China Tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Beijing | Xian | Shanghai

ITINERARY

Day 01 – ARRIVAL IN BEIJING

Arrive in Beijing,transfer to your hotel by yourself and check in by your own.

Day 02 – Great Wall Tour

In the morning, our guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel from 07:30 to 08:00, transfer you for the adventurous hiking at Mutianyu Great Wall.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District of Beijing and is 73 kilometers from Beijing downtown. It was originally built in Northern Qi Dynasty (550 – 557) and reconstructed in Ming Dynasty to strength its construction. Mutianyu Great Wall is outstandingly featured with dense distribution of watchtowers, with 22 watchtowers at 100 meter intervals. Also these watchtowers have different forms and structures. Mutianyu Great Wall fully displays the essence of the Great Wall of China. Built in soaring mountain ridges, Mutianyu has magnificent construction and compact layout. Its breathtaking views with the surrounded mountains and elegant green forests and vegetation are also attractive features to tourists.

Mutianyu is 22 kilometersin length, obviously we will not visit all 22 watchtowers. Though you can walk as long as you can on the Great Wall, because the Wall was built on high mountains, people usually visit 5 watch towers only.

Day 03 – FORBIDDEN CITY TOUR

Our guide will pick you up at 07:30 to 08:00 from your hotel lobby.

FORBIDDEN CITY

Forbidden City is also called Imperial Museum. It was the imperial palace for emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now the Forbidden City is the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. With its magnificence of royal architectures and imperial treasures, Forbidden City is a must-visit attraction in Beijing.

TEMPLE OF HEAVEN

It was firstly built in the year of 1420 and has a long history now. Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, which was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Its grand size of architectures and profound cultural connotation make Temple of Heaven a must-see attraction in Beijing.

SUMMER PALACE

The Summer Palace is the largest and the most well-preserved royal park in China. It is famed as ìThe Museum of Royal Gardensî. You will be captivated by its natural beauty and cultural interests. As this tour ends, our guide will take you back to your hotel.

Day 04 – BEIJING TO XIAN (BY BULLET TRAIN)

Take 5-hour bullet train to Xian. Hotel to train station and train station to hotel transfer will be arranged by yourself. You need to redeem your paper ticket from the ticket office of Beijing West Station. You are requested to be there 30 minute prior of train depart time and display your passport. Tickets have been reserved under your name.

– Optional activities at Night –

Muslim Quarter: The Muslim Quarter features a mix of Chinese and Islamic cultures. It wins the reputation for the alley lined with market stall and the tasty snack food. Meanwhile, it is a good place to head for when looking for those hard-to-find souvenirs

Great Mosque: it is the oldest Mosque in Xian and offers servicet for the religious activities of over 60,000 Moslems in Xi’an. Unlike other Arabic mosques, the Great Mosque in Xi’an possesses much Chinese tradition in both its design and its artistic outlook. The Mosque is one of the best preserved mosque in China.

Ancient City Wall: The City Wall in Xian is the most well-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world. It is composed of the moat, hanging bridges, battlements, watchtowers, tunnels and parapet. Highlly recommend you to walk around or rent a bike for half hour ride. Please notice there is no tour guide and coach arranged by us for today. Please display our confirmation voucher to hotel staff when you check in.

Day 05 – TERRACOTTA WARRIORS TOUR

In the morning, our guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby.

Banpo Neolithic Village.

Banpo Museum is located in Banpo Village, about three miles east of Xian City. Built on the archaeological site of Banpo, the Banpo Museum houses a collection of artifacts and relics of the Neolithic settlement. You will see exhibitions of ancient utensil and production tools unearthed.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum

It is famed as ìWorldís Eighth Great Wonderî and the largest excavation of the 20th century. You will see artifacts of numerous life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses in different features, facial expressions, clothing and hairstyles arranged in battle formations. This will be a great chance to get a fresh idea about Chinese ancient history and culture.

Day 06 – XIAN TO SHANGHAI (BY FLIGHT)

Fly to Shanghai. Hotel to airport and airport to hotel transfer will be arranged by yourself. Please display our confirmation voucher to hotel staff when you check in. Our guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel from 12:30. Your tour in Shanghai starts.

ZHUJIAJIAO WATER TWON

A traditional water town near Shanghai. In fact, it was what this area exactly like before 1840. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity.

HUANGPU RIVER DINNER CRUISE

Cruising on the Huangpu River is the best way to appreciate shanghai dramatic and splendid night view

THE BUND

It refers to the buildings and wharves on this section of the road, as well as those located in the areas nearby. It is home to some of the most historical buildings, it was once the location for many banks and trading houses from all over the world. Our cruise will let you have chance to enjoy night view of both banks on Huangpu River.

Day 07 – SHANGHAI SIGHTSEEING

In the morning, our guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel.

SHANGHIA OLD STREET

Adjacent to the Garden, Fangbin Road is known as the Old Street in Shanghai. It is decorated by archways at both ends. The east section is the residential area with Ming and Qing style architecture with West showcasing antique and curio shops, restaurants and tea house.

YUYUAN GARDEN

A typical Chinse garden built in Ming Dynasty, made up of ponds, bridges, trees, shrubs and rockscapes.

THE BUND

It refers to the buildings and wharves on this section of the road, as well as those located in the areas nearby. It is home to some of the most historical buildings, it was once the location for many banks and trading houses from all over the world.

SHANGHAI OLD WAX FIGURE MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to the history of the city of Shanghai. It is located in the basement of Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower. The museum’s collections focuses on the approximately a hundred years in the history of Shanghai from the opening of the port in 1843.

TIANZIFANG

It is an arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China.[1] It is now home to boutique shops, bars and restaurants.

OLD FRENCH CONCESSION

It was a foreign concession in from 1849 until 1943. For much of the 20th century, the area covered by the former French Concession remained the premier residential and retail district of Shanghai, and was also one of the centres of Catholicism in China. Despite re-development over the last few decades, the area retains a distinct character, and is a popular tourist destination.

Day 08 – DEPARTURE FROM SHANGHAI

Transfer to airport by yourself