After guests have been picked up from the specified departure location, we will embark on this tour. Our first stop of the day will be Tiananmen Square, where we will learn briefly about the communist influences over the country. From here, we will enter the Forbidden City to explore the over-180 acres of ancient palace grounds. After we take a brief stop for lunch, we will visit the Badaling Great Wall, one of the best preserved sections of China's iconic landmark. Over the course of our journey, we will also make a shopping trip to a local jade factory. Afterwards, guests will be dropped off to end this tour. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.