CHN11D10N-BXCS-543
11 Days/10 Night
Take in the highlights of Beijing, Xi 'an and Chengdu on an unforgettable 11-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Start with Beijing's crown jewels, including the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall. Fly to Xi 'an and visit the Terracotta Warriors, the Little Goose Pagoda, the Great Mosque and the Old City Wall. Another flight will take you to Chengdu for a close encounter with pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and to view the excellent historical exhibits at the Jinsha Site Museum.
Attractions: Not Included
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Beijing
Beijing Airport Parking Lot
Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.
Attractions: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Hutong Tour
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Beijing
Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing,learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.
In the afternoon, you will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.Originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests, it is now a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong, Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Beijing
This morning you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. Lunch is on your own and your guide will gladly assist.
In Summer Palace,The Temple of Putuo Zongxian is the birthplace of the Putuo Sect of Buddhism in China. Built in the Qing Dynasty, it is mainly dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. There are many ancient buildings and cultural relics in the temple, where you can worship and pray for blessings and feel the religious atmosphere while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.
Attractions: Temple of Heaven
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an
You will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.Originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests, it is now a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.
Attractions: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an
Today we start to explore the ancient city by driving to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. It is the guardian of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and is a magnificent group of terracotta warriors considered one of the eighth wonders of the world.A Chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.
Located in the southern suburb of Xi'an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the famous ancient buildings in China. Climbing up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, visitors can overlook the surrounding scenery and the whole city. It is also an important destination for Buddhist culture, and visitors can enjoy the rich Buddhist cultural art and historical relics.Here, you will have an experience to wear the traditional clothes of Han Nationality to stroll around.Then, your guide will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. After arrival, you will be met and led to the hotel by the local guide.Seize this rare opportunity to take some photos to record this unique memory!
Attractions: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Great Mosque of Xi'an, Muslim Quarter
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. we drive back to visit the Ancient City Wall, which represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. You may choose to ride a bicycle(optional) on the wall to go around.The tour finishes by dropping-off at the hotel lobby. You could ask your local guide for some information about evening entertainment or night show, such as Tang Dynasty Show.Next, you will visit the Great Mosque, a remarkable Islamic cultural relic, which perfectly combines Chinese traditional with Islamic architectural styles.
Savor a delightful lunch at Xi'an Muslim Quater. Xi'an Muslim Quater is a large muslim area in Xi'an City. The Muslim population living in the quarter was about 33,000 people. It is well known for its food. There are tons of restaurants, food stores, souvenirs ...etc.After lunch, your guide will send you to the railway station for you to take another high speed train to Chengdu. Your guide based there will pick you up on arrival and transfer you to the hotel.
Attractions: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu
This morning, you will be escorted to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to see the rare and endangered animals – the Giant Pandas. Today's pickup is a bit earlier as pandas are more active in the morning during their feeding time. You may have an opportunity to close appreciate the daily life of this cute species. Lunch is not included today, but your guide is happy to take you to a popular local restaurant.
Attractions: Jinsha Site Museum, Chengdu Renmin Park
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai
Jinsha Site Museum is built to protect, study and display the archaeological finds of Jinsha Site, dating back to about 3,000 years ago.The JinSha Archaeology Museum is located in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It was built on the site of the ancient city of JinSha, which was discovered by archaeologists in 2001 and is known as the "cradle of Chengdu civilization". Themuseum displays a large number of cultural relics unearthed from the archaeological site, including bronze ware, pottery, jade, bone tools, and other artifacts.
You will be transferred to a popular local venue, Renmin Park. Have a tea break and experience the casual lifestyle of Chengdu people.After that, your guide will send you to the airport for you to fly to Shanghai. Upon landing, your local guide will pick you up at the airport and send you to the hotel.
Attractions: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), Yu Garden (Yuyuan), Huangpu River, The Bund (Wai Tan)
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai
This morning, Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will visit one of the four largest museums in China, the Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting artworks from ancient times.
You will take a full day of sightseeing to explore both the past and present of Shanghai. Your first stop is Shanghai Museum, one of the Best Four Museums in China. To help you learn about the history and facts about the relics in the museum easily, an Audio Explanation Device will be prepared for you. Then you will take an interesting visit to Yu Garden, a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan.
Take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai.Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. which is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai, where you will find the high buildings such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower are just on the opposite of Huangpu River. Enjoy a local lunch in a local restaurant nearby the bund. You will stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning Shanghai skyline with your own eyes!The last stop is a traditional street named Tianzifang, where is full of a sense of culture and arts.
Attractions: Shanghai
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai
Today, you can enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and make your own arrangements for the rest of the day. Shanghai is a charming cosmopolitan city with a lot to offer to its visitors. You can go to Disneyland to have fun or enjoy a day trip to nearby Hangzhou or Suzhou. If you need any help, please feel free to contact your travel consultant.
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Shanghai
After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport on time. We wish you have a pleasant journey home.