Visit the classic and popular destinations to experience the true flavor of the real China with the tastes of authentic food, a walk down the halls of China's dynamic past and still with the ease of most western type comforts.
Discover the different faces of this vast country with China Escapade. Each immersion into any province allows you to get in touch with the local ethnic minorities and discover the most in-depth views of the history, beauty and culture of China available.
Visit modern and traditional Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou
Visit diverse minorities and stunning natural landscapes
Visit colorful ethnic groups in little-visited Guizhou
Explore the rural countryside of Guangxi by bike
Tibetan face appears in the home to the Giant Panda
Visit the fabulous earth buildings of Hakka people
Enjoy the fabulous monasteries, breathtaking high-altitude treks, stunning views on the Roof of the World
Visit Silk Road oasis towns, stunning cave art and ruins of ancient cities and monasteries.
Visit Buddhist relics and fortress on the Silk Road
See the Mongol hordes galloping through the vast grasslands
Visit time-worn temples, traditional Qing-dynasty courtyard architecture and some of the warmest people in the Middle Kingdom
Visit arched bridges, charming canal scenes and gorgeous natural landscapes
Imperial Delights, Architectural Ambition, Food Heaven
Terminus of the Silk Road and a cradle of cultures and religions
Few world cities evoke so much history, excess, glamour, mystique and exotic promise in name alone
Delicate beauty of Gardens and exquisite water towns
Exquisite life in the Oriental Capital of Leisure
Source of Inspiration for Chinese paintings
Soul of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage site
Panda Paradise and ease life
Multicultural metropolis and scent of modernity
Oriental Hawaii
Charming village illuminated by the glacier
splendid parade of karst peaks
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In this 9-day tour, you will visit the cultural?capital of China with its Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall. In Xi'an, the Terracotta Army will be?definitely on your proposal. In?Shanghai, mixture of modernity and tradition will be revealed.
Upon arrival at the?Pudong International Airport, our guide will wait for you at the arrival hall and then you will be transferred to the hotel. The balance of the day will be at leisure.
Reach at the top of the second tallest skyscraper in Shanghai, the?Jin Mao Tower. With 88 floors, the tower would definitely offer you the panorama of the Bund and the Huangpu River in the front with the symbol of the city, the Oriental Pearl Tower. The Jin Mao Tower is open in 1998 and when it was the highest skyscraper in the city with a height of more than 420 meters. According to Chinese Numerology, the Tower consists of 88 floors, each of them losing an eighth of height from bottom. The Jin Mao Tower also recalls the shape of a Chinese pagoda. And yet, it is art deco.?Even in the?Pudong New Area, it is possible to make a pleasant stroll. On the Eastern Bank of the Huangpu River, stroll at the foot of the monumental buildings of the futuristic part of Shanghai and admire the frontages of Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque of the Bund across the river.
This afternoon, explore the?Shanghai Museum?to discover one of the most important collections of Chinese art in the world. You will be amazed by the history of this country's millennial culture. Get there by first crossing the People's Square and its Park.
Then, go to do some shopping in the stores of Shanghai on West?Nanjing Road. Enter the crowds of shopaholics strolling around the long pedestrian street of several kilometers. When shopping on the Nanjing Road, enjoy and admire some of the historic buildings with various styles.
This evening, go for?Huangpu River Cruise. Discover the city as the aliens did before 1949. The cruise is indeed along the Bund and its Gothic, Baroque and romantic frontages. On the other side, admire the modern Pudong New Area and its huge skyscrapers. The cruise will makes a U-turn near the Yangpu Bridge and you are provided then the most beautiful view on this cable-stayed bridge which is one of the longest in the world.
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This morning, first visit the?Jing'an Temple, the first Buddhist temple built in Shanghai and still active today. Join in the crowds of the devout prayers to pray for what you need. Moreover, you can admire a magnificent portrait of the great Buddha Sakyamuni.
Then, the?Yuyuan Garden?is the next destination as beautiful garden of Shanghai. As one might notice while strolling through the shops and restaurants, this area has been restored in a very typical style of ancient China. Cross the bridge with nine turnings and finally go to the Yuyuan garden, a haven of peace in the economic capital-Shanghai.
