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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive / Beijing

Transfer via: International flight arranged by you

Upon arriving at Beijing's airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore this ancient and vibrant city on your own.

Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel ****

Day 2 Beijing (B, L)

This morning you will first visit the historic Tiananmen Square, and then explore the mysteries of the magnificent Forbidden City, home to China's emperors for over 500 years. In the afternoon, you will visit Beijing's ancient Hutongs by rickshaw and see how people have lived in this wonderful city for centuries. In the evening, you will be taken to witness the excitement of traditional Peking Opera.

Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel ****

Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)

On this day you will visit the inspiring Great Wall (Badaling section) and the Sacred Road of the Ming Dynasty's Imperial Tombs. On your way back from the Great Wall, you will be driven to the main venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies were held, and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) where the aquatic events were held. These magnificent structures dwarf visitors, and never fail to inspire them to take photos. In the evening, you will be taken to one of China's oldest Peking Duck restaurants for a Banquet you will never forget.

Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel ****

Great Wall

the National Stadium

Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight arranged by us

After breakfast, your local guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Xian, capital of 14 ancient dynasties. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will visit one of Xian's landmarks, the stunning Big Wild Goose Pagoda. After, you can cycle on Xian's Ancient City Walls, the best preserved city wall in China, to get a bird's eye view of this magnificent ancient city, or if you prefer, you can take an electric sightseeing car (about 0.5 to 1 hour).

Accommodations: Hotel Royal Garden Xian****

Day 5 Xian / Zhengzhou (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight arranged by us

Today, you will first visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors. No trip to China is complete without a visit to the Terracotta Warriors. You will then be escorted to the airport for your flight to Zhengzhou. Upon arriving in Zhengzhou, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out to see what Zhengzhou has to offer. You'll be surprised what you discover.

Accommodations: Xin Hua Jian Guo Hotel****

Day 6 Zhengzhou / Luoyang (B, L)

After breakfast you will be driven to the town of Dengfeng 75 kilometers (1 hour), where you will visit the world famous Shaolin Temple, home to Shaolin Martial Arts, one of the most famous forms of martial arts in the world. Enjoy the temple's expansive grounds and garden-like atmosphere. Explore its ancient Forest of Dagobas and the stunning Shaolin Kungfu Performance before being driven to Luoyang 70 kilometers (1 hour). After checking into your hotel, you will be free to step out into Luoyang for a little adventure on your own.

Accommodations: Luoyang Peony Hotel****

Shaolin Kungfu

Longmen Grottoes

Day 7 Luoyang / Chengdu (B, L, D)

Transfer via: Flight arranged by us

On this day you will be driven to the ancient Longmen Grottoes, where you will be awestruck by the artistic talent and ingenuity of ancient man. After the tour, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Upon arriving in Chengdu, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel for a short rest before you are taken out for a delicious dinner of Sichuan cuisine at a local restaurant.

Accommodations: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel ****

Day 8 Chengdu (B, L)

You will visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on this day to get close to China's beloved giant pandas. The giant panda is known as a living treasure in China and is revered throughout the world for its cute appearance, and love of play. In the afternoon you will visit the Wenshu Temple where you can spend some time relaxing in its tea house enjoying a cup of traditional Chinese tea while absorbing the special atmosphere of Chengdu and Jili Old Street.

Accommodations: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel ****

Research Base of Giant Panda

Tea House

Day 9 Chengdu / Shanghai (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight arranged by us 

This morning you will be free until your local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to the vibrant city of Shanghai. After arriving in Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. In the afternoon you will take a stroll on the historic Bund, known as a museum of architecture, and the famous Nanjing Road, China's most famous shopping street. Later you will visit a silk factory to see how silk is produced from cocoon to cloth, and get a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower. 

Accommodations: The Bund Hotel Shanghai****

Day 10 Shanghai (B, L)

After breakfast, you will visit the historic village of Zhujiajiao (50 minutes). In Zhujiajiao, you will walk across Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street, and the Xi Family Residence. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time and right into a traditional Chinese painting. This village is simply breathtaking and a photographer's delight. After your trip to this beautiful village, you will be driven back to Shanghai.  

Accommodations: The Bund Hotel Shanghai****

Fangsheng Bridge

Shanghai City

Day 11 Shanghai / Departure

Transfer via: International flight arranged by you

You will be free on this day until your personal guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

Dates & Prices

• There are no fixed departure dates for all itineraries - you can start your trip whenever you want. All our tours operate all year round and are scheduled upon request.
• Tell us your group size and when you plan to travel to China by filling the online inquiry form, and we will get back to you with a full itinerary and the most competative price. The larger your group, the higher your discount will be.

China Odyssey Tours specializes in Foreign Individual Travel and all our tours operate based on small groups of 2-10 persons traveling together and are designed to enhance your China experince. We are trying our best to investigate and explore tour routes to suit both individuals and groups.

If the tours do not suit your interests, we would be happy to assist in designing a tailored itinerary to meet your requirements.