
Marvels - new and ancient present themselves on every day as you visit places like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Entombed Warriors. The beauty of the Yangtze River will astound and finally Shanghai, the modern miracle.
Tour Code:CHT-62
Destinations:Beijing → Xi'an → Chongqing → Yangtze → Yichang → Shanghai
Tour Price:from $2230 USD
Discount Price:from $2007 USD (10% off)
Departure Dates:You Choose!
Arrive in Beijing; Flight not included
Today's Activities:
Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Beijing
Today's Activities:
The Tian'anmen Square, Hall of Clocks and Watches, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace
The Tian'anmen Square: The world's largest city square and
enduring symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many imposing buildings
including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), museums, government
buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
Hall of Clocks and
Watches: Hall of Clocks and Watches set in the Forbidden City,2208
square meters,show us the clock history of the past 200 years.
The
Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420
and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of
side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city
within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also
absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking
shoes and protection from the weather.
Summer Palace:
Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped
gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in
natural harmony. You can expect to spend 2-3 hours here, including a 10 minute
boat ride. Renovations (complete in 2010) mean that an individual section or
building may be closed at any one time, but this is a huge site. Wear good
walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Beijing
Today's Activities:
Great Wall at Mutianyu, Mutianyu Cable Car(One way), Roasted Duck at Qianmen Quanjude
Great Wall at Mutianyu: This less-crowded section of the
Great Wall is a pleasant drive 90km northeast of Beijing. A cable car takes
you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along
the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across
the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along
the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear good walking shoes and
protection from the weather.
Mutianyu Cable Car(One way):
This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a pleasant drive 90km NE of
Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb),
where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb
views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car,
walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear
good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Roasted Duck at
Qianmen Quanjude: In the evening, enjoy the Peking Roasted Duck which
is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing.
Beijing to Xi'an, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities:
Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xi'an), Hutong Tours in Rickshaw, Temple of Heaven
Hutong Tours in Rickshaw: A maze of historic alleyways and
old single storey traditional courtyard houses, now fast disappearing. Dotted
around the hutong are the Drum and Bell Towers, Tea House, and local people's
houses. Your tour includes a visit with a local family.
Temple of
Heaven: One of the most famous sites in Beijing, this is Ming
architecture at its best: beautiful, controlled, and highly symbolic. The
surrounding gardens are full of interesting activity, particularly weekend
mornings. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the
weather.
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
Great Mosque, Xi'an City Wall, Terracotta Warriors
Great Mosque: In the heart of Xi'an's Muslim quarter,
close to the city centre, this is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China.
Remarkable for the combination of Chinese architecture with Islamic practice,
the courtyards align from east to west facing Mecca. The pavilions, halls and
gateways are wonderfully decorated, and this is an active place of worship for
the Hui descendants of Silk Road traders and travellers.
Xi'an City
Wall: It is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the
oldest and largest of the city defence systems in China.You also can bike along
the city wall (the rental fee is included).
Terracotta
Warriors: Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over
7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded
Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking
repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge
hangars. 1.5 hours from Xi'an, there is also an excellent museum and film about
the history of the vaults. Photos (no flash) are allowed. Wear comfortable
walking shoes.
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
Shaanxi Historical Museum, Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Gao's Courtyard(includes Shadow Play)
Shaanxi Historical Museum: The history of Shaanxi is said
to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's
best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and
impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in
English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your
guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Forest of
Stone Steles Museum: A fascinating collection of inscribed stone
tablets (steles), from very ancient to quite modern (Han-Qing Dynasties,
206BC-1911). All kinds of calligraphies and scripts tell stories, poems,
classics, reports from around the Empire. Other exhibits include early
sculptures and objects from Imperial tombs. This was once a Confucian temple,
and the architecture and grounds are well worth a visit on their own
account.
Gao's Courtyard(includes Shadow Play): A
traditional Chinese dwelling in the Muslim quarter that belonged to the founder
of the successful Gao family, who produced many officials, officers and
businessmen. The repairs won the 2002 UNESCO Asia-Pacific prize for cultural
heritage protection. The courtyard buildings have exhibitions of period
furniture, paintings, pottery, porcelain, photos and demonstrations of folk art,
including a‘shadow puppet’play with traditional music.
Xian to Chongqing to Yangtze, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities:
Ciqikou Old Town, Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo, One day tour in Chongqing
Ciqikou Old Town: This lively old area has been partly
restored, and remains an authentic and busy community. The old wooden houses and
narrow streets furthest from the river are mostly unimproved, closer to the
river there are craft and souvenir shops, teahouses and music, and lots of local
food and snacks. The locals certainly love their food–this is a good chance to
try some.
Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo: Here you can see
Giant pandas, Lesser pandas, Golden hair monkeys, South China Tigers and some
other national protected animals.
One day tour in
Chongqing: An air-conditioned van with driver and private guide are at
your disposal for the day(Chongqing)
Yangtze River
Today's Activities:
Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (8:00-10:00am)
Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Yangtze River
Today's Activities:
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm)
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Yangtze to Yichang to Shanghai, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities:
Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai), Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive in Yichang at 1:00pm.
Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom.The tourists can get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities.
Shanghai
Today's Activities:
Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Market, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower plus History museum
Jade Buddha Temple: The main treasures are two
statues of Buddha, carved from rare single blocks of white jade adorned with
precious stones. The temple is a hive of activity with monks, worshippers and
visitors, and photos of the Buddhas are forbidden.
Yuyuan
Market: Located at a very busy marketplace in a complex of
traditional-style buildings, backing onto Yuyuan Gardens.You can find everything
there from popular local snacks and food, crafts, antiques and souvenirs to
Starbucks, tea-houses and some great restaurants. There is a small
(reconstructed) Temple (Chenhuang: Temple of the City Gods) in there as well.
Yuyuan Garden: In the centre of Shanghai next to the
Yuyuan Bazaar, this exquisite old 5-acre garden is famous for its design. The
paths wander across bridges, past rockeries and miniature lakes, and through
pretty halls and pavilions. The trees and shrubs are planted with an eye to
providing charming views, and a sense of peace and
harmony.
Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Standing by the Huangpu
River with 468 meters high, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the highest TV Tower in
Asia (up to the last floor to see Shanghai scenery).It is a new landmark of
Shanghai in 21st century.
The History Museum: It is
a window of Shanghai open to all the guests at home and abroad. By means of more
than 1,300 pieces of cultural relics, literature and pictures, it presents
vividly a holistic picture of the long history of Shanghai from the remote
antiquity to the liberation of the city in 1949.
Depart Shanghai, Flight not included
Today's Activities:
Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals:
Breakfast
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