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. An a la carte dinner valued at CNY60.00 net per person (inclusive) will be arranged at a well-known restaurant. (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 and 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)