DAY
1
Destinations:
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
Upon your arrival, guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you.
You will be transferred to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free to relax.
Meals:
No meal
DAY
2
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you will take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City , with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years.
The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square , the biggest of its kind in the world.
After lunch, you will continue to the beautiful Summer Palace , where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
3
Destinations:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Badaling Great Wall of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance.
After lunch, you will continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete.
Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant.
After dinner you will enjoy a fascinating Peking Opera Show at the Liyuan Theatre.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Beijing Roast Duck Dinner
DAY
4
Destinations:
Beijing-Datong
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you will go on visiting the Beijing's Hutong by rickshaw.
Go to Datong by train in the afternoon.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
5
Destinations:
Datong
Today's Activities:
Morning: Have a visit of Yungang Caves, the oldest one of the three major cave clusters in China, which was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Yungang Grotto is also one of the world heritage.
Afternoon: Visit the marvellous and incredible Hanging Temple. The Hanging Monastery on the cliff was bulit more than 1500 years ago and it combines different religions. The Wooden Pagoda, located in Yingxian County, is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China. The Wooden Pagoda is now under good protection.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
6
Destinations:
Datong-Taiyuan
Today's Activities:
Taking a train to Taiyuan, the guide will pick you up at the railway station.
And then you will have a view of the Twin-Pagoda Temple, a symbol of Taiyuan on account of its unique architecture.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
7
Destinations:
Taiyuan-Pingyao
Today's Activities:
In the morning, the guide will take you to the Qiaojia Countryard House , which is a yard for the business man in Ming dynasty.
After lunch, you will be driven to Pingyao.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
8
Destinations:
Pingyao-Taiyuan
Today's Activities:
Today just have an overall view of Pingyao Ancient City. Being one of the four wholly-protected ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City is thought of as the 'treasure house' of ancient Chinese architectures.
You can also take some local snacks such as Pingyao Beef that has been well-known from the Ming Dynasty. Drive back to Taiyuan.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
9
Destinations:
Taiyuan-Xi'an
Today's Activities:
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, China's ancient capital.
Upon your arrival, you will have a city tour of the Ancient City Wall that still compasses the center of Xi'an.
Then you will go on to visit the Shanxi History Museum , where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch + Dinner
DAY
10
Destinations:
Xi'an
Today's Activities:
In the morning, you will visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors , where life-sized infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses symbolically guard the tomb of the first Qin emperor.
In the afternoon, you will have a visit to the dramatic Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
In the evening, you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Show.
Meals:
Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
DAY
11
Destinations:
Xi'an-Beijing
Today's Activities:
Take a flight back to Beijing.
Then you will be taken to the Beijing airport for your departure flight.
And your fabulous trip in China ends.
Meals:
Western Breakfast