Vanessa Zheng
Senior Travel Advisor
Travel to Shaolin Temple to experience the mysterious world of Shaolin Kung Fu. See the grace and power combined in the demonstration of Shaolin Kung Fu art by a Master.
There are three styles for you to discover the diversity of the major tourist cities of China:
Feature |
Economy |
Standard |
Luxury |
---|---|---|---|
Attraction | Visit must-see attractions | Explore essential attractions in detail | Culturally discover authentic China |
Private Service | Guided tours everyday | Knowledgeable local guides | Worry-free service and senior experienced guides
|
Standard of Hotel | 3-star western standard | 4-star western standard | 5-star western standard |
Transport | Beijing Xi'an Luoyang Shanghai | Beijing Xi'an Luoyang Shanghai | Beijing Xi'an Luoyang Shanghai |
Resraurant | Local restaurants | Local restaurants and Quanjude Roast Duck | |
Shop | Visit 3 top rated Chinese-style shops, no forced shopping | No shops and no factories, more time to explore | |
Price From | USD $1199 | USD $1459 | USD $2139 |
- Economy
- Standard
- Luxury
- Day 1-4
Beijing- Tiananmen Square
- The Forbidden City
- Hutong Tour by Rickshaw in Xicheng District
- The Badaling Great Wall
- Badaling Great Wall (round way cable car)
- Exterior visit of Beijing Olympic Stadiums(Bird's Nest and Water Cube)
- Summer Palace
- 798 Art District
- Day 5-6
Xian- The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Muslim Quarters
- Ancient City Wall
- Day 7-7
Luoyang- Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest (including Shaolin Kungfu Show)
- Day 8-8
Dengfeng - Day 9-10
Shanghai- Shanghai Museum((Audio Guide included))
- Yuyuan Garden
- The Bund
- French concession region
- Day 1-4
Beijing- Tiananmen Square
- The Forbidden City
- The Southern Gong and Drum Lane
- Hutong Tour by Rickshaw in Xicheng District
- The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car)
- Temple of Heaven
- Lama Temple
- Day 5-6
Xian- The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- Muslim Quarters
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Xian City Wall with Bicycle
- Day 7-7
Luoyang- Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest (including Shaolin Kungfu Show)
- Day 8-8
Dengfeng - Day 9-10
Shanghai- Oriental Pearl TV Tower(INCL Shanghai History Museum)
- Yuyuan Garden
- The Bund
- French concession region
- Day 1-4
Beijing- Tiananmen Square
- The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car)
- Temple of Heaven
- Hutong Tour including Prince Gong's Mansion and rickshaw
- Day 5-6
Xian- The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- Muslim Quarters
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Xian City Wall with Bicycle
- Day 7-7
Luoyang- Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest (including Shaolin Kungfu Show)
- Day 8-8
Dengfeng- The Bund
- The Shanghai World Financial Center
- Day 9-10
Shanghai- Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Zhujiajiao Boat Ride
- Yuyuan Garden
Highlights
- Visit classical attractions in Beijing and Xi'an such as the Great Wall
- Have a taste of delicious Beijing Roast Duck
- See Kung Fu Show in Shaolin Temple
- Experience a modern and traditional journey in Shanghai
- Visit classical attractions in Beijing and Xi'an such as the Great Wall, Have a taste of delicious Beijing Roast Duck, Visit Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple in Luoyang, See Kung Fu Show in Shaolin Temple, Experience a modern and traditional journey in Shanghai
- Visit classical attractions in Beijing and Xi'an such as the Great Wall, Have a taste of delicious Beijing Roast Duck, Visit Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple in Luoyang, See Kung Fu Show in Shaolin Temple, Experience a modern and traditional journey in Shanghai
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 > Beijing Arrival
- Activities: Private transfer to hotel
- Hotel: Beijing Huayu Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: None
The first stop for your Kungfu pursuit journey is the capital city Beijing. Our Beijing tour guide will pick you up at the airport. On the way to hotel, he / she will introduce you to the charming city of Beijing. Check in and have some free time.
Good to Know
- It's easy to make entry to Beijing. Please let us know if you need help booking the flights.
- If the day is still young after your check-in, you can get around in the city. A drumming show at the Bell and Drum Tower will give you an insight on how people keep time in the past.
Day 2 > Explore History of Ancient Beijing
- Activities: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Lama Temple
- Hotel: Beijing Huayu Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
The largest public square that can hold one million people, Tian'anmen Square is our first site for today. Later, get into the Forbidden City and visit its main parts of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity and Royal Garden.
