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Discover China's imperial capitals on a 6-day private journey through Beijing and Xi'an, exploring the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the legendary Terracotta Army.
This 6-day private tour offers an intimate exploration of China's two most historic capitals, Beijing and Xi'an. Begin in Beijing with visits to the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City, then venture to the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall. Fly to Xi'an to witness the extraordinary Terracotta Army, a 2,200-year-old masterpiece. Continue with the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and the ancient Big Goose Pagoda. With expert English-speaking guides and handpicked accommodations, this journey blends iconic landmarks with rich cultural insights, perfect for discerning travelers seeking an authentic and seamless experience.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival in Beijing, met and transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ) in Beijing. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. You are at your leisure to take a good rest or explore the city for the remainer of the day.
Meal: No
Starting the day with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the world largest square of this kind. You will be given the details of all the build
ings in and around the square including Mao's mausaleum, the National Museum, the Parliament Building. Then go through an underground tunnel to the imperial palace, also known as the "Forbidden City", the complex of imperial palace, which was home to the Emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties for over 500 years.
Today you have a la carte lunch with an a la carte menu at a nice local Cantonese restaurant, where you could enjoy the authentic Chinese food. After lunch, continue to visit Summer Palace, the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. Then visit a Tea market where you can taste the famous Chinese tea and see Chinese tea ceremony in a big Chinese tea market and buy the local Chinese teas.
After the tour, transferred back to your hotel.
After breakfast, you are picked up at your hotel around 8:00am. Drive to the Ming Tombs ( Dingling, one of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs complex ). From the Yongle Emperor onwards, 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs to have been excavated. Visited the Jade Factory where they explained the difference types of jade and how jade can be carved in a great variety of shapes.
After Chinese lunch, head to Mutainyu Great Wall to start your highlight of your Beijing tour, hiking the Great Wall of China, a massive military defense works which was left from the Ming dynasty. It is a very spectacular view. You will take lots of pictures. Back to your hotel.
After breakfast, take morning flight for Xian. Met by our English speaking tour guide and visit the Terra-cotta Army - a lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2200-year-old terra-cotta Army of China's First Emperor-Qin Shihuang. The emperor Qin Shi Huang who was the first emperor to unite China in 221 BC started to build his own mausoleum 35 years before his death. His son finished the mausoleum after his death. The Terracotta Army was to protect him after his death. Only a small part of the Terracotta Army has been restored. The museum shows different stages in the slow restoration process. Then, you will take a short visit to the Pottery-making House.
After having the local flavor - Dumpling Dinner, enjoy Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. Transferred back to your hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, your city tour begins with a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum - a large modern museum of the national level where you will see the artifacts that have been collected in Shaanxi Province since the upper Cave Man 18,000 years ago. Then move on to Big Goose Pagoda ( Ascending the pagoda is optional). The Pagoda is over 1000 years old and has 6 levels. It was used to store and protect Buddhist writings in the past.
Today you have a la carte lunch with an a la carte menu at a nice local restaurant, where you could enjoy the authentic Chinese food. After lunch, visit the Great Mosque, the biggest and most preserved complete Chinese existent mosque. It was first built at the Tianbao first year (742 years) during Tang Dynasty. Then visit the Xian City Wall, a symbol of great significance of the famous historic cultural city of Xian. The City Wall started to be built in 194 B.C. The wall is 25.7 KM in length and is 12-16 meters in the base. After the day tour in Xian, transferred to Xian Xianyang Airport and take flight back to Beijing. Arriving in Beijing, met and transferred to your hotel in Beijing.
After breakfast, free till your transfer to Beijing Capital Airport for your next destination and end your pleasant Beijing Xian trip
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guides and drivers |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | A La Carte Lunches Notice from TB |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Hotels with breakfast both at Beijing and Xian | |
| Beijing - Xian - Beijing air-ticket (economic class) | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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