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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)
Arrival Beijing, after picking you up, transfer to the hotel for rest. Free time in the afternoon.
Accommodation Beijing Belter Hotel or equivalent hotel for 3 nights.
Accommodation Beijing Belter Hotel or equivalent hotel for 3 nights.
Day 2 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the morning Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (closed on Mondays), which was the imperial palace for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, which was a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty.
Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the early morning Temple of Heaven Park and experience Tai Chi with locals, feeling the charm of traditional Chinese culture up close. After that, we will visit the famous Mutianyu Great Wall. Return to the city in the evening.
Day 4 Beijing-Datong (Breakfast)
Take the high-speed train to Datong in the morning (2.5 hours by train). After arriving in Datong, we will visit the famous Hanging 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.
Accommodation Datong Meigaodai Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Accommodation Datong Meigaodai Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 5 Datong (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the morning Yungang 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, visit the Nine-Dragon Wall and Huayan Temple.
Day 6 Datong-Pingyao by train (Breakfast/Lunch)
Free time in the morning. Take the high-speed train to Pingyao (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.
Accommodation Yunjin Chengda Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Accommodation Yunjin Chengda Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 7 Pingyao (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today, our guide will take us to visit the 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 to Xi'an (3 hours by train), after arriving in Xi'an, go directly to visit the Ancient City Wall, and experience riding on the Ancient City Wall. Then return to the hotel.
Accommodation Xi'an Luxury Mercure People's Mansion or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Accommodation Xi'an Luxury Mercure People's Mansion or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 9 Xi'an (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Visit in the morning Terracotta Warriors, after lunch return to the city to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter's Mosque. In the evening, enjoy a Shaanxi song and dance performance and have a dumpling banquet dinner.
Day 10 Xi'an-Shanghai by plane (Breakfast/Dinner)
In the morning, fly from Xi'an to Shanghai. (2 hours flight), after arrival, transfer to the hotel for rest. In the evening, participate in the Mysterious Butterfly Food Tour, to learn more about the local food culture.
Accommodation Shanghai Wang Bao He Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Accommodation Shanghai Wang Bao He Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 11 Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch)
Visit in the morning Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Gardenand City God Temple, Huangpu River cruise The Bund Stroll leisurely.
Day 12 Shanghai - Departure (Breakfast)
Car to the airport, returning to your warm home.
(End of itinerary)
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