Have lunch and visit a pearl store. We carry on to Yonghe Lama Temple, the only Lamasery in Beijing.

Day 3 > Climb up to the Great Wall
- Activities: Badaling Great Wall
- Hotel: Beijing Huayu Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
After breakfast, we will be heading to the Great Wall at Badaling Section. A round-way cable car ride will lift you up the mountain ridge, taking in amazing views.
We will stop by a cloisonne factory before heading back to the city.
Good to Know
- Don't leave Beijing without a bit of the world-known Peking Duck. We'd recommend a nice place called Hua's Restaurant, offering a royal dining experience.

Badaling Great Wall
Day 4 > Discovery Beijing more and Beijing to Xi'an (overnight train)
- Activities: Summer Palace, 798 Art District, Exterior visit of Beijing Olympic Stadiums(Bird's Nest and Water Cube)
- Hotel: Beijing Huayu Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Digging more royal charms, today we will visit the royal garden at Summer Palace. Later, take a walk outside the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. We will leave Beijing with an artistic ending by a visit at 798 Art Zone.
After Beijing travel,you will take overnight train to Xi'an.
Good to Know
- Dinner is not include, you are suggest take some food with you on your overnight train journey.

Day 5 > Majestic Terracotta Army
- Activities: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- Hotel: Xian Skytel Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, had the ambition to rule the world even after his death, just like any other great kings would dream. So he odered over 8,000 clay-made soldiors and battle chariots, which is now known as Terracotta Army. After a couple of hours admiring this wonder, we will stop by an art center before lunch.

Day 6 > Ancient Xi'an Discovery and take train to Luoyang
- Activities: Muslim Quarters, Ancient City Wall
- Hotel: New friendship Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Take a morning walk along the Ancient City Wall, word has it that it's amazing in the early morning and sunset. Later, go to see how bustling a Muslim community can be at the Muslim Quarter.
Have some simple lunch and we will get on a high speed train to Luoyang. Our Luoyang tour guide will pick you up and take you to hotel for check-in.
Day 7 > Shaoling Kungfu
- Activities: Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest
- Hotel: New friendship Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
After breakfast, our local tour guide will escort you to Dengfeng.
Check in upon arrival. Later, we will go to the legendary Shaolin Temple. Here, you will walk passing by monks at Kungfu practice, the rooms they live and Pagoda Forest. Later, awaits for us is a wonderful Kungfu show. Enjoy it!
Good to Know
- The drive from Luoyang to Dengfeng takes one hour and a half.
- Dengfeng cuisine boasts itself for creative vegetarian menu, try it out at Linden Tree Vegetarian Restaurant.

Day 8 > Go to Modern City - Shanghai
- Activities: Train station transfer
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhabei
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
After breakfast, our local tour guide will escort you to Zhengzhou, where you will fly to Shanghai. Check in upon arrival.
You will have the whole afternoon exploring Shanghai.
Good to Know
- The drive from Dengfeng to Zhengzhou takes an hour and a half.
- If you are into old stuff, you can check out Dongtai Road Antique Market, otherwise, go shopping for the latest hits at NOVO near People's Square.
- Looking for extraordinary way to tour Shanghai? We can help you book a Side-car Adventure, which is the # 1 activity on Trip Advisor Shanghai forums.
Day 9 > Shanghai Impression
- Activities: Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, French concession region
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhabei
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Shanghai has so much to offer. Firstly, you will walk on the The Bund, which is a reminder of history. Later, learn more about the city at Shanghai Museum. Have lunch and stop by a silk store.
Yuyuan Garden is also a must-see site. Later, feel up the romance of the Former French Concession.
Good to Know
- The drive from Dengfeng to Zhengzhou takes an hour and a half.
- Tour back to the Bund and find Unico, absolutely worthwhile for their special tapas.
- Shanghai's night can be even more glamorous! Book a ticket to the ERA Time Acrobatic Show, that's a 2 hours that you will never gonna forget.

Day 10 > Leave Shanghai
- Activities: Transfer to airport
- Meals: Breakfast
Today you will get on the departure flight and leave Shanghai. Thanks for traveling with us. Hope to see you again soon!
Day 1 > Beijing Arrival
- Activities: Private transfer to hotel
- Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
(or Same Class)
- Meals: None
Welcome to China! Your local guide will be waiting for you at the arrival hall and escort you to hotel with an air-conditioned vehicle. Water and maps are provided for you. Check in the hotel and adjust yourself from the jetlag.
