Tour CodeHN6D5N-SLT-281
Duration6 Days\5 Nights
Overview:Many of China's ancient capitals are located in Henan Province, a place of stunning natural beauty and artistic traditional architecture. On this 6-day tour, you will uncover the secrets of two ancient cities with professional guides and enthusiastic drivers.
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ItineraryAttractions: No
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhengzhou
Welcome to Zhengzhou, the capital of this historic city of Henan Province. Your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport or railway station. We will discuss the pick-up time with you in advance and return to the hotel to check in. The rest of the day is at your disposal.
Attractions: Youli Castle, Museum of Chinese Characters, Yinxu
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Anyang
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver at your hotel, then drive about 2.5 hours to Anyang, one of the oldest ancient capitals of China. Before getting to Anyang, take a stop at Youli Castle. About 4 kilometers north of Tangyin County is Youli City, also known as the Temple of King Wen. Youli City is the first prison in Chinese history with historical data and sites to be found. The historical allusions of "painting the land as a prison" and "King Wen arresting and performing Zhouyi" all come from this.
Later, head to Museum of Chinese Characters where you can find more than 4000 pieces of character relics including inscriptions on bones, tortoise shells, ancient bronze, bamboo, silk, etc.
You will lastly arrive at the biggest highlight of today - Yinxu, the ruins of the late Shang Dynasty capital of China, is located in the northwest suburbs of Anyang City, Henan Province, on the north and south sides of the main river, with an area of about 30 square kilometers centered on Xiaotun village. Later called Northern Mongolia, also known as Yin, the 14th century BC Pan Geng moved the capital here, to the kingdom of Zhou, a total of 8 generations 12 Kings, before and after 273 years. After the destruction of the Yin Dynasty, Zhou once named Wu Geng, the son of Zhou, here, after Wu Geng's rebellion was killed, the Yin people moved away, and gradually became a ruin, so it was called Yin ruins.
Accommodate in Anyang City.
Attractions: Drgaon Pavilion, Millennium City Park, Ancient City Wall of Kaifeng, Kaifeng Iron Pagoda
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhengzhou
After breakfast, meet your tour guide in your hotel, then drive about 1 hour to Kaifeng. Firstly, you will visit Dragon Pavilion. Surrounded by water on three sides, the park has beautiful scenery, both the northern palace and the southern garden. The beautiful Pan Yang Two Lakes, known as "China's first" Song Dynasty wax museum, known as the "one of the best in Zhongzhou" plant modeling garden, plum Garden, ancient garden and other attractions.
Then go to enjoy a leisure stroll on the Ancient City Wall of Kaifeng. Kaifeng city wall has a long history, which has been continuously damaged. After the war and the flood of the Yellow River, there are five layers of ancient city walls superimposed under the existing city wall. Although it has been repaired through several dynasties, its scale, pattern and even important coordinates have not changed. The city wall of Kaifeng bears witness to the development of Kaifeng city and the indomitable spirit of the Kaifeng people, which has great historical and cultural value.
After lunch, you will visit the Millennium City Park, located at No. 5, Longting West Road, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, is a theme park based on "Qingming Shanghe Map" with a 1:1 ratio of restoration and reproduction. Qingming Shanghe Garden is divided into three phases of construction, the first phase is mainly based on Qingming Shanghe map design, the second phase is mainly the royal garden, the third phase is the Tang culture as the theme.
Later, you will go to see Kaifeng Iron Pagoda, is an important cultural relic in the park, but also the main scenic spot, was built in 1049 AD (the first year of the Northern Song Dynasty Huangyou), is one of the first batch of national key protection cultural relics announced in 1961, known as "the first tower under heaven" said.
After the visit, driven back to Zhengzhou.
Attractions: Astronomical Observatory, Shaolin Temple, Kungfu Show
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Luoyang
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to visit the Astronomical Observatory, The Observatory is an ancient and well-protected observatory in China. It is located in Gaocheng Town, Dengfeng City, Henan Province.
Chengcheng, known as Yangcheng in ancient times. China's first dynasty Xia dynasty fixed capital in Yangcheng, Dengfeng formerly known as Songyang, that is, located in Songshan Yang (south). It was built by astronomer Guoshoujin in Yuan Dynasty (1271~1368).
Keep driving about 25km to Shaolin Temple, Shaolin Temple is not only the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, but also the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu, known as the "Ancestral Court of Zen Buddhism and the Holy Land of Kung Fu", and is regarded as the "First Famous Shaolin Temple in the World". Because of its successive generations of Shaolin monks dedicated research and development of Shaolin Kung Fu, it was known as "the world's kung fu out of Shaolin, Shaolin Kung Fu is an A in the world" said. It is a world cultural heritage, a national key cultural relics protection unit, and a national AAAAA level tourist attraction.
