China 9 Days Private In-depth Tour of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai

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: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple Heaven, Facial makeup painting in Hutong

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, we will Temple of Heaven,another famous scenic spot in Beijing, which was used to hold a memorial ceremony for the God in Winter Solstice Festival and to pray for harvest in the first month of the lunar year by the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties.

Then we move to a less commercial Hutong nearby. A short walking (around 30mins) along the authentic Hutong will give you a deep impression of the local residents’ live. We stop to visit a local family to learn Facial Makeup Painting for Beijing Opera.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall , Bird Nest and Water Cube

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

It will be an exciting day todayDrive out of Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall of China .Compared with other sections of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu Great Wall is well-preserved and relatively less visited by tourists, so it is considered one of the ideal places to visit the Great Wall.The Mutianyu Great Wall has beautiful scenery and steep mountains, and there are several viewing platforms and defences in the scenic area, where you can take a stroll and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Great Wall.You will have 1.5-2 hours to trek on the wall by yourself.

When we reach Beijing, we will have a photo stop outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube, which were the famous sites constructed for 2008 Beijing Olympic.Today, the Bird's Nest has become a landmark and tourist attraction in Beijing.

Attractions: Summer Palace

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

In the morning, check out from hotel and start to visit the last spots in Beijing --- 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.

After a lunch at local Halal restaurant, you will have a salat at Madian Mosque before transfer to Beijing West Train Station to catch the high speed train for Xian.TCT guide will wait at the exit of Xi'an train station with our signboard and transfer you to check in hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the time.

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors, Make pottery figurine, Ancient City Wall

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.Near the Bell Tower there is also the Bell Tower Square, a place of leisure, entertainment and cultural exchange for the citizens of Xi'an.

In the afternoon, we drive back to the city to visit the Ancient City Wall, which represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Bicycle or sightseeing car will be arranged on the wall to go around.

Attractions: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Gao's Courtyard, Muslim Quarter, Fly to Shanghai

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai 

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. 

Then have a visit at Gao's Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Then visit to Xian Grand Mosuqe and have a salat at Grand Mosque.Continue to visit Muslim Quarter where is the best place to experience Chinese New Year in Xian.After lunch, we drive to Xian airport for the flight to Shanghai. Your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Today we start our day trip to the foot of The Oriental Pearl TV Tower to visit Shanghai City History Museum, where you will know more about the history and development of Shanghai. Then take the elevator up to the 2nd ball of the TV tower, from which you will have a bird-eye view of Shanghai. Go on driving through Lujiazui, the finance & trade zone in Pudong of Shanghai, where you will find many skyscrapers. We will have a view of the modern skyline of Shanghai.The Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower named one of Shanghai's top 10 new landscapes.

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.

After lunch, we continue to visit Yuyuan Garden which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then continue to explore the Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road nearby which is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai. Drive back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night Acrobatic Show, especially the ERA show, which is one of the most popular evening entertainments in Shanghai.

Enjoy a free day on your own arrangement.

Good to know:

1. Shanghai Disney Resort is the first Disney Resort in mainland China. The resort will cover 963 acres in Pudong, Shanghai, approximately 3 times of the size of the Hong Kong Disneyland Park. Shanghai Disney Resort includes a theme park , two themed hotels  shopping and dinning complex and Wishing Star Park. Have a day trip in Disney Resort with your family might be a good leisure choice for your reference.

2. Plan a half day trip to the water town Zhujiajiao or Xitang; or plan a day trip to the famous city Hangzhou or Suzhou by high speed train from Shanghai. Please feel free to share with us your interest, we will work out the itinerary catering your real wants.

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Your China Experience is over soon as you transfer to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.