Day 1 Arrive at Beijing (-/-/-)
Transfer via: International Flight arranged by you
Welcome to Beijing, where the capital, political, and cultural center of China lies. We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you have free time to relax.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L/D)
After breakfast, begin the day's activity with a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Then, move on to the Imperial Palace, also known as the "Forbidden City", the biggest palace complex in the world. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. A Peking Duck Dinner concludes your full day activities.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/-)
Today's highlight is the visit of the Great Wall, one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and a symbol of Chinese civilization. Then, move on to visit the Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb) area where is for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy Kung Fu show this evening.
Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B/L/-)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by us
Take a morning flight to Xian. Our guide will pick you up in the airport; Then visit the Provincial Museum and the Ancient City Wall . Enjoy the Tang Dynasty dancing show in the evening.
Day 5 Xian (B/L/-)
Begin the day's activity with an once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors of China's first feudal Emperor, Qin Shihuang. On your way back to the city, stop at a mountain village and meet local residents. After lunch, you will visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang.
Day 6 Xian / Luoyang (B/L/-)
Transfer via: Train arranged by us
After breakfast, visit Hanyang tomb; and then take PM train to Luoyang (around 5-6 hours), upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel.
Day 7 Luoyang (B/L/-)
visit the White Horse Temple , then Longmen Grottoes in the afternoon.
Day 8 Luoyang / Zhengzhou (B/L/-)
Transfer via: Van arranged by us
After having breakfast, drive to Dengfeng to visit Shaolin Temple , Forest of pagodas and enjoy Shaolin Kung Fu performance , then goes to Zhengzhou .
Day 9 Zhengzhou / Shanghai (B/L/-)
Transfer via: Internal Flight arranged by us
In the morning, fly to Shanghai, the bustling commercial heart of China, known as "Paris of the East". Visit the Bund, at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower can be seen on the opposite side. The splendid row of early 20th century Europe buildings remains the quintessential Shanghai sight. Visit fascinating Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden, and take a walk through the Old Town filled with antique markets and specialty stores.
Day 10 Shanghai (B/L/-)
This morning you will visit marvelous Shanghai Museum, a leading attraction of the city since it opened in 1994, containing some priceless collections of paintings, porcelains and bronzes. Move on to check out the St. Ignatius Cathedral (Xujiahui Cathedral) built in 1846. Wander around the former French Concession represented by the leafy Fuxing Park and the architecture in the area. Then pay a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. You will have some free time in the afternoon to explore the city.
Day 11 Shanghai / Departure (B/-/-)
International/Internal Flight arranged by you
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
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