9-Day China History and Culture Tour

Tour Overview
Have a good time with our experienced guide! On this tour, you'll explore the facts of ancient and modern China, including eximious buildings, historical relics, traditional culture, food and arts...

Day 1 Arrival/Beijing

Day 2 Beijing (B, L, D)

Morning explore the Forbidden City and the Tiananmen Square.  Later enjoy Beijing Roast Duck lunch and pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven. After dinner, experience local culture at the Beijing Opera, including a behind-the-scenes look at the colorful make-up being applied to the performers.

Day 3 Beijing (B, L)

After breakfast, make an excurstion to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Later drive back to Beijing to visit the Sacred Way and the Dingling Tomb.

Day 4 Beijing /Xian (B, L)

In the morning, be driven around the old alleyways (Beijing hutong) in a cycle rickshaw. You stop at a traditional courtyard home for a cup of tea and get a historic view of hutong life (In a school day morning, a kindergarten visit may be incorporated in your itinerary.). You then go up in the Drum Tower and hear the drums play, the ancient way of keeping time. After that, be escorted to the airport for the flight to Xian. Hotel: Grand New World Hotel (4-star)

Day 5 Xian (B, L)

Enjoy full-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Xi'an Ancient City Wall and the Bell and Drum Towers. In the evening, enjoy dumpling banquet with the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

Day 6 Xian/Shanghai (B)
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, and the Hangyang Tomb. Fly to Shanghai and check into your hotel.

Day 7 Shanghai (B, L)

After breakfast, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, the Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. In the afternoon, visit the Shanghai Museum, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Nanjing Lu.

Day 8 Suzhou (B, L)

Drive 1.5 hours to Suzhou to visit the Humble Adiministrator's Garden. Later enjoy boating on the Grand Canal. After lunch, make a tricycle tour around the Suzhou Old Town to explore the local people’s life. After that, pay a visit to Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory.

Day 9 Shanghai/Departure (B)

Drive back to Shanghai for your homebound flight.

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