In the afternoon, take a stroll around the old town of Shanghai and enjoy the?Tianzifang Shikumen. These traditional houses to Shanghai are like the Courtyards to Beijing. Stroll in the middle of shops, the art galleries and cafes in the small and classic alleys of the neighborhood. Then, visit the Shanghai?1933 Old Millfun?which hosts important events in the field of design and fashion nowadays. With a original design, the residential district of Shanghainese is so special in history. Tonight, you will take the flight to Xian, upon arrival; you will be transferred to the hotel in Xian.
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This morning, climb up a few stone steps and then you are on the?Xian City Wall. Enjoy a stroll or biking on the city wall to admire the city view. Although it is impossible to make a complete tour of the city on the wall, the ride will be interesting.
Then, get away downtown Xian to visit the eighth wonder of the world, the?Terracotta Army. From the passage of the door, prepare to marvel at the craziest project by the first emperor of China. Although the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi is never ever open, a few rooms containing objects have been observed as having accompanied the deceased. In an annex building, learn more about the story of the emperor and the construction of this magnificent tomb. The real size of the Terracotta Warriors will definitely surprise you, making your Xian tour unforgettable.
We wrap up the day with a?visit to the?Temple of the Eight Immortals. This huge Taoist temple is still one of the main places of worship in Xi'an. Hear Taoist monks chanting while admiring the beautiful statues and Taoist scriptures kept in the temple.
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In the morning, explore the history of the province of Shaanxi. The huge?Shaanxi History Museum?is a treasure of China that would definitely surprise you. From prehistory to the discovery of the Terracotta Army, you will figure out the constant changes that the people of the ancient capital Chang'an had made.
A few miles outside of city wall, you will discover one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas. As a symbol of Xian, you could admire the city of Xian at the seventh floor of the?Big Wild Goose Pagoda.?After visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, stop at a?Jade Factory?-the Chinese favorite treasure. Discover how jade is carved and the difference between real and fake with the guidance of professionals.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the culture by visiting the?Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter. Open your senses in the Muslim Quarter of the city and discover spices and dishes typical of the Hui ethnic group. Arrive at the Great Mosque of Xian, one of the four largest ancient mosques of China. Gardens and buildings open to non-Muslims will give you an overview of the Sino-Arab cultural mixture which can be seen in many places.
Tonight, enjoy the delicacy offered in a local restaurant, the?Dumpling Dinner?in Xian. Enjoy these dumplings with meat or vegetables stuffing. By the way, dumplings are the special dish for the Chinese New Year.
After dinner, you will be transferred to the train station to take the overnight soft sleeper train to Beijing.
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Upon arrival, the guide will wait for you at the exit of the train station and then you will be directly transferred to a local restaurant for breakfasts. After then, go visit the architectural treasures of the largest imperial garden in China,?the Summer Palace. Built based on models of the most beautiful gardens of Suzhou and the shores of West Lake in Hangzhou, this huge garden is full of history. There is even a chance for a short cruise on the calm Kunming Lake.?After visiting the Summer Palace, go visit the?Pearl Factory. This factory is where the ancient culture of freshwater pearls is revealed, which traces back to how these beads began being processed 2,200 BC.
In the afternoon, experience a tour back to a time of ancient worship by visiting the?Temple of Heaven. A shrine of Heaven and symbol of Beijing, the Temple is considered as important as the Forbidden City, or even more because the emperor is the son of Heaven. If there is not too crowded, a stroll through the extensive gardens and corridors of the park will immerse you in the lives of old Beijing.
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Today, explore one of the most important symbols of China: The?Mutianyu Great Wall. This wonderful site offers a stunning landscape of the surrounding nature. Having access to the ramparts by cable car, you may enjoy of exclusion from the rest of the world, as this area is a slightly less touristy section of the Great Wall. To return, you can choose to walk, go tobogganing or take cable car.?After the Great Wall tour, stop at the?cloisonne factory?where this ancient art will be revealed. You will explore artisans welding on a piece of copper inlaid with colored enamels.
After returning to the downtown, meet the faithful Buddhist in the?Yonghe Lama Temple. This Lamasery is still active and considered the most beautiful Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet. This temple has also been the Office of Tibet which is intended for the Dalai Lama's direct communication with the central government in Beijing. Over its five halls, you will be immersed in the sacred atmosphere and feel enchanted by the huge, wooden statue of Buddha Maitreya.
