China's Present, Past and Future

Start point

Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing Shi China (Pick up at Beijing Airport)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Dong Fang Hotel)

Optional Activities

Summer Palace and Kunming Lake excursion (4 hours, departing 14:00 from hotel lobby) - visit the summer retreat of China's emperors with pavilions, temples, and landscaped gardens around Kunming Lake

Landmarks

Summer Palace Kunming Lake

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Dong Fang Hotel)

Included Activities

Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City tour - explore halls and gardens of the largest ancient palatial structure in the world (excluding exhibitions) Temple of Heaven visit - masterpiece of imperial style and architecture from Ming and Qing Dynasties

Optional Activities

Tea ceremony Pearl market visit

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Dong Fang Hotel)

Included Activities

Mutianyu section of the Great Wall visit (excluding cable car) Tea house visit Summer Palace visit - former imperial retreat with striking views and Kunming Lake (excluding boat, theatre, and Longevity Hill)

Landmarks

Great Wall of China - Mutianyu section Summer Palace Kunming Lake

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing West Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Aurum International Hotel)

Included Activities

Hutongs tour - Beijing's intricate alleyway exploration

Landmarks

Hutongs

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Aurum International Hotel)

Included Activities

Terracotta Warriors Museum visit - collection of terracotta warriors, horses, chariots and weapons from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit - well-preserved ancient Buddhist pagoda built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty Jade factory visit - learn about the process of finding and shaping jade

Landmarks

Terracotta Warriors Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Railway Station, China), Train (Xi'an, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

City Wall of Xi'an walk - historic walls protecting the city over centuries Muslim Quarter excursion - bustling section with mosques and lively market streets

Landmarks

City Walls of Xi'an Muslim Quarter

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai Railway Station, China - Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)

Included Activities

Shanghai old town city tour - 400 years old Ming Dynasty heritage Yu Garden visit - wonderful example of classical design in the old city centre Jade Buddha Temple visit - celebrated for its two magnificent white Jade Burmese Buddha statues The Bund seafront stroll - witness the world-famous Shanghai skyline Nanjing Road stroll - well-known shopping boulevard

Landmarks

Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple The Bund Nanjing Road

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Zhujiajiao, China), Transfer (Zhujiajiao, China - Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)

Included Activities

Zhujiajiao water town visit - half-day exploration of 'Venice of China' with bohemian cafes Former French Concession visit - European architecture with elegant boulevards and chateau-style mansions Silk Factory visit - admire fine silk handicraft

Landmarks

Zhujiajiao Former French Concession

End point

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 上海虹桥国际机场, 2550 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路2550号, Shanghai Shi China (Drop off at Shanghai Airport)

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)