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Ancient China Capitals Discovery

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From Beijing to Shanghai
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    崇文门饭店, 2 Chongwenmen W St, Beijing Shi China (Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place., 18:00 - 19:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing streets
    • Try Peking duck at a local restaurant
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Explore the restored wall sections
    • Private bus transport to and from Mutianyu

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car access to the wall
    • Chairlift access to the wall
    • Toboggan descent from the wall
    • Picnic lunch on the wall
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
  4. Day 3

    Beijing to Zhengzhou

    Beijing to Zhengzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Walking tour of central Beijing
    • Public transport through Beijing
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Gate of Heavenly Peace
    Mao's Mausoleum
    Great Hall of the People
    National Museum of China
    Forbidden City
  5. Day 4

    Luoyang - Xi'an

    Luoyang - Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetarian feast at Yongtai Temple featuring innovative Buddhist cuisine), Dinner (Group dinner with the tour group at a Muslim Quarter restaurant in Xi'an for a unique spin on Chinese food)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shaolin Monastery
    • Watch Kungfu performance
    • Explore Pagoda Forest
    • Visit Longmen Grottoes
    • Guided tour of Longmen Grottoes
    • Muslim Quarter walking tour
    • Group dinner in Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Vegetarian lunch at Yongtai Temple
    Landmarks
    Shaolin Monastery
    Pagoda Forest
    Longmen Grottoes
    Muslim Quarter
  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Xi'an
    • Explore Muslim Quarter
    • See City Walls and Gates

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Drum Tower
    • Explore night markets
    • Try local specialties at night markets
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter
    Xi'an City Walls
    Bell Tower
    Drum Tower
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an to Nanjing

    Xi'an to Nanjing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors
    • View three main pits
    • Guided tour of Terracotta Warriors site
    • Private bus transport to Terracotta Warriors
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
  8. Day 7

    Nanjing

    Nanjing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Nanjing
    • Visit Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum
    • Visit Nanjing Museum
    • Visit Memorial Hall (Nanjing Massacre Memorial)
    • Private transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore palace ruins
    • Visit city gates
    • Visit Drum and Bell towers
    Landmarks
    Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum
    Nanjing Museum
  9. Day 8

    Nanjing to Hangzhou

    Nanjing to Hangzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hangzhou-style food at the centre of West Lake)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train to Hangzhou
    • West Lake boat tour
    • Hangzhou-style meal at West Lake
    Landmarks
    West Lake
  10. Day 9

    Hangzhou

    Hangzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Longjing Tea Village
    • Learn to pick tea leaves at tea farm
    • Taste local Longjing tea

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hangzhou Wushan Night Market
    Landmarks
    Longjing Tea Village
  11. Day 10

    Hangzhou to Shanghai

    Hangzhou to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train to Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shanghai in the evening
  12. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Shanghai specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of historical Shanghai
    • Visit the Bund
    • Subway tour of Shanghai
    • Visit Yuyuan Gardens
    • Walking tour of old Shanghai
    • Explore French Concession
    • Group dinner of Shanghai specialties

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Huaihai Road
    • Visit Xintiandi
    • Visit Tianzifang
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Yuyuan Gardens
    French Concession
    Huaihai Road
  13. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Metropolo Jinjiang Hotels Classiq (锦江都城外滩经典酒店), 180 Jiangxi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200002, China (Your adventure comes to an end today after check-out, 08:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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