6-Day Tour of Beijing, Shanghai or Beijing, Xi'an or Shanghai, Xi'an
Beijing - Shanghai Beijing - Xi'an Shanghai - Xi'an

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Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, capital of China. Upon arrival you will be met by our guides and transferred to hotel.


Day 2 Beijing
Morning tour to Tian An Men Square,located in the heart of the capital, and the Imoerial Palace ( Forbidden City) - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture.
Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former summer resort area of the royal family, or a visit to the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests. Dinner is the famous Beijing roasted duck at a local restaurant.


Day 3 Beijing
A full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feasts of human labor - the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space.
After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Scared Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty.


Day 4 Beijing - Shanghai by air
A 1.5-hour flight takes you to Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province. Winter time is brightened by the ice Sculpture Festival held in Zhaolin Park every year in January and February.

Day 5 Shanghai
Sightseeing the fascinating Yu Yuan (Mandarin's Garden), the Museum of Art and History. No visit to Shanghai would be complete without a stop at a craft factory or a curio shop that Shanghai is famous for a visit to the Children's Palace if time permits.



Day 6 Shanghai
Pack up with fond memories of an exceprional China Metropolis Tour experience.


Route B

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Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, capital of China. Upon arrival you will be met by our guides and transferred to hotel.

Day 2 Beijing
Morning tour to Tian An Men Square,located in the heart of the capital, and the Imoerial Palace ( Forbidden City) - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture.
After lunch proceed to the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests. This is the largest temple complex remaining in China today. Cultural or acrobatic performance (if available) will be attended in the evening.

Day 3 Beijing
Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feasts of human labor - the only man-made construction on earth visible from outer space. After lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the Scared Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
Dinner is the famous Beijing roasted duck at a local restaurant.

Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an by air
Half day sightseeing includes the Summer Palace - a former summer resort area of the royal family. After visit, take flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road.
City tour begins with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang.
Cultural performance will be provided if available.

Day 5 Xi'an
A full day visit includes the unparalled highlight of an excursion to the incredible Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin emperor. Added highlights are a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort area especially for the emperors and the royal family and a visit to the Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village dating back 6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are displayed in the Banpo Museum.

Day 6 Xi'an
Your trip comes to an end as you fly back home with fond memory.




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Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai
Welcome to Shanghai, the busting commercial heart of China. Our guides will meet you at airport and transfer you to hotel.

Day 2 Shanghai
The tour begins with a stroll along the lively waterfront "The Bund", then a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treatured. An acrobatic show for your evening entertainment.

Day 3 Shanghai
Sightseeing the fascinating Yu Yuan (Mandarin's Garden), the Museum of Art and History. No visit to Shanghai would be complete without a stop at a craft factory or a curio shop that Shanghai is famous for a visit to the Children's Palace if time permits.

Day 4 Shanghai - Xi'an by air
After shopping, you will leave for Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. City tour begins with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang.
Cultural performance will be provided if available.

Day 5 Xi'an
A full day visit includes the unparalled highlight of an excursion to the incredible Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin emperor. Added highlights are a visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort area especially for the emperors and the royal family and a visit to the Banpo Village - the remains of a neolithic village dating back 6,000 years. Primitive tools and household utensils are displayed in the Banpo Museum.

Day 6 Xi'an
Your unforgettable tour draws to a close this morning as you board flight for home.

A: Bus Tour: Beijing-Taiyuan-Pingyai (two nights and three days)
Day 1 After breakfast, take a 7:30 bus to Taiyuan (500 km away, about 5-6 hours drive). Arrive in Taiyuan at noon.After lunch,visit Jinci Temple(20 minutes drive). Stay overnight in Yingze Hotel(four-star).
Day 2 After breakfast, leave for Pingyao by bus (two hours drive), visit Shuanglin Temple,City Wall,Ri Sheng Chang Finacial House; after lunch,visit Ming-Qing street, Courtyard Residence;leave for Taiyuan at 3:00 PM,visit Qiao Family's Compound, stay overnight in Yaiyuan.
Day 3 After breakfast, visit Double-Pagoda Temple,Chongshan Temple; after lunch,return to Beijing by bus.

B: Tour by train: Beijing-Taiyuan-Pinyao(two days and three nights)
Day 1 Leave Beijing Railway Station by train at 21:14 pm
Day 2 Arrive in Taiyuan at 7:30 am, hotel check-in and breakfast; leave for Pingyao by bus (two hours drive), visit Shuanglin Temple, City Wall, Ri Sheng Chang Financial House; after lunch, visit Ming - Qing Street, Courtyard Residence; leave for Taiyuan at 3:00PM, visit Qiao Family's Compound, stay overnight in Taiyuan.
Day 3 After breakfast,visit Jinci Temple; After lunch,visit Double-Pagoda Temple and Chongshan Temple,leave some time for leisure; after dinner,leave Taiyuan by train at 21:00 pm.
Day 4 Arrive in Beijing at 7:00 am.