China Tour - Classic China Adventure

Highlights

Walking the Great Wall, visiting the Forbidden City and Shanghai's Bund, facing Terracotta Warriors, relaxing by Hangzhou's West Lake and experiencing the charming canals of Wuzhen.

Description

If you’ve always been intrigued by the mysteries of the Middle Kingdom’s tremendous past and the promise of its future, then dive into the wonders of China on this exceptional tour. Walk back in time along the Great Wall, stare down the stoic Terracotta Warriors, uncover the Buddhist gems of Hanghzhou and watch Shaolin Monks cut through the air during a fearsome display of Kung Fu. With your accommodation and transportation arranged by our expert guides, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and authentic activities to engage your inner explorer. Ready? Let’s go!

• StartFinish
• Beijing to Shanghai
• What's Included
• Visit to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with picnic lunch - Shaolin Monks Kung Fu show - Tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City - Tour of Wild Goose Pagoda - Tour of Terracotta Warriors - Tour of Temple of Heaven - Tai Chi near Old City Wall - Orientation tour of Hangzhou and boat around lake - Tour Lingyin Temple and Liuhe (Six Harmonies) Pagoda - Visit Wuzhen ancient canal town - Visit to Shanghai Museum - Shanghai Acrobats show
• Group Size Notes
• Max 15, Avg 10
• Group Leader
• Discovery Adventures guide, local guides
• Meals Included
• 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
• Transport
• Soft sleeper overnight train, Mini-bus, Small canal boat, Local flight, Walking
• Accommodation
• Comfort hotels (6 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt)
• Meal Budget
• Allow $145-190 USD for meals not included.
• My Own Room
• Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 3, Sleeper Train

Day 1 Beijing (D)

Arrive at any time and transfer to hotel. Included Beijing Duck welcome dinner.

Day 2 Beijing (B,L)

Visit to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and enjoy a picnic lunch. Attend a Shaolin Monks Kung Fu performance.

Day 3 Beijing and Overnight Sleeper train (B,L)

Tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City with free time in the afternoon. Overnight sleeper train to Xi'an.

Day 4 Xi'an (B,D)

Tour of Xi'an including the Wild Goose Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors and Temple of Heaven. Traditional dinner this evening. Option to take a bike ride around the city walls and shopping.

Day 5 Hangzhou (B,D)

Morning local Tai Chi class near the Old City Wall then fly to Hangzhou. Orientation tour of Hangzhou with boat ride on the lake. Tour and entrance to Lingyin Temple and Liuhe (Six Harmonies) Pagoda and traditional dinner this evening.

Day 6 Wuzhen Canal Town/Shanghai (B,L)

Visit Wuzhen ancient canal town with a local lunch.

Day 7 Shanghai (B,D)

Visit to Shanghai Museum and watch a Shanghai Acrobats show. Traditional Shanghai farewell dinner this evening.

Day 8 Shanghai (B)

Depart at any time.