Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the trip. We spent a few more days in Hong Kong before we flew home, including… a visit to Macau. It was nice to spend a few days in one place before heading home. It was a pleasure to visit with you again. I appreciate all that you do to make our tours run so smoothly. “A smooth trip”
9 days tour visit the China golden triangle to see the Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors in Xian, modern Shanghai and beautiful Suzhou gardens. A popular choice for first time visitors with limited travel time.
Departs daily. Pick up from Beijing (PEK) Airport.
Arrive Beijing. Our tour guide will meet you at airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
Morning tour visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Now days, you will find locals practicing Taichi and other unique morning exercises. After lunch, visiting Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace in the world. Enjoy the famous Beijing Duck dinner in evening.
Morning tour visit the Great Wall. You may hike or take the cable car to the top to enjoy the magnificent view. Afternoon, return to Beijing city and visit the Hutong alley ways with rickshaw ride to learn traditional Beijing culture and history. Then take a leisure stroll through the NanluoguXiang, an alley way in old part of Beijing combining old architecture and modern gallery, cafe and souvenir shops.
Morning tour to Summer Palace, an imperial garden in the Qing Dynasty and the largest and the most well-preserved imperial garden in China. Afternoon, travel to Xian. You can choose travel by flight (2.5 hrs) or experience the modern high-speed train. The high-speed train is one of the best ways to travel in China and it runs at speed of 180 – 215 mph. Upon arrival, guide meet and transfer to hotel. Rest day free.
Morning visit Terracotta Warriors Museum, a collection of life size terracotta sculptures in battle formation guarding the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China for over 2000 years. Afternoon, tour visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Grand Mosque and Muslim Quarter. For dinner, you will experience the famous dumpling feast where you can choose from over 100 varieties. After dinner, attend the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Morning tour to the ancient city wall and Provincial Historical Museum. Afternoon, depart for Shanghai by flight (2.5 hrs). Upon arrival, guide meet and transfer to hotel. Rest day free.
Morning tour the old part of Shanghai by visiting the famousYu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi and Tianzifang area. Later afternoon, visit the the Bund to see the charming view of Huangpu river and distinctive architectures. Later stroll through the famous Nanjing Road, the main shopping streets of Shanghai.
Day tour to Suzhou by car (1.5 hrs) and visiting Lingering Garden, Penman Gate, boat ride on the Grand Canal and Embroidery Institute. Return to Shanghai in later afternoon.
Transfer to airport for departure.
Based on flight schedule, can arrange optional tour visit the Pudong New Development Zone and Shanghai Tower (as of 2019, it’s the 2nd tallest building with world’s tallest observation deck).
Centrally located 3, 4 or 5 star hotels available
