Our group at Forbidden City, Beijing Photo by our client Mr. Ross Clark with his feedback

Day 01Arrival in Beijing

Today your international flight arrives at Beijing Capital Airport. Our guide will greet you outside the customs of Beijing Airport after you reclaim your luggage and clear the customs. Then the guide will escort you to the best Holiday Inn hotel for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is free time for you to have a good rest or explore the city.

Meals: No meals
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel   
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

Day 02Beijing

You will start your Beijing tour from the world's largest square, Tiananmen Square. Sitting in the center of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square has been a popular attraction site in Beijing with many constructions of great historical significance. Walking through the square to the north end, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most famous imperial palaces in the world. Built 600 years ago, the Forbidden City was the residence of the royal family and the office where emperors handled all political affairs and held ceremonial activities. Nowadays, it is opened to the public as a museum to display traditional Chinese architecture, cultural relics and royal families' lives. To avoid the cheap tourist eateries arranged by most agencies, we specially serve you an a la carte lunch at a well-known local restaurant, where you will taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, your tour continues to the Temple of Heaven, the imperial altar for the emperors to warship the gods of heaven. The architectural structure here is unique which is round and higher in the north part and square and lower in the south part, presenting the traditional Chinese idea of 'the sky is round and the earth is square'. Finally, a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre will give you an impressive Beijing night.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel

Villagers pasting red couplets on the gate to express the best wishes to the coming wedding

Day 03Beijing

A morning excursion will take you to Badaling Great Wall. It is the most completely restored section of China Great Wall. The wall winding up and down on mountains looks like a gigantic dragon and will bring you some unique feelings on this world wonder. A lunch highly recommended by our former clients awaits you at a popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant, which is to avoid the shopping site restaurants near the wall. In the afternoon, you will visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. Decorated by ancient stone statues on both sides, the Sacred Way is the main path of the Ming Tomb. The huge stone human figures and animals on its both sides are the highlights to see. It also connects the 13 emperors' mausoleums in the Ming Tomb harmoniously. The Ming Tomb is the world's largest mausoleum group the constructions of which are finely designed and well laid-out. On the way back to the downtown area, we will drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). The driver will stop there for a while so that you can take some pictures.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel

Day 04Beijing - Xian

In the morning, you will pay a visit to the most famous imperial garden in China, the Summer Palace. This garden has inherited the traditions of imperial gardens as well as brought in the essence of garden construction from south China. Therefore, it boasts the majestic feature of north China and the graceful charm of south China at the same time. Then enjoying the rickshaw riding through Hutongs will be your memorable experience. Here you will feel the special Beijing culture and history by visiting the famous romantic Shichahai, classic Yinding Bridge, dazzling Yandaixiejie, grand Bell tower or Drum tower and local flavored family. After enjoying an a la carte lunch at an elegant and decent local restaurant, you will take a flight to Xian, where your local English-speaking guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area of the airport and transfer you to check in at the hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Our group at the ancient City Wall, Xian Photo by our clients David and Elizabeth Francis with their feedback

Day 05Xian

Today your itinerary starts with the world's eighth wonder, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum to see the 2,200 years old lifelike clay warriors and horses, as well as the delicate bronze vessels. As the most significant archaeological discovery in twentieth century, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses own the reputation of "the Eighth Wonder of the World”. The figures in the museum include warriors, horses, chariots, weapons and so on. It is estimated that the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (211-206 BC) constructed such a large army format aimed to protect his mausoleum. Till now, the excavation work is still ongoing. To avoid the low-quality tourist food near the warrior site, we will serve you an authentic homely cooked a la carte lunch at a local family that you will visit. Then proceed to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the afternoon. Built about 1,300 years ago during the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda has become one of the landmarks of Xian City. With a height of 64.5 meters (212 feet), the seven-storey Bid Wild Goose Pagoda is not only a well-protected ancient structure, but also a Buddhist architectural masterpiece. Then you will visit the ancient Xian City Wall. A splendid night is in store when you enjoy the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show and partake of the famous Dumpling Dinner. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Tips: The theater will be closed in Dec, Jan and Feb, so for tours starting within this period, we do not arrange the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance show and the dumpling dinner.

Day 06Xian - Lhasa

Take a morning flight to Lhasa where your local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to check in at one of the finest hotels in Lhasa. We will remain the rest of the day free for you to adapt yourself to the high altitude. On the first day in Lhasa, we suggest you do not take a bath, smoke or do some intensive activities. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel

Potala Palace, Lhasa

Day 07Lhasa

After breakfast at your hotel, you will set off to visit the Norbulinka Park, which is also known as the 'Summer Palace' in Lhasa, because successive Dalai Lamas have handled political affairs and lived here in summer. Wandering inside the Norbulingka Park, you will be amazed by the unique architectural style of the Tibetan palaces. Then continue to the Sera Monastery. You can not only see the unique Tibetan Buddhist buildings but also be impressed by the precious Buddhist statues, sutras and murals stored in the monastery. Go around, visitors will be dazzled by the colorful frescos painted in the halls. The Buddha statues, sacred vessels, thangkas, Buddhist sutra streamers and Sutra Pillars can be found everywhere. You will learn more about the Tibetan lifestyle through a visit to a local family. Then a special dinner with Tibetan dance and fashion show performed by a small group of Tibetan people are waiting for you tonight.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel

Tibetan people

Day 08Lhasa

In the morning, you will visit the highlight of Tibet, the Potala Palace. With a history of 1,300 years, the Potala Palace is the most splendid building in Tibet that combines the styles of Tibetan Buddhist temple and palace. The delicate cultural relics and beautiful murals in the palace will show you the glorious history of Tibet. The Potala Palace is truly the art museum of Tibetan history and culture. The over 59,800 square yards colorful frescos in it are unique and wondrous. After lunch, you will come to the Jokhang Temple. Situated in the center of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple is a typical Tibetan Buddhist temple, which bears unparalleled status in the Tibetan Buddhism. The ancient temple built in 647 is considered as a nice place for visitors to know about the Tibetan Buddhism. Then, continue to the surrounding Barkhor Street. Being a symbol of Lhasa City, the Barkhor Street is also a highly-suggested place for visitors to Tibet. Paved by hand-polished stones, it is not a broad street showing the original outlook of Lhasa. Now it could accommodate thousands of visitors every day. You will be fascinated by the old Tibetan houses and various souvenirs in the Barkhor Street. A visit to the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital will give you a general idea about the world-famous Tibetan medicine. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel

Day 09Lhasa - Shanghai

This morning, you will explore Tibet Museum, the first modern museum in Tibet which boasts numerous rare collections to show Tibetan history, culture and civilization. You will have a further understanding about the unique Tibetan history, culture and arts through the exquisite historical items and exhibitions. Then our guide will see you off at the airport for your flight to Shanghai. When arriving in Shanghai, you will be met and escorted to check in at the hotel. 

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel

Our group at Yuyuan Garden Photo by our client Ms. Lotte Vajda with her feedback

Day 10Shanghai

You will visit Shanghai Museum. Praised as the largest Chinese ancient art gallery, you could appreciate excellent collections as many as possible, such as pottery, porcelain, jade, painting, seal and ancient furniture. After that, you will continue to the beautiful Yuyuan Garden which is an unsophisticated world in the bustling city. You will feast on the most elaborate man-made scenery of this Chinese classical garden. Around noon, you will have a farewell a la carte lunch at a famous local restaurant. In the afternoon take a walk along the Bund to feel the rapid changes of this metropolis and then go to Nanjing Road to experience the thriving atmosphere of the city. Then you will visit an old street in Shanghai. After that, our guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel and say goodbye to you at the lobby.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel

Day 11Departure from Shanghai

Your wonderful small group tour ends today. We hope you have made some friends and taken beautiful photos. If you have more time, you may check our City Tour Packages to plan a short private tour. If you are preparing to go home, please make sure you get to the airport on time as this transportation is not included in our service. Shanghai has two airports: Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Usually most of the international flights will depart from PVG, but we suggest you check carefully with your flight agent or ask your local guide, to make sure that you are getting to the right one. Wish you a delight journey home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Departure Dates and Prices

Based on per person and shown in US dollars
Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!

Group Code	Arrival Date 2012	Departure Date 2012	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy	Status
12-T0410	Apr 10(Tue)	Apr 20(Fri)	$2229	$2579	Available
12-T0424	Apr 24(Tue)	May 04(Fri)	$2229	$2579	Available
12-T0508	May 08(Tue)	May 18(Fri)	$2229	$2579	Available
12-T0522	May 22(Tue)	Jun 01(Fri)	$2229	$2579	Available
12-T0605	Jun 05(Tue)	Jun 15(Fri)	$2189	$2489	Available
12-T0626	Jun 26(Tue)	Jul 06(Fri)	$2209	$2549	Available
12-T0710	Jul 10(Tue)	Jul 20(Fri)	$2229	$2569	Available
12-T0724	Jul 24(Tue)	Aug 03(Fri)	$2229	$2569	Available
12-T0807	Aug 07(Tue)	Aug 17(Fri)	$2229	$2569	Available
12-T0821	Aug 21(Tue)	Aug 31(Fri)	$2229	$2569	Available
12-T0904	Sep 04(Tue)	Sep 14(Fri)	$2259	$2639	Available
12-T0918	Sep 18(Tue)	Sep 28(Fri)	$2259	$2639	Available
12-T1009	Oct 09(Tue)	Oct 19(Fri)	$2269	$2649	Available
12-T1023	Oct 23(Tue)	Nov 02(Fri)	$2269	$2649	Available
12-T1106	Nov 06(Tue)	Nov 16(Fri)	$2159	$2449	Available

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