Ancient China Experience

Cities Included in Tour:

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Wuxi, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou

Tour Price Includes:

Luxury hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
Entrance ticket fee as listed
Excellent English speaking tour guide
Air-con bus between tourist spot
Meals as in the itinerary (B=Breakfast * L=Lunch * D=Dinner)

Ancient China Experience Itinerary:

Day 1 – TUE, Beijing Arrival * Tour operates every Tuesday

Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel.

(Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-11:30p.m.; passengers arriving adjacent within 2 hours will be picked up together; extra pick up fee: $50/vehicle/transfer for 2-3pax).

Day 2 – WED, Beijing

After breakfast, take an outside view of the National Grand Theater. Then visit Tiananmen Square – the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Then explore the incredible Forbidden City with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. Then go to the silk factory. After lunch visit the famous Temple of Heaven. It was the Ming and Qing dynasties emperor worship, is the world’s largest existing buildings of praying. Then taste the Puer tea or visit the pearl exhibition center. After dinner enjoy Golden Face Dynasty Show. Then proceed to the Place to see the first electronic dream backdrop in Asia with the second largest scale in the world. After that enjoy the beautiful Night Tour of Chang an Avenue in coach. (B/L/D)

Day 3 – THU, Beijing

After breakfast we will explore the Juyongguan Great Wall, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. On the way there, visit Bona Jade Store first. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, which are Olympic stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Then visit invigorant store (free foot massage). After that visit the famous pedestrian shopping area — Wangfujing Street. The snack street is a must-see, selling all the interesting snacks. You can easily find a place for your dinner here (self-charge). (B/L)

Day 4 – FRI, Beijing – Xi’an

The ancient city of Xi’an

After breakfast, take an early flight to Xi’an. Upon arrival, visit the Ancient City Wall. Continue to visit the dramatic Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Then visit Xi’an Museum. Dinner will be De Fa Chang Dumplings, China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. At night, enjoy the wonderful Tan Dynasty Music & Dance Show (recommended optional item: $30/pax). (B/L/D)

Day 5 – SAT, Xi’an

After breakfast visit the world-famous Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum & Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Continue to visit Artistic Ceramics Factory, learn about the techniques of making Tang San Cai, as well as the terra cotta warriors. Continue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (outside view). By the way, enjoy the Music Conduit beside the pagoda (except rainy or snowy days). Then visit the Qujiang Pool Park. (B/L/D)

Day 6 – SUN, Xi’an – Shanghai – Wuxi

Take an early flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival visit the City God Temple Bazaar. Then transfer to Wuxi. Visit the Liyuan Garden and Taihu Lake Scenic Area. After lunch, continue to Xihui Park and Jichang Park. Later appreciate the Pearl Center and Tea Pot Factory. After dinner, check-in hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 7 – MON, Wuxi – Nanjing

Transfer to Nanjing after breakfast. Visit Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum. Continue to take an outside view of the City Wall. Passing Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge. After that, go to visit Confucius Temple Bazaar and the Jade Store. After dinner, check-in hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 8 – TUE, Nanjing – Suzhou

Transfer to Shantangjie after breakfast. Have a cruise at Shantangjie Water Town. After that, go to Hanshan Temple. Later continue to take an outside view of Panmen Gate. Then enjoy the beautiful scenery of Golden Cock Lake Scenic Area. Then visit Guanqian Street. Later go to visit Yuanrong Time Square, where you can see the 500 meters long LED marquee screen. After that, enjoy the Silk Fashion Show. (B/L/D)

Day 9 – WED, Suzhou – Hangzhou

After breakfast, transfer to Hangzhou by bus. Take a painted boat on West Lake. Continue to enjoy Fish Wonder at Huagang Crook. After lunch, visit Meijiawu Tea Plantation. And then pay a visit to Jingci Temple. After dinner, enjoy the wonderful show – Night of West Lake. (B/L/D)

Day 10 – THU, Hangzhou – Shanghai

Transfer to Shanghai after breakfast. Later appreciate scenery at Pudong Newly Developed Zone. Then go to see the Honey Products store. After that, free shopping at Nanjing Road. After dinner, take a cruise on the Huangpu River. While on the cruise, you can take an outside view of the Oriental Pearl Tower. (B/L/D)

Day 11 – FRI, Shanghai Departure

Transfer to airport after breakfast. (B)

Tour Price Excludes:

Service charge ($120/person). Service charge includes tips for tour guide and driver, and so on.
International air ticket & tax; domestic air ticket & tax (Beijing-Xi’an, $170/person; Xi’an-Shanghai, $190/person).
China visa fee.
Personal expenditures.
Travel insurance or medical insurance.