Forbidden City, Beijing

Day 01Arrive in Beijing

Welcome to China! Your local guide will pick you up with private transfer at Beijing Airport according to your flight schedule. We have reserved the 3-star Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel with daily breakfast for 4 nights (Address: No. 31 Ganyu Hutong, Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006; Telephone: 86-10-8511 0388). You could ask for some advice from the guide to fulfil the rest day or just  relax at the hotel to save physical energy.

Day 02Beijing

Today, you will accept culture edification in Beijing since it's  a city of profound culture background. Your guide will lead you to visit the Tiananmen Square - the largest square in China, witness the splendid Forbidden City built in the Ming Dynasty and end with a visit to  the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)

Day 03Beijing

After a breakfast , the guide will meet you at the hall of the hotel and transfer you to the suburb of Beijing. It is really a challenge to climb the Badling Great Wall at one fling. Then the lunch will be served at a local famous restaurant and proceed to visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. (B+L)

Day 04Beijing

The fourth day is a free day while the hotel with breakfast is reserved by us. You could plan the day on your own. We recommend Shichaihai for your reference. It is a good leisure place for local people over the periods and now it allures many tourists. Around the sights, the ancient Hutong congesting area, celebrities' old houses, modern bar street and traditional folk snacks are scattered. Old Beijing culture and new Beijing features are presented very well. Try a rickshaw tour (CNY 40) to view Shichahai and choose your favorite Hutong route. It will surely be the most memorable part of your trip. (Please click for more Beijing free day suggestions.)(B)

Day 05Beijing - Xian

For your last day (the fifth day) in Beijing, the guide will lead you to explore the Summer Palace, Yonghe Lamasery and see the lovely pandas in the Beijing Zoo. After dinner, bid farewell to the guide by boarding an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian.(B+L+D)

Ancient City Wall, Xian

Day 06 Xian

Arrival in Xian on the sixth day morning, you will be picked up by the local guide at the railway station. Transfer you to the 3-star Union Hotel for 2 nights (Address: No.51 Ximutou Shi, South Street, Xi'an 710002, China, Telephone: 86-29-87638888).  and have a breakfast firstly. Then the escorted Xian tour is scheduled to visit the Terracotta Army Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall.(B+L)

Day 07Xian

The seventh day is a free day while the hotel with breakfast is reserved by us. If you are interested in the culture of the glorious Tang Dynasty, why not spend a day at the Tang Paradise which is believed to be one of the first of traditional Chinese classical gardens. It is located in the Qujiang New District and is a royal garden park, which displays ancient China's customs, business exchange, amusements and sports. A wonderful program of dance shows are performed in different halls every day. The water screen film show in the central park at night is especially worth watching. We advise visitors to bring food with them rather than buying it here however, because the food inside is very expensive and not tempting. Take bus No. 609 from the Bell Tower and alight at the terminal stop. (13 stops in total for only RMB1 per person). If you prefer to take a taxi, it usually costs RMB28. (12 kilometers). The entrance charge is RMB68 per person. Within walking distance, you will also find the largest music fountain of Asia. Walk nearby and get more folk lore of this ancient city. Please click for more Xian  free day suggestions.(B)

Day 08Xian - Shanghai

The Xian tour comes to an end on the eighth day, take a shuttle bus (CNY 26, the bus stop is quite near to your hotel. ) or taxi (about CNY150) to the airport and board a flight to Shanghai by yourself. Upon arrival at the airport, take a taxi to the reserved 4-star Golden Riverview Hotel for 3 nights ( Address: No. 308 Heng Feng Road, Shanghai 200070, China, Telephone: 86-21 6353 7070) and handle the check-in procedure on your own. The balance day is free.(B)

Our clients in Shanghai

Day 09Shanghai

The ninth day is free and we only reserved the hotel with breakfast for you. If you're at a loss which area could show best Shanghai, please go to the Xujiahui commercial center by yourself. The transportation is very convenient, Shanghai metro, No. 43、72、44、50 bus line could take you there directly. Ramble in the shopping mall to seek for some special merchandise and have a leisurable stay in the Xujiahui park besides the Huijin mall. Time permitting, you could also visit the Xujiahui catholic church to appreciate the Gothic architecture (No.158, Puxi road) and overlook the Shanghai night scene from the pedestrian overbridge near the Meiluocheng around this area. It is really attractive.(B)

Day 10Shanghai

In addition to the previous day's commercial center, the outstanding historical collections in the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden will show best Shanghai as well if you feel like to visit the highlight scenic spots. For more ready-made plans, you could refer to Shanghai free day suggestions as a reference.(B)

Day 11Departure from Shanghai

On the eleventh day, it's time for you to leave. Please pack up  your luggages and check out the hotel before the 12:00.  Our first-class serivce just ends here and hope you're satisfied with on our arrangements.(B)

 
 Note: We are also glad to make arrangements for you in Shanghai if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in a sit-back manner. Your travel specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.