900.
Altar of the Sun
Also known as the Zhaoritan, Altar of the Sun is located in Chaoyang District. Just as its name implies, the altar was the site of imperial sacrifices to the God of the Sun. This complex reflecting the ancient believing that the sky is round, the altar is surrounded by round walls. 
Altar of the Earth
For some four centuries, Altar of Earth was the sacred place where the emperors Of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the God of Earth.
The original Altar of Earth is surrounded by two square enclosures, both painted red and surmounted with yellow glazed tiles.
Except these, there are many other historic sites in Beijing. Go with us and enjoy the culture of old Beijing during your visa free Beijing tour

 
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During your 72 hours visa free stay in Beijing, we will take you to visit Summer Palace which is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty extant in Beijing, as well as a famous classical imperial garden.
Half Day Private Tour: Summer Palace from US$ 32/pax
Attractions: Summer Palace
1 Day Tour: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace Tour from US$ 44/pax
Attractions: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
1 Day Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace from US$ 52/pax
Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
1 Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace from US$ 54/pax
Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
1 Day Tour: Badaling Great Wall, Summer Palace from US$ 55/pax
Attractions: Badaling Great Wall, Summer Palace
Summer Palace
Covering an area of 290 hectares, the garden consists primarily of the Wanshoushan and Kunming Lake. Wanshoushan is a branch of the Xishan. The Kunming Lake, formed by springs flowing down from Yuquanshan, was called Xihu for its location to the west of Beijing.
Summer Palace has been invaded by Anglo-French troops. The invaders took away everything valuable and destroyed the buildings.
With high reputation, Summer Palace is very popular among tourists.
Temple of Heaven
The architecture of?Temple of Heaven?has two themes. One is "on the earth," while the other is "in the heaven." The square-shaped palace for fasting in the west of the temple appears like a "forbidden city" in smaller size.
The Temple of Heaven is regarded as one of the greatest architectural structures in the world.
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
With five star red flag flies high, Tiananmen Square is the heart of Beijing. Most tourists would come to visit Tiananmen Square before they go to Forbidden City.
As one of the most famous historical sites, Forbidden City also takes pride in its precious collections of more than 900, 000 cultural and art objects, many of which are state relics.
Badaling Great Wall
Paved with square bricks which made the floor very orderly and smooth, Badaling Great Wall is suit for hiking. 
Threads its way through a jumble of mountains, Badaling Great Wall is the most famous and best-preserved section of the Great Wall. Many tourists allured by its magnificent architecture and grand view. Standing at Badaling Great Wall, you may wonder what a splendid masterpiece our ancestors left to us. 
Join and have a pleasant visa free Beijing tour


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