All includes Classic Gold Ring Small Group 8 Days Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrived in Beijing

Stop At: Beijing Airport International Storage Limited Company, Tianwei 3rd St, Shunyi Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Your flight will touch down in our capital city today. Our local professional guide and experienced driver will expect you at the airport after your baggage reclaim and customs clearance, and then escort you to check in at the hotel. Relax during the rest time of the day.

Duration: 4 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Pentahotel Beijing or Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel

Day 2: 【Tiananmen Square】-【Forbidden City】-【Temple of Heaven】

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Stroll along the famous【Tiananmen Square】- the largest city center square in the world. This is an assembling place for celebrations in traditional Chinese festivals and important days.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
On the other hand, the square is well-known among travelers for it is the entrance to the majestic【Forbidden City】. Built as an imperial palace complex nearly 600 years ago, it is now open to public as a tourist site as well as a museum, from where you get to know the emperors and their royal families' lives, appreciate traditional Chinese architecture and various cultural relics. An a la carte lunch is served for you at a decent restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
This afternoon, visit the where emperors offered sacrifices to the God of Heaven in ancient time. For emperors, offering sacrifices at the Temple of Heaven was the most solemn among all ceremonies, hence making it a holy place.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Western buffet
• Lunch: A la carte luch
Accommodation included: Pentahotel Beijing or Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel

Day 3: 【Mutianyu Great Wall】-【Olympic Bird's Nest】

Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Road, Huairou District, Beijing China
Morning excursion will take you to climb the Great Wall of China at【Mutianyu Section】which boasts its magnificence and natural beauty. The round-trip cable car is included. As one of the seven wonders in the world, the Great Wall pools wisdom and painstaking effort of ancient Chinese people. Standing on the wall and viewing it as it winds its way along the mountain ridges will leave you with an unforgettable memory. This afternoon, you will visit a featured local market.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
On the way to the market, the car will stop for a while at the【Olympic Bird's Nest】(Olympic National Stadium). You may get off and appreciate its distinctive appearance at close quarters.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Western buffet
Accommodation included: Pentahotel Beijing or Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel

Day 4: Summer Palace-Hutong Rickshaw Tour-High speed train to Xi'an-Train station to hotel transfer

Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
This morning you will pay a visit to the【Summer Palace】 a luxury resort used by the royal family for leisure and entertainment. Embodying the essence of classical architecture from different areas of the country, the royal garden is especially famous for its delicate scenery and ingenious layout.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw to explore the【Old Hutongs】, which is the city's most culturally vibrant area. Then, you will take a high-speed train to Xian for around 4.5 hours. Our guide will greet you at the railway station and escort you to check in at the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Western buffet
Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Xi'an Big Goose Pagoda or Days Inn City Centre Xi'an

Day 5: Terracotta Army-Provincial History Museum-Xi'an City Wall

Stop At: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Lintong, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, 710612
You will start this wonderful day with the world-renowned 【TerraCotta Army】， It is built right on the excavation site of the subordinate funeral pits of the mysterious Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum. You will be shocked by thousands of life-sized pottery soldiers, horses, as well as bronze chariots and weapons that have been unearthed. Lunch is not included today. You can have it at your guide's suggestion if you need.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China
In the afternoon, you will first visit the【Provincial History Museum】，which is the most comprehensive and significant museum in China.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Western buffet
Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Xi’an Big Goose Pagoda or Days Inn City Centre Xi'an

Day 6: Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum-Airport transfer to Shanghai

Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
This morning you will visit the【Small Wild Goose Pagoda】& Xi'an Museum, both of which are set in a nice park. Although it has gone through more than 1300 years' of vicissitudes, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda looks still elegant and exquisite with its original features. A visit to a local family comes next. In addition to having close communication with the hosts, you will also be treated to a home cooked a la carte lunch.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Western buffet
• Lunch: A la carte lunch
Accommodation included: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel or Ocean Hotel Shanghai

Day 7: Shanghai Museum-Yuyuan Garden-the Bund-Huangpu River cruise-an ancient cultural street

Stop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), 201 Ren Min Da Dao, Shanghai China
Today's private trip will start with a visit to【Shanghai Museum】, specializing in bronze wares, ceramics, and Chinese calligraphies and paintings. Afterward, the guide will take you to the 【Yuyuan Garden 】a typical Chinese private garden boasting ponds, rockworks, and traditional architecture.

At noon, we arrange an a la carte lunch where you can enjoy authentic Shanghai and Cantonese cuisines.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
After a stroll on the beautiful Bund with architecture in western styles, and a cruise on the【Huangpu River】for about an hour, the guide will lead you to Tianzifang, a cultural block combing artistic studios, exotic restaurants and bars.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Western buffet
Accommodation included: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel or Ocean Hotel Shanghai

Day 8: Bid farewell at the airport. Thank you for travelling with us!

Stop At: Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2), Pudong International Airport T2, Shanghai China
Your private China tour ends today as our guide transfers you to the airport and helps you board the homebound flight. Farewell to you all and welcome to China again!
Duration: 3 hours

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