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5 DAYS, XIAN & BEIJING

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5 days / 4 night
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Overview

5 DAYS, XIAN & BEIJING
Trip code: CN-XIB5

 

DAY 01: SHANGHAI/XIAN

DAY 02: XIAN

DAY 03: XIAN/BEIJING

DAY 04: BEIJING

DAY 05: BEIJING/SHANGHAI

 

EXTENSION TO DATONG

DAY 05: BEIJING/DATONG
DAY 06: DATONG
DAY 07: DATONG/TAIYUAN/SHANGHAI

 


Highlights

HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS

Xian
Bell Tower Hotel: A 4-star hotel right in the heart of Xian City by the Bell Tower and at the main gate of the City Wall (www.belltowerhtl.com)

Hyatt Regency: A 5-star hotel on the main shopping street of Xian walking distance from the Bell Tower and the main gate of the City Wall (www.xian.regency.hyatt.com)

 

Beijing
Novotel Peace: This 4-star hotel is within a short walk from Wangfujing, the main shopping mall of Beijing and close the Tian An Men Square and Forbidden Palace. (www.accorhotel.com)

Peninsula Palace Hotel: This 5-star hotel is run by the prestigious Peninsula Group maintaining the high standard of room appointment and service. It is a short walk from Wangfujing, the main shopping mall of Beijing and close the Tian An Men Square and Forbidden Palace. (www.peninsula.com)

 

Datong
Yungang International Hotel: This hotel is rated 4-star with all the required amenities and facilities. It is the best hotel in town.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Itinerary

ITINERARY IN DETAILS:

 

DAY 01: SHANGHAI/XIAN
Fly Shanghai/Xian.
Upon arrival, met & transfer to Bell Tower or Hyatt Regency.
This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Xian visiting the excellent Provincial History Museum, Bell Tower and exploring the winding alleys of the Islamic Quarter and the unique Great Mosque.

 

DAY 02: XIAN
Today, visit one of the greatest sights of China - the Terra Cotta Warriors, thousands of life-sized soldiers, each with different expressions and horses, all companions for the burial of the first emperor of China - he is also builder of the Great Wall.
En route, you will visit Bangpo, the Neolithic Village. In the evening, we spend time on the City Wall with views over the city.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

 

DAY 03: XIAN/BEIJING
Transfer to the airport for flight to Beijing.
Upon arrival, met & transfer to Peace Novotel or Peninsula Palace Hotel.
This afternoon, go on a tour of the Forbidden City - where the Emperors of China resided for more than close to 600 years. China imperial history unfolds as you explore the huge compound and the various rooms in the palace complex. Tour ends at Tian An Men, which witness some of the dramatic event of China’s recent history.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

 

DAY 04: BEIJING
Of course, no visit to Beijing is complete without the Great Wall! Today, we make a full day to Mutianyu, a less visited section of the Wall. En route, also visit the Ming Tomb.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

 

DAY 05: BEIJING/SHANGHAI
This morning, visit the Summer Palace with the lovely garden and lakes - Renshoudian Palace, Deheyuan Theatre Museum, Long Corridor, Marble Boat...
Transfer to the airport for flight Beijing/Shanghai.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

 

EXTENSION TO DATONG

 

DAY 05: BEIJING/DATONG
After the morning tour in Beijing, drive 4 hours to Datong. Check into Yungang International Hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

 

DAY 06: DATONG
Visit the Yungang Grottoes, is one of China抯 largest grottoes and world famous treasure house of arts and culture; The Huayan Monastery, Shanhua Monastery and the Nine Dragon Screen, said to be the largest screen of its type anywhere in China.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

 

DAY 07: DATONG/TAIYUAN/SHANGHAI
Today, we visit the Sakyamuni Wooden Pagoda at Wooden Pagoda in Yingxian County. Late afternoon, drive to Taiyuan for flight back to Shanghai in the evening.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

 

1 DAY EXTENSION IN XIAN
Spend the extra day visiting the outstanding Tang tombs of Empress Wu Zetian and Prince Yide. Also, visit Famen Si Pagoda with its underground vault holding the sacred finger bone of the Sakyamuni Buddha.

 

1 DAY EXTENSION IN BEIJING
An extra day in Beijing allows you to visit Tiantan, the Heavenly Temple where the Emperor performed the most important rituals. It is now the symbol of China Tourism. Also, go on an unique tour - a rickshaw tour of the Hutong area including Siheyuan., Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Prince Gong Mansion

 


Inclusions

  • Airfare: Shanghai -Chongqing ~ Yichang - Shanghai on economy class;
  • Yangtze Cruise-Ms. Victoria
  • Meals as stated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner);
  • All tours & transfers in private air-con vehicle with English speaking guide and all entrance fees. 

Exclusions

  • Airport taxes;
  • Visa;
  • Travel insurance;
  • Personal & other expenses not stated. 

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