Time for an evening at the?Peking Opera, you will be fascinated by the legends of ancient China. After an early dinner, if you wish, enter backstage at the theater to see how the actors apply their makeup and get ready for their performance. The acting, costumes and music are set with such finesse that you forget the English subtitles on both sides of the stage. You will be surprised by the staging and colors, and especially the music and acting skills are quite impressive.
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While fixing your eyes on this huge?Tiananmen Square, symbol of historical changes in China, truly feel the Chinese patriotic atmosphere. Take a symbolic picture in the center of the square before walking along its underpass, which leads to the Forbidden City.?Pass the Tiananmen Gate and begin the tour of?Forbidden City. Stroll between the walls steeped in history and this huge imperial palace admired by emperors from past Chinese dynasties. Pass by the Palace interiors and courtyards to see how the historical treasures and mysteries are revealed. After that, relax in the Palace museum
In the afternoon, you will climb the small slope of the?Jingshan Park?and reach the Wanchun Pavilion. Here, you can enjoy memorable views of the golden roofs of the Forbidden City, the National Grand Theatre and the central axis of the capital.
As you ride in a rickshaw in the Hutongs, prepare to dive deeper into this unique atmosphere of old Beijing. The famous courtyard houses are available for visitors, as you experience being around working-class families as they enjoy life in these old homes. When sharing a meal with a typical?Beijing Hutong?family, you will learn about the customs and traditional ways of life in these neighborhoods.
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Free until be transferred to the?Beijing Capital International Airport?for the flight home.
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Flight Home
3 destinations
Travel 2473km
30 attractions and activities
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Sights:Pudong International Airport
Accommodation
Economy: Greenland Jiulong Hotel
Deluxe: Pullman Shanghai Skyway
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Sights:Jin Mao Tower,Pudong New Area,Shanghai Museum,Nanjing Road
Activities:Huangpu River Cruise at night
Accommodation
Economy: Greenland Jiulong Hotel
Deluxe: Pullman Shanghai Skyway
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner onboard
Sights:Jing'an Temple,Yuyuan Garden,Tianzifang Shikumen,1933 Old Millfun
Accommodation
Superior: Titan Times Hotel
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner Included
Sights:Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army,Temple of the Eight Immortals
Activities:Xian City Wall
Accommodation
Superior: Titan Times Hotel
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner Included Chinese Dumplings
Sights:Shaanxi History Museum,Big Wild Goose Pagoda,Jade Factory,Great Mosque
Activities:Xian Dumpling Dinner
Accommodation
Overnight Soft Sleeper Train
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Sights:The Summer Palace,Pearl Factory,Temple of Heaven
Accommodation
Economy: Dongfang Hotel
Superior: Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner Included
Sights:Mutianyu Great Wall,Cloisonne Factory,Yonghe Lama Temple
Activities:Peking Opera
Accommodation
Economy: Dongfang Hotel
Superior: Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner Included Dinner with local family in Hutong
Sights:Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City,Jingshan Park
Activities:Beijing Hutong
Accommodation
Economy: Dongfang Hotel
Superior: Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel
Forbidden City
Peking Opera
Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Jingshan Park
Beijing Hutong
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Yuyuan Garden
Yonghe Lama Temple
Xian City Wall
Great Mosque
Tianzifang Shikumen
Jing'an Temple
Temple of the Eight Immortals
1933 Old Millfun
Tiananmen Square
Shanghai Museum
Jin Mao Tower
Shaanxi History Museum
Cloisonne Factory
Pearl Factory
Jade Factory
Pudong New Area
Beijing Airport
Pudong International Airport
Nanjing Road
Xian Dumpling Dinner
Huangpu River Cruise at night
Forbidden City
Peking Opera
Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Mutianyu Great Wall
The Summer Palace
Jingshan Park
Beijing Hutong
Forbidden City
Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Yuyuan Garden
Jingshan Park
