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The Mysterious West of China, Private Tour

12 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.7 (35 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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, 100621, China (Pick up at Beijing International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Guided tour of Forbidden City
    • Explore traditional hutongs and old Beijing backstreets
    • Visit Buddhist Miaoying Temple
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Miaoying Temple
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall
    • Explore 798 Art District
    Landmarks
    Huanghuacheng Great Wall
    798 Art District
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Heaven complex

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Halal skewers, roast mutton, and persimmon cakes in Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Muslim Quarter
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  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk Ancient City Wall
    • Guided tour of Terracotta Warriors site
    • Visit Xi'an Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Rent bike or electric bike on Ancient City Wall
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall of Xi'an
    Terracotta Warriors
    Xi'an Museum
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an to Yinchuan

    Xi'an to Yinchuan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xifujing hotel Yinchuan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Helan Mountain rock paintings
    Landmarks
    Helan Mountain rock paintings
  8. Day 7

    Yinchuan to Zhongwei

    Yinchuan to Zhongwei
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zhongwei UPLS Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Western Xia Imperial Tombs
    • Visit Zhongwei Gao Miao
    Landmarks
    Western Xia Imperial Tombs
    Zhongwei Gao Miao
  9. Day 8

    Zhongwei

    Zhongwei
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zhongwei UPLS Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tonghu Grassland with 90 minutes folk songs and dance show
    • Visit Shapotou Tourism Area

    Optional Activities

    • Sand skiing
    • Camel riding
    • Off-road vehicle rides
    • Desert surfing cars
    • Desert motorcycles
    Landmarks
    Tonghu Grassland
    Shapotou Tourism Area
  10. Day 9

    Zhongwei to Yinchuan

    Zhongwei to Yinchuan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xifujing hotel Yinchuan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit 108 Buddhist Pagodas
    • Visit Shuidonggou site
    Landmarks
    108 Buddhist Pagodas
    Shuidonggou site
  11. Day 10

    Yinchuan to Shanghai

    Yinchuan to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shanghai propaganda poster museum
    • Walk along the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai propaganda poster museum
    The Bund
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  12. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yu Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Walk in French Concession Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Browse antiques, silk fans, and crafts in Yu Garden market
    • Try Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), vegetarian buns, and chicken soup in Yu Garden
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    French Concession Quarter
  13. Day 12

    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, 200335, China (Drop off at Shanghai International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

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