Rafting on the Imperial River and retracing Cixi’s Cruise trip! In the Seine River in China, you can feel the ancient charm of 700 years of history, experience the joy of integrating people and paintings, trace the quiet years in history, and explore the ancient stories that have been passed down through the years. Royal River Tour of the Capital Water System. This is not only an ancient tourist route in Beijing, but also a condensed history of the Qing Dynasty. The river we took a boat tour is called the Changhe, also known as the Royal River. It is not only the only waterway for the emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty from Zhongnanhai and the Forbidden City to the Royal Palace in Xishan. And it is a river with extraordinary historical significance in Beijing. Enjoy the beautiful city scenery along the river and learn about the historical evolution and cultural heritage of the royal river management in the past. Today's Royal River Cruise starts from the pier inside the Beijing Zoo and ends at the pier outside the South Ruyi Gate of the Summer Palace.