National Centre for the Performing Arts

We cater in small group tours for upgraded service and private tours tailored for you. We can guarantee your entries to all the sights and get a professional tour guide for you. All the guides and driver are selected by us strictly. They have been working in Beijing tourism for more than 15 year even more. We can guarantee the service to every customers who choose us. Please note: 1. Peak season from mid-April to mid-October. Please plan your Forbidden City tour 8-15 days in advance. Or no travel agencies in Beijing can secure your online tickets, all the tourists from different agencies need to queue for your own tickets. The queue is long, please get prepared for it. 2. Tian’anmenSquare is free to visit but real identity registration required, if it’s closed due to political reason without noticing the visitors in advance, will change Tian’anmen Square into Jingshan park automatically Option: Small group tour: Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City in-depth Walking Tour Duration: 3.5-4.5 hours Meet point: Beijing XinQiao Hotel Meeting time: 9:30AM Including: 1. Admission cost for Forbidden City (guaranteed entry) 2.Reservation for Tian’anmen Square 3. Shared English-speaking guide Excluding: 1.Hotel pickup and drop off services 2.Tips for your guide 3.Food 4. Any transportation costs Option: Small group Temple of Heaven+Tian’anmenSquare+Forbidden City Duration: around 6.5 hours Meet point: Beijing XinQiao Hotel Meeting time: 9:30AM Including: 1.Reservation for Tian’anmen Square 2. Admission cost for Forbidden City 3. Through ticket of Temple of Heaven 4. Shared English-speaking guide Excluding: 1.Hotel pickup and drop off services 2.Tips for your guide 3.Food 4. Any transportation costs Option: Private tour: Tian’anmen Square + Forbidden City+Mutianyu Great Wall Duration: 9 hours Including: 1.Reservation for Tian’anmen Square 2. Admission cost for Forbidden City 3. Private English-speaking guide 4. Admission to Mutianyu Great Wall 5. Private car and driver Excluding: 2.Tips for your guide 3. Meal 4.Cable car rides, chairlift up&down and slide down Option: Private tour: Forbidden City+Hutongs+Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven( 1 among 2) Duration: 8 hours 1. Admission cost for Forbidden City 2. Admission to Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven( 1 of 2) 3. Private English-speaking guide 4. Hotel pickup and dropoff services 5. DiDi taxi for transportation ( not a private car ) Excluding: 1.Boat ride 2.Tips 3. Any meals ( our guide will recommend to have dumplings or Beijing Noodles for a quick lunch in a local restaurant ) Option: Private tour: Forbidden City+Summer Palace+Temple of Heaven 1. Admission cost for Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace 2. Private English-speaking guiding service 3. Hotel pickup and drop off services 4. DiDi taxi for transportation ( not a private car ) Excluding: 1.Boat ride in Summer Palace 2.Tips for your guide 3. Any meals

We are local experts in Beijing. We understand the frustration of traveling in Beijing. Languages barrier adding a lot of regulations of tickets pre-reservations required by Chinese government. We will handle the complexities of registration, so you can enjoy your visit stress-freely. Option 1: Private Forbidden City Tour Including:1. Private English-speaking guide 2. Admission tickets costs to the Forbidden City 3. Hotel pick up service ( transportation cost is at your own expense) Option 2: Private Tian'anmen Square&Forbidden City Tour Including: 1. Private English-speaking guide 2. Admission tickets costs to the Forbidden City 3. Hotel pick up service ( transportation cost is at your own expense) 4. Reservation of the the Tian'anmen Square (The reservation of the Tian’anmen Square is free, if it was closed for unpredictable political reasons without noticing the visitors. No refound for the Tian’anmen Square) Including: 1. Private English-speaking guide 2. Admission tickets costs to the sights ( choose one among the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven) 3. Hotel pick up service ( transportation cost is at your own expense) 4. Reservation of the the Tian'anmen Square (The reservation of the Tian’anmen Square is free, if it was closed for unpredictable political reasons without noticing the visitors. No redound for the Tian’anmen Square) 5. DiDi taxi rides for transportation If you want to explore more interesting places with us after the Forbidden City, there are more options to choose. Itinerary: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City plus one option in the afternoon Option 1: lunch and Great Wall at Mutianyu Section Option 2: lunch and Temple of Heaven Option 3: lunch and Hutong Rickshaw rides+hutong local family visit Option 3: Lunch and Summer Palace Including: 1. Private English-speaking guide and private driver &car 2. Admission tickets costs to the sights included in the option you choose 3. Hotel pick up and drop off services 4. Reservation of the the Tian'anmen Square (The reservation of the Tian’anmen Square is free, if it was closed for unpredictable political reasons without noticing the visitors. No redound for the Tian’anmen Square) 5. Lunch 6.Chairlift up and down or slide down at Mutianyu Great Wall

