D1 Arrival Beijing: (D)
Welcome to China. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by your local guide, after check – in relax and day at leisure. In the evening, dinner at an Indian Restaurant, Overnight at hotel
D2 Beijing: (B/D)
After breakfast, leave your hotel to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square, which conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then you are lead to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace of 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and feel with your hearts. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Summer Palace having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China, containing examples of the ancient arts it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. Dinner at an Indian restaurant, overnight at hotel
D3 Beijing: (B/D)
In the morning drive 75km to visit the Jade factory and Great Wall at Juyong pass which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is quite unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. Also visit Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), consisting of 13 tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, after the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant, Overnight at the hotel
If time permits, you can have a short stop and take photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium-- Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center --Water Cube.
D4 Beijing / Xian (B/D)
In the morning, you will visit Liulichang which is a famous district in down-town Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings that sells various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters. Then visit Da Shi Lan, one of Beijing's most famous old-fashioned streets, has a history dating back 570 years. It was built in 1430, the 18th year of Emperor Yong Le's rule during the Ming Dynasty. Da Shi Lan is 375 meters long and is home to 26 shops from nine types of trade. Then you will take flight to Xian. Evening dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight at hotel
D5 Xi'an (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel, then depart for a Full day tour with a visit to the China's Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world, amazing Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors which is very famous for the great underground army of the First Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then you will visit Special art lacquar work shop, free time for shopping at the ancient street. Dinner at Indian Restaurant, Overnight at the hotel
D6 Xi'an/Guilin (B/D)
Morning you will visit the City Walls , It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. See the Big Wild Goose Pagoda a well-preserved ancient Building and a holy place for Buddhists. Afternoon take flight to Guilin, Dinner at Chinese restaurant, overnight at hotel
D7 Guilin: (B/D)
Depart from your hotel in the morning and begin your Li River Cruise which is the masterpiece of nature. The crystal water, picturesque mountains, peaceful farm field, hard-working fishermen and wandering water buffalos compose a poem of Guilin scenery and life. Under the blue sky, your boat is floating on the river, taking you in a surreal world. After the cruise visit the Western-influenced town, Yangshuo, it earns its name since almost every one in West Street can speak fluent English and every restaurant or bar offers menus in several languages. You feel no boarder and distance here and fall in love with the town instantly. It is flanked by small shops and vendors selling different kinds of souvenirs, which make good gifts for your friends and relatives. Return to Guilin in the late afternoon. Banquet of Rice Noodle for dinner, Overnight at the hotel
D8 Guilin/Shanghai (B/D)
After breakfast at hotel, proceed for a half day visit of Elephant Trunk Hill. It is a huge rock formation of an elephant by the confluence of the Yang and Li rivers, which looks as if its trunk is dipping into the water. The next wonder to visit is Reed Flute Cave, which is named after a certain kind of a reed grown near the cave gate which is used for making a flute. The natural beauty of large amounts of stalactites and stalagmites, with their endless variety of remarkable scenes in the cave undoubtedly evokes breathless admiration. The cave is highly praised as the Huge Art Palace of Nature.
Afternoon take a flight to Shanghai, check in at hotel , dinner at Indian restaurant
D9 Shanghai (B/D)
This morning visit a Buddhist shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, located in a busy area of Shanghai City. It is known for its two bejeweled white jade Buddhas, carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Yuyuan Garden has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. Then you visit a pearl factory and the shopping trip will begin on Nanjing Road which starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People's Square in the middle. Renowned for its bustling and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as the 'First Commercial Road in China', which is a good shopping haven for visitors, like the Fifth Avenue in New York and Champs-Elysées in Paris. Some of the traditional food and handicrafts of Shanghai can be found here. Then we come to the Bund, The renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word BUND is of Anglo-India origin meaning embankment on the waterfront. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city.
Standing at Pudong New Area at the east side of Huangpu River is Oriental TV Tower which was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi-functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai.
Overnight at hotel, dinner at an Indian restaurant
D10 Shanghai Departure: (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight and return home with happy memories of your China trip with Equino Fun Holidays. |