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Tour Code: SILVER-0801
- 9 Days Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
- Starting from $869 per person
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Day by Day Itinerary
 Our group at the Tiananmen Square, Beijing |
Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel 
Day 02: Beijing
Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)
Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel
Day 03: Beijing
This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel
This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel
 Terracotta army, Xian |
Day 04: Beijing - Xian
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the hotel. An a la carte dinner valued at CNY60.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known restaurant. (B+L+D)
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the hotel. An a la carte dinner valued at CNY60.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known restaurant. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
Day 05: Xian
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. In the afternoon, you will visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained at the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Banquet Dinner. (B+L+D)
Day 05: Xian
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. In the afternoon, you will visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained at the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Banquet Dinner. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
Day 06: Xian
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi Province. After lunch, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
Day 07: Xian - Shanghai
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then you will board a flight to Shanghai, and check in at the hotel upon arrival. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai - Deluxe Room
Day 08: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Then you will have some free time to stroll along the Bund to experience the thrills of old Shanghai. After dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai - Deluxe Room
Day 09: Departure from Shanghai
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Packages as an extension to your China adventure! (B) Day 06: Xian
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi Province. After lunch, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
Day 07: Xian - Shanghai
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then you will board a flight to Shanghai, and check in at the hotel upon arrival. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai
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Visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Then you will have some free time to stroll along the Bund to experience the thrills of old Shanghai. After dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai
- Deluxe RoomDay 09: Departure from Shanghai
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Departure Dates and Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!
| Group Code | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Double Occupancy | Sole Occupancy | Status | |
| 08-B0115 | Jan 15 | Jan 23 | $869 | $1019 | Closed |  |
| 08-B0220 | Feb 20 | Feb 28 | $869 | $1019 | Closed | |
| 08-B0320 | Mar 20 | Mar 28 | $929 | $1139 | Closed | |
| 08-B0409 | Apr 09 | Apr 17 | $959 | $1199 | Closed | |
| 08-B0425 | Apr 25 | May 03 | $959 | $1199 | Closed | |
| 08-B0514 | May 14 | May 22 | $959 | $1199 | Closed | |
| 08-B0530 | May 30 | Jun 07 | $929 | $1139 | Closed | |
| 08-B0613 | Jun 13 | Jun 21 | $929 | $1139 | Closed | |
| 08-B0627 | Jun 27 | Jul 05 | $929 | $1139 | Closed | |
| 08-B0711 | Jul 11 | Jul 19 | $1019 | $1239 | Closed | |
| 08-B0725 | Jul 25 | Aug 02 | $1079 | $1309 | Open | |
| 08-B0912 | Sep 12 | Sep 20 | $1049 | $1339 | Open | |
| 08-B0924 | Sep 24 | Oct 02 | $1049 | $1339 | Open | |
| 08-B1017 | Oct 17 | Oct 25 | $1019 | $1309 | Open | |
| 08-B1031 | Oct 31 | Nov 08 | $939 | $1149 | Open | |
| 08-B1119 | Nov 19 | Nov 27 | $899 | $1079 | Open | |
| 08-B1220 | Dec 20 | Dec 28 | $899 | $1079 | Open | |
Inclusions- Internal flights & taxes;
- Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
- Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants ;
- Excellent guide & driver;
- Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van;
- Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes;
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