Day 1 : Arrive Beijing
Welcome to China, the Land of Rising Sun!
On arrival in Beijing, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel.
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China is the nation's political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty.
Enjoy the Golden Mask Dynasty Show.
In the evening, enjoy the spectacular Golden Mask Dynasty Show. It is a fairy tale like story of war, royal banquets and romance. The play has 20 different dance scenes, with more than 200 actors representing a soul stirring and romantic 'great love and harmony' legend. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2 : Beijing
The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities. We suggest you can spend time at the Peking Opera which is a national treasure with a history of 200 years and is a synthesis of music, dance, art and acrobatics. The opera is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue and mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing to represent a story or depict different characters and their feelings of gladness, anger, sorrow, happiness, surprise, fear and sadness. The characters may be loyal or treacherous, beautiful or ugly, good or bad mainly engaged in fairy tales of preceding dynasties, important historical events, emperors, ministers and generals, geniuses and great beauties, from the ancient times to Yao, Shun, Yu, the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period and the dynasties of Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing.
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Beijing (Private).
Today, enjoy full day sightseeing tour of Beijing. You pass by Tiananmen Square, originally commissioned by Emperor Yong Le in the Ming Dynasty; visit Forbidden City - the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex in the world. It has been the seat of power for centuries and has seen countless battles and reconstruction, and the architecture seen today dates from the 1700s. The Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with all the art and splendor available for you to see.
Continue on to Temple of Heaven - the emperors' magnificent garden retreat, China's largest temple and altar complex, an extraordinary example of religious architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Your final destination has been the retreat of emperors for 800 years, the Summer Palace. One of Beijing's finest parks surrounds the palace, and you explore the grounds, the temples and the world's longest art gallery. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 3 : Beijing
You can spend the evening exploring this city or sample some delicious Chinese food at one of the numerous restaurants around the city.
Enjoy a full day tour of Great Wall with stop at Yaxiu Market & Olympic stadium (Private)
Enjoy a full day tour to uncover the stories and secrets of the Great Wall at Juyong Guan Pass with shopping time at the famous Yaxiu market with enroute stop at the Olympic stadium for a photostop. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 4 : Beijing - Xian
This morning, you will be transferred to the train station in Beijing for your train to Xian.
Board the High speed train from Beijing to Xian.
The rest of the evening is for independent activities.
Transfer from train station to hotel in Xi'an, en route orientation tour of Xi'an (Private).
On arrival in Xian, you will explore Xian on a city tour. Xian was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade and today it is an archaeological treasure-trove. Enjoy your Xian tour visiting the ancient city wall and the Wild Goose Pagoda which houses Buddhist scriptures and gilded statues. Later, check-in to your hotel in Xian. Overnight in Xian .
Day 5 : Xian
The rest of the day is at leisure or in the evening you have an option to take the Tang Dynasty show where you will enjoy the costumes, music and dances of this golden age.
Full day tour of the Terracotta Warriors (Private).
Today, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour to visit Terracotta Warriors, one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. The hundreds of detailed life-size models represent the army that triumphed over all other Chinese armies and who were the decisive factor in forming a united China. Overnight in Xian.
Day 6 : Xian - Hangzhou
Today morning after breakfast, you will check out of the hotel in Xian and be transferred to the airport in Xian for your flight to Hangzhou.
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hangzhou, en route enjoy the scenic cruise and water show on the West Lake (Private).
On arrival into Hangzhou, proceed to the beautiful West Lake for a scenic cruise. West Lake is symbol of Hangzhou as well as one of the most beautiful sights in China followed by exciting Impression West Lake water show. Later check into to your hotel. Overnight in Hangzhou.
Day 7 : Hangzhou – Shanghai
Travel by the bullet train to Shanghai.
On arrival in Shanghai, proceed to your hotel.
Shanghai is China's biggest and most prosperous city oozes an atmosphere of vitality, and a dynamism which can rival any of the top cities in terms of modernity. Shanghai's gorgeous night scenery is one of the main highlights that will linger in visitors' minds after their Shanghai travel experience. As night descends, the entire city is lit up by dizzily colorful lights, joined occasionally by the bright moon hanging in the sky.
The evening is at leisure for independent activities or you have an option to end the day's activities with a cruise on the Huangpu river and witness the bustling waterways. ThrRiver divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean 'east of river' and 'west of river' respectively and the cruise gives a fascinating insight into the impression of both areas.
Enjoy amorning visit the Lingyin Temple followed by transfer to train station in Hangzhou .
This morning, visit the Lingyin Temple which is a Buddhist temple. The temple's name is commonly literally translated as Temple of the Soul's Retreat. It is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, and contains numerous pagodas and Budddhist grottoes. Later, you will be transferred to the Huangpu Station to board your train. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 8 : Shanghai
Embark on a full day city tour of Shanghai.
Today enjoy a full day city tour of Shanghai. Visit Yu-Yuan Gardens, the old shopping area of the city. Stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the Bund which is a symbol of Shanghai. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai from the main observatory of the Oriental TV Tower.
Enjoy the Acrobatic show .
Today in the evening enjoy Shanghai Acrobatic Show which is a must-see when you travel to Shanghai. Get impressed by the brilliant acrobatic arts to feed your imagination and bring your dreams back to the present. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 9 : Depart Shanghai
Today you will be transferred to the Shanghai train station to board the magnetic train.
Travel by magnetic train to the airport in Shanghai for your flight back home.
Inclusions
• Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar including buffet breakfast and taxes .
• All sightseeing by Private vehicle.
• All transfers by Private vehicle.
• High Speed train from Beijing to Xian and Hangzhou to Shanghai in Second Class.
• Services of an English speaking guide.
Exclusions
• International Air tickets.
• Domestic Air Tickets.
• Airport taxes.
• Overseas Medical Insurance.
• Visa charges.
• Meals, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
• Govt. Service Tax of 9% payable to Govt. of India.
• Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
• Any items or services not specified in the itinerary 'INCLUSIONS' head.
