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Tour Code: BasicTour-History-03
- Day 1-4 in Beijing
- Day 1
Welcome to Beijing, the capital of ancient China! When your flight lands at Beijing airport, your local guide will greet and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle. The rest of the day is yours to acclimatize or step out to explore the dynamic metropolis on your own.
Day 2Today you will first visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. Walking through Tiananmen Gate, then you will enter the magnificent Forbidden City, China’s No.1 palace complex graced with imperial treasures.
In the afternoon, you will marvel at Temple of Heaven where emperors in ancient times performed intricate rituals for a nation-wide good harvest, followed by a drop by the Longing Pearl Store.
Day 3In the morning, you will tour the breathtaking Great Wall (Badaling section). Famed as the 8th Wonder of the World, the Wall was built over 2,000 years ago and stretches about 4,000 miles across Northern China. Flexible visiting time allow you gain life-time sweet memories, either by hiking and photographing, or taking a cable car and being amazed at the breathtaking views of this man-made wonder.
Later, you will take a leisurely stroll along the quiet Sacred Road. In the evening, you will enjoy the fabulous Kungfu Show.
Day 4On this day you will come to the Lama Temple, Beijing’s largest lamasery.
Then you will be escorted to the airport for a 2-hour flight to Xian, a city with a history of 3,100 years. Upon your arrival at Xian, you will be met and guided to your hotel by your local guide. The remainder of the day is free at your own leisure.
- Day 5-6 in Xian
- Day 5
The incredible Terracotta Warriors is your first stop today. 6,000 life-size terra soldiers and horses were sculptured like a real Qing army and placed in battle formation to protect the mausoleum of ambitious Emperor Qin Shihuang over 2,200 years ago.
In the afternoon, you will stroll along the Ancient City Walls, world’s largest and best-kept city Wall, learn about unique Chinese jade culture at a Jade Gallery and visit the 430-year-old Bell Tower.
In the evening, the fantastic Tang Dynasty Show extends to you, a memorable night.
Day 6The morning tour will take you to the antique Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the city symbol of Xian, and then explore the mysterious Hanyang Tomb, a grand royal mausoleum with hundreds of rare unearthings and invaluable historical relics.
After the tour, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your Yangtze Cruise ship, which leaves the city at 9 pm.
- Day 7-9 Yangtze Cruise
- Day 7
As your ship sails along the Yangtze River, China’s longest river, you will enjoy its amazing scenery with real countryside views; meanwhile, Taiji lessons, lectures on traditional Chinese medicine and other onboard activities make your journey full of fun.
Also, your ship will stop for a shore excursion at the famous Fengdu Ghost City, which depicts China’s afterlife culture via ancient sculptures and paintings. Then continue your cruise.
Day 8Today you will come to the Lesser Three Gorges, the most beautiful part of the Yangtze River. You will take a sampan, a small traditional wooden boat, to appreciate the spectacular natural beauties of the famous gorges and experience a water-borne sensation you have never had before.
Re-boarding the cruise ship, you’d better have a good rest and be dressed up for the Welcome Dinner Party hosted by the captain in the evening.
Day 9The morning’s shore excursion will take you to the well-known Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam on earth. Walking on the Dam, you will amaze at its unbelievable scale and the enchanting scenes, and witness the immense benefits it has brought.
After the Yangtze Cruise, you will disembark at Yichang at 13:30, where your local guide will meet and escort you to the airport for the flight to your next destination.
Trip Overview
Time-honored and ever-mysterious, China is a land alive with dynastic relics and fantastic culture. A 4-18 days tour opens a door for you into this millennium-old nation. Head from the history-rich Beijing, home to the Great Wall and Forbiddon City, before moving to Xian, where you'll admire the Terracotta Army and glimpse China's most glorious age. In these cities, activities includes Hongfu Show and Tang Show. Next it's onto Shanxi Province and explore Pingyao Ancient Town, as well as Datong's Buddhist Cave. End the discovery in mysterious Lhasa, which treasures sacred mountains, holy monasteries, and fabulous cultural abandons.
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Kungfu Show, or the Legend of Kungfu, is a
dramatically cultural feast for tourists in Beijing.
Lasting 1.5 hours, it introduces a tale of learning kungfu by blending traditional martial arts with modern dances, a great presentation of kungfu essentials in Chinese culture.
The Lama Temple: also called Yonghe Lamasery,
is the largest royal lamasery in Beijing.
Originally used to house court eunuchs, it became the home of Prince Yong Zheng, who became the third emperor of Qing Dynasty, before it was transformed into a Tibetan Buddhist temple.
Today the extensive site is well-maintained. Grand royal architecture seemingly mingled with the mysterious atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism and imperial legends make the temple worthwhile.
Located 45 miles to the northwest of Beijing,
Badaling Great Wall is the best-restored and most imposing section of the Great
Wall.
In Chinese, Bada means 'giving access to every direction', suggesting its strategic importance.
Made of large bricks, the Wall has an average height of 24 feet and a width of 19 feet at the bottom, and 16 feet at the top. It is wide enough to allow ten soldiers to march side by side along the wall.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses: discovered in 1974 by local farmers digging a well, it is considered as one of the most significant archeological finds of the 20th Century.
Over 8,000 life-size painted terra soldiers and horses, individually sculpted from real-life models and arranged in battle formation, have been protecting the mausoleum of China’s foremost Emperor Qin Shihuang for over 2,200 years.
Reputed as the "underground treasure
house of cultural relics", Hanyang Tombs are the tombs of Emperor Jing and
his wife of Han Dynasty.
Numerous polished porcelains, silk clothes, accessories, sculptures and other cultural relics were unearthed in 80 burial pits and 5000 subordinate underground tombs.
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Breakfast & Meal
You do not have to eat the same food every time in tourist restaurants.We like you to taste a variety of Chinese food, which could be your best experience in China.
How many people
All of our tour groups are private groups.Either you are traveling alone or with your family and friends, departure is guaranteed regardless of group size.
Departure
The departure time of your tour is totally flexible. Booking your own flights is not a problem.It's always a good idea to check with us first for the options available.
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