A 8-day 7-night tour of Shanghai, Xi 'an and Beijing in China

[Number of days]

Eight days, seven nights

[Summary of the trip]

Shanghai-Shanghai Tower-Yu Garden-Nanjing Road-The Bund

Xi 'an-Terracotta Warriors-ancient city wall-Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Beijing-Tiananmen Square-The Forbidden City-the Summer Palace-Mutianyu Great Wall

[scheduling]

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Day 1

Shanghai

Welcome to Shanghai, the magic city. Our driver will greet you at the airport/station exit and escort you to the hotel in downtown Shanghai for check-in. You can arrange your free time as you like. If you are tired, you can rest at the hotel to recharge your energy. If you have time, you can also go around the surrounding area.

Catering: Breakfast: self-service lunch: self-service dinner: self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Shanghai

Recommended way to arrive:

1. Airports: Shanghai has two airports-Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), which have many domestic direct flights, such as Beijing, Xi 'an, Chengdu, Kunming, Harbin, Hong Kong, etc., as well as international direct flights, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Los Angeles, Japan, etc., making transportation very convenient.

2. Train: There are five railway stations in Shanghai. You can take the high-speed train to Shanghai from Beijing (4.5-6 hours), Xi 'an (6-7.5 hours), Huangshan (2.5-3 hours), Guangzhou (7-8.5 hours), Suzhou (0.5 hours), Hangzhou (about 45 minutes), Wuhan (3.5-4.5 hours) and other places.

Day 2

One day tour of Shanghai: Shanghai Tower + Shanghai Museum + Yu Garden + Nanjing Road + The Bund

After breakfast, you will head to the Lujiazui business district in Pudong, Shanghai, to visit the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in Shanghai and China. Here, you will ride the world's fastest observation elevator (73.8 km/h) to the 118th floor, the Shanghai Sky View Hall, which stands 546 meters above the ground. From here, you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Shanghai's skyline and cityscape, overlooking famous buildings in all directions. If you are interested, you can also visit the Shanghai Sky Post Office, currently the world's tallest post office, to send a special message from the clouds to your family and friends.

Then, visit the Shanghai Museum, one of China's four major museums, to admire a variety of exquisite traditional and precious cultural relics, gaining a deeper understanding of China's long and rich history and culture. Known as 'half of the cultural relics world,' the Shanghai Museum is designed with a round top and a square base, reflecting the ancient Chinese concept of 'heavenly roundness and earthly squareness.' The museum houses over 1.02 million artifacts, including the most valuable pieces from China's 5000-year civilization. Among the highlights are the Da Ke Ding, a bronze vessel dating back about 3000 years; the Jinhou Su Bell, an ancient musical instrument from the Western Zhou period; the Shang Yang Fang Sheng, a relic from Shang Yang's reforms; and the Zizhong Jiang Pan, a bronze vessel from the Spring and Autumn period featuring over 30 aquatic animals. These are definitely worth seeing.

Afterward, visit the renowned [Yuyuan], known as the 'Crown of Southeastern Gardens,' to admire the classical Chinese Jiangnan gardens. Yuyuan was originally built in 1559, during the Ming Dynasty, by Pan Yun, the governor of Sichuan, for his father's retirement. The garden has a history of over 460 years. Strolling along the winding paths of Yuyuan, visitors can enjoy the intricate garden layouts, exquisite classical architecture, and masterful brick, stone, clay, and wood carvings. The nearby Yuyuan Mall is a bustling area where you can savor authentic Shanghai cuisine or explore various traditional Chinese handicraft shops.

