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Classic China (2027)

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From Beijing to Shanghai
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
Group Size 20 - 45
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Peace)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
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    Breakfast, Dinner (Beijing's iconic Peking Duck with delicate crepes and sweet sauce, complemented by local appetisers and hot dishes like crispy sea fish, shredded pork in soybean sauce, and spicy pickled cabbage with vermicelli)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Peace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore the Forbidden City
    • Visit the Temple of Heaven
    • Regional Dinner featuring Beijing's iconic Peking Duck with delicate crepes and sweet sauce, local appetisers and hot dishes
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing - Great Wall

    Beijing - Great Wall
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Peace)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Great Wall of China at Juyongguan
    • Visit the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs
    • Explore a jade workshop and watch skilled artisans carve intricate designs

    Optional Activities

    • Witness a thrilling Kung Fu performance
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China at Juyongguan
    Sacred Way
    Ming Tombs
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  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with a local family featuring handmade dumplings, braised meats, seasonal vegetables and steamed rice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Peace)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Hutong neighbourhoods
    • Home-cooked lunch with a local family in a Hutong home
    • Visit a tea house to learn about Chinese tea-making traditions and techniques

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the vibrant night food market and emerging craft beer scene
    • Dumpling dinner complete with a demonstration
    Landmarks
    Hutong neighbourhoods
  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional noodle meal featuring beef noodles, fried rice, Chinese hamburgers, seasonal stir-fries, appetisers, fresh salads and sweet treats like sesame puffs, fruit cake and red bean pastries)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Grand Xi'an South)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Terracotta Warriors
    • Traditional noodle lunch featuring beef noodles, fried rice, and other regional dishes
    • Visit a local village to explore Yaodong cave dwellings

    Optional Activities

    • Attend a Tang Dynasty performance with dinner and historic pageantry
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Xi'an to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring dumplings you have prepared during the hands-on experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson with a Local Specialist
    • Hands-on dumpling-making experience in a local family home and lunch with creations
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  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
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    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)

    Included Activities

    • Morning city tour of Shanghai with Travel Director
    • Stroll along the Bund waterfront
    • Visit a local silk factory to learn about ancient silk craft
    • Ascend to the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower for panoramic views
    • Shanghai Acrobatic Show

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at the futuristic Spacelab restaurant
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Jin Mao Tower
    Shanghai Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Classic Shanghainese dishes including soy-braised pork, sizzling shredded eel, fried shrimp, steamed freshwater fish, Xiaolongbao with crab, Shengjian Bao and Shanghai-style fried rice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)

    Included Activities

    • Final farewell dinner with classic Shanghainese dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Shanghai Museum
    • Learn about Shanghai's Jewish heritage in the former Ghetto
    • Explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao with winding canals and stone bridges
    • Explore Yu Garden and its classical beauty
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Zhujiajiao
  9. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

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