China Holiday for Seniors With Cultural Experiences

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Shanghai

  Upon arriving in Shanghai, your personal tour guide and driver will greet you outside the arrival hall and escort you to your hotel by private vehicle. It usually takes you around one hour on the road.

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• Day 2: Shanghai, City Sightseeing

  Start your city discovery with the Bund, which records the glorious period of Shanghai during the 1920s and 1930s. Afterward, continue to a classical Chinese private garden - Yu Garden and then stop at a silk workshop where you can see how small cocoons transform into elegant silk. In the afternoon, have a leisurely walking tour from Fuxing Park to Bugaoli Stone Gate. Passing through the narrow lanes and communities with the locals living there, you will fully understand the vibrant, dynamic, and complicated Shanghai city.

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• Day 3: Shanghai - Chengdu

  Enjoy a relaxed morning in Shanghai. If you want to take a city walk, there are many stylish boutiques and cafés for you to explore. Or you can simply unwind at your hotel before continuing your journey.

  Fly to Chengdu in the afternoon. Arrived in Chengdu, be picked up and transferred to your hotel by your local guide and driver.

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  • Chengdu

• Day 4: Chengdu, Giants Pandas & Sichuan Hotpot and Tea

  Have a memorable morning to see cute pandas and other rare animals at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. After the tour, enjoy a world-renowned Sichuan hotpot for lunch, then return to the hotel to rest.

  Later in the afternoon, stroll through the River Viewing Tower Park, admiring its expansive green spaces, lakes, and waterfalls. Climb up Chongli Pavilion to overlook the entire Chengdu urban area and the winding Jinsha River, enjoying the spectacular scenery. Afterward, head to a nearby teahouse to indulge in a tranquil and delightful tea culture experience, immersing yourself in the unique charm of Chengdu.

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• Day 5: Sichuan Cuisine Cooking, Chengdu - Xi'an

  In the morning, follow your local guide to explore a lively spice market, where you will complete a fun ingredient-shopping task amid the bustling atmosphere. Then wander through hidden lanes to a traditional western Sichuan courtyard, enjoy a cup of gaiwan tea before making Sichuan cuisine. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you will prepare ingredients and cook authentic Sichuan dishes yourself, before sitting down to enjoy the meal you have created.

  Later on, take a high-speed train to Xi'an.

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• Day 6: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors

  Highlight the day with the Terracotta Warriors, a world-renowned archaeological site about an hour's drive from downtown Xi'an. Visit the exhibition halls of the Terracotta Warriors to understand the history and culture of the Qin Dynasty and experience the grandeur of ancient emperors.

  In the evening, visit Grand Tang Ever Bright City, a theme park showcasing Tang Dynasty culture and history. Here you can explore the social customs, cultural arts, and achievements of the Tang Dynasty.

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• Day 7: Xi'an, Local Family Visit & Shadow Puppet Play

  Savor a relaxed morning with a local family, learning the art of making dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, and authentic home-cooked meals. If the schedule allows, join the hosts as they go to the market to select fresh ingredients, it will be a nice chance to experience local life.

  After lunch, head to Gao's Courtyard, where you can experience a calligraphy class and learn brush calligraphy. Later, be captivated by a spectacular shadow puppetry performance, where leather puppets dance behind a thin screen, as skilled artisans bring ancient tales to life through their masterful storytelling.

  Then, stroll to Muslim Street, the historic heart of Xi'an's Hui community and a feast for the senses. Besides food stalls, you will find various traditional handicrafts and artworks.

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• Day 8: Xi'an - Beijing

  Before taking a high-speed train journey to Beijing, spend a relaxed morning at your hotel or explore around the hotel. Upon arrival in Beijing, local guides and drivers will transfer you to the hotel for rest.

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• Day 9: Beijing, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

  Begin the capital city tour from Tiananmen Square - the emblem of present China. Continue to visit the Forbidden City, the imperial seat of power for nearly 600 years, where you will spend 2.5 to 3 hours admiring the royal buildings and soaking in its mysterious ambiance.

  End today's tour with the Temple of Heaven, a sacred place where emperors once prayed for good harvests.

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• Day 10: Beijing, Great Wall

  Today's journey will take you to the magnificent Great Wall!

  To avoid the crowds and get a better experience, you will drive about 2 hours to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section, where you can take a cable car to get up on the well-preserved wall and do some moderate hiking to take in the sweeping views surrounding.

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• Day 11: Beijing, Departure

  Farewell, China! The tour guide and driver will take you to the airport for your return flight. Wishing you safe travels as you depart from China. Until we meet again!

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