Ancient China Experience 10 Day Tour
Beijing Arr.-Xi’an-Shanghai-Wuxi -Suzhou -Hangzhou-Shanghai Dep
Highlights:Double Ancient Capital Cities + Four Cities of East China
Beijing:
Xi’an:
Jiangnan:
Beijing:
- Enioy the Acrobatics Show-A collection of art, special effects, culture as an indicator of artistic performance.
- Beijing hutong,where old Beijing residents live,witness the vicissitude of the city, you will find it much fun to walk through but be care not to lost yourself.
- Walk on the famous Juyongguan Great Wall to feel the history associated with this almost mystical landmark.
- Temple of Heaven,Ancient Chinese Ming and qing dynasties emperors, praying.
Xi’an:
- Providing visitors a modern and historical city
- The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.
- Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show is known as China's first antique music and dance.
Jiangnan:
- The perfect combination of prosperous city and peace countryside
- Stroll in the Garden of Couple's Retreat-- a charm of Jiangnan water.
- Admire the beauty of West Lake by taking a short cruise on it.
- Immerse yourself in the bustling metropolis Shanghai.
ITINERARY
D 1，Beijing Arrival meals：X X X
Upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), transfer to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
(Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-midnight 1:30a.m.; passengers arriving adjacent within 2 hours will be picked up together; extra pick up fee: USD60 vehicle/transfer for 2-3pax, exclude tour guide). Accommodation ：U Hotel Beijing/similar
D 2，Beijing meals：B L X
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. Visit famous【Temple of Heaven】Temple of Heaven, Ancient Chinese Ming and qing dynasties emperors, praying. Lastly visit the Jade Store. Accommodation ：U Hotel Beijing/similar
D 3，Beijing-Xi’an meals：B L X
After breakfast, explore the【Juyongguan Great Wall】, one of txhe 'Seven Wonders of the World'. On the way there, visit Latex 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 go on【a Pedicab Ride through the Hutongs】. Visit the famous【Shichahai Bar Street】which is a famous scenic area, surrounded by places of historic interest and scenic beauty, remnants of old-style Beijing residences and Hutongs. After that visit invigorant store (free foot massage). Then watch【Acrobatics Show】, At last 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). Take the soft sleeper to Xi`an, overnight on train.Accommodation ：on the train
D 4，Xi’an meals：B L D Upon arriving, you will be picked up at the railway station. Start your visit from the 【Ancient City Wall】which still compasses the centre of Xi’an. It is the most complete one that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. After that, continue to visit the dramatic【Small Wild Goose Pagoda】, famous Buddha's pagoda of Tang Dynasty. Then visit 【Xi’an Museum】, China's first national museum equipped with modern facilities. Dinner will be the century-old 【De Fa Chang Dumplings】, one of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, the most famous dumplings’ restaurant in China. At night, enjoy wonderful【Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show】.Accommodation ：5☆Grand Noble Hotel Xi’an/similar
D 5，Xi’an meals：B L X After breakfast, visit the world-famous【Qin Emperor's Mausoleum & Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses】, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. After that, continue to visit Artistic Ceramics Factory, learn about the techniques of making Tang San Cai, as well as the terra cotta warriors. Then continue to visit the 【Big Wild Goose Pagoda】(outside view)—a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an. By the way, enjoy the【Music Conduit】beside the pagoda, which is the largest Music Conduit Square of Asia, experiencing the perfect combination of music and spring (except rainy or snowy days). Dinner expenses will be self-covered.Accommodation ：5☆Grand Noble Hotel Xi’an/similar
D 6，Xi'an-Shanghai-Wuxi meals：B L X Take an early flight to Shanghai airport (which takes off between 6:30a.m.-8:00a.m) or take high speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. Transfer to Wuxi after lunch. Visit the 【South The Strip】 in Wuxi. South The Strip is a street in Wuxi, Jiangsu province is located in the city of Wuxi Liangxi central area. In the central city of Wuxi, the long and elegant southern The Strip is a tender heart. Kiyona bridge historic south in the The Strip, the Grande Canale river is a typical Jiangnan, known as the "Jiangnan Water alley, the canal to print", then visiting 【Taihu 】by car, After dinner, check-in the hotel.Accommodation ：5☆Wuxi Grand Park Hotel/Swiss-Belhotel Liyuan/similar
D 7，Wuxi-Suzhou meals：B L X After breakfast, visit the purple clay teapot and the Pearl Center. Then take a boat tour of 【the Grand Canal of Suzhou】, as part of the Grande Canale, just like a jade belt around the beautiful ancient city of Suzhou. 【The ancient canal style protection zone】, is not only a city green corridor in Suzhou, and many historical and cultural relics of Suzhou linked up, has become a hot tourist line of foreign tourists.Accommodation ：5☆Garden Metropark Hotel/similar
D 8，Suzhou-Hangzhou meals：B L X After breakfast, visit the【Garden of Couple's Retreat】,three Park facing the river, through the side street, before and after a river port, silhouetted against the bridges, a charm of Jiangnan water. Then transfer to Hangzhou, tour【West Lake】 by boat-- the most famous attraction in Hangzhou, it is one of the first national key scenic spots in China and one of the ten famous scenic spots in china. It is one of the main ornamental freshwater lakes in mainland China, Later appreciate Silk factory and check-into the hotel.Accommodation ：5☆Grand New Century Hotel Yuhang Hangzhou/similar
D 9，Hangzhou-Shanghai meals：B L X After breakfast, visit【Meijiawu Tea Plantation】. After lunch, transfer back to Shanghai. Walk along【the Bund】, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. This area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. After that, visit the jewelry store and Yangshengtang. Then continue to the bustling shopping district-【Nanjing Road】. Have dinner on your own at the pedestrian street.Accommodation ：5☆Growne Plaza Shanghai Pudong waigaoqiao/Shanghai GuoMan Hotel/similar
D 10，Shanghai Departure meals：B X X After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for homebound flight.
