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Central Plains Cultural History Tour (11 nights/12 days)
Beijing - Datong - Pingyao - Xi'an - Shanghai
Serial Number: 109 Price: RMB
Serial Number: 109 Price: RMB
Classification:
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing (No meals)
ArrivalBeijing, after picking you up, transfer to the hotel for rest. Free time in the afternoon.
AccommodationBeijing Belter Hotelor equivalent hotel for 3 nights.
AccommodationBeijing Belter Hotelor equivalent hotel for 3 nights.
Day 2 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the morningTiananmen Squareandthe Forbidden City (closed on Mondays), which was the imperial palace for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, visitthe Summer Palace, which was a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty.
Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the early morningTemple of Heaven Parkand experience Tai Chi with locals, feeling the charm of traditional Chinese culture up close. After that, we will visit the famousMutianyu Great Wall. Return to the city in the evening.
Day 4 Beijing-Datong (Breakfast)
Take the high-speed train toDatongin the morning (2.5 hours by train). After arriving in Datong, we will visit the famousHanging Monastery, a uniquely constructed building that looks even more dangerous than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After the visit, return to the hotel for rest.
AccommodationDatong Meigaodai Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
AccommodationDatong Meigaodai Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 5 Datong (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the morningYungang Grottoes, which, along with the Ajanta Caves in India and the Bamiyan Caves in Afghanistan, is one of the three major Buddhist art treasures in the world. In the afternoon, visitthe Nine-Dragon WallandandHuayan Temple.
Day 6 Datong-Pingyao by train (Breakfast/Lunch)
Free time in the morning. Take the high-speed train toPingyao(3 hours by train), transfer to the hotel for rest. You can stroll through the ancient city of Pingyao and enjoy the rare tranquility of slow living.
AccommodationYunjin Chengda Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
AccommodationYunjin Chengda Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 7 Pingyao (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today, our guide will take us to visitthe ancient city of Pingyao.The ancient city has a glorious history and rich cultural heritage. The residential houses inside have mostly retained their original ancient appearance, with high roofs and a gathering of merchants, stone steps, plaques, arches, and courtyard walls symmetrically arranged on both sides of the street.
Day 8 Pingyao-Xi'an by train (Breakfast)
Take the early high-speed train toXi'an(3 hours by train), after arriving in Xi'an, go directly to visitthe Ancient City Wall, and experience riding on theAncient City Wall. Then return to the hotel.
AccommodationXi'an Luxury Mercure People's Mansionor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
AccommodationXi'an Luxury Mercure People's Mansionor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 9 Xi'an (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Visit in the morningTerracotta Warriors, after lunch return to the city to visitthe Big Wild Goose Pagodaand theMuslim Quarter'sMosque. In the evening, enjoy aShaanxi song and dance performanceand have a dumpling banquet dinner.
Day 10 Xi'an-Shanghai by plane (Breakfast/Dinner)
In the morning, fly from Xi'an toShanghai. (2 hours flight), after arrival, transfer to the hotel for rest. In the evening, participate in theMysterious Butterfly Food Tour, to learn more about the local food culture.
AccommodationShanghai Wang Bao He Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
AccommodationShanghai Wang Bao He Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 11 Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the morningJade Buddha Temple,Yuyuan GardenandandCity God Temple, have lunch at a local restaurant, and after lunch take aHuangpu River cruiseThe BundStroll leisurely.
Day 12 Shanghai - Departure (Breakfast)
Car to the airport, returning to your warm home.
(End of itinerary)
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