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AT#954 - Travel to China (Beijing and Gannan)

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Hear about travel to Beijing, China, and the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (Gansu) as the Amateur Traveler discusses the first half of a recent press trip to China, sponsored by the Chinese Tourism Board.

Seven days let you pair Beijing’s imperial centers and Great Wall with the yak‑grazed valleys, monasteries, and soaring limestone of Gannan—history and highlands in a single, unforgettable loop.

Morning

  • Land at PEK or PKX before noon. A pre‑booked car or the Airport Express gets you downtown in 45‑60 minutes.
  • Stay inside the 2nd Ring Road to limit traffic headaches.

    • Afternoon

    • Forbidden City (Palace Museum) – Reserve tickets with your passport in advance; allow 3‑4 hrs to navigate the 960 × 750 m compound of 980 buildings. Travel China Guide
    • Exit the North Gate and climb Jingshan Park for the classic rooftop panorama.

      • Day 1 | Arrive Beijing

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