Don't miss the famous Pagoda Forest, Most of the inscriptions in the forest are original inscriptions from the Tang and Song dynasties. The east side of the stele forest is the former site of Ciyun Hall of Shaolin Temple, which is now the Stele corridor of Shaolin Temple. There are 141 historical inscriptions in the forest of steles and the corridor of steles. Among them are CAI Jing, Mi Fu, Zhao Mengfu, Dong Qichang and other famous works, is a rich calligraphy art Inscriptions not only record the rise and fall of the temple, but also have high research value in history, sculpture, art and other aspects.
You will also enjoy a magnificent Kung Fu Show in Shaolin Wushu Hall which is performed by martial monks of Shaolin Temple, and usually last for half hour each day.
Attractions: Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang Museum, Tianzi Jialiu Museum, Luoyang Ancient City
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Luoyang
After breakfast, your guide will take you to visit Longmen Grottoes, is located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, is the world's most statues, the largest treasure trove of rock carving art, was named by UNESCO as "China's highest peak of rock carving art", ranked first in China's major grottoes. It is now a world cultural heritage, a national key cultural relics protection unit, and a national AAAAA level tourist attraction.
After the great sightseeing in Longmen Grottoes, drive to Luoyang Museum, is a collection of cultural relics collection, scientific research, exhibition, social education and cultural exchange as one of the functions of the comprehensive museum, the collection of cultural relics from the Paleolithic Age to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the collection of cultural relics has a strong continuity of The Times, is the proof of Chinese civilization has never been interrupted, is the first national first-class museum.
Then head to the center of Luoyang to visit Tianzi Jialiu Museum. It is a special museum of "King City, King Mausoleum and King's Ware", which is mainly based on the original protection and display of the large chariots and horses pits of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, supplemented by the general situation of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the new discoveries of the royal Tombs and some precious cultural relics of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Lastly, go to take a leisure walk on the ancient streets of Luoyang Old City. It is a lively place with many old residential buildings, food streets, and delicate shops. Just freely appreciate the splendor of old Luoyang, taste some local snacks or purchase some interesting souvenirs freely.
After the trip, drive back.
Attractions: No
Meal: Not included
Today is free for you to relax until your tour guide and driver escort you to catch your flight/train to next destination. Your memorable Henan culture tour ends.
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+Day 1 Beijing Arrival Attractions: No Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing Upon arrival at the Beijing airport or train station, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Beijing. The rest of the time is free. +Day 2 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Shichahai, Hutong Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing Early in the morning, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square (40 minutes sightseeing). It is the largest city square in the world, covering an area of 440,000 square metres and can accommodate 1 million people. Tiananmen Square is surrounded by many famous historical and cultural attractions, such as the Tiananmen Square Citadel, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum. The grand flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies held in Tiananmen Square attract countless Chinese and foreign tourists every day. Then move on to the Forbidden City (2 hours visit), the last imperial palace in China, is the centralised presentation of imperial culture in traditional Chinese culture in architectural form, the three-dimensional, symbolic and pictorial representation of Chinese imperial culture, and the high degree of unity between Chinese imperial culture and ancient Chinese architecture culture. This afternoon we will spend at Shichahai, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, is located in Xicheng District, the centre of Beijing, adjacent to the central axis of the city. With a water area of 336,000 square metres, Shichahai is the largest and most well-preserved piece of historical district in Beijing, and occupies a unique position in the history of the city's planning and construction. Today’s trip will end at Beijing Hutong. Walking in it, there are places of interest everywhere, and a closer look is like an encyclopaedia of Beijing, and many of the bricks and tiles in the hutongs have a history of hundreds of years. End of today’s sightseeing, transferred back to your hotel. +Day 3 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb,Bird Nest, Water Cube Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing This morning head to Mutianyu Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb.The Mutianyu Great Wall is connected to the Juyongguan Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, which has been the military stronghold guarding Beijing since ancient times, and is known as the "Dangerous Ridge Pass". For the other option, Morning excursion to the Great Wall and Ming 13 Tomb - Badaling Great Wall is the most famous section of the Great Wall. You can choose to take a cable car or hike to the top. Taking the cable car will save you more time and energy, and you will be able to get a great view of the Great Wall from the top. However, the hiking option will allow you to enjoy more of the scenery on the way up, depending on your choice. Be sure to let your guide know your choice when you arrive. Affter tourring in Badaling Great Wall, head to Ming Tomb. The mausoleum area is surrounded by mountains, with a plain in the centre and a small river twisting and winding in front of the mausoleum. Currently open attractions include the Divine