Ancient China Itinerary
13 days - UNAVAILABLE FOR 2022
Day 1
ARRIVE at BEIJING
Your flight lands at Beijing, the capital of China. You are transferred to the hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 2
BEIJING
The morning program begins with Tian An Men Square: the largest city square in the world.
Then proceed to the Forbidden City: the residence of emperors for more than 500 years, which houses numerous precious artifacts.
After lunch, visit the Summer Palace to see the beautiful Kunming Lake.
Day 3
BEIJING
This morning starts on the Badaling Great Wall: a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization. This 2,000 year old landmark is an astonishing feat of engineering.
En route, visit a Jade carving factory followed by a photo-stop at the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube: Stadiums that were built for the 2008 Olympic Games hosted in Beijing.
Optional Kung Fu show with Peking Duck dinner (US $60 per person).
Day 4
BEIJING
In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven: the largest temple complexes in China and a paradigm of Chinese architectural balance and symbolism.
After a visit to a pearl factory, take a tour of Hutong by rickshaw with a house visit to explore authentic Beijing lifestyle.
Day 5
BEIJING > XIAN
Take a flight to Xian. Upon arrival, enter the Provincial Museum where you can learn 5,000 years of brilliant Chinese history.
Continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: one of the best preserved Buddhist temples in all of China.
Day 6
XIAN
The highlight of the day is a visit to The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses: an archaeological dig, excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
Then visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center.
At night, enjoy a dumpling dinner & Tang Dynasty show.
Day 7
XIAN > LUOYANG
Take a morning bullet train to Luoyang, one of the oldest imperial capital cities in China with many impressive culture heritages dated back to the Song Dynasty.
Upon arrival, meet and start the tour to Longmen Grottoes, one of the four largest Buddhist cave complexes in China.
Day 8
LUOYANG > SHAOLIN TEMPLE > ZHENGZHOU
On the way to Zhengzhou, visit the birthplace of Chinese kungfu, the Shaolin Temple: a famous martial arts monastery. You will enjoy a kung fu show at the theater to see different weapons demonstrated by Shaolin monks.
Day 9
ZHENGZHOU > KAIFENG > ZHENGZHOU
Take a full day’s tour to Kaifeng, a city famous for its profound historical and cultural heritages.
Then, visit the Millennium City Park to travel back to ancient China. And then visit the Dragon Pavilion, a temple for worshipping the emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
Day 10
ZHENGZHOU > SHANGHAI
Take a morning bullet train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel to enjoy rest of the day at leisure.
Day 11
SHANGHAI
Take a full day city tour to:
the Yu Garden: a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai
the Bund: known as a miniature museum of international architecture with dozens of high buildings standing along the shore,
Shanghai Museum: one of the largest Museums in China
the Xintiandi & Pudong New Development Zone
Optional acrobatic show with dinner US$60 per person.
Day 12
SHANGHAI > SUZHOU > SHANGHAI
This day’s excursion is to the water town of Suzhou. The city’s canals, stone bridges, pagodas and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attraction in China.
Tour the Garden of Net Master: the smallest, but the most impressive classic garden in Suzhou. Cruise on the Grand Canal, shop at the silk-spinning factory and the Pingjiang Road Old Town Area.
Day 13
DEPART SHANGHAI
Transfer to the airport and take your flight back home.
