China - short tour programme day by day
Day 1 Beijing
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore China's historic and vibrant capital city on your own.
Day 2 Beijing
Meals:
Your first peek into Beijing begins with Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest and renowned public square where many historical events once took place.
Then walk into the Forbidden City (UNESCO), where the 24 emperors of the Ming and the Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years (1420-1911). Experience the architectural splendor of the palaces, ceremonial courtyards and private quarters.
After the lunch, continue the Summer Palace (UNESCO), the largest imperial garden in the world.
Day 3 Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Special Dinner
Today setting out to the China's most renowned monument, Great Wall(UNESCO) which is the most spectacular structures ever built by human and as the only one visible from space.
After lunch, visit the Ming Tomb, ancient burial ground of the Chinese emperors.
In the evening, you will enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck Dinner, a Chinese delicacy.
Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an (by air)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will visit another renowned imperial site -the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient Chinese emperors would make sacrifices to Heaven and pray for bountiful harvests. This construction is supreme achievement of Chinese traditional architecture.
Continue to take a Hutong Tour by old-fashioned pedicab to explore the oldest part of the city for a real sight into the traditional Chinese life style.
Then you are transferred to take a flight to Xi'an, which was the ancient capital for 11 dynasties and was east end of the Silk Road. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 5 Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Special Dinner
Today's excursion will take you to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO), one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. More than 6000 life-sized terra cotta warriors, archers, infantrymen, horses and bronze chariots silently guarded the tomb of China's First Emperor for over 2,200 years.
Then head to the Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang Dynasty landmark. This seven-story pagoda was initially constructed in 652 AD, and a larger team of scholars was organized here for translation of the Buddhist sutras brought back from India and it became a holy place for pilgrimages.
In the evening, appreciate a tasteful dumpling feast followed by an exquisite traditional Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Day 6 Xi'an - Shanghai (by air)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day will start with a tour of Ancient City Wall, which is one of the oldest walls in China and still compasses the center of Xi'an.
Then fly to Shanghai, China's largest and most dynamic city. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 7 Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
A full day tour begins with the Yu Garden (UNESCO). Owing to its ingenious design in Ming and Qing dynasties, it becomes a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. Walk around the Old Downtown with its maze of walkways, reflecting ponds, pavilions and stone bridges.
Continue to visit the Shanghai Museum, with its 120,000 piece collection of Chinese ancient treasures.
Wander through the bustling Bund, featuring outstanding European colonial architectures, new skyscrapers and historical buildings in Shanghai.
After your dinner, enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show, known as one of the most fabulous performance arts in China.
Day 8 Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport for homeward flight.
