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About This Experience in Beijing
Why Visit Beijing?
Beijing, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Beijing provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Beijing
The easiest way to reach Beijing is by flying into Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- One-way Economy class airfare of Xi'an/ Guilin/Shanghai.
- Professional English-speaking guides
- One way high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an.
- Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
What's Not Included
- International airfares
- Entry Visa fees
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Tour price for the child under 12 is upon request.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Beijing Airport Pickup
Your local tour guide will meet you at... 1 hour
Your local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.
Beijing
This morning, your tour guide will pick up... 30 minutes
This morning, your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.
From the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the... 3 hours
From the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures. At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch will be served at a superb local restaurant, where you can have a taste of authentic Chinese food.
In the afternoon, you will have a walking tour in the hutongs 1 hour
In the afternoon, you will have a walking tour in the hutongs. Also, visit a Beijing courtyard there and experience paper cutting, a traditional Chinese folk art. It is a kind of auspicious patterns used widely as decoration in Chinese people's daily life.
Enjoy an acrobatic show in the evening before going back to the hotel 1 hour
Enjoy an acrobatic show in the evening before going back to the hotel.
China Great Wall Tour
In the morning, drive about 1 3 hours
In the morning, drive about 1.5 hours to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. A round-trip cable car ride has been arranged for you. Chairlift for ascending and Toboggan for descending are also available. So you can enjoy a leisure hiking time on the Great Wall. To satisfy your noontime hunger, you can buy some fast food at the foot of the Wall with your guide’s help and picnic on the Wall.
In ther afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven 1 hour 30 minutes
In ther afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. The emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to the God of Heaven here. Also as a public for the locals, Temple of Heaven has gathered many Tai Chi enthusiasts. You can join in them and feel the magic of Tai Chi.
Beijing to Xi'an by High Speed Train
After seeing giant pandas in the morning, you... 3 hours
After seeing giant pandas in the morning, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
After that, transfer you to take the high speed train to Xi'an 5 hours
After that, transfer you to take the high speed train to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you at the railway station and escort you to the hotel.
Xi'an
The visit to the magnificent Terracotta Army will start your day's trip 3 hours
The visit to the magnificent Terracotta Army will start your day's trip. In the museum, there are altogether three excavated pits exhibiting amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Later, After seeing giant pandas in the morning, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
Then drive back to the city to visit... 2 hours
Then drive back to the city to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a square brick pagoda built to store Buddhism scripts brought from ancient India. Here, you will have an experience to wear the traditional clothes of Han Nationality to stroll around.
Next hang out along Grand Tang All Day... 40 minutes
Next hang out along Grand Tang All Day Mall, a pedestrian street inspired by cultures of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), a golden time in China’s history.
Xi'an to Guilin by Flight
The day begins with a visit to the City Wall 2 hours
The day begins with a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try.
The Great Mosque in Xi'an is one of... 1 hour
The Great Mosque in Xi'an is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China.
Around the mosque is the largest Moslem community... 1 hour
Around the mosque is the largest Moslem community and bazaar, where you will see Islamic customs, intertwining alleyways, and countless Moslem snack shops. You can explore for lunch
Then your guide will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Guilin 3 hours
Then your guide will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Guilin. The guide in Guilin will be waiting for you at the airport and then escort you to the carefully-chosen hotel.
Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
Take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo 4 hours
Take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Li River is the essence of landscape in this area, especially the section from Guilin to Yangshuo, which is reputed as 'A Hundred Miles Gallery'. The cruise ship will arrive at Yangshuo in about 4.5 hours. Have lunch onboard (the cruise company serves simple Chinese box meal).
After docking at Yangshuo, you will continue to... 2 hours
After docking at Yangshuo, you will continue to sightsee the county’s idyllic countryside by car or by bike/tandem.
Yangshuo
In the morning, you can continue to explore... 8 hours
In the morning, you can continue to explore the beauty of Yangshuo, or follow your guide to gain deeper insight into Chinese traditional culture by learning Chinese calligraphy or Kung Fu, which takes 45 min to 1 hour. This afternoon, go on a rafting along the Yulong River, a less spectacular yet more peaceful version of the Li River.
Guilin to Shanghai by Flight
In the morning, drive you to visit the... 1 hour
In the morning, drive you to visit the Silver Cave, a natural wonder formed by karst force and the largest of its kind in Guilin.
Then, your guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai 3 hours
Then, your guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will meet your Shanghai guide at the exit and head to the hotel then.
Shanghai
Today you will first go to Shanghai Museum,... 2 hours
Today you will first go to Shanghai Museum, a treasure house of ancient China’s artworks, whose staple exhibits are bronzeware, ceramics, and calligraphic works.
Follow the guide to Yu Garden 2 hours
Follow the guide to Yu Garden. In this classic Chinese garden, you will see about 40 ancient architectures. Enjoy a la carte lunch at noon at a local restaurant.
Next, go to the Bund to see the... 2 hours
Next, go to the Bund to see the architecture complex in completely different western styles and take a walk along Huangpu River.
After that, enjoy a panorama of the city... 1 hour
After that, enjoy a panorama of the city at Duo Yun Bookstore on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower.
Free Day in Shanghai
A whole day’s free time is arranged for... 8 hours
A whole day’s free time is arranged for you to enjoy with your family the kaleidoscopic metropolis of Shanghai.
Departure from Shanghai
Today, you will be transferred to the airport... 1 hour
Today, you will be transferred to the airport or train station according to your schedule. Wish you a smooth journey.
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