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8 Days Beijing Xi'an Shanghai Classic Tour

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    Tour Code:yct-3

    Start: Beijing

    End: Shanghai

    Duration: 8 Days

    Starting from Beijing, this tour also takes you to Xi'an and Shanghai, you will gain knowledge of the mysterious history of China in only 8 days. This wonderful experience will make sure you won't miss even a little bit...

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Beijing
    Arrive in Beijing. Pick up at Airport/Railway Station in Beijing.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 2
    Beijing
    Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. Enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (dinner included).
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 3
    Beijing
    Visit Great Wall at Mutianyu (round trip cable car included), Summer Palace.
    Overnight in Beijing
    Day 4
    Beijing - Xian
    Visit Hutong in Beijing(Rickshaw Cruise included). Courtyard Houses of Beijing. Beijing to Xian by Air in the afternoon (air ticket included). Visit Great Mosque, Moslem Street, Bell Tower and Drum Tower (ticket to the towers not included).
    Overnight in Xi'an
    Day 5
    Xian
    Visit Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket to the pagoda included), Xian City Wall. Enjoy dumpling banquet (dinner included) and Tang Dancing Show (performance ticket included) in the evening.
    Overnight in Xi'an
    Day 6
    Xian - Shanghai
    Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. Xian to Shanghai by Air in the morning (air ticket included). Pick up at the airport and visit Nanjing Road, Xintiandi Area.
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 7
    Shanghai
    Visit Shanghai Museum, Town God Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower (exterior view, ticket to the tower not included).
    Overnight in Shanghai
    Day 8
    Shanghai
    Transfer to Airport/Railway Station in Shanghai and Departure.
    Day 1 Beijing
    Upon arrival, your guide greets you at the airport or railway station in Beijing and escorts you to the hotel.

    The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
     
    Day 2 Beijing
    After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest square of its kind in the world.

    Then visit the Forbidden City to awe an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex.

    Our last stop, the Temple of Heaven, is the place for imperial rituals and worship.

    In the evening, enjoy the famous Roast Duck feast (dinner included) which looks brilliantly dark red, shining with oil and with crisp skin and tender meat.
     
    Day 3 Beijing
    A famous Chinese saying: "Not to Great Wall non-real man". As the longest fully-restored Great Wall section open to tourists, Great Wall at Mutianyu is famous for its strategic location and breathtaking scenery. Many foreign leaders have been to here during their visit in China. You can experience the national first-rate cable car installed in Mutianyu (round trip cable car included).

    Proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.
     
    Day 4 Beijing>>Xi'an
    Start with an early trip back to the Hutong area by rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys and passages. Pay a visit to a traditional Chinese local family, learn more about Chinese culture by trying making Chinese food on your own. Then have lunch there.

    Take a walk over the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) to hear the explanation about the different thresholds that mark the entry to the courtyard houses. Then transferring to the airport for the flight to Xi'an (air ticket included).

    Xi'an, as one of the oldest cities, was the capital for over 1,000 years and was the starting point of ancient Silk Road. Visit the Great Mosque, one of the most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.

    Later visit Moslem Street, a famous snack street where you can find lots of mouthwatering local snacks and interesting souvenirs.

    Then enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower and Drum Tower (ticket to the towers not included).
     
    Day 5 Xi'an
    Today's attractions feature Terracotta Army, one of World Cultural Heritages. The lifelike warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang will sure lead you back to the ancient warring times.

    The second stop is Big Wild Goose Pagoda (ticket to the pagoda included), one of the most famous buddhist pagodas in China, which was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.

    Then visit the Xi'an City Wall, an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.

    Enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet (dinner included). After then appreciate the gorgeous Tang Dancing Show (performance ticket included).
     
    Day 6 Xi'an>>Shanghai
    After a morning, pay a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum which is an epitome of Shaanxi's glamorous imperial past.

    Transfer to the airport to depart for Shanghai (air ticket included).

    After arrival, visit the Nanjing Road, the main shopping street of Shanghai, China, and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets.

    Then visit Xintiandi Area, a high-end shopping and dining area in Shanghai.
     
    Day 7 Shanghai
    After breakfast, drive to the Shanghai Museum, the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.

    Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.

    Then, arrive at Yuyuan Garden, which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.

    The next stop is Oriental Pearl TV Tower (ticket to the tower not included) for its marvelous exterior appearance, the landmark of Shanghai.
     
    Day 8 Shanghai
    Transfer to Shanghai Airport/Railway Station to prepare for departure.

    End of service.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    1 Your length of stay in part or all cities listed in our itineraries can be adjusted on line; but the extra charge is not included in the original charge.
    2 Generally speaking, these excluded lunch and dinner in our itineraries are optional; the price is according to the group size; but may we have your attention on following point: tips to local guide and driver are must remuneration if you prefer to self-catering.
    3 We offer hotel upgrade service but extra charge to the hotel is at your own.
    Inclusions

    1 Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off service in cities listed in the itinerary.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 The air ticket of economic class, taxes and dues for the flights as listed in the itinerary.
    6 Seven-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
    7 Meals as listed in the itinerary: Roast Duck and Dumpling Banquet.

     
    Exclusions

    1 International flight tickets or train tickets.
    2 Hotel room single room supplement.
    3 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    4 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    5 Estimated group surcharges for excess baggage.
    6 Fees for entry visa to China.
    7 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    8 Meals (L & D) not listed in the itinerary.

     
    Redemption

     
    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. 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!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
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