China Golden Route 10 Days
Tour code: NHHD02
Itinerary: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
Day 1 | Hometown - Beijing B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Starting your tour by taking flight to Beijing. Cross the International
Date Line. Lose one day on the road.
Day 2 | Arrive Beijing B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide
will greet you at the airport arrival hall and then transfer to
your deluxe hotel for a good night’s rest.
Day 3 | Beijing B,L,D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of
800 years. Start your city tour with a visit to the Tiananmen
Square, the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the
Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration
of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the
world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent
golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls.
In the afternoon, continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven,
which was used by Emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray
for good harvest in ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous
Peking Roast Duck Banquet. Back to hotel for rest or attend an
optional energetic show-- “Legend of Kung-fu” at your
own expense. (see page____for details)
Day 4 | Beijing B,L,D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, you’ll also have an opportunity to shop at
the largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today is a trip
to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass. More than 12,000
Kilometers in total , the Great Wall is the most famous image
of China throughout the world. It is the only manmade object visible
from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world, it
is also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride
of the Chinese nationality. After lunch, see skilled artisans
at work at a Cloisonné Factory. Then take motor coach to
the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Back to
city, walk along the New Qianmen Street and have a outside view
of the beautiful Bird’s Nets and Water Cube up close. After
dinner, cap off the day by attending a superb performance of Chinese
Acrobatic Show.
Day 5 | Beijing B,L B-Breakfast (Western
Style or Buffet)
In the morning tour to the exquisite Summer Palace (Imperial Garden),
the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer
resort for Emperors and the chosen few, with a boat ride on Lake
Kunming (weather permitting). A shopping visit to a Silk Carpet
Shop followed by lunch. You’ll have your afternoon free
to explore the city by yourself. You may choose to join our optional
Experience the Hutong Life Tour: a special journey exploring the
ancient Beijing Alley District by a pedi-cab, plus a visit to
a local family and a local market (see page____for details); or
just pace yourself in the Wang-fu-jing Business Street, also called
Gold Street. With hundreds year of history, it is the best place
to capture the historical and modern cultures of Beijing. Today’s
dinner will be on your own.
Day 6 | Beijing - Xi'an B,L,D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Fly to Xi’an in the morning. Xi’an was the first Chinese
city opening up its doors to the world during the Tang Dynasty.
Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for
eleven dynasties. Upon arrival, you will go to visit the Terra
Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, sightseeing the attached life-sized
defending army to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It
is regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world” and
among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century.
Visit an Art Ceramics Factory before we enjoy the special local
Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the traditional Tang Dynasty
Singing and Dancing Show in the evening.
Day 7 | Xi'an B,L,D B-Breakfast (Western
Style or Buffet)
Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in the morning.
Enjoy a local special noodle lunch and watch Noodle Making Performance.
After lunch visit the Ancient City Wall which is not only the
most complete city wall that has survived in China, but also one
of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems
in the world. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol
of the city. It is said to have been built to house and protect
Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang,
the key figure in <<Journey to the West>>.
Day 8 | Xi'an - Shanghai B,L,D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Fly to Shanghai in the morning. Shanghai, is the modern metropolis
and commercial and financial center of China. Your half day city
tour in Shanghai starts by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long
stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architectures
of European design, this area is the best place to capture the
western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming
Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of four greatest
Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling shopping
district, Nanjing Road. After dinner you may take optional tour,
the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own expense.
Day 9 | Shanghai B,L B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see the ancient
Chinese art, furniture and jade. After ample time admiring the
numerous exhibits, you’ll be given an opportunity to shop
for the highest quality Silk Goods. This afternoon, we’ll
leave it free for you at leisure. You may take the time to do
some last minute souvenir and gift shopping or explore this city
on you r own.
Day 10 | Shanghai - Hometown B B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Your journey of China adventure is over all too soon as we transfer
to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding
a fond farewell to this amazing land. You’ll get home the
same day you leave China
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