Free time ideas: If you are eager to explore Chinese culture, there are some ideas for your own exploration:
- See adorable giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. (The zoo is not open at night.)
- Watch famous night shows like Kungfu Show and Acrobatic Show.
Day 2 > Emperor and Civilian Life Discovery
- Activities: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, The Southern Gong and Drum Lane, Hutong Tour
- Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
The largest public square that can hold one million people, Tian'anmen Square is our first site for today. Later, get into the Forbidden City and visit its main parts of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity and Royal Garden.
Have lunch and visit a pearl store. Later, get on a rickshaw and visit the Hutong. Walk along the interesting Hutong Nanluoguxiang Hutong.
Day 3 > Being a Real Man
- Activities: The Mutianyu Great Wall
- Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Mutianyu Great Wall less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift.
Day 4 > Beijing to Xi'an, Train No. G87 Dep 14:00 - Arr 18:25
- Activities: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple
- Hotel: Grand Noble Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
The royal altar, Temple Of Heaven is a complex featuring the Circular Mound Altar, Echo Walls and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. And then visit Lama Temple which is the largest and most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet.You can see the world's largest wooden statue (the Matreiya Buddha) and Tibetan exhibitions.
After have lunch at local restaurant, we will take train to Xi'an.
Day 5 > Xi'an History
- Activities: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Muslim Quarters
- Hotel: Grand Noble Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
You will visit the wonder of ancient China: Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch before a stop at a handicraft center. Afternoon, you will visit Muslim Quarters.
Good to Know:
- The drive from city center to the Terracotta Army takes about one hour depending on the traffic.
- Shaanxi's main cuisine featuring with various kinds of noodles, try it out at First Noodle Under the Sun.
Day 6 > Xi'an History
- Activities: Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Hotel: Yaxiang Jinling Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Take a morning walk along the Ancient City Wall, word has it that it's amazing in the early morning and sunset. Later, go to see how bustling a Muslim community can be at the Muslim Quarter.
Have some simple lunch and we will get on a high speed train to Luoyang. Our Luoyang tour guide will pick you up and take you to hotel for check-in.
Day 7 > Shaoling Kungfu Dream
- Activities: Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest (including Shaolin Kungfu Show)
- Hotel: Chanwu Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
After breakfast, our local tour guide will escort you to Dengfeng.
Check in upon arrival. Later, we will go to the legendary Shaolin Temple. Here, you will walk passing by monks at Kungfu practice, the rooms they live and Pagoda Forest. Later, awaits for us is a wonderful Kungfu show. Enjoy it!
Day 8 > Train to Shanghai
- Activities: Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest (including Shaolin Kungfu Show)
- Hotel: The Bund
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
After breakfast, our local tour guide will escort you to Zhengzhou, where you will fly to Shanghai. Check in upon arrival.
You will have the whole afternoon exploring Shanghai.
Good to Know:
- The drive from Dengfeng to Zhengzhou takes an hour and a half.
- If you are into old stuff, you can check out Dongtai Road Antique Market, otherwise, go shopping for the latest hits at NOVO near People's Square.
- Looking for extraordinary way to tour Shanghai? We can help you book a Side-car Adventure, which is the # 1 activity on Trip Advisor Shanghai forums.
Day9 > Shanghai
- Activities: Oriental Pearl TV Tower(INCL Shanghai History Museum, The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, French concession region
- Hotel: The Bund
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Overlooking the Huangpu River and the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is absolutely Shanghai's pride and icon. Today you will be on the top of it, taking in a panoramic. Visit Shanghai History Museum, which is located inside the tower, with a great collection of wax work detailing the history of Shanghai. Take a walk along the Bund after lunch.
After a stop at a local silk factory, visit Yuyuan Gardenand visit to French concession region.
Day 10 > Shanghai Departure
- Activities: Transfer to airport
- Meals: Breakfast
You will be transferred to the city's international airport (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) in time for your flight home
Day 1 > Beijing Arrival
- Activities: Private transfer to hotel
- Hotel: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
(or Same Class)
- Meals: None
Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotel
Welcome to China! Upon arrival at the airport, your Beijing tour guide will welcome you with a sign of your name at the arrival hall and then escort you directly to hotel. Your guide will help you check in. Have a rest and adjust yourself from the jet-lag.
Free time ideas
If you do not suffer from jet-lag, you can go to the Beijing Zoo to see cute giant pandas.
