China Golden Triangle with Taiwan Essence

Upon your arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from jet lag.

This morning, you will firstly visit the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After lunch, explore the hutongs, with time to visit Nanluoguxiang.

After breakfast, you will visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu section, round-trip cable car included) and the Changling Tomb.

This morning tour will take you to the Temple of Heaven and the Longing Pearl Stone. Later, visit the exquisite Summer Palace, to be amazed at the beauty and regality of this beautiful royal summer retreat.

After the tour, you will be escorted to the airport for the flight to Xi'an, the capital of ancient China which has a history of over 3,100 years. Upon your arrival, your local guide will greet and guide you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Today, your first stop is to see the incredible Terracotta Warriors, one of the most significant archeological finds in the 20th century. More than 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses in battle formation have guarded Emperor Qin Shihuang's mausoleum for 2,200 years.

In the afternoon, you will tour the Ancient City Wall. Strolling or cycling on the wall is quite an experience. After the tour, drop by a jade gallery.

After breakfast, you will tour the local Muslim Street and get some general idea about Chinese Muslim's daily life. Proceed to Shaanxi Museum for a rich historical journey, before being escorted to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

Today, you will visit the Yu Garden and the bustling Yuyuan Market, followed by the Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and Jiangnan Silk Workshop.

Continue to visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center and promenade along the Bund. At last, enjoy some leisure time at Xintiandi.

Take the morning flight to Taipei. Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport, your guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. Rest of the day is yours to explore in your style.

Rise with the vibrant Taipei and start today's exploration. Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to get a better understanding of contemporary history. En route, pass by the grand Presidential Office Building.

Continue to admire the rich collections of treasures at the National Palace Museum, before going to the ancient Baoan Temple. Later, take in the fantastic view of the whole city on Taipei 101. Rest of the time is free for you to discover. 

Head for Sun Moon Lake in the morning. Take a boat cruise to soak up the fantastic lake views and the clear blue water, and then stop at sites around the lake such as Wen Wu Temple, Holy Monk Shrine and Tse-En Pagoda. Rest of the time is yours to relax and explore nearby areas. 

This morning, head for the Hualien to uncover Taroko National Park! Enjoy a leisure trek along the best section of Taroko Gorge to take in spectacular sceneries, with stops at Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Caves, Tunnel of Nine Turns, and Tienshiang Loge. Proceed to Chi Hsing Beach, before having some leisure time to relax. 

Get back to Taipei and enjoy some free time to taste the vibrant Taipei on your own.

Be at leisure before going to the airport for your homebound flight.