Compare Highlights Of China by Insider Journeys
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| Trip |
5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 2,665 |
| Price Per Day | $ 267 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
Breakfasts Daily ,1 Lunch and 1 Dinner |
| Description |
The contrasts in China are both striking and enthralling. Stroll amongst the shining skyscrapers in Shanghai and marvel at Terracotta Warriors and the melting pot of cultures in Xian. Unveil a complex history in Beijing and discover the culture in a visit to a local hutong home for lunch. Wander the vast Tiananmen Square, and walk the ancient Great Wall. With unexpected delights around every corner, this journey is packed with excitement. |
Days 1-3: Shanghai
Accommodation: Park Hotel
On arrival in Shanghai, transfer to your hotel. If you wish, join your group for a welcome dinner. A walk along the Bund, a remnant of Shanghai's days as a trading port, reveals an impressive collection of Art Deco buildings. Find peace in the serene Yu Garden and explore the Confucius Temple and the neighborhoods of Old Shanghai. Enjoy a visit to the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, famed for its tranquil canals which you will explore by boat. Visit the Propaganda Poster Art Center and marvel at the spectacle of the famed Shanghai acrobats in action.
Days 4-5 : Xian
Accommodation: Mercure on Renmin Square
Fly to Xian, and opt to join your fellow travelers for a dumpling dinner. Marvel at the spectacular scene of countless life-size Terracotta Warriors. Take a morning walk through City Park. See the old city walls and Big Goose Pagoda, and explore the exotic streets of the Muslim Quarter. You can also wander a calligraphy street before taking a high-speed train to bustling Beijing.
Days 6-10: Beijing
Accommodation: Novotel Beijing Xinqiao
Traverse the expanse of Tiananmen Square and then walk to the marvellous Forbidden City. Discover one of the few remaining backstreets, or hutongs, in Beijing when you enter a local home for lunch then take a rickshaw ride. View the famous Drum Tower and enjoy free time to explore the Wangfujing Night Markets. Visit the Temple of Heaven, the huge model of China's capital city at the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall and the splendid Summer Palace. A short trip to Mutianyu brings you to a lesser-visited section of the incredible Great Wall of China. Spend your last night in Beijing enjoying a farewell Peking Duck dinner with fellow travelers. On your last day, enjoy free time before your departure transfer.
