BEIJING FORBIDDEN CITY, TIAN'ANMEN, AND JINGSHAN TOUR GUIDE. A Self-guided Audio/Visual Walking Tour--CD includes files to transfer to your cell-phone, iPod, or to print.

Description

Imperial Beijing: Tian'anmen, Forbidden City, JingshanTian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City are usually the first sights that travelers visit, and for good reason: they are the heart and soul of Beijing. Tian’anmen is one of the largest public squares in the world... it is amazing! Next, enjoy the Forbidden City, China’s best-preserved architectural site and one of the top five palaces in the world. After that, you’ll cross the street to Jingshan Park, a former imperial garden, and then climb the man-made Coal Hill for stunning views of the Forbidden City from above. Transportation: By Foot - Easy walking Specialty: Historical/Heritage Category: Guided Tour - play before & while you tour Chapters in this tour: Introduction Imperial Treasures Tian’anmen Square: Beijing’s Heart & Soul Forbidden City: Treasure Trove of History Jingshan Park: Overlooking the City Recommended Resources Author: Cheryl Probst is an award-winning photojournalist who has worked for newspapers in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and China. She goes to China on a regular basis, and has visited 43 of the 50 United States, 7 Canadian Provinces, numerous European countries and also New Zealand. Today she calls the state of Washington her home. Other Visual Travel Tours by Ms. Probst are: A Walk Through Beijing's Past Beijing For Kids Beijing: Finding Peace And Quiet China's Great Wall: Walking On History Cuandixia: China's Village That Time Forgot Maryhill: Guarding The Columbia River Gorge Motorcycle Museums In Britain Western Beijing: Boats, Blooms ’n Boots.