Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Suzhou tour
Discover China's ancient capitals and modern marvels on a 10-day private journey from Beijing's Forbidden City to Xi'an's Terracotta Army, Suzhou's gardens, and Shanghai's Bund.
Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. (Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-11:30p.m.;...
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Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. (Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-11:30p.m.; passengers arriving adjacent within 2 hours will be picked up together; extra pick up fee: $60/vehicle/ transfer for 2-3pax).


After breakfast, take an outside view of the National Grand Theater . Then visit Tiananmen Square -the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Then explore the incredible Forbidden City with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. After lunch visit the famous Temple of Heaven . It was the Ming and Qing dynasties emperor worship, is the world's largest existing buildings of praying. Then taste the Puer tea with the tour guide.
After breakfast we will explore the Juyongguan Great Wall , one of the Seven Wonders of the World'. On the way there, visit Bona Jade Store first. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of Bird's Nest andWater Cube, which are Olympic stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Then visit invigorant store (free foot massage). After that, transfer to the train station where you can have dinner at your own expenses. Take the overnight soft sleeper train to Xi'an.
Upon arriving in Xi'an, you will be picked up by tour guide at the train station. After breakfast, visit the Xian City Wall which still compasses the centre of Xi'an. It is the most complete one that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. After that, continue to visit the dramatic Small Wild Goose Pagoda , famous Buddha's pagoda of Tang Dynasty. Then visit Xi'an Museum , China's first national museum equipped with modern facilities. Dinner will be the century-old De Fa Chang Dumplings , one of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, the most famous dumplings'restaurant in China. At night, enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show . Stay overnight in Xian.
After breakfast visit the world-famous Qin Emperor's Mausoleum & Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses , the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. After that, continue to visit Artistic Ceramics Factory, learn about the techniques of making Tang San Cai, as well as the terra cotta warriors. Then continue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (outside view), a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an. By the way, enjoy the Music Conduit beside the pagoda, which is the largest Music Conduit Square of Asia, experiencing the perfect combination of music and spring (except rainy or snowy days). Then visit the Qujiang Pool Park . Many Tang style sculptures here show the real view of the living situation in that ancient Tang dynasty.
Take an early flight to Shanghai Hongqiao airport (which takes off between 6:30a.m.-7:50a.m). Transfer to Suzhou after lunch. Visit Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre which is called Suzhou"Bird's Nest" Stay overnight in Suzhou.
Visit the Couple's Retreat Garden (Ou Yuan). It is representative and outstanding among the classical gardens of Suzhou and it was added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2000. After that, visit the silk factory. Then transfer to Wuxi. Visit the Xues' Garden . Later appreciate the Tea Pot Factory. After dinner, check-in hotel
After breakfast, visit the Lihu Park and Taihu Lake Scenic Area . Turtle Head Park is the city's most attractive park and the best place to admire the beauty of Taihu Lake, one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China and has been world famous for its fascinating beauty. Later appreciate the Pearl Center. Then transfer to Hangzhou. Visit Leifeng Pagoda which is a tower by the West Lake in Hangzhou which was originally constructed in the year AD 975. It has been a popular tourist attraction since being rebuilt in 2002
After breakfast, take a painted boat on West Lake - the most famous attraction in Hangzhou. Enjoy Fish Wonder at Huagang Crook . Then visit Meijiawu Tea Plantation . After lunch, transfer to Shanghai. Appreciate scenery at Pudong Newly Developed Zone . Walk along the Bund , a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. This area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. Then continue to the bustling shopping district - Nanjing Road . After that, visit the jewelry store and Yangshentang. Continue to visit the City God Temple of Shanghai .
Transfer to airport after breakfast. Tour Arrangements will be subject to local real conditions! Wish You a Happy Journey Tour Features Tour Highlights: Double Ancient Capital Cities + Four Cities of East China Beijing: Feel its Profound History as an Ancient Capital and its Modern Fashion of the Cosmopolitan City Xi'an: Providing visitors a modern and historical city Jiangnan: The perfect combination of prosperous city and peace countryside Local Delicacies: Xi'an/Time-honored Defachang Dumplings Wuxi/Spareribs Sauce, Qian-long Feast Hangzhou/Dongpo Pork, Beggars' Chicken Suzhou/Snack Feast Shanghai/Steamed Dumplings Wonderful Shows: Xi'an/Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show Hangzhou/Night of West Lake Shanghai /ERA-Intersection of Time Deluxe
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tips for tour guides and drivers (included) | Personal expenses of laundry, drinks telephone, etc. |
| All transfer and city transportation | Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness |
| Entrance fees as listed | |
| Meals listed as B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner | |
| Local English speaking tour guide | |
| Deluxe hotels as listed ( Double Occupancy or Single Occupancy ) with daily breakfast | |
| Beijing - Xian Train ( soft sleeper ) and Xian - Shanghai flight (economic class) |
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