Path, Changling Mausoleum, Dingling Mausoleum and Zhaoling Mausoleum. Characterised by a grand scale, a complete system and a relatively complete preservation. The area has a beautiful natural landscape and an abundance of cultural relics and monuments. After lunch, head to the Olympic Green ( 1 hour outside visit ) to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. The Bird's Nest, also known as the National Stadium, was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. There is a saying in France that man can make anything but a bird's nest. You can imagine the uniqueness and difficulty of the design and construction of the Bird's Nest. The water cube(National Aquatics Centre) is one of the landmark buildings of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and is also the only landmark Olympic venue designated by the Beijing Municipal Government to be constructed by donations from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas compatriots. After the sightseeing, escort you back to your hotel in Beijing. +Day 4 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions:The Summer Palace, Lamer Palace Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing A full day sightseeing begin with the Summer Palace. A royal garden in China during the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, is situated in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometres from the city, with the entire garden covering an area of 3.009 square kilometres (of which the Summer Palace World Cultural Heritage Area covers an area of 2.97 square kilometres), with the water surface accounting for about three-quarters of the area. After the tour at the Summer Palace, our guide will give you some advice about lunch, you can choose one as you like. You can take a short rest after that. We will drive to Lamer Palace this afternoon. It is located in the northeast corner of Beijing city, the Kangxi emperor in the construction of this residence at the Qing dynasty Kangxi thirty-three years (1694), given to the fourth son of Yin Zhen, that is, later the Prince of Yong Palace. Yongzheng three years (1725), change the Royal Palace for the Palace, said Yonghe Palace. The main hall of the Yonghe Palace original green glazed tiles to yellow glazed tiles. After the day tour, back to your hotel in Beijing. +Day 5 Beijing Attractions: Prince kung's Mansion, The Temple of Heaven Meal: Not Included Hotel: Overnight in Beijing After breakfast, we will head to Prince kung's Mansion first, it is located in Liuyin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, and was built around 1776.It was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit in 1982, and was promoted to a national 5A-level tourist attraction in 2012, and was named a national-level museum in 2017, making it one of the largest royal residences in the Qing Dynasty. This afternoon we will pay a visit to The temple of Heaven, formerly known as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the place for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven, pray for grain and rain. It is the largest remaining ancient sacrificial complex in China. +Day 6 Beijing Leave Attractions: Beijing Dazhalan Historical and Cultural Street Area Meal: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Today we will visit the last stop at Beijing Dazhalan Historical and Cultural Street Area, it has a number of historical relics such as the former site of the facade of Qianxiangyi, the former site of Ruifuxiang, the former site of the facade of the silk cloth shop Xiangyi, the former site of the Salt Bank, the former site of the Bank of Communications and so on, which is the gathering place of the old Chinese brands, the birthplace of Beijing's early business, the birthplace of China's film and television industry, and the focus of the traditional culture of the Beijing flavour. After the sightseeing today, we will escort you to the airport to catch the flight back home, wish you a pleasant trip back home. 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+Day 1 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(The Palace Museum) Meals: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Commencing from your hotel, our first stop is Tiananmen Square, the heart of Chinese history and culture. Encircled by landmarks such as the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square is an absolute must for any traveler. After admiring the grandeur of the Square, we move on to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Step inside this ancient imperial palace and be taken back to a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite halls, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Don't miss the Jadeite Carving of a Big Cabbage and the exquisite porcelain collections in the Ceramic Gallery. As the sun bids farewell, we escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day in Beijing that is unforgettable, rich in history and culture. As a realiable China travel agency, imemorytrip offers best One Day Beijing travel guide for customers.
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+Day 1 Beijing Travel Guide Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(The Palace Museum) Meals: Not Included Hotel: Not Included Commencing from your hotel, our first stop is Tiananmen Square, the heart of Chinese history and culture. Encircled by landmarks such as the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square is an absolute must for any traveler. After admiring the grandeur of the Square, we move on to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Step inside this ancient imperial palace and be taken back to a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite halls, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Don't miss the Jadeite Carving of a Big Cabbage and the exquisite porcelain collections in the Ceramic Gallery. As the sun bids farewell, we escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of a day in Beijing that is unforgettable, rich in history and culture. As a realiable China travel agency, imemorytrip offers best Beijing Private Day Tour travel guide for customers.
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