The main highlights of China from the cosmopolitan metropolis of Shanghai, the 2,000 year history of the Terracotta Warriors, and the dramatic beauty of the Great Wall of China.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Shanghai. Arrival day. No meals.
Day 2: Xi'an. Fly to Xi'an In the afternoon we have a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors where we can learn about their fascinating history. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Xi'an. Free morning to explore the sights of the city, perhaps the lively Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque. Overnight train to Beijing. (B, L)
Day 4: Beijing. Upon arrival we have a guided tour of the Temple of Heaven, which is also a good opportunity to see the locals enjoying their morning exercises. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure, and in the evening there is the option to enjoy a performance of the famous Beijing Opera.
Day 5: Beijing. A full day excursion to one of the less-visited but more impressive sections of the Great Wall. There is the option to hike for 12km, or you can just enjoy a picnic in the most spectacular surroundings. (B)
Day 6: Beijing. A guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City will give us an insight into China's dynastic history. Overnight train to Shanghai. (B, L)
Day 7: Shanghai. A day tour of the city where we will take in the Mandarin Gardens and the Bund. In the evening we will see the Shanghai Acrobats, an unmissable show! (L, D)
Day 8: Shanghai. Tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Local Payment: $200 USD
- Maximum Group Size: 15
- Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer to hotel on day 1
- Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides at major sites
- Transport: Plane, sleeper train (soft class), private bus, taxis
- Flight: Shanghai to Xi'an
- Activities: Optional hike along the Great Wall, extensive walking at sites
- Accommodation: 5 nights tourist class hotels, 2 nights soft sleeper train
- Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
- Entrance Fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
- Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
- Trip Reference: ATCH
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