| Destination: |
Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Shanghai |
| Duration: |
10 Days & 9 Nights |
| Tour Type: |
Multi-City Tour |
| Tour Code: | CTP30 |
| Departure: |
Daily |
Highlights
- View the unique Chinese historical wonders at ancient capitals in China
Step into the largest Royal Palace in the world
Visit the birth place of Chinese legendary Kung Fu
View the ancient life size Terra-Cotta Warrior Corps
Stroll on Huangpu River Bund and view modern constructions at Shanghai
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrive in Beijing
- Activities:Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts - an ancient capital with some incredible historical sites and a bustling modern metropolis getting ready to host the 2008 Olympics. Upon your arrival in Beijing, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your Hotel. The guide will give you some tips on local restaurants that we recommend and you can do some shopping in streets nearby. The rest of the day is free to rest to recover from jetlag or to explore yourself.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Day 02
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:Depart from hotel in the morning and drive (a bit under two hours) to the Badaling Section of The Great Wall, which stretches for over 6000 km, and was originally built to protect China from the barbarians. Before returning to the city you'll visiti the Changling, one of the Ming tombs for the Ming Emperor YongLe. During the day a visit to Jade Caving Factory or Cloisonne (enamelware) workshop is included. Enjoy famous Chinese Kungfu Show and tradtional Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Beijing to Overnight Train
- Activities:In the morning, learn Taichi–a 500 year old Chinese physical exercise from Taichi master. With slow and peaceful movement, your body is wakening up and energized. You'll feel yourself a super man and ready to go! Then you will visit Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests.following is visit to Tian'anmen Square,the world's largest public square, which is closely linked to the Forbidden City, from which the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. At night, take overnight soft-sleeper train to Luoyang.
- Meals: lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Overnight Train to Luoyang
- Activities:Arrive in Luoyang in the morning. You are greeted at the station and transferred to the hotel. Continue to visit White Horse Temple, the first Buddhism Temple in China, and Longmen Grottos.
- Hotel:Luoyang Grand Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Luoyang
- Activities:After breakfast at hotel, drive to Shaolin Temple, learn Chinese Kung Fu there. You will also have a short time lesson of learning Kungfu.
- Hotel:Luoyang Grand Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Luoyang to Xi'an
- Activities:In the morning, take soft-seat train to Xi'an, the capital of 13 dynasties. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. After lunch you will have a leisure stroll on the Ancient City Wall. You can also rent a bicycle to ride on the wall.
- Hotel:Hotel Ibis Xian
- Day 07
- Destinations: Xi'an
- Activities:The Warriors are part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over 7000 figures in full battle array are formed for battle in several large pits. Many of the figures - soldiers, archers, horses and chariots have been restored. In the afternoon we’re going to the Bell Tower where you can get a bird’s view of the city from the top. There is a music performance of the ancient music and a display of the instruments. We will continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his collection of classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India.
- Hotel:Hotel Ibis Xian
- Meals: lunch
- Day 08
- Destinations: Xi'an to Shanghai
- Activities:Fly on to Shanghai. On arrival we will go directly to the Bund - the old colonial sector, which is home to a myriad of European-styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. It is a must-see when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance.
- Hotel:New Asia Hotel Shanghai
- Meals: lunch
- Day 09
- Destinations: Shanghai
- Activities:Today you visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden, the Shanghai Museum, which has rivals the Shaanxi Museum in Xi'an and is well worth a visit, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the famous Oriental TV Tower (also known as the Pearl Tower, for its distinctive shape). The second-highest platform provides wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu River, and those with a good head for heights can choose to buy a ticket to continue on to the very top.
- Hotel:New Asia Hotel Shanghai
- Meals: lunch
- Day 10
- Destinations: Departure from Shanghai
- Activities:Free time on your own until transferred to airport for your departure flight.
Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).
Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary
Airport tax and fuel fee.
Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Service charge and government Taxes.
Price Excludes
- Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
Excess baggage charges.
Fees for entry visa to China.
Traveler insurance.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
- If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in writing to chinatours@ChinaTravelDepot.com by e-mail or 0086-10-58158822 by fax. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
- To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
- No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
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Cancellation in advance
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Cancellation penalty
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More than 30 days
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No Cancellation Fee
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30-10 days
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50% of the full payment
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9-0 days or no show
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100% of the full payment
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