China Exploring Tour - 10 Day Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou (All Inclusive)

China Exploring Tour - 10 Day Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou (All Inclusive)

An exciting tour for those who want to get the true essence of China and its culture. Beijing, the capital and its many attractions alongside Xi’an, the former capital of many years and its ancient beauties, make this tour great for those interested in history and old cultures. Shanghai and Hangzhou, two of the commercial centers in the world show you how modern metropolises in East Asia are and would bring magnificent skylines for you to enjoy.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing - Airport Pick up & Hotel Transfer

Stop At: Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After a warm greeting, we will transfer you to your 4-star hotel in Beijing and you can rest and prepare yourself for your amazing 9 days tour in China!

Upon check in the hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to recover in your room or you can visit Wangfujing Street. Beijing Wangfujing Street, as one of the symbols of Beijing's commerce, is the most well-known and prosperous shopping street with modern and fashion trends.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Golden Mask Dynasty Show, Xiaowuji North Rd OCT Theatre, Beijing China
The spectacular performance Golden Mask Dynasty will be another optional item fro today tour. Golden Mask Dynasty Show will be held at Red Theatre in Beijing. This show incorporates dancing, acrobatics, some magnificent costumes and one or two surprises.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Mercure Wanshang Hotel - 4 Star

Day 2: Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, & Kung Fu Show (B+L)

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After having breakfast in your hotel, you will meet your tour guide and other group members and we will take you directly to your first destination, Tiananmen Square by private car or van. Not only one of the largest squares in the world, this place is also famous for all the events that have taken place in Chinese history.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Cross the street is your next destination, The Forbidden City which is an imperial palace and you will take 2 hours walking tour around Forbidden City.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Red Theatre Beijing Kung Fu Show, No.44 Xingfu Street, Dongcheng District 50 Meters East of Tiantan Hotel, Beijing 100061 China
We will continue our tour in the evening to Red Theatre. The Legend of Kung Fu Show, which premiered at Beijing’s Red Theater in 2004, tells the story of a young monk who dreams of one day becoming a kung fu master. The best Kong Fu practitioners from all across China tell the story through Chinese martial arts, traditional and modern dance, and Chinese acrobatics.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
In the afternoon, the group will visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest ancient sacred place of worship in China with unique architecture located in the south east of Beijing.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Mercure Wanshang Hotel - 4 Star

Day 3: Beijing - Mutianyu Gerat Wall & Summer Palace (B+L)

Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
After a full buffet breakfast, it is time to visit one of the seven wonders of the world, The Great Wall of China. The Great Wall at Mutianyu was fully restored in the 1980s as an alternative to the increasingly popular Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. The Mutianyu section is farther away from Beijing (about an hour and a half by car) than more popular sections, but it's also significantly less busy and features some fun, modern amusements, such as a cable car, chairlift, and toboggan.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
After lunch and a short stop at Jade Factory we will head to Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. Summer Palace is a lavish lakeside retreat from the heat of Beijing. With pavilions, walkways, gardens, and bridges, the UNESCO World Heritage site on Kunming Lake served as the seat of government for Empress Dowager Cixi during the last years of her life.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Kunming Lake, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Kunming Lake is a most attractive water feature a short distance from downtown Beijing, where it covers three quarters of the total area of the Summer Palace grounds. Hiring a boat is a good choice to visit the lake in the Summer Palace. There are different kinds of boats varying of size, startups, and close time.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Mercure Wanshang Hotel - 4 Star


Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an - Pick up from Train Station & Hotel Transfer (B)

Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
You start your 4th day by visiting one of the Hutongs of Beijing, where you can see the old neighborhoods of Beijing by walking around or sitting on a tricycle.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mercure Xian Renmin Square - 4 Star

Day 5: Xi'an Day Tour - Terracotta Warriors & Houses Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda (B+L+D)

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
The first day in Xi’an is dedicated to visiting Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum where you will definitely admire the ancient craft of the Qin Dynasty. There is a pottery-making factory that we will visit on our way to our lunch.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Small Goose Pagoda, No.72 Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710068 China
After lunch, we will visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda which is one of two significant pagodas in Xian.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Xi'an Museum, 72 Youyi Xilu, Xi'an 710068 China
Located next to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and amidst water fountains and a well tended garden, this museum is a great choice to learn more about Chinese history in Xian.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tang Dynasty Show, 75 North Chang'an Road, Xi'an 710065 China
At night, we arrange dinner and you will have one of the most famous Chinese food called Dumplings at a local restaurant, and also watching the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
* Note: Since the dance show is closed on December, January, February and March, passengers in this months will have the free evening instead.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
• Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Accommodation included: Mercure Xian Renmin Square - 4 Star

Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai - Airport Pick up and Hotel Transfer (B+L)

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
After Breakfast, we will visit the ancient Xi’an City Wall to enjoy a panoramic view of Xi’an.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Upon your arrival to Shanghai you will have half a day free and you can go to the beautiful Bund area to see the most iconic towers and famous Huangpu river on your own
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel - 4 Star

Day 7: Shanghai Day Tour - Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai History Museum, Yu Garden (B+L)

Stop At: Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 China
In the morning, you will go to one of the most famous and iconic towers in the world, The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower (TV Tower) to see the beauty of Shanghai from the elevation.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shanghai History Museum, No.325 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai China
In the bottom of the Pearl Tower, we will pay a visit to the Shanghai Municipal History Museum to get a general knowledge about the history, culture, and development of this now modern city.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
After lunch, we head to the beautiful Yu Garden to see traditional Chinese buildings with beautiful carvings and decorations.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel - 4 Star

Day 8: Shanghai to Hangzhou - Transfer by Bus to Hangzhou Hotel (B+L)

Stop At: Jade Buddha Temple, 170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai China
This is an very old temple was built to keep the two precious jade Buddhist statues since 1882.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Zhejiang Hotel - 5 Star

Day 9: Hangzhou Day Tour - West Lake & QingHeFang Street (B+L)

Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Sitting on a boat on these pristine waters is a great experience and you can take excellent pictures with an absolutely beautiful background with water, mountain, and pagodas.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: QingHeFang, No.113 Gaoyin Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou China
You can easily walk from Westlake to wander on QingHeFang Street and enjoy the traditional restaurants and Tea Houses on this district.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Zhejiang Hotel - 5 Star

Day 10: Hangzhou to Shanghai - Transfer by Bus to Airport (B)

Stop At: Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2), Pudong International Airport T2, Shanghai China
Remember the bus tickets to Shanghai are provided by ChinaWayz but the transportation's to Shanghai Airport must be arranged by yourself.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.