Forbidden City
Three days of discovery in Beijing
A quick city introduction with a visit to the Forbidden City, palace gardens and hutong lanes.
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Walk through historic neighbourhoods, follow rivers through the landscape and see China through travellers’ films. Explore a place that interests you, then find a journey that takes you there.
A WINDOW INTO CHINA 18 moments to explore
Forbidden City
A quick city introduction with a visit to the Forbidden City, palace gardens and hutong lanes.
Tiananmen Square
Explore the capital with CoolVision, including a chapter at Tiananmen Square.
Temple of Heaven
Discover the stories and architectural details of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
Forbidden City
Settle into a documentary about the palace’s architecture and imperial history.
Great Wall near Beijing
Follow a traveller up the wall, along its steep steps and down the hillside by toboggan.
Temple of Heaven
Discover the symbolism and imperial rituals of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven.
Terracotta Army
Explore the details of a kneeling archer and the craftsmanship behind the Terracotta Army.
Great Wall near Beijing
National Geographic explores the landscape and archaeology surrounding the wall.
Yu Garden
Follow Patricia through the Yuyuan area for dumplings, sweet rice balls and other local bites.
Summer Palace
A compact introduction to Beijing’s lakeside palace and gardens.
The Bund
A fast tour through Shanghai’s neighbourhoods, finishing with the riverfront skyline at sunset.
Beijing Hutong Neighbourhoods
Walk through the old neighbourhoods with Blondie in China.
Terracotta Army
A short National Geographic feature introducing the Terracotta Army.
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Join Phoebe for Xi’an’s ancient city wall, Bell and Drum Towers, and lively food streets.
Xi’an Muslim Quarter
Join Mark Wiens for an extended food tour through the city and its Muslim Quarter.
Yu Garden
Follow Phoebe through Shanghai’s markets, garden courtyards and local food stops.
Yu Garden
Explore Yuyuan’s traditional shopping streets and garden before an evening on the Bund.
The Bund
Explore Shanghai’s riverfront skyline and neighbourhoods with CoolVision.
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