Have you ever watched movies or TV series about the royal families of the Qing (1644–1912 AD) dynasty?
Have you ever watched movies or TV series about the royal families of the Qing (1644–1912 AD) dynasty? Now it’s your turn to be the princess or the emperor as you enter the home of 24 emperors － the majestic Forbidden City in Beijing.
You will also visit Xi’an to discover the marvelous underground army － the Terracotta Warriors.
Your local English-speaking guide will wait for you at the arrivals hall, and you will be escorted directly to your hotel. Check in at the hotel and recover from jet lag.
In the morning, you will visit Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Your tour guide will help you explore six carefully selected places in the Forbidden City to discover the deep secrets of the emperors and concubines. Then, you will have lunch in a local roast duck restaurant.
Take a relaxing visit to the Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors used to worship God.
The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing are closed on Mondays as part of their regular schedule. We will adjust to visit on days other than Monday.
In the morning, visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section (1.5 hours drive from downtown Beijing). This is a less-crowded section of the Great Wall. A cable car takes you up to a good spot, where you can easily walk along the wall.
Descend the Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car, then return to your hotel.
Later, take you into the beating heart of Beijing – the Hutongs (old alleyways). You can also ascend the Bell Tower for a bird’s-eye view of the hutong area.
Enjoy your free time in the morning.
Your guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby. You’ll then transfer to the train station to catch an onward train to Xi’an. The train will take four and a half hours.
Your Xi’an guide and driver will transfer you directly to your hotel upon arrival.
Stand face to face with 6,000 statues at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, created by the first Emperor. It is said the warriors were all sculpted in the shape of powerful or rich people of the time.
Stroll around the Muslim Quarter, located near the Drum Tower, known for its vibrant street markets, food stalls, and cultural significance.
Explore the Ancient City Wall, which surrounds the city center. The wall was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City.
If weather permits, you can rent a bike and ride around the city wall, the rental fees will be at your own expense.
Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the morning. As part of the Silk Road UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda embodies the cultural exchange between China and other civilizations along the ancient trade route.
Xi’an Museum is just near the pagoda. Xi’an Museum. This museum collectively reflects the long history of Xi’an City, integrating with the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, similar to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda was used to store Buddhist scriptures and relics brought from India, to preserve and spread Buddhism in China.
Fly to Shanghai after lunch.
In the morning, you can climb to the top of the Shanghai Tower and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Shanghai from the observation deck. You can see the city’s skyline, the Huangpu River, and landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower.
The Bund tour brings you back to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s. Your guide will take you into several old buildings to have a look.
In the afternoon, explore Yuyuan Garden, a classic Chinese garden, and enjoy the area covered by the Former French Concession in the 20th century was the premier residential and retail district of Shanghai and was also the center of Catholicism in Shanghai
You will be transferred to the airport on time for your flight. We will make sure that you arrive at the airport 1.5 hours ahead of departure time for domestic flights and 2.5 hours for international flights.
Tongli Water Town is beautiful and gives you a taste of ancient China. You get a fully-fledged feel for the ancient surroundings by just walking around the fairly large town. Many souvenirs are for sale. Test your bargaining powers.
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