Open time of the zoo:
April 1 - October 31: 7:30—18:00
November 1 - March 31: 7:30—17:00
Day 2 > Discovery Ancient Beijing
- Activities: Tiananmen Square, Heritage Walk: Discover Forbidden City
- Hotel: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
(or Same Class)
- Meals: None
The largest public square that can hold one million people, Tian'anmen Square is our first site for today. Later, get into the Forbidden City and visit its main parts of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity and Royal Garden.
Have lunch and visit a pearl store. Later, get on a rickshaw and visit the Hutong. Walk along the interesting Hutong Nanluoguxiang Hutong.
Day 3 > Great Wall
- Activities: Tiananmen Square, Heritage Walk: Discover Forbidden City
- Hotel: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Mutianyu Great Wall less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift.
Day 4 > Beijing Hutong travel and fly to Xi'an
- Activities: Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour including Prince Gong's Mansion and rickshaw
- Hotel: Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
The royal altar, Temple Of Heaven is a complex featuring the Circular Mound Altar, Echo Walls and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. and then continue Hutong tour, you can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family then walk on the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards. Visit the Prince Gong's mansion and walk through Pipe Street (Yandaixiejie)
After have lunch at local restaurant, you will take flight to Xi'an.
Day 5 > Xi'an
- Activities: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Muslim Quarters
- Hotel: Wyndham Grand Xian South
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
You will visit the wonder of ancient China: Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch before a stop at a handicraft center. Afternoon, you will visit Muslim Quarters.
Day 6 > Xi'an to Luoyang
- Activities: Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Hotel: Wyndham Grand Xian South
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
This morning, we will visit Ancient city Wall. Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. Ride a bicycle around the wall, get more snecery of it.
Continue our tour to Big Wild Goose Pagoda.It was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India.
After have lunch, you will take train to Luoyang.
Day 7 > Shaolin Kungfu Experience
- Activities: Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Hotel: Chanwu Hotel
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
After breakfast, our local tour guide will escort you to Dengfeng.
Check in upon arrival. Later, we will go to the legendary Shaolin Temple. Here, you will walk passing by monks at Kungfu practice, the rooms they live and Pagoda Forest. Later, awaits for us is a wonderful Kungfu show. Enjoy it!
Day 8 > Dengfeng to Zhengzhou and fly to Shanghai
- Activities: The Bund, The Shanghai World Financial Center
- Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Overlooking the Huangpu River and the Bund, the The Shanghai World Financial Center was the second tallest building in the world. Today you will be on the top of it, taking in a panoramic. Take a walk along the Bund after lunch.
Day 9 > Walk around the Water Town
- Activities: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride, Yuyuan Garden
- Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
(or Same Class)
- Meals: Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
This morning, we will visit one of famous water town called Zhujiajiao Water Town. Thousands of examples of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty architecture lay on the sides of the lakes and the 36 stone bridges retain their ancient style. Take a cruise on the river through the ancient town will be a leisure time.
After have lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden.
Day 10> Shanghai Departure
- Activities: Transfer to airport
- Meals: Breakfast
You will be transferred to the city's international airport (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) in time for your flight home.
Tips
If you have several hours before you go to the airport, there are some activities recommended:
- Take 2 hours to visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center. There are very interesting exhibition of propaganda posters from the 1930s till the 80s. English explanation.
- Go to Nanjing Road, the most famous commercial center in Shanghai to buy some souvenirs for your families and friends. You can almost buy anything you can think of there. It is near the Bund.
Price Inclusion and Exclusion
Price Inclusion
- Private English-speaking guide service fee
- Private transfer service with air-conditioned vehichle
- All entrance tickets, hotels and meals listed above
- Service charge and tax
- China life tourist accident/casualty insurance
- Luggage transfers
Price Exclusion
- International airfare or train tickets in or out China
- Any meals not listed above
- Single room supplement
- China entry visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Excess baggage charges
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Hello,Just to let you know that I am a repeat client of your travel agency and Vanessa Zheng has been responsible for all the China tours that I have booked.I have been very happy with her service. I have also received excellent feedback from my friends and relatives who have used China Travel.All our itineraries have been well planned and coordinated.Vanessa has been very professional and very pleasant.We have also been happy with the local tour guides that has been assigned to us,..."More>>
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Hello,
Just to let you know that I am a repeat client of your travel agency and Vanessa Zheng has been responsible for all the China tours that I have booked.
I have been very happy with her service. I have also received excellent feedback from my friends and relatives who have used China Travel.
All our itineraries have been well planned and coordinated.
Vanessa has been very professional and very pleasant.
We have also been happy with the local tour guides that has been assigned to us, the hotels and the vans that we have used.
Wonderful service!!
Kind Regards,
Renee