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Day 1 Welcome to Beijing
Transfer via: international flight - on your own
You are picked up at the Beijing Capital International Airport. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring.
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Day 2 Beijing
Activities for today: Mutianyu Great Wall, Sacred Way, Changling
Today you will travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of the capital to the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall. We've arranged for you to ascend to the site by cable car so you can conserve your time and energy to explore along the wall. Although sections can be steep, the views from this ancient structure are magnificent and the experience of actually walking atop the Great Wall is truly unforgettable. Continue with your travel guide and stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way to visit Changling, greatest of the Ming Tombs. Back in the city, you'll see the iconic venues of the 2008 Summer Olympics – the Birds Nest Stadium and the Water Cube.
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Day 3 Beijing
Activities for today: Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Peking Roast Duck dinner
Today you will discover all of Beijing's Imperial treasures. The Temple of Heaven, a great historical site in Beijing, where you can witness the local people's interesting morning life. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and grandest public plazas in the world. Then enter within the imposing walls of the Forbidden City for an extensive tour through this vast complex of palaces, pavilions and courtyards as your engaging guide illuminates the dramatic history of the Emperor who once resided here. Continue on to the lovely Summer Palace, erstwhile retreat of China's royalty. This evening enjoy Beijing roast duck dinner.
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Day 4 Beijing/Xi'an
Transfer via: domestic flight - on our arrangement
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, you'll be warmly greeted and escorted to the comfortable hotel. Balance of the afternoon is at leirsure.
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Day 5 Xi'an
Activities for today: Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Tomb of Qinshihuang Emperor, Ancient City Wall
After breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide and drive to visit the Xi'an Daqin Terra-Cotta & Lacquer Furniture Art Factory. In the factory, you can see the process of how to make Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Continue drive to visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. It is one of the most important archaeological finds in the 20 th century; an army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb since 2200 year ago.Sit down to a lunch, and then visit the Tomb of Qinshihuang emperor and the ancient defensive walls of the city.
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Day 6 Xi'an/Shanghai
Transfer via: domestic flight - on our arrangement
Activities for today: Yu Garden, the Bund, Cruise on Huangpu River
After breakfast, you'll be escorted to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be picked up to take a half day tour of the Yu Garden. The garden used to be a private garden with 400 years' history; it features traditional architectural style of Yangtze Delta. Followed tour to the Bund, and then 1 hour Huangpu River cruise. Check in the hotel and free evening.
Recommended evening activity: Acrobatic Night Show. -
Day 7 Shanghai
Activities for today: Zhujiajiao Water Town, Jiangnan Silk Workshop
After breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide and drive to Zhujiajiao Water Town to see the traditional life at Yangtze River Delta. After lunch, drive back to the city and pay a visit to the Jiangnan Silk Workshop. Free time for your own exploration.
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Day 8 Shanghai/Exit
Transfer via: international flight - on your own
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Your own arrangement by either taxi or Maglev train to Pudong airport for the flight to your next destination.
Trip Ends
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