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Mysteries of China (4-5 Star) - 12 days

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From Beijing to Shanghai
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  • Terracotta Warriors statues in Xi'an, China.
  • The Bund in Shanghai at night, beautifully lit buildings and the Huangpu River.
  • Tiananmen Square with Mao's portrait in Beijing, China.
  • Tiananmen Square in Beijing with red flags and Mao's portrait.
  • Great Wall of China extending over a mountainous landscape.
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  • Traditional Chinese temple with intricate decorations at night.
  • Group of tourists posing on a city wall with bicycles in the background.
  • Close-up of fruits and a bronze incense burner with a reclining Buddha statue.
  • Traditional Chinese wooden buildings with mountainous backdrop.
  • The Great Wall of China stretching across a mountainous landscape.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Wangfujing Street for shopping and street food
    • Visit a local tea house
    • Relax in a nearby park
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tiananmen Square visit
    • Mao's mausoleum visit
    • Forbidden City exploration
    • Temple of Heaven visit
    • Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests visit
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Mao's Mausoleum
    Tiananmen Gate
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing - Great Wall - Beijing

    Beijing - Great Wall - Beijing

    Included Activities

    • Hike the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a pearl store
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Huanghuacheng Section
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Try local specialties in Muslim Quarter food stalls (Halal skewers, roast mutton, persimmon cakes)
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter of Xi'an
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors site visit with professional guide
    • Jade carving factory visit
    • Ancient City Wall leisurely walk

    Optional Activities

    • Rent a bike or electric bike to cycle along the Ancient City Wall
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Emperor Qin Shihuang's Tomb
    Ancient City Wall of Xi'an
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  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Yinchuan

    Xi'an to Yinchuan
    Meals
    Dinner (Local restaurant dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Shuidonggou site visit
    Landmarks
    Shuidonggou
  7. Day 7

    Yinchuan to Zhongwei

    Yinchuan to Zhongwei
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Helan Mountain rock paintings
    • Visit Western Xia Imperial Tombs
    Landmarks
    Helan Mountain rock paintings
    Western Xia Imperial Tombs
  8. Day 8

    Zhongwei

    Zhongwei
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    Included Activities

    • Shapotou visit

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 jeep excursion across the sand dunes (additional cost, payable locally)
    • Sand skiing (additional cost, payable locally)
    • Desert motorcycles (additional cost, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Shapotou
    Tonghu Grassland
    Tengger Desert
  9. Day 9

    Zhongwei to Yinchuan

    Zhongwei to Yinchuan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Zhongwei Gao Miao visit
    • 108 Buddhist Pagodas visit

    Optional Activities

    • Ningxia Provincial Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Zhongwei Gao Miao
    108 Buddhist Pagodas
    Ningxia Provincial Museum
  10. Day 10

    Yinchuan to Shanghai

    Yinchuan to Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Yinchuan to Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum visit
    • Stroll along the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum
    The Bund
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  11. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
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    Included Activities

    • Yu Garden visit
    • Yu Garden Bazaar visit
    • Jade Buddha Temple visit
    • French Concession stroll
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    French Concession
  12. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shanghai at your own pace

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