9 Days A Taste of China Tour

Highlights: Walk the Great wall and gaze in wonder at the wall as it snakes across the hills, and take time out to sit on the wall and imagine what it took to build; step into Forbidden City and get know Chinese emperor's life; explore Beijing city and take in some insight into the profound ancient Chinese culture; view unbelievable Terracotta Warriors which was listed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th; invited by local famers and have a their home-made lunch;discover the magic and mystery of historic "The Paris of the East" Shanghai; roam in shooting scene of "Mission Impossible 3" water town Xitang...

Tour Code : XAMQ213
Price From : $0  
Tour Type : Small group private tour

Day 1 Beijing (/)
Arrival day. Your tour guide will expect to meet you at Beijing International Airport. No activity is arranged in this day time except a decent dinner-peking duck. However, your tour guide will expect to brief your itinerary and help you to start to know this country. After transferring you to your Beijing hotel and having a rest to adjust jet leg, a Peking roast duck dinner is followed as complimentary welcome dinner and hopefully you will start to know this China famous cuisine.
Day 2 Beijing (B, L)
Geat Wall Day. No journey to China would be complete without s Great Wall experience. GW was built by ancient Chinese people to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. You will have a chance to walk along the Great Wall-a truly unique experience. At night you are invited to a Kung Fu Show which is best night culture show in Beijing.
Day 3 Beijing (B, L)
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Day Being the home of 24 emperors, Forbidden City best embodies Chinese ancient architectures and culture. Golden roofs, vermilion red color walls reminds the days of old China. In 1949 Tiananmen Square is the place Republic China founded and now this massive square was considered political centre of China. Free afternoon to explore YOUR Beijing, you may wander through the maze of hutongs and try out those bargaining skills at the Silk Market or pay homage to Lama Temple... Catch overnight train to Xi'an
Day 4 Xi'an (L)
Xian City Tour Day. Morning arrival in Xian, the guide welcomes you at the train station and transfer you to Xian hotel. After breakfast guide will gives you an orientation tour from which you can get a rough idea about the ancient city. You will stroll in back ally in Xi'an Muslim Quarter, have a glimpse of local Islam people true life...Free afternoon for exploration in Xi'an Why not explore the walled city and enjoy the sunset after cycling? Or taste exotic food from busy street?
Day 5 Xi'an (B, L)
Terracotta Warriors Tour Day It's one of the top three travel attractions in China. The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest, and most famous, archaeological discoveries of all time. They were buried thousands years ago with Emperor Qin who first establish ancient China Empire. After Warriors Tour you will be invited an home-made lunch by local famers. Free afternoon to explore in Xi'an and catch overnight train to Shanghai.
Day 6 Shanhai (L)
Shanghai City Tour Day Morning arrival in Shanghai. Explore this "The Paris of the East" city from a walking tour. The guide take you walk along the Bund and Shanghai Old Street. Discover different Shanghai and its charm from walking in the local communities...You will see Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, highest tower in Asia, feel China economy speed....
Day 7 Xitang (B, L)
Watertown Day Xitang water town one day excursion with private transportation This is a tranquil little water village about an hour from Shanghai. Women wash along the canals and men set up the restaurants and shops. This place has gained on popularity as it is the place where they filmed MI3 with Tom Cruise, and since then the 1000 year old town. Maybe it's not a appealing movie but it's a place you will like.
Day 8 Shanhai (B, L)
It's a free day for your own discovery of Shanghai. SH has many optional places to go. Shanghai Museum, Jinmao Tower, Peal TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Huangpu River, old French Concession... Transfer to the hotel.
Day 9 Depart Shangshi (B)
Departure day, check out at 12 pm, suitcases can be left at hotel concierge until your leaving the hotel.

1. Entrance tickets The main entrance tickets for the sights mentioned
2. Meals Listed in the Tour Itinerary. B--Breakfast, L--Lunch, D--Dinner.
3. Accommodations Include 7 nights hotel accommodations. Superior Class -- 5 Star hotel ( or the best local hotel ), Deluxe Class -- 4 star hotel, Tourist Class -- 3 star hotel.
4. Air-conditioned bus or van Transfer service described in the itinerary
5. Guide English-speaking guide service

1. Personal Expenses Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities or sightseeing, overweight baggage charges or meals not indicated, ect.
2. Optional Programs which are not specified in the above itinerary
3. Tips Tips is given by your judge on guide and driver's performance, entirely voluntary.
4. Insurance China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance