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Tour Code: SILVER-1001

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9 Days Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
Starting from $889 per person Price Details
Day by Day Itinerary


Retired people's colorful life in Beijing

Day 01Arrival in Beijing

Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Your hotel, which is well located in the city center, is very close to the famous Wangfujing - Beijing's major shopping area. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel (3 nights)

Day 02Beijing

Before the tour starts, a pre-tour introductory talk will be delivered in the hotel. You will meet the other members of your group at that time. Your first stop today 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 meal at a delicate restaurant followed by a lively Acrobatic Show.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel

Day 03Beijing

This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. For lunch, we have arranged for a special meal to be 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. Conclude the full day tour after taking a glance of the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) en route to downtown. This evening, you will feast on a Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person (inclusive) at a famous restaurant. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel


Our group in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian

Day 04Beijing - Xian

After visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo, you will take a flight to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for a 3-night stay.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 05Xian

The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your day's tour. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking the famous Dumpling Banquet Dinner. (Address: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xian, 710054)(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 06Xian

After breakfast, you will be scheduled to visit the City Wall.  After an a la carte lunch valued at CNY60.00 net per person (inclusive) served at a famous restaurant, meet a local family, which will introduce you to the life of the local people. Later you will see the Great Mosque and have some free time there to shop for souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel


Our group taking photos at the Bund, Shanghai

Day 07Xian - Shanghai

Before departing for Shanghai, visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. The flight arrives in Shanghai and our guide will pick you up at the airport with transferring you to the hotel for a 2-night stay. This evening, dinner is reserved for you at your hotel.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai

Day 08Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Afterwards, 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 say bon voyage. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai

Day 09Departure from Shanghai

After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight. We suggest you reserve a taxi at the hotel reception beforehand to avoid having to wait for a taxi. The trip to Pudong Airport (PVG) will take about one hour and cost between CNY150 to CNY200. Ensure you have at least 30 minutes' drive if your flight leaves from the Hongqiao airport (SHA). The cost for the taxi there is about CNY50.00. Please check carefully from which airport your flight will depart. Alternatively, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Package as an extension to your China adventure! (B)

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  
10-B0115 Jan 15(Fri) Jan 23(Sat) $889 $1069 Open 
10-B0224 Feb 24(Wed) Mar 04(Thu) $889 $1069 Open 
10-B0320 Mar 20(Sat) Mar 28(Sun) $909 $1109 Open 
10-B0406 Apr 06(Tue) Apr 14(Wed) $959 $1199 Open 
10-B0427 Apr 27(Tue) May 05(Wed) $959 $1199 Open 
10-B0504 May 04(Tue) May 12(Wed) $959 $1199 Open 
10-B0525 May 25(Tue) Jun 02(Wed) $959 $1199 Open 
10-B0610 Jun 10(Thu) Jun 18(Fri) $929 $1159 Open 
10-B0629 Jun 29(Tue) Jul 07(Wed) $929 $1159 Open 
10-B0708 Jul 08(Thu) Jul 16(Fri) $929 $1159 Open 
10-B0722 Jul 22(Thu) Jul 30(Fri) $929 $1159 Open 
10-B0803 Aug 03(Tue) Aug 11(Wed) $929 $1159 Open 
10-B0824 Aug 24(Tue) Sep 01(Wed) $929 $1159 Open 
10-B0909 Sep 09(Thu) Sep 17(Fri) $979 $1239 Open 
10-B0923 Sep 23(Thu) Oct 01(Fri) $979 $1239 Open 
10-B1005 Oct 05(Tue) Oct 13(Wed) $979 $1239 Open 
10-B1021 Oct 21(Thu) Oct 29(Fri) $979 $1239 Open 
10-B1102 Nov 02(Tue) Nov 10(Wed) $919 $1129 Open 
10-B1218 Dec 18(Sat) Dec 26(Sun) $889 $1069 Open 

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Questions & Reviews

1.

Oct. 21,2009 16:58 Reply

Mr.Terry Welsh(USA) said:

Beijing, Xian, Shanghai Tour- is it possible that we need only to join the tour group but not the Hotel because we have our own hotel.

2.

Oct. 10,2009 06:05 Reply

Mr.ARSHADMANAF77(Malaysia) said:

Me and my family may be vacationing in China. I'm a muslim. My question is whether MUSLIM food is provided during my tour.

Oct. 15,2009 20:44
Ms.Saila replied:

If you request that, they can arrange that for you.

3.

Sep. 19,2009 10:10 Reply

Ms.Janny(USA) said:

Does Swine-Flu Quarantine still going on in China?

4.

Aug. 24,2009 17:54 Reply

Mr.WEE111P(Australia) said:

Hi,

What sort of meals will be provided on Days 4 & 6 in Xian - type and where for eg at the hotel?

Thanks,

William

Sep. 15,2009 21:53
Ms.Lynne replied:

The lunch on day 4 will be normal tourism food while the one on day 6 will be a la carte Cantonese of Sichuan food.

5.

Sep. 13,2009 20:57 Reply

Mr.Eddy Kalman said:

We will visit Beijing, Xian and Shanghai this October. Please advise whether western style food is freely available in the above cities

Sep. 15,2009 21:51
Mr.Basilio replied:

No problem at all. These are three biggest cities in China, the western food restaurants are easily found in each city.

6.

Jun. 10,2009 22:09 Reply

Mr.Tristania Chung(Malaysia) said:

In any of the destination, would it be possible to visit a feng shui master?

Jun. 12,2009 04:50
Mr.Peter replied:

I know there is a Fengshui Museum on Xian City Wall. More than a museum, I indeed think that is a tourism store. Although as one of the most ancient Chinese culture, nowadays, Fengshui is considered as a kind of superstition in the mainland of China. Also, most of the so-called Fengshui Master are racketeers. So I do not suggest you to do this.

7.

May. 25,2009 09:02 Reply

Mr.Aidon Noiko said:

Which airline is selected and from which airport do we depart to arive in beijing on august 6 2009?

May. 25,2009 17:03
Vicky replied:

Please kindly be advised that the tour price exclude the international airfares arrive in Beijing and depart from Shanghai. You are advised to purchase international flights from your side, which is more economical and convenient to do that in the departure city.

8.

May. 14,2009 20:19 Reply

Mr.Brett Davis(Australia) said:

Hi,
Are you able to advise tour dates for March 2010? We will be looking to travel around the 19th/20th from Beijing.

May. 15,2009 11:28
Della replied:

Hi Brett, as the hotel room rates and flight schedule for 2010 have not been released at present, we cannot settle the tour dates for 2010 Small Group tours. We will record your information on file and notice you once we come up with the tour dates. Thank you for your support on our tours.

9.

May. 11,2009 14:49 Reply

Ms.Susan Grant(United Kingdom) said:

If i was to train, would it be possible for the guide to pick me up from an appropriate location close to the station? - What airline does TravelChinaGuide fly with on this tour, for Beijing/Xian/Shanghai?

May. 12,2009 10:16
Nicole replied:

Usually, the guide will pick you up on the platform at the exit of your train carriage. Once you get off your train, you can find the guide. But except in Xi’an and Chengdu where the guide can only pick you up at the exit of the railway station as the guides are not allowed to enter the train station for picking up.



As I know, the most commonly used airline companies are Air China, China Eastern Airline, China South Airline, Hainan Airline and Shanghai Airline. Before the tour starts, they may offer you the specific flight information including flight Number, time schedule and etc.

10.

May. 3,2009 18:32 Reply

Mr.Shannon Smith(United States) said:

Your tour package sounds really intresting. Question for you. My wife and I would lke to travel to Hangzhou after Shanghai. Is this a possibility?

May. 4,2009 13:39
Della replied:

It is surely possible. After the fixed small group tour, you can extend your stay to any other part of China. The extension tour will be a private tour for you or your family or friends only.

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