9 days China Winter Tour - Ancient Culture and Snow Festival
- Trip Highlights: This is a fantastic winter getaway taking you to three unique northern Chinese cities to experience a snowy China. With a whitened horizon, you will be amazed by the special charm and elegance of the historic sites in ancient China's two capital cities, Beijing and Xian. Besides, the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival will turn the city into a land of fairy tales.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Harbin (City of Ice)Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)
- Tour Code: COT-P-105
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Xian
- Trip Type: Promotional Tours, Student Holidays, Family Vacations, Special-themed Tours
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Enjoy a fantastic Kungfu Show in Beijing
- Participate the International Ice Lantern and Sculpture Festival in Harbin
- Marvel at the life-size Terracotta Warriors & Horses, the First Chinese Emperor's 8000-strong underground army standing in formation to guard the his mausoleum for more than 22 centuries
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Longing Pearl Store
Unique Cultural Performance: Kungfu Show
Today you will first visit the historic Tiananmen Square, and then the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will marvel at Beijing's splendid Temple of Heaven and then Pearl Store. Enjoy the fantastic Kongfu Show in the evening.
Kungfu Show, an outstanding demonstration of the martial art originated in the Shaolin Temple
Beijing's winter snow unveils the special charm and elegance of the Forbidden City
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Great Wall, Sacred Road
Today you will have a vist to the majestic Great Wall(Badaling section)and Sacred road.
Day 4 Beijing - Harbin (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight arranged by us (About 2 hour flight)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn City Center Harbin
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace. And then take the afternoon flight to Harbin. On arrival at Harbin, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 5 Harbin (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn City Center Harbin
Sites visited: Sun Island, Santa Sophia Church, Siberia Tigers Park
Unique Cultural Performance: Ice Lantern Show
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Sun Island Park by coach for the Snow Gala - Snow Exposition. Caged in the special bus, you will visit the Siberian Tiger Park and watch the tigers while driving in the park. After lunch, pay a visit to the Sofia Church - the biggest Orthodox church in the Far East. After dinner, go for Ice Lantern Show - an ice fairyland on Earth.
A view of the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
Santa Sophia Church, built in 1907 by Russians, is one of many Orthodox churches in Harbin
Day 6 Harbin (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn City Center Harbin
Sites visited: Provincial Museum of Heilongjiang
After breakfast, you can take part in the interesting ice activities ( watch winter swimming, ride on the ice sailing boat or ride sledge down the slope). Then visit the biggest museum in the Province. Enjoy half day free in Harbin to explore this snow world all by yourself.
Day 7 Harbin - Xian (B)
Transfer via: China domestic flight arranged by us (About 3 hour flight)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Free during the day until our guide meets and helps you transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 8 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower, Jade Gallery
Today, you will first visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses，after lunch, visit the Ancient City Walls, Jade Gallery and then the Bell Tower.
The City Wall of Xian, one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world
With many terracotta persons, Hanyang Tombs near ancient Xian are for Han Jingdi and his empress.
Day 9 Xian - Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Hanyang Tombs
After breakfast, you will visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Hanyang Tombs before your onward flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 8 nights at four star hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar.
- 14 meals: 8 full breakfasts, 6 lunches and 0 dinners
- 2 unique cultural performance-- Kungfu Show, Ice Lantern Show
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
- A local English-speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
Accommodation
Beijing - Jianguo Garden Hotel
A Four-Star International Hotel, Jianguo Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. It is located on bustling Chang'an Street, located near the well-known Shopping street of Wangfujing and just a few minute's drive to historical Tourist attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Detail
Harbin - Holiday Inn City Center Harbin
It is centrally located in the main business and leisure areas of Daoli District just off Central Street, offering the discerning travelers easy access to business, shopping and entertainment centre. Detail
The Grand New World Hotel in Xian is rated as one of the outstanding 4 Star Hotels in Xian in China. The hotel offers a host of amenities and facilities. It stands out among the other 4 star hotels due to its superior deliverance in customer satisfaction. Detail
Meals
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
Transfer and Transport Service
China Odyssey Tours has received wide recognition for its transfer service. With our on-time service, you will never feel alone while traveling through China. We work hard to live up to the slogan's promise "You are not alone in China".
With our private small group tours, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy flexible tour arrangements and you will have your own tour guide, car and driver in each destination, exclusive to your own group of friends or family.
