Our clients at the Badaling Great Wall, Beijing

Day 01Entry Beijing

Greeting! Your guide will greet you at Beijing Capital Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Once you claim your baggage(s), you will easily find him/her holding a welcome sign with your name on it. Private drive will take you to the 4-star Holiday Inn Central Plaza for 3-night stay, which is the best one among all Holiday Inn hotels in Beijing (Address: No. 1 Caiyuanjie, Xuanwu District, Beijing, 100053).

Meals: We do not arrange any meals for you today because of the different arrival flights.

Day 02Beijing

Start your China tour by visiting the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest central city square in the world, and then reach the Forbidden City. This afternoon, transfer to visit the Temple of Heaven.
 
Specials: Peking Roast Duck Banquet & Peking Traditional Opera at Liyuan Theatre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descriptions:
Tiananmen Square - The best place to have a brief overview of the large Tiananmen Square should be the Tiananmen Rostrum (or Tiananmen Tower). This rostrum, which was constructed in the fifteenth year of Emperor Yong Le of the Ming Dynasty, was the frontispiece of the Forbidden City in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was originally named Chengtianmen (Gate of Heavenly Succession), meaning that the emperor shoulder the duty from the Heaven. In the eighth year of Emperor Shun Zhi of the Qing Dynasty, it was reconstructed and named as Tiananmen.
 
Temple of Heaven - In Ming Dynasty, people believed there were gods living on the heaven and they controlled the people's life on earth. The Temple of Heaven was built by the governor for worshiping the gods. The emperor leading the imperial royalty often offered sacrifices to the heaven praying for good harvest for the people. When needed, they even sacrificed there praying for rain for the crops, as in their minds the gods were omnipotent and they even could control the weather. 

Day 03Beijing

The morning excursion will lead you to climb the China Great Wall - Badaling section. A spicy Sichuan cuisine lunch is prepared at a notable restaurant to replenish your physical energy. This afternoon, stroll across the Sacred Path and reach the Ming Tomb. On the way back to downtown, drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). You will have a chance to see its appearance at a distance. 
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Descriptions:
Great Wall of China- Han Dynasty is the second period when the Great Wall was rebuilt and expanded in large-scale. Besides the military purpose to defending the Xiongnu nomad from north, the walls built during this period have played a vital role of protecting the Silk Road leading to Central Asia from Chang'an (Han's capital). Additionally, while the construction course was stretching to the west region, more and more migrations inhabited along the boundary to open up wasteland. In ancient China, it is one of the important policies of exploiting borderlands and strengthening frontier defenses.
 
Ming Tomb - Ming Tomb, exactly named as Dingling Tomb, is where the 13th emperor and his two empresses of Ming Dynasty buried. It is the first royal mausoleum that is excavated in new China. Its main construction is constituted by two parts, on the ground and underground. The underground palace is the highlight there.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian

Day 04Beijing - Xian

Bid farewell to the city after viewing the grounds of the royal garden Summer Palace. Fly to Xian to appreciate China's long history. Your Xian local guide will greet you at the airport exit ahead of the flight schedule and drive you to the 4-star Grand New World Hotel (Address: No. 172 Lianhu Road, Xi'an, 710002) for a 2-night stay. 
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Descriptions:
Summer Palace - In Summer Palace, it will be interesting to compare the architectural styles of different bridges. You may first admire the grand Seventeen-Arch Bridge on the Kunming Lake. Besides, there are six distinctive bridges on the West Bank. Ranging from north to south, they are Jiehu Bridge (Lake-Bound Bridge), Binfeng Bridge, Jade-Belt Bridge, Jing Bridge (Mirror Bridge), Lian Bridge (White-Silk Bridge) and Liu Bridge (Willow Bridge). The picturesque setting formed by the various bridges is tranquil and elegant, making the Summer Palace a popular resort.

Day 05Xian

The highlight this morning is an excursion that transfers you to visit the amazing Terracotta Soldiers Museum, which might be the must-see part of your Xian visit. This afternoon, visit the city landmark - Big Wild Goose Pagoda and City Wall.
 
Specials: A la carte lunch, Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Performance (Address: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xian, 710054)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descriptions:
Terracotta Soldiers Museum - All people marvel at the significant scale of the layout as well as the elaborate craftwork. Each terracotta warrior even horse's appearance is kept vivid. If you are lucky, you may have a chance to take a photo with the finder of this world miracle Mr. Yang and may get his signature for keepsake. 
 
Xian City Wall - Constructed during the Mingwu Period of the Ming Dynasty, Xian City Wall is the most integrated of all the ancient city walls in China. Meanwhile, it is the largest and most intact one extant in the whole world. In addition to climbing up to the wall, there is a round-city park outside the wall, providing a pleasant spot for citizens to relax.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda - The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the masterpiece of the Buddhist architecture, was located in the ancient Da Ci'en Temple. It was built with bricks layer upon layer with a mixture of lime, earth, and sand, so it was very firmly. In fact, it modeled the wild goose pagoda in India. However, the distinctive style of bracket in traditional Chinese wooden architecture was also applied into the brick construction. The pagoda looks stately and simple, greatly displaying the wisdom and talent of Chinese ancient people.

Shanghai Pudong New area

Day 06Xian - Shanghai

Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum and the Great Mosque. The bazaar near the Great Mosque is a famous muslim street for local flavor food and various souvenirs. You may have a chance walking across it. Fly to prosperous Shanghai to take in the fashion scene. Your Shanghai local guide will greet you at the airport exit and take you to the Ya Fan Long Men Hotel (Address: Hengfeng Road No. 777, Shanghai, China) for a 2-night stay.
 
Specials: A la carte lunch 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Descriptions:
Shaanxi History Museum - Tang tomb paintings in Shaanxi History Museum are the best interpretation of social life in prosperous Tang Dynasty. Different from frescoes in Dunhuang Caves based on Buddhist legends, Tang mural paintings can vividly reflect the social conduct, folk customs and historical changes of the age of the tomb owners. Meantime, they also differ from stylized murals of the Han Dynasty. Those mural paintings from tombs of the Tang Dynasty show people's preference to personality and open notion at that time.
 
Shanghai - Shanghai is regarded as the most dynamic and fastest-growing city in China. Today, it is not only the center of science and technology, trade, finance and information in China, but also a center of international cultural exchange. Shanghai has become an international metropolis, and is considered as the showpiece of the world's fastest-growing economy.

Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai

Day 07Shanghai

A whole day excursion covers the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River and a local family visit for your whole Shanghai trip.  
 
Specials: Portman Acrobatic Show and a la carte farewell dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descriptions:
Shanghai Museum - Chinese calligraphy has a long history. It originated in the Shang Dynasty, became mature during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and reached its best in the Jin and Tang Dynasty. To appreciate Chinese ancient calligraphy, you need to get to the Gallery of Chinese Ancient Calligraphy on the third floor of the Shanghai Museum.

Yuyuan Garden - It is considered as a well-known tourist destination as well as one of the finest classical gardens in South China. It can be divided into six main scenic areas: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Tower, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and Inner Garden.

Shanghai Bund - Shanghai Bund often appears in Chinese TV programs and Chinese people are very familiar with this area. There were lots of impressive and romantic stories happened along the old bund area and the architecture complex there nowadays can still find the print of that time.

Day 08Shanghai Exit

We will arrange a private transfer that takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here. 

Meals: Breakfast