China Discovery Itinerary

8 days

Day 1

ARRIVE 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: a well preserved royal garden from the Qing Dynasty.

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 lunch at its Friendship Restaurant. Afternoon, visit Sacred Way and Ming Tombs-Changling Tomb.

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.

Afterwards, visit the Lama Temple, the most renowned Tibet Buddhist Temple outside Tibet. Then take a Beijing noodle lunch before transfer to airport for flight to Xian.

Day 5

XIAN

The highlight of the day is a visit to The Museum of Qin Terracotta 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 6

XIAN > SHANGHAI

You’ll be free to relax in Xian until your transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7

SHANGHAI

Day 7 is a full day city tour to visit:

  • the Yu Garden: a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai,

  • the Bund: a miniature museum of international architecture with dozens of high buildings standing along the shore,

  • Shanghai Museum: one of the largest Museums in China, and

Optional Acrobatic Show with round trip transfer.

Day 8

DEPART SHANGHAI

Transfer to the airport and take your flight back home.