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China's Present, Past and Future

9 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 2 - 25
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing Shi China (Pick up at Beijing Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dong Fang Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Summer Palace and Kunming Lake excursion (4 hours, departing 14:00 from hotel lobby) - visit the summer retreat of China's emperors with pavilions, temples, and landscaped gardens around Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dong Fang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tiananmen Square visit
    • Forbidden City tour - explore halls and gardens of the largest ancient palatial structure in the world (excluding exhibitions)
    • Temple of Heaven visit - masterpiece of imperial style and architecture from Ming and Qing Dynasties

    Optional Activities

    • Tea ceremony
    • Pearl market visit
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dong Fang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Mutianyu section of the Great Wall visit (excluding cable car)
    • Tea house visit
    • Summer Palace visit - former imperial retreat with striking views and Kunming Lake (excluding boat, theatre, and Longevity Hill)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu section
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Aurum International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hutongs tour - Beijing's intricate alleyway exploration
    Landmarks
    Hutongs
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  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Aurum International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors Museum visit - collection of terracotta warriors, horses, chariots and weapons from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
    • Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit - well-preserved ancient Buddhist pagoda built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty
    • Jade factory visit - learn about the process of finding and shaping jade
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors Museum
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Xi'an to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City Wall of Xi'an walk - historic walls protecting the city over centuries
    • Muslim Quarter excursion - bustling section with mosques and lively market streets
    Landmarks
    City Walls of Xi'an
    Muslim Quarter
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai old town city tour - 400 years old Ming Dynasty heritage
    • Yu Garden visit - wonderful example of classical design in the old city centre
    • Jade Buddha Temple visit - celebrated for its two magnificent white Jade Burmese Buddha statues
    • The Bund seafront stroll - witness the world-famous Shanghai skyline
    • Nanjing Road stroll - well-known shopping boulevard
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    The Bund
    Nanjing Road
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  9. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Zhujiajiao water town visit - half-day exploration of 'Venice of China' with bohemian cafes
    • Former French Concession visit - European architecture with elegant boulevards and chateau-style mansions
    • Silk Factory visit - admire fine silk handicraft
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao
    Former French Concession
  10. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 上海虹桥国际机场, 2550 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路2550号, Shanghai Shi China (Drop off at Shanghai Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Rogin Luo was our tour guide and he was excellent! We can not fault his service.
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    Can the train ride from Xi'an to Shanghai be upgraded to air travel; if so, how much would air travel cost?

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      I'm afraid the tour is run on a seat in coach basis, so program needs to be same for all participants.

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      When are you planing to travel?

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      4-13 June

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      I noticed you are traveling alone, unfortunately we need 2 mini pax for booking.

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