Afterward, you can walk along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, known as the 'First Street of Chinese Commerce,' to the Bund. The 2-kilometer walk will take you through the architectural styles of Shanghai from the 1930s and 1940s, and you can explore various century-old brand stores. The Bund, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River, is one of Shanghai's iconic landmarks, often referred to as the' Exhibition of International Architecture.' It features 52 buildings with diverse styles, including the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, Peace Hotel, and HSBC Bank. Stepping into this area feels like stepping back into the golden age of the former Oriental Wall Street. From the riverside, you can also enjoy panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as the Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center.

hint:

1) The Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden will be closed on Monday, and will be replaced by the Shanghai Museum East Hall and Shanghai City God Temple;

2) During the peak season, if the ticket reservation of Shanghai Museum (People's Square Branch) is not available, it will be changed to visit the East Branch of Shanghai Museum.

Catering: Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: Self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Shanghai

Day 3

Shanghai-Xi 'an: airport pick-up service + hotel check-in

Today, our driver will take you to Shanghai Airport and then to Xi 'an by air. Upon arrival in Xi' an, our driver will greet you at the airport exit and escort you to the city center hotel for check-in. You can spend the rest of your time as you wish. If you feel tired, you can rest at the hotel to recharge. If you have more time, you can explore the surrounding area.

Catering: Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: Self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Xi 'an

Day 4

Xi 'an one day tour: Terracotta Warriors + ancient city wall + bell tower, drum tower

After breakfast, you will take a vehicle to visit the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World.' The Terracotta Army Museum, built on the original site of the pits, is China's largest ancient military museum. You will tour Pits 1, 2, and 3 in sequence, guided by a professional tour guide, to learn about the historical background, production techniques, and the lesser-known stories behind these thousand-year-old terracotta warriors buried in history.

In the afternoon, visit the historic Xi 'an Ancient City Wall. The [Xi' an Ancient City Wall], also known as the Xi'an Ming City Wall, was initially constructed during the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient city walls in China. You can climb the wall and walk on the historical blue bricks, experiencing the charm of the ancient city wall and enjoying the stunning scenery that combines the ancient city wall with the modern urban landscape.

In addition, near the ancient city wall of Xi'an, you can visit the impressive Bell Tower and Drum Tower. These structures, dating back to the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, have a history of about 600 years. The two towers stand in harmony, exuding grandeur. As night falls, the music fountain on the square of the Bell and Drum Towers, along with the lights of the towers, come to life, creating a breathtaking scene.

Catering: Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: Self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Xi 'an

Day 5

Xi 'an to Beijing one day tour: Big Wild Goose Pagoda + Hui Street + pick-up service

After breakfast, you will visit the famous cultural landmark of Xi 'an, the Great Wild Goose Pagoda. Located within the Daci' en Temple, this pagoda is the oldest and largest surviving Tang Dynasty square pavilion-style brick tower, with a seven-story structure and a height of about 64 meters. Here, you can admire the ancient architectural style and view the scriptures and Buddha statues brought back by Master Xuanzang from India. You can also climb this thousand-year-old pagoda to enjoy the cityscape of Xi 'an. Following this, you will head to the famous food culture street in Xi' an, Hui Min Street, where you can experience the local lifestyle and savor the unique local snacks.

After the tour, our driver will take you to Xi 'an Railway Station and take the high-speed train to Beijing.

Upon arrival in Beijing, our driver will meet you at the exit of the railway station and take you to the hotel in downtown Beijing for check-in. You can arrange your remaining time freely. If you are tired, you can rest in the hotel to recharge your energy. If you have time early, you can also go around the surrounding area.

Catering: Breakfast: Yes, lunch: self-service, dinner: self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Beijing

Day 6

One day tour of Beijing: Tian 'anmen Square + The Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Summer Palace

After breakfast, you will visit the world-renowned Tiananmen Square. Located on Beijing's central axis, it is the largest city center square in the world and holds a significant place in Chinese history. It has witnessed countless major historical events. Here, you can admire the majestic and solemn Tiananmen Gate and learn about the rich and enduring Chinese culture.

