Yu Garden

Highlights of China

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-084
Destination: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xi'an, Beijing
  • Duration10 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

On this 10-day tour, you'll go beyond China's modern cities to see ancient wonders and learn about the country's rich history. After exploring glitzy Hong Kong, you'll travel to bustling Shanghai. From Xi'an to Beijing, travel back in time and immerse yourself in the epic stories of the Terracotta Warriors and Qin Shi Huang, meander through the magnificent Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, and discover the mysterious Changling Tomb.

Itinerary Summary


DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3 Hong Kong Wong Tai Sin Temple, Bird Market, Victoria Peak, Floating Community of Aberdeen, Repulse Bay
4 Shanghai Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Former French Concession
5 - 7 Xi'an Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Muslim Street
8 - 10 Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Changling Tomb
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Itinerary

Day 1: Hong Kong, Arrival

Upon your arrival at Hong Kong, a vibrant metropolis, your private guide will meet and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax.

Hong Kong

Day 2: Hongkong, City Attractions

Enjoy a day tour to explore Hong Kong's city highlights and unique blend of Chinese heritage. Start with the famous Taoist temple - Wong Tai Sin Temple, discover the Bird Market and walk on the Nan Lian Garden. The rest of the day is yours to explore this metropolis and do some shopping as you wish.

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Hong Kong

Day 3: Hong Kong - Shanghai, Hong Kong City Highlights

Today, you will explore Hong Kong's unique blend of Chinese heritage and colonial influences, including the Victoria Peak, the floating community of Aberdeen and Repulse Bay of Hong Kong Island.

Afterward, you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

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Shanghai

Day 4: Shanghai, Yu Garden & Shanghai History Tour

On this day, visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to witness how Shanghai became a huge cosmopolitan city from a shabby village, and then stroll around the beautiful Yu Garden, a masterpiece of China's traditional gardens. Outside the garden, roam through the bustling Yuyuan Market and drop by Jiangnan Silk Workshop to discover how real silks are made from small cocoons.

In the late afternoon, you will have a chance to visit the Former French Concession and Xintiandi.

Optional: A recommendation night activity is the famous acrobatics show which will bring you a memorable experience in Shanghai.

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Shanghai

Day 5: Shanghai - Xi'an

Today you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. Upon arriving in Xi'an, one of China's four oldest historical capitals, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

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Xi'an

Day 6: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors & City Highlights

The world-famous Terracotta Warriors is your first stop today. Discovered by a farmer accidentally in 1974, the Terracotta Army was regarded as one of the most significant archaeological finds in the 20th Century. You will tour all three Pits and inspect over 8,000 life-sized terra soldiers and horses in battle formation, which is really incredible.

In the afternoon, set foot on Xi'an's Ancient City Wall, the world's largest city walls, stop at a jade gallery and visit the 1350-year-old Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Optional: The dancing performance, Tang Dynasty Show, can be a good choice as the entertainment tonight.

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Xi'an

Day 7: Xi'an - Beijing, Muslim Street & Great Mosque

Morning sightseeing will take you to the Great Mosque and Muslim Street to have a taste of the exotic Muslim culture. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Beijing.

Upon your arrival in Beijing, the capital of China, your private guide will welcome you and escort you to your hotel. The balance of the day resting in your hotel or start to explore this ancient city on your own.

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Beijing

Day 8: Beijing, City Highlights Tour

After a hearty breakfast, you will wander around the historic Tiananmen Square. Heading north and walking through Tiananmen Gate, you will enter China's No.1 palace complex, the Forbidden City, which was home to 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties, for 600 years.

In the afternoon, marvel at the well-known Temple of Heaven where emperors in ancient times worshiped Heaven for a national good harvest and prosperity, followed by a drop by a pearl store.

Optional:  A recommendation for tonight is the Chinese Kung Fu Show which amazes you.

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Beijing

Day 9: Beijing, Great Wall Tour & Chang Tomb

A day you will never forget. You will visit the magnificent Great Wall at Mutianyu section (round-trip cable cars included). Later you will visit the Changling Tomb before you are transferred back to your hotel.

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Beijing

Day 10: Beijing, Departure

Today is at your own leisure before being escorted to the airport for your homebound flight.

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