{"product_id":"beijinghistory5days","title":"Beijing History 5 Days","description":"\u003ch1 id=\"article-index-template--27098832437569__article-0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddc-product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Red Walls — imperial echoes and modern rhythm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ddc-product-intro\"\u003eBeijing is more than a capital; it is a living archive of China's imperial zenith and its rapid transformation into a global superpower. This educational tour takes you past the standard photo-ops and into the rhythmic life of the Hutongs and the scholarly quiet of ancient temples. Guided by local \"bridges\" — professionals who have lived in both the West and China — you will decode the architectural language of the Forbidden City and the social fabric of modern Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ddc-section-title\" id=\"article-index-template--27098832437569__article-1\"\u003eCourse Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ddc-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Echoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA day at the Summer Palace and Forbidden City, not as a visitor but as a student of Ming and Qing history, understanding how these spaces shaped the Chinese psyche.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHutong Living.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNavigate the narrow alleys of old Beijing with local residents, tasting authentic street snacks and understanding the communal lifestyle at the city’s heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scholar’s Retreat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHike to secluded temples like Lingguang or Dajue, joining a traditional tea ceremony to explore the intersection of philosophy, religion, and nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Evolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore the 798 Art District and Sanlitun to trace Chinese art from antiques to the avant-garde — seeing how tradition informs contemporary expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ddc-section-title\" id=\"article-index-template--27098832437569__article-2\"\u003eWeekly Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ddc-itinerary\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExperience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__day\"\u003eMon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__focus\"\u003eFoundations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__exp\"\u003eWelcome at Wudaokou; intro to Ming\/Qing and modern China; Summer Palace exploration.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__day\"\u003eTue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__focus\"\u003eThe Great Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__exp\"\u003eA physical and historical journey to the Great Wall — a day of hiking and heritage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__day\"\u003eWed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__focus\"\u003ePower \u0026amp; People\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__exp\"\u003eThe Forbidden City and Jingshan Park; walking the Hutongs for local snacks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__day\"\u003eThu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__focus\"\u003eZen \u0026amp; Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__exp\"\u003eTemple visit (Lingguang \/ Xiangshan); immersive tea art experience.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__day\"\u003eFri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__focus\"\u003eModern Pulse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ddc-itinerary__exp\"\u003eArt history at 798; antique study; closing with the energy of Sanlitun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Butterfly Eddie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52016761241921,"sku":"HST101-BEI-5D","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/1081\/2993\/files\/ddc-prod-13-1536x1024.jpg?v=1785045794","url":"https:\/\/butterflyeddie.com\/products\/beijinghistory5days","provider":"Butterfly Eddie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}