HCC03 The Classical China 12 Days
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Beijing has been the capital of China for the last 600 years. You can discover the Forbidden City, where the emperors once lived; climb the Great Wall; and explore the largest royal garden of China; Enjoy the famous Peking Duck Bankquet...
Xian is the Ancient capital of China. It is the starting point of Silk Road. You can uncover the Terra Cotta Army; take a walk on the Ancient City Wall; enjoy the Imperial Dumpling Banquet and the Tang Dynasty Style Stage Show...
Shanghai is the most prosperous city of China. It has everything you want to see.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: USA / Beijing
Fly to Beijing, the capital of China.
[Meals: in-flight dinner, breakfast and lunch]
Day 2: Arrive Beijing
Our tour guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel after dinner.
[Hotel: Oriental Bay International Hotel - 5 star]
Day 3: Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest public city square in the world. Stroll through the courtyards and palaces of the imposing Forbidden City, once the exclusive enclave of Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. Then visit Jingshan park, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the palace and the city. Then tour Beijing’s old Hutong (”narrow lanes”) area by old-fashioned pedicab. Visit a local family living in a courtyard-style home known as Siheyuan. Then enjoy a short and relax walking tour at Houhai. Dinner is served with Peking Duck Banquet at Quanjude Restaurant. [Meals: Buffet Breakfast; “Wahaha” Lunch; Peking Duck Banquet Dinner]
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast; Lunch; Peking Duck Banquet Dinner]
[Hotel: Oriental Bay International Hotel - 5 star]
Day 4: Beijing
Experience the thrill of walking on the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the most beautiful and original part of the wall (Cable car is included). Then explore the landscaped grounds and pavilions of the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Imperial Court Cuisine dinner and Chinese acrobatics show.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast; Lunch; Imperial Court Cuisine dinner]
[Hotel: Oriental Bay International Hotel - 5 star]
Day 5: Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors prayed for harvest in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Stop to take pictures of the 2008 Olympic venues. Enjoy free walking and the night market at Wangfujing Street, downtown Beijing.
[Meals: American & Chinese Buffet Breakfast; Lunch]
[Hotel: Oriental Bay International Hotel - 5 star]
Day 6: Beijing / Xian
Morning flight to Xi’an, the ancient capital and the starting point of the Silk Road. Visit the Drum Tower and the Ancient City Wall.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner]
[Hotel: Empark Grand Hotel - 5 star]
Day 7: Xian
Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, buried 2000 years ago to guard the tomb of the first emperor. Then visit the 1350 year old Dacien Temple and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Stage Show tonight.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast; Lunch; Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner]
[Hotel: Empark Grand Hotel - 5 star]
Day 8: Xi’an / Hangzhou
Morning flight to Hangzhou, one of the seven capitals of ancient China, known for its tea products and the West Lake. Take a small boat cruise on the West Lake, revealing the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou’s willow draped islands. Dinner is served at a famous local restaurant, “Shanwaishan”.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast; Lunch; Special Dinner]
[Hotel: The Gallery Hotel - 4 star]
Day 9: Hangzhou / Suzhou
Visit General Yuefei’s Temple. He was a well known national hero of ancient China. Then take a private bus to Suzhou, which is called “Venice of the East”. It has China’s most beautiful gardens. Visit Suzhou Silk Spinning Factory and Shantang Ancient Street. Enjoy Suzhou Cuisine for dinner at the famous local restaurant, “Songhelou”.
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner]
[Hotel: Jasmine Holiday Inn Suzhou - 4 star]
Day 10: Suzhou / Shanghai
Visit The Humble Administrator’s Garden. Then drive to Shanghai. Visit Nanjing Rd and take a walk along the Bund, Shanghai’s graceful and historic waterfront boulevard.
[Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner]
[Hotel: Crown Plaza Shanghai Fudan - 5 star]
Day 11: Shanghai
Visit the Old City Bazaar and the tranquil Yu Yuan Garden. Enjoy a traditional Shanghai Dumpling lunch. Bus tour of Pudong. Go up to the top of the highest tower of Asia, the Oriental Pearl Tower, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city. Then visit Binjiang Park.
[Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner]
[Hotel: Crown Plaza Shanghai Fudan - 5 star]
Day 12: Shanghai / US
Fly back to the US, or extend your trip to Hong Kong +$390, Taipei +$460
[Meals: Buffet Breakfast]