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Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing

Pass By: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi, Beijing, China
Transfer airport / hotel

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 2: Beijing

Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
Visit one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist lamaseries in the Han region -- Lama Temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Meander in the crisscrossing traditional Beijing alleys by rickshaw.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Pay a visit to the world's largest city square -- Tian'anmen Square.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Visit the largest existing palace in the world, Forbidden City.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 3: Beijing

Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Visit the largest architectural complex in the world for rituals to pay homage to heaven -- Temple of Heaven.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Juyong Pass of Great Wall, Juyong Pass, Changping District, Beijing 102202 China
Visit one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World", and the symbol of China -- The Great Wall
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Visit the main venue of 2008 Summer Olympic Games -- Niaochao National Stadium & Water Cude (outside view)
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an

Pass By: Beijing Railway Station, No.13 Jiawan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Titan Times Hotel, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 5: Xi'an

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Visit the "Eighth Wonder of the World", Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses Museum.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
Visit one of the four famous sites for Buddhist sutra translation during the Tang Dynasty -- Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Visit the Muslim community in Xi'an and taste the local delicacies.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Titan Times Hotel, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 6: Xian - Shanghai

Pass By: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 2550 Hongqiao Rd, Changning, Shanghai Shi, China, 200237
Transfer Xi'an - Shanghai

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Jin Jiang Tower, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 7: Shanghai

Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District near Fuyou Road, Shanghai 200010 China
Visit the traditional Chinese garden, where ancient architecture, unique dragon walls, calligraphic and painting works of famous artists can be found.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jade Buddha Temple, 170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai China
Visit the one of the most important Buddhist temple in southern China -- Jade Buddha Temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Have a walk in Shanghai's iconic scenic spot, The Bund.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China
Cruise in the mother river of Shanghai, Huangpu River.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Jin Jiang Tower, a 5-star hotel.
Breakfast included

Day 8: Shanghai

Pass By: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 2550 Hongqiao Rd, Changning, Shanghai Shi, China, 200237
Transfer hotel / airport

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