Private tour – fully customizable
Eight days of ancient culture and modern miracles. The mysteries of the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors are there to be discovered alongside the world phenomenon of “New China” with its rapid development.
Prices from:
2-5 People traveling together – land only per person in double from:
November 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
3 Star Hotels: $1647
4 Star Hotels: $1692
5 Star Hotels: $1961
April 1 – October 31, 2012
3 Star Hotels: $1764
4 Star Hotels: $1842
5 Star Hotels: $2259
Round Trip Flights available starting at $1160 from New York and $1072 from Los Angeles
Note: discount applies if 6 or more travel together
Single supplement: please inquire
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Itinerary
- Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
- Be met at the arrival hall of the airport by our tour guide and transferred back to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.
- Hotels:
- Day 2 Beijing
- Attractions: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Treasure Houses, Hutong Tour, Lizexiang Pearl Store. Walk slowly through the glorious, ancient imperial palace, a leisure rickshaw is waiting for you to explore the zigzag lanes and see how local people lead their lives. Talk to them and get to know history from ordinary people’s point of view.
- Day 3 Beijing
- Attractions: The Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Shahe Cloisonne Factory. Today is a big day. Start by joining the morning exercise crowds, followed by a trip along the backbone of mountains to admire one of greatest man-made miracles in the world. A Peking Duck Banquet is a beautiful ending to this amazing day.
- Day 4 Beijing, Fly to Xian
- Attractions: Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony. Imagine how the Dragon Lady feels wandering in the biggest royal garden in China. Say goodbye to our guide in Beijing and in two hours, you will meet the guide in Xi’an and get to the hotel also in a private vehicle.
- Hotels:
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Xian Skytel Hotel 3 star Grand Noble Hotel 4 star Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian 5 star
- Day 5 Xian
- Attractions: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Imperial Fine Arts center. If you have only one day in Xi’an, this is the day you will not want to miss for anything. Marching soldiers and horses are coming for you!
- Day 6 Xian, Fly to Shanghai
- Attractions: Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Muslim Street. There are more ways to learn more about the city, visiting a museum, biking a little and merging into the local atmosphere in Muslim areas. At the end of the day, head for metropolis Shanghai by air. Our private guide and driver will take you directly to the hotel.
- Hotels:
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Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai 3 star The Bund Hotel Shanghai 4 star Radisson Shanghai New World 5 star
- Day 7 Shanghai
- Attractions: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Tianhou Silk Factory. An amazing day packed with something old and something new. The charms could not be found anywhere other than Shanghai!
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Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Phone Rental Package:
Rental cost for the cell phone and SIM card for use in mainland China, and at least 30 mins of FREE international calls. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing, Xian and Shanghai by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Transportation:
Beijing To Xian Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Xian To Xi’an Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Xi’an To Shanghai Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements) - Airport Tax for Domestic Flights
Airport Tax and Fuel Fee for Flights if applicable - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
- Entrance Fees: