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8 Days China Highlights 
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(Great Wall, Forbidden City - Terracotta Warriors - The Bund) - Departure date:
- Tour Code: CTG-1
Travel route of 8 Days China Highlights Tour-
China Great Wall, Beijing -
Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car, Beijing -
Forbidden City Moat, Beijing -
Throne Hall in Forbidden City, Beijing -
Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an -
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Exhibition, Xi'an -
Ancient City Wall, Xi'an 
The Bund, Shanghai-
Featured Architectures along the Bund, Shanghai -
Nanjing Road, Shanghai -
Wish you enjoy this wonderful tour! -
Say Hi on the Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing -
Indulged with Chinese Culture, Beijing -
Cool~ Buy some Terracotta replica for your friends, Xian -
Let's go to Yuyuan Market, Shanghai
Tour Description
Recommended for the visitors who come to China for the first time, the 8 day China Highlights tour goes across three main cities of China - Beijing, Xian & Shanghai, and covers several China well-known attractions, such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors. The tour offers you a comprehensive image of the yesterday, today and tomorrow of China. Regarded as the most popular travel route, it is very worthy of your action.
No-worry promise and Low price Gurantee, save your money and energy in this triangle tour.
One-stop service, incl. tour guide, hotels, meals, transportation, attraction admissions andinsurance, etc.
Caring, experienced local guide & driver will be of great help to ensure your safety and comfort on the way.
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing : Pick-up and Check-in
| Today's Activities | May you have a good journey to Beijing, and our guide will meet you outside the customs of Beijing Airport after you clear the customs, and then transfer you to the downtown hotel. The rest of the day is flexible for your will, have a rest or take a walk near the hotel. |
Day 2 Beijing ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | After having breakfast at hotel, you will visit the Tiananmen Square this morning to start your Beijing tour. Strolling round the large square is very enjoyable where you will see Beijing with ancient and modern elements, then walk north to the Forbidden City. As the largest and best-preserved imperial palace in China, it vividly indulges us with a whole impression of the royal life. Later you will appreciate Chinese featured royal park - Summer Palace, which boasts of typical Chinese architecture and splendid landscape. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 3 Beijing ( Breakfast, Lunch )
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After breakfast, you will go to the most famous tomb of Ming Tombs - Changling, it is the largest in scale and is completely preserved, inhumed the fourth emperor of Ming Dynasty. Later you will have an excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will take cable car to see this vital section of the world famous China Great Wall, Mutianyu has a storied history of over 1400 years, can trace back to Northern Qi Dynasty (550-570). While driving back to downtown Beijing, you will stop by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics), to view the unique constructions and take some photos. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | This day you can visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship heaven and pray for good harvests. After that, you will explore Beijing Hutong by rickshaw to know more about the life and culture of ordinary Beijing people. This visit can provide you with a distinctive travelling experience compared to other attraction. At last, you will transfer to airport to Xi'an, then check in at Xi'an downtown hotel. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 5 Xi'an ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | After having breakfast, you will head to world-famous Terracotta Warriors to start wonderful Xi'an tour, maybe you have seen them many times on TV or magazines before, but it's a total different experienc to see them with your own eyes. Also with a sidetrip to Mausoleum of the Qin Emperor, who owned this awesome underground kingdom, you would know more about the first dynasty of China - Qin dynasty. Later you will return to downtown for seeing the Great Mosque of Xi'an, where still hold prayer services each day; With several minutes' walk to Muslim Quarter, you can buy some interesting sourviners and taste various delicious local snacks. Optionally visit: Tang Dynasty Show. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 6 Xi'an - Shanghai ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | Deeply explore Xi'an in many fields by seeing Shaanxi Historical Museum this morning, where you can get more knowledge about Chinese national treasures and other precious cultural relics. Later you will step on Xi'an Ancient City Wall. As the best-preserved old city wall in China, you can take beautiful views of Xi'an city, and even optionally cycling on the wall is available for you. At last, tour guide will take you to airport. With about 2 hour's fly to Shanghai, you will be pick-up at airport and transferred to hotel. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 7 Shanghai ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | As the biggest city of China, Shanghai definitely offers many lures. Begins from Yuyuan Garden and Yuyuan Market, you will appreciate Chinese garden construction and know more about Shanghai local people. Then with a stroll from Nanjing Road to the Bund, you will be impressed by Modern Shanghai amazingly compared with Xi'an. Later you can view the whole city at the highest floor of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and know about the development of Shanghai with a following visit to Shanghai Municipal History Museum at the pedestal of the tower. At night, Shanghai Acrobats Show can be optionally appreciated. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 8 Depart Shanghai : See-off at airport
| Today's Activities | This is the last day of your tour, you can have free activity in Shanghai, shopping or have a rest, and later the tour guide will take you to airport for your flight to next destination. We believe you will love China and keep forever memories about China in your whole life. |
Package Prices & Details
| Your Group Size | Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class |
| 1 person | $2852 / $2434 | $2237 / $2048 | $2090 / $1949 |
| 2 - 5 persons | $1748 / $1529 | $1440 / $1335 | $1379 / $1295 |
| 6 - 9 persons | $1520 / $1303 | $1213 / $1105 | $1152 / $1070 |
| single room supplyment | $616 / $438 | $341 / $264 | $287 / $230 |
| The price in Red stands for High Season (Apr.1 - Nov.30), and Black for Low Season (Dec.1 - Mar.31). | |||
 Tour Package Includes: | |
 Dining: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches. |
Admissions: Entrance fee to all scenic spots listed in itinerary |
| Tour Guide: a local experienced English-speaking guide |
Car Driver: an experienced licensed driver |
| Vehicle: a private air-conditioned car, offering Round-trip transfers |
Luggage Transfers: a hand for your heavy luggage; |
| Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance; |
Government taxes & Service charges |
| Tour Package Excludes: | |
| - Other optional tours / meals / flights not mentioned in itinerary; | - Tips for tour guides and drivers. |
Hotel in Beijing
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
- Located in the golden business area of Wangfujing, the hotel only takes 10 minutes to Forbidden City and Dongfang Square. With stylish guest rooms and newly renovated Crowne Plaza Club floor – Crowne Plaza Beijing has anticipated every need while providing easy access to business, commercial districts and historical landmarks.
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing
- Situated on the intersection of Wangfujing Avenue and Dengshikou Street, Sunworld Hotel Beijing is close to many famous historical and cultural landmarks, including the Forbidden City. Guest rooms and suites are designed with a traditional and refined style. From servies to amenities, the hotel strives to make your stay a pleasant experience.
- Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
- With its courtyard style, the hotel has retained its charm of the ancient time but as well merged in contemporary architecture and designs. The hotel is near the famous Tian’anmen Square and Wangfujing Business Street. It takes about 20 minutes from Capital International Airport (24km) and 5 minutes from Beijing Railway Station (3km). The hotel provides guests clean and comfortable service and amenities.
Hotel in Xian
- Sheraton Hotel Xi'an
- Located near the 600-year-old City Wall and close to the city centre, Sheraton Hotel is just 35 minutes from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. With first-class amenities, facilities and family-friendly services, Sheraton Xi’an Hotel will make you feel at home.
- Grand New World Hotel Xian
- Located within the Ancient City Wall and styled in an extraordinary mix of tradition and modernity, the hotel is just 4km from the railway station and 45km from Xianyang International Airport. The large Parkson shopping centre is close by, while the Terracotta Warriors Museum is about 35km from the hotel. The hotel provides a satisfying range of contemporary accommodation together with business services and recreational facilities.
- City Hotel Xian
- The hotel is located in the centre of Xi’an city and just near the well-known Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Ancient City Wall. The hotel offers a total of 137 well-appointed guestrooms for guests’ comfortable living space. The elegant and magnificent restaurants serve delicious flavor of many varieties.
Hotel in Shanghai
- Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai
- The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Shanghai, 2 minutes from Nanjing Road, People Square and the Bund. It offers easy access to the city’s most important business, cultural and entertainment hubs. The elegantly designed and tastefully decorated rooms provide you with an experience of exceptional luxury and comfort.
- Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel
- Located in Hongkou District of Shanghai, Heng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel is surrounded by many famous attractions including the Bund, Oriental Pearl River TV Tower, and Nanjing Road. With its comfortable rooms and complete services, the hotel tries all its best to make guests feel like at home.
- Magnificent International Hotel
- The hotel is located in the central heart of Shanghai – Xizang South Road and surrounded by the Bund, Xin Tian Di, Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum & Grand Theatre. Shopping streets like Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are only within walking distance. The well-appointed guestrooms with a great number of amenities and facilities offer you an excellent stay with comfort and convenience.
Overview
This package includes 6 breakfasts and 6 lunches, except for the first day and the last day: :
- Breakfasts offered by hotels: just start your happy tour after having breakfast in the morning, especially for deluxe class, buffet breakfast is available;
- It supplys lunch according to different classes of tour, such as deluxe in city-famous restaurants and tourist in popular tourist restaurants;
- Dinner option is open to you, you could find your favorite place to eat, or take our recommendations.
We promises no-worry about the dining quality, plus flexible choices that you can have depending on your preference. If having any special requestment, just tell our trip advisor directly. In all, we aim to satisfy your tongue and stomach with our recommendation as follows:
Beijing
As the capital of China, Beijing boasts many good restaurants with featured cuisines. Our package takes you to have A La Carte dinner at Great Northeast Restaurant, Gold Palace Restaurant and Tang Yuan Restaurant, leading you to grasp the essence of Chinese classic cuisines.
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| Dining Hall of Great Northeast Restaurant | Main Hall of Tang Yuan Restaurant |
Xi’an
Xi'an features distinctive cuisines of China Northwest, such as various-shapes chinese dumplings and other wheaten food. At Muslim Quarter, where gathers lots of delicious local food, like Rou Jia Mo and shish kebabs, etc.
(1) Here we highly recommend Chinese Dumpling Dinner, which also named Jiaozi, typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. As a must-try for visitors, it serves with Tang dynasty show. And it belongs to an [add on] item in the tour.
(2) Rou Jia Mo, also called Chinese Hamburger, is very similar to the Western hamburger essentially, but with different cooking method.
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| Chinese Dumpling Dinner | Rou Jia Mo ( Chinese Hamburger ) |
Shanghai
We say little about the dining in Shanghai, since Shanghai is regarded as a delicious kingdom, where you can taste everything almost. Here we strongly suggest you take M on The Bund into consideration.
M on the Bund Shanghai
-- Dedicated to creating a dining experience as exciting, as sophisticated, as delectable as Shanghai itself
-- “One of the top 20 restaurants in Asia” (Miele Guide, 2009-2010)
-- “Best Global Cuisine” (City Weekend Readers’ Choice Awards, 2010)
-- “M on the Bund: Most Popular Restaurant in Shanghai” (Zaqat Survey Shanghai, 2008)
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| Shanghai M on The Bund Restaurant | Brandboard of M on the Bund |
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Customer:HassaneUpdate Date: August. 18, 2010
Destinations: Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
Related Tour: 15 Days China Best Treasure; 11 Days China Explorer Cruise
Customer: Graham MoxeyUpdate Date: Jan. 04, 2011
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Related Tour: 11 Days China Explorer Cruise; 11 Days Soul of China Tour
