Type of Tour: private tours
Departure Date: everyday
Tour Code: ETCEB09
Visit: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
Highlights: Palace for the royal family-Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China; royal retreat-Summer Palace, Terra Cotta Warriors, largest city of China-Shanghai
Hotels: 4.5 star
Beijing : Crowne Plaza Beijing U-Town TripAdvisor Reviews
Xi'an: Grand Noble Hotel TripAdvisor Reviews
Shanghai: Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing TripAdvisor Reviews
Departure Date: everyday
Tour Code: ETCEB09
Visit: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
Highlights: Palace for the royal family-Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China; royal retreat-Summer Palace, Terra Cotta Warriors, largest city of China-Shanghai
Hotels: 4.5 star
Beijing : Crowne Plaza Beijing U-Town TripAdvisor Reviews
Xi'an: Grand Noble Hotel TripAdvisor Reviews
Shanghai: Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing TripAdvisor Reviews
Day 1: Departure from Home
Board an international flight toward Beijing-the National Capital of China.
Day 2: Arrival at Beijing
Upon arrival you will be greeted by our tour guide and escorted back to hotel for rest. The rest of the day will be on your own. Feel free to explore the ancient city.
Day 3: Beijing City Tour(B, L)
Today we will visit Tiananmen Square-largest city square in the world. The Tiananmen Tower on the north side of the square serves as the entrance to Forbidden City. It was the Imperial Palace in Ming and Qing Dynasties and was once home of 24 emperors. A common myth states that there are 9999 rooms in the Palace. Later we will visit Summer Palace-the luxurious garden for the Royal Family. It was recorded that Empress Cixi embezzled navy funds to reconstruct it as a resort in which to spend the rest of her lift. On our way to the Summer Palace, we will visit a pearl store to learn about fresh water pearls.
Optional: Hutong Tour and lunch with local family $50
Day 4: The Great Wall of China(B, L)
The Great Wall is made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials and is built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China and is probably the most recognizable symbol of the ancient country and its long and vivid history.
Visit a nearby Jade Museum to learn about the history of Jade.
Optional: The Golden Mask Dynasty $50
Day 5: Beijing-Xian(B, L)
Today we fly to Xian. Once called Changan(Eternal Peace), Xian is one of the birth places of Chinese civilization in the Yellow River Basin area. It is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals and served as national capital for several of the most important dynasties. It is also the east end of the Silk Road and home to the famous Terracotta Army of the first Emperor-Qin Shi Huang.
Upon arrival we will visit Jianfu Temple and the famous Small Wild Goose Pagoda and have a panoramic view of the city.
Optional: Bicycle Ride on the Ancient City Wall $30
Day 6: Xian(B, L)
Tour highlight for today is the Terracotta Warriors. The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the first Emperor of China in 210-209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The figures were discovered in 1974 by local farmers. All figures vary in heights according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. Construction of the project involved 700,000 workers and lasted several decades. We will visit a Terracotta Replication Factory afterward to gain some knowledge about the making of the figures.
Visit the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda after lunch.
Optional: Tang Dynasty Dancing Show with Dumpling Banquet for Dinner $50
Today we fly to Xian. Once called Changan(Eternal Peace), Xian is one of the birth places of Chinese civilization in the Yellow River Basin area. It is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals and served as national capital for several of the most important dynasties. It is also the east end of the Silk Road and home to the famous Terracotta Army of the first Emperor-Qin Shi Huang.
Upon arrival we will visit Jianfu Temple and the famous Small Wild Goose Pagoda and have a panoramic view of the city.
Optional: Bicycle Ride on the Ancient City Wall $30
Day 6: Xian(B, L)
Tour highlight for today is the Terracotta Warriors. The Terracotta Army is a form of funerary art buried with the first Emperor of China in 210-209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The figures were discovered in 1974 by local farmers. All figures vary in heights according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. Construction of the project involved 700,000 workers and lasted several decades. We will visit a Terracotta Replication Factory afterward to gain some knowledge about the making of the figures.
Visit the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda after lunch.
Optional: Tang Dynasty Dancing Show with Dumpling Banquet for Dinner $50
Day 7: Xian-Shanghai(B, L)
Today we fly to the largest city and financial center of China-Shanghai. Shanghai was one of the five treaty ports forced open to foreign trade following the British Victory over China in the First Opium War. Later treaties allowed the establishment of the Shanghai International settlement and the French Concession. Today The Bund still has dozens of historical buildings that oce housed numerous banks and trading houses from the U.K., France, the U.S., Italy and other western countries.
After The Bund, we will visit the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road, Pudong New District and Old Stone Houses. Visit a local souvenir store and spend some free time at Shanghai Museum in the afternoon.
Optional: Night Cruise on the Huangpu River; $30
Chinese Acrobatic Show-ERA Intersection of Time. $60
Day 8: Shanghai(B)
Today is a free day. You can either explore the city on your own or attend our Zhujiajiao one day tour.
It is a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai and was established about 1,700 years ago. Archaeological findings dating back 5,000 years have also been found. Today 36 stone bridges and numerous river line Zhujiajiao and old historical buildings such as rice shops, banks, spice store and even a Qing dynasty post office can still be found.
Today we fly to the largest city and financial center of China-Shanghai. Shanghai was one of the five treaty ports forced open to foreign trade following the British Victory over China in the First Opium War. Later treaties allowed the establishment of the Shanghai International settlement and the French Concession. Today The Bund still has dozens of historical buildings that oce housed numerous banks and trading houses from the U.K., France, the U.S., Italy and other western countries.
After The Bund, we will visit the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road, Pudong New District and Old Stone Houses. Visit a local souvenir store and spend some free time at Shanghai Museum in the afternoon.
Optional: Night Cruise on the Huangpu River; $30
Chinese Acrobatic Show-ERA Intersection of Time. $60
Day 8: Shanghai(B)
Today is a free day. You can either explore the city on your own or attend our Zhujiajiao one day tour.
It is a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai and was established about 1,700 years ago. Archaeological findings dating back 5,000 years have also been found. Today 36 stone bridges and numerous river line Zhujiajiao and old historical buildings such as rice shops, banks, spice store and even a Qing dynasty post office can still be found.
Day 9: Shanghai to home(B)
Today board the flight back to home, or attend one of our extended tours.
Hotels:
Beijing 3 nights: Park Plaza Wangfujing
Xian 2 nights: North Sheraton Hotel
Shanghai 2 nights: Renaissance Yu Garden
Notes:
The order of attractions might be adjusted for a better tour experience.
Included:
Transportation as specified in itinerary;
Meals as specified;
English-speaking tour guide;
4 star hotels.
Excluded:
China visa fees;
International airfares;
Tips to guides and driver($8/day);
Single room supplement when applied;
Personal expenses.
Today board the flight back to home, or attend one of our extended tours.
Hotels:
Beijing 3 nights: Park Plaza Wangfujing
Xian 2 nights: North Sheraton Hotel
Shanghai 2 nights: Renaissance Yu Garden
Notes:
The order of attractions might be adjusted for a better tour experience.
Included:
Transportation as specified in itinerary;
Meals as specified;
English-speaking tour guide;
4 star hotels.
Excluded:
China visa fees;
International airfares;
Tips to guides and driver($8/day);
Single room supplement when applied;
Personal expenses.
