Beijing is not simply a collection of famous landmarks. Much of the city we recognize today was shaped by decisions made six centuries ago.

This expert-led journey follows the historical structure of Ming Beijing — from the Great Wall and the imperial capital to courtyard homes, old commercial streets, traditional crafts and court rituals.

Walk the Simatai Great Wall with its original defensive structures, enter a centuries-old courtyard, explore the cultural life of old Beijing, carve your own traditional seal, and experience history through architecture, food and craftsmanship.

Led by specialists in Chinese history and culture, the journey connects what you see today with the ideas, people and systems that created the city.

A journey through Beijing designed to reveal the city as a living archive of dynasties, ideas, rituals and everyday life.