Meet your guide in your hotel's lobby, hop into your private vehicle and set off on your 4 hour night tour. Taking in most of Beijing's city iconic attractions, you’ll see how just magical the capital is at nightfall, with beautifully lit buildings lining its bustling streets. 1: Night sightseeing tour to Beijing's night life zone Tour including the following places:(it may change depending on the traffic and other conditionals) -Pass along Chang'an Avenue, the most important and political street in Beijing. -Discover the Qianmen Shopping and food street, get the unique opportunity to taste tarantulas, crickets, and other bugs (at your own cost) -Stroll around Tian'anmen square which is regarded as the largest city central square in the world. If you want to watch the flag lowering ceremony on Tian'anmen square, please indicate when make booking. (Square need to make reservation at least one day in advance) -Discover the charm of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. The exterior of the theater is a titanium accented glass dome that is completely surrounded by a man-made lake. It is said to look like an egg floating on water, or a water drop. -Stroll around the Houhai lake area to enjoy a piece of charm. Follow your tour guide to walk through the Hutong area and explore the shops. -Driving pass by Beijing National Stadiums for some awesome night pictures (If you want to stop for photos, we will park our car and let you walk around the park) -Driven by the CCTV headquarter. The most remarkable architecture in China. -Drive by Central Business District- Beijing's Manhattan area. You can't miss the shopping centers here, they are well known from their massive LED lights and very colorful. You will end your tour by transferring back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing or any places in central Beijing. 2: Night sightseeing tour with dinner If you booked the night tour with dinner, you will choose to visit 3-4 nightlife zone and dinner in the local restaurant, you can choose Yunnan cuisine, famous Peking Duck dinner, or Hotpot or maybe Dim sum or Sichuan, just feel free to discuss with your tour guide, they will take you to the right place. 3: Night sightseeing tour with amazing night shows Enjoy amazing night shows such as Chinese acrobatic show, Kungfu show or Peking opera, followed by the night sightseeing tour with private transfer. 4: Night sightseeing tour with Hutong food tasting. Night tour plus Hutong food tasting is a great combination. Eat as the locals eat and see what the locals see on a food-focused walking tour through Hutong allays. Let your knowledgeable local guide know what your preferences are or follow their itinerary to ensure you sample the best that Beijing has to offer. Some food you might try on the way include Jianbing(Beijing pankage), Beijing snack sets, Muslim Kabobs, Malatang (hotpot), soup dumplings, and the famous Erguotou(liquor) in Beijing

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, located in the heart of the Chinese capital, is one of China's most significant cultural and artistic centers. Designed by the renowned French architect Paul Andreu, the building features a unique and futuristic design, with its exterior resembling a giant egg shell. The entire structure is covered in a massive, elliptical titanium shell, and it is surrounded by an artificial lake that reflects the building’s striking appearance. Key Features: Architectural Design: The National Centre for the Performing Arts is noted for its modern and distinctive appearance. The building’s elliptical shape is covered with titanium and glass, giving it a futuristic look. The extensive use of curved glass not only allows natural light into the interior but also reflects the surrounding environment. Performance Venues: The NCPA houses three main performance spaces: The Opera House: With a seating capacity of over 2,000, it is one of the largest opera venues in China. The Concert Hall: Primarily used for symphonic concerts and other musical performances, it can accommodate over 1,200 attendees. The Theatre: Designed for drama and dance performances, it has a seating capacity of around 1,000. Cultural Activities: The NCPA is a major cultural hub in Beijing, regularly hosting a variety of performances including operas, concerts, dance shows, and dramas. It also holds international art exchange events, attracting artists and audiences from around the world. Surrounding Environment: The theatre is surrounded by a 100,000-square-meter artificial lake. The lake’s water is treated to create varying reflections based on light and weather conditions, integrating the building harmoniously with its natural surroundings. Visiting and Tourism: The National Centre for the Performing Arts is not only a venue for artistic performances but also a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can tour the interior of the building and learn about its design concept and historical background. Overall, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing is not only a modern artistic center but also a masterpiece of architectural design, making a significant contribution to the cultural and artistic development of Beijing and China.

Meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point or in your hotel's lobby (for private tour option) and begin your journey under the cover of darkness. Make your way to Qianmen street, which was one of the busiest streets in Beijing during the Ming and Qing dynasties and displays the traditional characteristics of local architecture and merchant culture. Because of its grandeur and unique design, Qianmen Street has long been seen as a symbol of old Beijing. It has also been a commercial center for nearly seven centuries. Qianmen Snack Street has a selection of exotic food on the Snack Street as well as lots of mouth-watering common foods, such as Chuanr (meat kebabs, commonly made of lamb) and desserts like Tanghulu and candied fruits. This is the best place to sample local street food and snacks as well as souvenir shopping. After walking around this old street, just cross Zhengyang Gate, you will get to Tian'anmen Square, one of the largest civilian squares in the world. The Tian'anmen Rostrum is the majestic structure that sits at the northern end of the square, facing south. Its stature and positioning represent authority and power. As you stand in the heart of this vast square surrounded by majestic monuments and buildings, you'll feel the weight of history bearing down on you. Watching the flag lower against the setting sun is truly a mesmerizing sight that will stay with you long after your visit. After admiring the Square, jump out from "the past," walking to the National Theatre. It is an ellipsoid dome of titanium and glass surrounded by an artificial lake. The best time to see the theatre is when it lights up at night. Walk along the Chang'an Street to the lively Wangfujing Street. Continue to the lively Wangfujing Street. The Wangfujing street is the best place to shop for Chinese souvenirs and authentic Chinese products. There are over three hundred famous Chinese brand shops. After that, if you wish to find a place for a drink and relax, your guide will help you find a taxi to the night bars, or head back to your hotel from there.