China Highlights
Description
From$2,620
Starts in Beijing
Ends in Shanghai
Duration (days) 10
Group size 16
China Highlights
Overview
Discover China, the World's earliest civilization and the most populous country.
Experience China from Beijing to Xian and spend time wandering in Shanghai.
In Beijing, feast on Peking duck and scale the great wall. Walk the city walls, stand in formation with the Terra-Cotta Warriors in Xian, and enjoy the night views of The Bund in Shanghai.
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MEALS:Basic Itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Beijing
Welcome to China ! Upon arrival, met and private transferred to your hotel in Beijing.
Day 2Beijing
This morning, discover a hidden side of this ancient capital of China. On this food tour, take the traditional pedicab and ride along the alleyways in Hutong. Make a few stops at the food stalls and taste some delicacies, and immerse yourself in unique ancient courtyard houses. This afternoon is free at leisure.
Breakfast, LunchDay 3Beijing
Your morning tour highlights include Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world and the Forbidden City, an ancient residence of emperors containing more than 9000 rooms.
Enjoy Chinese lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit the Summer Palace.
Dinner is on your own.
Breakfast, LunchDay 4Beijing
Journey to the magnificent Badaling Great Wall. Visit Beijing Jade Carving Factory followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Sacred Way and Ming Tombs – Changling Tomb. This evening, enjoy the culinary delights with an authentic Peking Duck Dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 5Xian
Enjoy a walk through the parklands at the Temple of Heaven and witness people practicing Tai Chi exercise. The temple of Heaven a place where the emperors prayed to their Gods for good harvest. Then, visit Lama Temple. This afternoon, fly to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast, LunchDay 6Xian
Morning sightseeing in Xian includes visits to Qin Shi Huang Di Tomb, with its Army of Terra-Cotta Soldiers & Bronze Chariots and followed by visiting the Xian Ceramic and Art Workshop. Savour a delicious Chinese noodle lunch including the Noodle-making Demonstration. Feel free to try your hands to make thin noodles from a flour dough. This afternoon, visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and enjoy the walk at the ancient City Wall.
Breakfast, LunchDay 7Shanghai
Free time to explore the city until time to transfer to airport for flight flying to Shanghai. Arrive Shanghai, transfer to your hotel The rest of day is free at leisure
BreakfastDay 8Shanghai
Full day sightseeing includes exploring the People’s Park and the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum. Then visits to the Yu Garden, a beautiful garden dating back to 16th century Ming Dynasty, where you see traditional Chinese archeditch, courtyard and garden design in the ancient time.
Afternoon visit the Bund, the most iconic waterfront district and Shanghai Museum, home of over 120,000 pieces of ancient artwork.
Breakfast, LunchDay 9Shanghai
This morning, an excursion tour that brings you to Zhujiajiao, one of the best preserved ancient water towns outside of Shanghai. Few famous highlights are such as The Qing Dynasty post office, Yuanjin Monastery, Fangsheng Bridge and the market lane.
After tour, return to Shanghai, balance of the day is yours to explore on your own.
Breakfast, LunchDay 10Depart Shanghai
Breakfast is at hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight home.
BreakfastDay 6 and more
Dates & Prices
Accommodation
Day
Where
Accommodation
1
- 5
Beijing
Capital Hotel or similar
5
- 7
Xian
Holiday Inn Big Goose Pagoda or similar
7
- 10
Shanghai
Metropark Jichen Hotel or similar
Other information
Every Tuesday arrival Beijing based on minimum 2 passengers.
Prices include:
Private transfer to/from airport, hotel accommodation, English speaking guided tours, daily breakfast and some meals including Peking duck dinner as mentioned.
Price Exclude:
International airfare to/from China, entry visa/fee, taxes, seasonal/fuel surcharges, gratuities, meals not mentioned, personal expenditures, baggage handling and shipping, optional tours, and drinks.
