6 days China Ancient Capital Discovery Tour (Route A)
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors) - Trip Highlights: This 6-day China Ancient Capital Discovery Tour is recommended for first time visitors to China. This tour is filled with all the best of China's historical treasures including: the Great Wall, The Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors.
- Tour Code: COT-B-001
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Xian
- Trip Type: Top 10s, Culture and History Journey, Two Destination Tours, For First Time Visitors
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Appreciate a live show of China's national opera - Peking Opera
- Mouth-watering Peking Roast Duck for dinner after sightseeing in Beijing
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive 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,D)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Unique Cultural Performance: Peking Opera Show
On this day you will first visit Tiananmen Square followed by the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon you will marvel at the incredible Temple of Heaven. In the evening you will be taken to the Liyuan Theatre to enjoy Beijing's spectacular Peking Opera.
Peking Opera - pretty paintings, exquisite costumes, and graceful gestures must impress tourists.
Temple of Heaven where emperor prayed for a good harvest.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall(Badaling section), the Ding Tomb of Ming Tombs and Sacred road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 4 Beijing/ Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Internal flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace before being escorted to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 5 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower
You will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Ancient City Walls and then Xian's ancient Bell Tower.
The Terracotta Warriors buried with Qin Shi Huang's tomb are the symbol of ancient capital Xian.
The enormous Bell Tower attracts many visitors each day.
Day 6 Xian / Final departure (B,L)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Hanyang Tombs
After breakfast, you will tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Hangyang Tomb before your guide escorts you to the airport your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 5 nights at four star hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 12 meals: 5 full breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners(included Peking Duck Dinner)
- 1 unique cultural performance-- Peking Opera Show in Beijing
- 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
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.
