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8-Day Discovery China Tour

Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai

Tour Type: Group Tour

Tour Code: CTGP-6-2013

Overview: You will be guided at the key sights such as the Forbidden City, Lama Temple, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Our guides would offer valuable advice and tips to help you kill the free time guaranteed in this tour.

Day 1

Beijing Arrival (Flight not Included)

Destinations & activities: Airport pick-up and transfer, Free time in Beijing

Your China tour starts with a smile from your Beijing tour group leader, who will pick you up at the airport and help you check in hotel,

Beijing is a nice place to explore on your own. Your Beijing tour guide would offer free tips for your solo adventure.

 

- Smart Tips:

  • Your hotel is near Beihai Park, inviting you for a relaxing walk along the shady pavement.
  • Meals: Breakfast

    Accommodation: Red Wall Hotel Beijing 3-star hotel

    Forbidden City
    Elegant roof of a house in the Forbidden City
    Day 2

    Beijing

    Destinations & activities: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Lama Temple, a pearl store, Kungfu Show

    Meet up the rest of your group at hotel lobby before heading out to the largest square in the world: Tian'anmen Square. Later, following the track of history in the Forbidden City. Stop by a famous pearl store to learn some basic knowledge about pearls before lunch.

    In the afternoon, you will visit a primary Lamaist temple: Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Palace. Later, have some free time on your own. At night, attend a Kungfu Show at Red Theater, ready to blow your mind!

     

    - Smart Tips:

  • Lama Temple used to be part of the royal palace, now open to the world. No special dress code.
  • Extend the imperial glory to your taste bud, Najia Xiaoguan Restaurant, #4 recommendation on Trip Advisor, is just a 20min-drive away.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Accommodation: Red Wall Hotel Beijing 3-star hotel

    Badaling Section of the Great Wall
    Badaling Section of the Great Wall
    Day 3

    Beijing to Xi'an (By Overnight Train No.Z19)

    Destinations & activities: Great Wall at Badaling Section, Free time in Beijing, hotel - train station transfer

    Magnificent is the Great Wall in China! Today, you will hike up Badaling Section and take in awesome views. Have lunch and we will drive back to downtown. The afternoon is free on your own.

    At around 7pm, you will board on an overnight train to Xi'an. Enjoy the ride!

     

    - Smart Tips:

  • For sports fan, Bird's Nest and Water Cube would be worth checking out.
  • If you are traveling with kids, we'd suggest Beijing Zoo and Sony Explora Science Museum, a wonderland with lots to learn and participate
  • For real adventurers, we can help you book the most exciting and popular side-car trip in Beijing. Check out its reviews on TripAdvisor!
  • Take a boat trip on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Accommodation: Stay on the train

     

     
    Terracotta Army
    Terracotta Army
    Day 4

    Xi'an

    Destinations & activities: Hotel - train station transfer, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, an imperial art center

    Arrive in Xi'an at 7am, check in hotel and have some rest. Later, you will visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which makes Xi'an known in the world. Spend some time at an imperial art center before lunch.

    In the afternoon, you will climb up the Ancient City Wall.

     

    - Smart Tips:

  • Cycling on the wall is available upon your request and own exspen.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Accommodation: Xian Skytel Hotel 3-star hotel

    Muslim Quarter
    Try some local snack at the Muslim Quarter
    Day 5

    Xi'an to Shanghai (By Overnight Train No.Z94)

    Destinations & activities: Hotel - train station transfer, Free time in Xi'an

    Xi'an has a lot to do for your solo adventure. Check out our list below!

     

    - Smart Tips:

  • Learn to make dumplings at Hantang Tianxia Dumpling Restaurant. Discount for booking with China Travel.
  • Want to try something local? March to the Muslim Quarter, where countless vendors and restaurants open up your sight!
  • Shadow Puppet Show at Gao's Grand Coutyard is a hidden gem for culture fans.
  • We also offer extended trip to Huashan Mountain.
  • Meals: None

    Accommodation: Stay on the train

    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Day 6

    Shanghai

    Destinations & activities: Hotel - train station transfer, Oriental Pearl TV Tower ( with Shanghai History Museum inside ), The Bund, a silk store

    You will arrive in Shanghai at about 8am. Have some simple breakfast and check-in hotel. After a short rest, you will be walking along The Bund. Have lunch in a Chinese restaurant.

    Take a ferry to get to the other side, where you will be led to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Visit Shanghai History Museum inside the tower. Later, visit a silk store.

     

    Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Accommodation: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 3-star hotel

     

     
    Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
    Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
    Day 7

    Shanghai

    Destinations & activities: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Free time in Shanghai

    This morning, we drive up to an old water town, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Here, you will visit Tongtianhe (an ancient pharmacy), Post Office, Yuanjin Temple and Kezhi Garden. Have lunch in the ancient town.

    In the afternoon, you will enjoy your solo adventure in Shanghai.

     

    - Smart Tips:

  • Along Nanjing Road, you will find a bunch of nice place to shop or dine.
  • If you didn't try side-car in Beijing, you shouldn't miss it in Shanghai! Great discount is possible book with us.
  • ERA Time Acrobatics Show blends traditional acrobatic arts with morden stage performance, thus its high rankong on Trip Advisor and other travel websites.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

    Accommodation: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai 3-star hotel

     

     
    Day 8

    Shanghai Departure (Flight not Included)

    Destinations & activities: None

    Thanks a lot for traveling with us! Today you will fly back home. Bon Voyage!

     

    - Smart Tips:

  • Hotel to airport transfer will be on your own arrangement. If you need the transfer service, the price is approximately 36USD per person based on a group of 2-3 persons.
  • Meals: Breakfast

    Hotels and Accommodation

    Dates and Prices

    Terms & Conditions

    Price Inclusion

    • Entrance fees.
    • Meals listed in the itinerary.
    • Shared transfers.
    • Shared English-speaking guide and driver.
    • Hotels listed in the itinerary.
    • Service Charge & Taxes.
    • China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
    • Luggage Transfers.

    Price Exclusion

    • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
    • China Entry Visa Fees.
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Personal Expenses.
    • Any meals that are not mentioned in the tour itinerary.
    • Single Room Supplement.

    Special Terms

    • Price may change during some Chinese festivals.
    • Price is subject to change based on exchange rate.
    • We accept both on-line payment (by Paypal® and Moneybookers®) and wire transfer.
    • A deposit of 10% ot the total cost is required when you confirm your booking.
    • For Cancellation Refunds, please click here.

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    $ 899 Per Person

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    Tour Highlights

    • The Forbidden City
    • Lama Temple
    • The Badaling Great Wall
    • The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
    • Shaanxi History Museum
    • Oriental Pearl TV Tower

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