After crossing the square, you will visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, is situated at the heart of Beijing's central axis. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is the largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex in the world. Here, you can follow the central axis to visit the important palaces, admiring their magnificent and exquisite ancient architecture while learning about the historical stories of the Forbidden City through your guide's explanations. After your visit, you can head to the nearby Jingshan Park (about a 15-minute walk) to enjoy panoramic views of the Forbidden City and the stunning scenery of Beijing.

In the afternoon, you will take a bus to visit the famous imperial garden-The Summer Palace. [The Summer Palace] is one of the four famous gardens in China and one of the largest and best preserved imperial gardens in China. It is also known as the museum of imperial gardens. The scenery inside the garden is beautiful, with pavilions, terraces, towers, lakes and Bridges.

Tip: The Palace Museum in Beijing will be closed on Monday and the tour order will be changed according to specific circumstances.

Catering: Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: Self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Beijing

Day 7

One day tour of Beijing Great Wall: Mutianyu Great Wall + Bird's Nest + Water Cube

After breakfast, you will take a vehicle to visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Mutianyu section is the longest and best-preserved part of the Great Wall, known for its unique beauty. You can start by taking a cable car to the 14th watchtower, then walk westward, enjoying the magnificent mountain views and the grandeur of the Great Wall along the way. Finally, reach the highest point, the 20th watchtower, to complete your Great Wall tour.

After visiting the Great Wall, we will return to the center of Beijing and take a road trip to see the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Sports Center) and the Water Cube (Beijing National Swimming Center) and take photos with them. Then we will return to the hotel and have a good rest.

Catering: Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: Self-service

Accommodation: Hotel in the center of Beijing

Day 8

Leaving Beijing: airport/station pick-up service

After breakfast, we will conclude this wonderful journey. Our driver will take you to the airport or train station for your next destination. If you wish to extend your trip and explore more destinations in China, such as Chengdu, Tibet, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie, or Harbin, please feel free to contact us for arrangements. Lastly, we sincerely thank you for joining us on this journey through China. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable journey!

Catering: Breakfast: Yes, lunch: self-service, dinner: self-service

Accommodation: None

[Included]

[Excluded]

Transportation: economy class flight from Shanghai to Xi 'an; second-class seat on high-speed train from Xi' an to Beijing;

Hotel: provide basic double room, i.e. standard room (no guarantee of natural single room, i.e. king bed room, no room reservation and no breakfast); if there is a single male and a single female in the group, if there are other single out same sex guests willing to share the room, the travel agency will assist to arrange the room sharing, if not, you need to pay the difference of a single room;

Dinner: the meals listed in the itinerary (including breakfast in the hotel) are included, and other meals are self-provided. The guide will assist in arranging them;

Ticket: It includes the first entrance ticket of the scenic spots listed in the itinerary. If you cannot visit the scenic spots due to emergency, we will negotiate with tourists to change the scenic spots;

Vehicle: the full cost of the vehicle (including road and bridge tolls, fuel costs, mountain entry fees, self-management of free time); the car will be arranged according to the number of people, if tourists give up the itinerary, the car fee will not be refunded;

Guide: Arrange Chinese/British/bilingual guide according to the actual situation;

Insurance: travel accident insurance, tourist car seat insurance, travel agency liability insurance (three insurances are complete);

Single room difference: the hotel defaults to one room for two people (except for multi-person rooms). If you stay in a single room, you must make up the single room difference;

Room damage: since the room is booked in full payment, the room fee will be borne by yourself if the itinerary changes in the middle of the trip;

Personal consumption: laundry, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, snacks, tobacco and alcohol and other personal consumption in the hotel;

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as irresistible objective reasons and non-travel agency factors (e.g., natural disasters, wars, strikes, epidemics), or airline flight issues, insufficient number of participants, etc., the travel agency reserves the right to cancel or modify the itinerary. The travel agency may charge additional fees for any excess costs. Round-trip transportation: the round-trip transportation costs for the first and last days are not included in the tour fee. If the travel agency needs to book these services on your behalf, an additional fee will be charged.