Ancient China Capitals Discovery

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12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

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Highlights

Discover ancient capital Beijing

Practice Kung-fu moves in Shaolin Temple

Face the incredible Terracotta Warriors in old Xi'an

Explore the bustling byways of cosmopolitan Shanghai

Itinerary

Explore the ancient capitals of China on this 12-day tour. Arrive in Beijing, where you will see the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and more, and also spend a day visiting Mutianyu Great Wall. Discover the Longmen Grottoes and practice Kung-fun in Shaolin Temple. Uncover the ancient Silk Road on tour in Xi'an and spend an afternoon exploring the famous West Lake in Hangzhou by boat before wandering the streets of historical Shanghai. See the full itinerary for all the fabulous activities and sights offered on this trip.

We offer so many choices, choose a private tour or group adventure tour for this trip. Private trips can be booked for one to twenty travelers. Book a certain departure date, set your own pace, enjoy more one-on-one attention from the tour leader and if you would like, upgrade your hotels. This is a great idea for families, friends, company employees or social clubs as there is something for everybody. If you prefer group travel, you can choose from our most adventurous trips, with international groups traveling with participants of all ages from all over the world.

day 1Beijing, arrival day

Ni Hao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital of the most populous country on earth.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travelers. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. We will collect/check your passport, insurance, and next of kin information at the group meeting, please have these on hand.
After the meeting, maybe head out to explore the Beijing streets - with your hotel located centrally, a walk in any direction will unveil all sorts of wonderful surprises. Perhaps kick off your China adventure with a taste of an iconic dish - Peking duck.

day 2Beijing, explore Mutianyu Great Wall

day 3Beijing, discover Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City

day 4Shaolin Kungfu Temple & Longmen Grottoes

day 5Xi’an, Muslim Quarter walking tour

day 6Xi’an, Terracotta Warriors, overnight train to Nanjing

day 7Nanjing, Sun Yatsen's mausoleum

day 8Hangzhou, West Lake walking tour

day 9Hangzghou, Longjing tea farm

day 10Hangzhou to Shanghai

day 11Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden walking tour

day 12Shanghai, departure Day

What's Included

10 Breakfasts + 1 Dinner

All accommodations in double and twin share rooms with private facilities

Professional English speaking tour leader

All transportation during the tour is included

High speed train (Beijing-Zhengzhou, Luoyang-Xian, Nanjing - Hangzhou, Hangzhou- Shanghai ), 2nd class

Overnight Train (Xi’an-Nanjing), soft sleeper

Private bus and entrance tickets for excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing

Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City

Private bus and entrance tickets for excursion to Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang

Private bus and entrance tickets for excursion to the Terracotta Warriors in old Xi'an

Muslim Quarter walking tour in Xi'an

City tour in Nanjing

Visiting Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum in Nanjing

West Lake walking tour and Longjing tea farm exploration in Hangzhou

Yuyuan Garden and Old Shanghai street walking tour in Shanghai

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Itinerary

day 1Beijing, arrival day

day 2Beijing, explore Mutianyu Great Wall

day 3Beijing, discover Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City

day 4Shaolin Kungfu Temple & Longmen Grottoes

day 5Xi’an, Muslim Quarter walking tour

day 6Xi’an, Terracotta Warriors, overnight train to Nanjing

day 7Nanjing, Sun Yatsen's mausoleum

day 8Hangzhou, West Lake walking tour

day 9Hangzghou, Longjing tea farm

day 10Hangzhou to Shanghai

day 11Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden walking tour

day 12Shanghai, departure Day