Panoramic Impression of China
Explore the sacred Tibet, the ancient capital Beijing and Xi’an, amazing Yangtze River, gleaming Shanghai, and elegant Zhujiajiao Water Town. In this 16-day private tour, you are the boss.
No matter how late your international flight arrives in Beijing, your Beijing tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. On the way to your hotel, he/she will give you a brief introduction about the tour to come.
Sleep tight for the first night in China.
Tian’anmen Square is an extensive open area in Beijing, adjacent to the Forbidden City. Inside the Forbidden City, you will visit the four cores: the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the Royal Garden. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
The most interesting fact about the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling is that China’s last emperor, Pu Yi, once lived in a courtyard house in a Hutong but not the majestic Forbidden City. Afterward, you will take a rickshaw Hutong ride and visit a local family.
As your Beijing tour guide walks your way to the site, you can see many local folks take the holy site Temple of Heaven as an open-air playground for Taichi, Yangko, and sword dancing.
The next stop for today is the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section. A one-way cable car ride and a one-way slide-way are included in our trip. Later, stop by to see how the cloisonne ware is out at a cloisonne factory before heading back.
Today, you will have a whole free day in Beijing before the train departs at 8:00 pm. Refer to our suggested activities as follows.
Arrive in Xi’an in the morning, your tour guide will take you to some simple breakfast and help you check-in. Later, you will visit the wonder of ancient China: the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch in a Sichuan restaurant nearby before a walk at a handicraft center.
In the afternoon, you will go back to Xi’an downtown, waiting see the Ancient City Wall, one of the oldest military defense systems in China.
After breakfast, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and get a splendid view of the city.
After lunch, you will walk freely to the Muslim Quarter and visit the Great Mosque.
Have some free time in Xi’an before the flight to Lhasa, a mysterious land luring almost every traveler.
After arrival and check-in, you will have some free time in Lhasa.
Today, you will visit the highlights of Lhasa. Firstly, visit the famous Jokhang Temple. Have lunch in a Tibetan-style restaurant.
Afternoon, you will visit one of the most important monasteries in Lhasa: Sera Monastery. Later, your Lhasa tour guide will lead your way on a free stroll in Barkhor Street, where your Lhasa tour guide will take you to a Thangka workshop for an interesting observation of the artistic process.
Nobody can miss the impressive Potala Palace in their Tibet tours. Today, you will spend some time here. Have a steak at a Tibetan restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Drepung Monastery. This monastery used to be home for Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace. Later, you will have some quality time with a local Tibetan family.
Today, a flight will take you to Chongqing.
Upon arrival, your Chongqing tour guide will take you to visit one of the locals’ favorite parks: Goose Neck Park.
Take some photos of our cute friends: the giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo.
Chongqing’s Ciqikou Old Town is also an interesting place to kill some time. After dinner on your own, your Chongqing tour guide will transfer you to the pier. Board on Yangtze River Cruise and enjoy your first night!
Waking up to the wave sound of the Yangtze River, you will embrace the morning of nature. Today, you will take a short visit to Shibaozhai. Shibaozhai, literally meaning Stone Treasure Fortress, and its riverside location is what allows the historic hill site much of its beauty. The sheer vertical cliffs below it stand more than 56 meters tall, thus creating much curiosity over the centuries. The red pavilion found there was first built in 1750 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and has since been restored. Inside, visitors can see many interesting artifacts since each of the 12 floors is dedicated to a famous general from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-265), a local scholar, or a known Chinese poet.
On your spectacular Yangtze River cruise today, the first gorge of the day will be Qutang Gorge, and then later pass through Wu Gorge. After lunch, you will have the chance to go on land to visit Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River. It is a dramatic piece of natural beauty with water rushing past karst caves, vertical cliffs, numerous waterfalls, three-colored springs, an ancient plank path, and much more. As well, there is an option to visit the White Emperor City, also known as Baidi city (price not included).
The crew will later perform for your entertainment, and the vessel will sail through the 5-step ship locks, bringing you back to the Yangtze.
Today, you will get to Yichang. Visit the imposing site of the Three Gorges Dam.
Later today, a domestic flight will take you to Shanghai. Check in upon arrival.
After breakfast, you will walk on Shanghai’s landmark, The Bund, and get on the top of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. An interesting museum of waxwork demonstrating Shanghai’s history, the Shanghai History Museum located inside the tower, will be our next stop. Have lunch at a gracefully decorated restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Yuyuan Garden and the romantic Former French Concession. Later, visit an intriguing Shikumen area, where old buildings and narrow lanes keep the history and lifestyles alive.
This morning, your Shanghai tour guide will escort you to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Here, you will visit Tongtianhe (an ancient pharmacy), the historic Post Office, Yuanjin Temple, and Kezhi Garden. A boat trip along the river will be pleasant.
After lunch, you will be back in Shanghai. Have some free time exploring the city.
You will be transferred from your Shanghai hotel to the airport in time for your flight home. Thanks for taking this China tour with us. Hope to see you soon!
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