Yonghe Lama Temple
Xian City Wall
Great Mosque
Tianzifang Shikumen
Jing'an Temple
Temple of the Eight Immortals
1933 Old Millfun
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Peking Opera
Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Shanghai Museum
Jin Mao Tower
Forbidden City
Peking Opera
Shaanxi History Museum
Shanghai Museum
Yuyuan Garden
Yonghe Lama Temple
Cloisonne Factory
Pearl Factory
Jade Factory
Forbidden City
Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Shaanxi History Museum
Shanghai Museum
Forbidden City
Shanghai Museum
Cloisonne Factory
Pearl Factory
Jade Factory
Forbidden City
The Summer Palace
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
Yuyuan Garden
Jingshan Park
Temple of Heaven
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Jingshan Park
Yonghe Lama Temple
Great Mosque
Jing'an Temple
Temple of the Eight Immortals
The Summer Palace
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Forbidden City
The Summer Palace
Beijing Hutong
Great Mosque
Tianzifang Shikumen
Tiananmen Square
Shanghai Museum
Pudong New Area
Jin Mao Tower
Beijing Airport
Pudong International Airport
Shaanxi History Museum
Shanghai Museum
Great Mosque
Beijing Hutong
Yuyuan Garden
Great Mosque
Tianzifang Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Great Mosque
Nanjing Road
Pudong New Area
Jin Mao Tower
1933 Old Millfun
Beijing Hutong
Peking Opera
Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
Shanghai Museum
Yuyuan Garden
Jingshan Park
Xian City Wall
Nanjing Road
Pudong New Area
Jin Mao Tower
Tianzifang Shikumen
Xian Dumpling Dinner
Yuyuan Garden
Nanjing Road
Xian Dumpling Dinner
Yuyuan Garden
Cloisonne Factory
Pearl Factory
Great Mosque
Jade Factory
Nanjing Road
The Summer Palace
Huangpu River Cruise at night
Beijing Hutong
Temple of Heaven
Great Mosque
Nanjing Road
Tianzifang Shikumen
Peking Opera
Great Mosque
Pudong New Area
Jin Mao Tower
Beijing Airport
Forbidden City
Mutianyu Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
The Summer Palace
Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Forbidden City
Mutianyu Great Wall
Xian City Wall
Prices:
Price may vary depending on the season, the price of transport and other external reasons.
(Quoted in U.S. dollars and based on per person)
Classes | 1 person | 2 persons | 3-5 persons | 6-9 persons |
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Economy | 2,170 | 1,421 | 1,342 | 1,104 |
Superior | 2,427 | 1,581 | 1,500 | 1,305 |
Deluxe | 2,840 | 2,065 | 1,774 | 1,477 |
General Price Inclusion of Private Tours
1.?The entrance fees as stated in the itinerary.(Including?any cruise).?
2.?Professional and private english-speaking guide for airport transfer?(train station transfer)?and sightseeing.?
3.?Private and well-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver for airport transfer (train staion transfer) and sightseeing.?
4.?Meals as stated in the itinerary. Chinese meal in a tourist restaurant or a local restaurant. The number of dishes varies according to the number of persons in the group. The meal also includes a glass of softdrink or beer.
5.?Accommodations usually with breakfasts as state in the itinerary. Prices given are calculated on the basis of a double room or a twin-bed room for one night. When requesting a single room, a supplement will be required. Usually,the room is available from 11 am and must be vacated by noon the next day.?
6.?Domestic flights (economy class) or internal trains as mentioned in the itinerary. All taxes such as airport and fuel are included.?
7.?Service Charge and government taxes.?
8.?Travel Agency Liability Insurance.?
Your entire tour is covered by the travel agency's liability insurance, the insurance is directly regulated by the National Tourism Administration of China. This insurance covers accidents that transpire as a result of any?services caused by a travel agency. It doesn't cover any incidents or physical problems occurring outside of the tour period caused by clients themselves. We,?therefore,?recommend you purchase additional travel insurance in your home country before departure.?
Excluded from the General Price of Private Tours
1.?Chinese visa application fee.?
2.?International flights fee?
3.?Overload luggage fee.?
4.?Tips for guides and drivers.?
5.?Personal expenses. (such as room service, laundry, telephone bill...). The settlement of these expenses will be done when you check out.?The deposit, which will be requested when you check in,?will be returned on departure.
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