You are invited to experience the many wonders of China on this tour that captures not only the historical and cultural aspects of China, but also allows you to discover a truly China.
This 11-day China top cities tour covers the most popular four destinations and five World Heritage sites in China. Commence your tour in the capital city of Beijing, where the highlight for many will be walking along the Great Wall. View the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, hidden underground until 1974 when they were accidentally discovered by local farmers.
During these 11 days, you will certainly feel acquainted with this ancient land and a truly diverse Chinese experience will always stay in your mind.
Accommodations
3 Nights in Beijing: Wyndham Beijing North or similar
2 Nights in Xi’an : Xian Titan Times Hotel or similar
2 Nights in Guilin : Guilin Bravo Hotel or similar
1 Nights in Yangshuo : Yangshuo Ancient Garden Boutique Hotel
2 Nights in Shanghai :Wyndham Bund East Shanghai or similar
The most favorable tour in our Yangtze River Tour list
The best combination of travel destinations in China
A private tour is well designed in chronological order day by day
Comfortable Yangtze River cruise boat with colorful activities and shore excursions
Day 1 Arrival Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. You will be greeted and met by TCT tour guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel, whenever your flight arrives in Beijing. After check-in, free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 2 Beijing
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.
[09:30-12:30] You will reach the Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk through the square and visit today’s highlight: Forbidden City , the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world.
[12:30-14:00] Have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant enroute to experience the authentic Chinese food.
[14:00-16:30] Visit Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It is China's existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. Shopping time at a tea store.
[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night show or the Peking duck dinner with your guide and ask for suggestions.
[08:00-08:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.
[08:30-12:30] Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, which section is more popular among foreign visitors. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great Wall, or take cable car up and walk around.
[12:30-13:30] Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant nearby The Great Wall.
[13:30-16:30] Drive back to Beijing city and have a stop at a jade store on the way. Visit the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube, the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games. [16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as foot massage, houhai night bars and Sanlitun bar street.
[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Ancient city.
[09:30-12:30] Drive to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. Shuttle bus will be arranged for your convenience. Then you will have a chance to visit pottery figurine factory, where you can learn how to make a pottery figurine.
[12:30-14:00] A chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.
[14:00-17:00] Afternoon visit the Bell tower, which is the largest bell tower in structure and shape and the best-preserved one in China. Then have a visit at Gao's Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Continue to walk around Muslim Quarter and enjoy your shopping time there and you can also challenge the various local snacks.
[17:00-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner.
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