Four Best Selected Cities 14-Day Tour
- Highlights :
- This wonderful tour is a combination of the latter-day China in contrast to the Ming-Qing royal collapse (Beijing), the ancient attraction of China (Xi'an), a mysterious city (Lhasa) and a cosmopolitan city (Shanghai).
| Tour Code: | CN0058 | Special Offer: | $1563 |
| Cities Visited: | Beijing Shanghai Xian Lhasa | ||
- Overview
- Tour Itinerary
- Rate
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
- Meet our guide at the airport and then transfer to check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for your leisure.
- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 2 Beijing
Pay a visit to the Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.- Tiananmen Square: Tian An Men (Gate of Heavenly Peace) was the main entrance to the Forbidden City during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. ..- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 3 Beijing
Pay a visit to the famous Badaling Great Wall. Have lunch at a Sichuan food restaurant. In the afternoon, walk along the Sacred Way and visit the Ming Tombs.Badaling Great Wall: The Great Wall at Badaling is the best rep..- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 4 Beijing
- After breakfast, begin your free day exploring the vibrant and cultural Beijing!
- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 5 Beijing
Xian
Today’s excursion includes The Summer Palace, the Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo. After that, transfer to Xian by a night-soft-seat-train.- Summer Palace: The Summer Palace landscape, dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunmi..- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 6 Xian
Upon arrival, have a nice breakfast in the hotel. Today’s excursion includes the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum.- Terracotta Museum： The Terracotta Wa..- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 7 Xian
After breakfast, you will have a free day tour on your own today! You can visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and the Bazaar nearby.- Great Mosque: The Great Mosque of Cordoba was considered to be a wonder of the medie..- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 8 Xian
Lhasa- Take a independent flight to Lhasa. A Chinaotour guide will meet you at the airport and then check you into the hotel for 3 nights stay. Have a good rest to adjust to the high altitude.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel()
- Meals:B
Day 9 Lhasa
In the morning, pay a visit to the Potala Palace. Have a western style lunch and then a tour to the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park. - Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai..- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 10 Lhasa
Pay a visit to the Jokhang Temple and then a free tour round the Barkhor Street. In the afternoon, visit the Tibet Museum, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and a Carpet Factory.- Jokhang Temple is the first Buddhist..- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 11 Lhasa
Shanghai- Pay a visit to a Tibetan family to experience their life. After that, take a flight to Shanghai. On arrival, check into the hotel for a 2 nights stay. Then have a good rest.
- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 12 Shanghai
Today you can take a tour to Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Bund area by yourselves.- Shanghai Museum used to be near the Bund. It is now situated in Peoples Square and its new buildings were built in 1996, designed by ..- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 13 Shanghai
- There are many must-see attractions in Shanghai. Select what your preference to visit today!
- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 14 Shanghai
- See off. Home sweet home.
- Hotel:
- Meals:B
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.
Quotation (The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person)
Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 personsx over10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard TBA $1790.00 $1563.00 $1395.00 $180.00 Deluxe TBA $2395.00 $2019.00 $1752.00 $240.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events, such as the National Holiday (1st-7th Oct), Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days. We suggest you not to travel during that period. But it is surely OK if you prefer that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, which will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
- Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges. - Two bottles of mineral water per day.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals, which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Supplement.
- Tips to tour guide and driver.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
- Meet our guide at the airport and then transfer to check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for your leisure.
- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 2 Beijing
Pay a visit to the Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven .
- Forbidden City ." class="org2"rel="nofollow">Tiananmen Square : Tian An Men (Gate of Heavenly Peace) was the main entrance to the Forbidden City during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Built in 1417, it was first named the Cheng Tian Men, meaning that emperors obeyed the order of Heaven in ruling the country. Destroyed by fire twice, it was rebuilt in 1651 during the Qing Dynasty and renamed Tian An Men. It is also honored as the "Gate of the Nation." As one of the largest city squares in the world, Tian An Men Square occupies an area of 440, 000 square meters--spacious enough to accommodate half a million people. Many annual and special celebrations and assemblies are held here. On October 1st, 1949, Chairman Mao Ze Dong declared the founding of the Peoples Republic of China on the Tian An Men Rostrum, thus opening a new chapter in the history of China. In the new period of reforms and opening, Tian An Men, with its long history and rich culture, attracts people from all over the world.
- Forbidden City : The Forbidden City also named the Palace Museum, shares the honor of being one of five world-famous palaces with the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in England, and the White House in the U.S. and the Kremlin in Russia. The palace, the most magnificent and splendid palace complex in China, was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Building in 1987. It was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the construction of this group of buildings took fourteen years from 1406 to 1420. In the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it was the imperial palace where twenty-four emperors ascended the throne and exercised their strong power to the nation.
- Temple of Heaven : At the Temple of Heaven Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) worshiped Heaven and prayed for good harvests. The northern part of the outer surrounding wall is semi-circular; the southern part is square; this forms a pattern symbolic of the ancient belief that Heaven was round and the earth square. The double surrounding wall separates the temple into the inner and outer temples with the main structures in the inner one, covering 273 hectares.- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 3 Beijing
Pay a visit to the famous Badaling Great Wall. Have lunch at a Sichuan food restaurant. In the afternoon, walk along the Sacred Way and visit the Ming Tombs.
Badaling Great Wall: The Great Wall at Badaling is the best representative section of the Great Wall. It is more than 7 meters high and 5 meters wide. It was the strategic point of Juyongguan Pass in ancient times. Many other fortresses and beacon towers were constructed at the strategic points. This section of the Great Wall has drawn great attention from the Chinese government since the foundation of P.R. China. It was designated a major historical site under state protection in 1961. The Great Wall was listed "a World Cultural Heritage" by the UNESCO in 1987. The Great Wall at Badaling is preserved as a historical monument and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.
The Ming Tombs : Located at the foot of the Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing, the Ming Mausoleums, occupying an area of 120 square kilometers, are well preserved and have the biggest number of emperors buried in the world.- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 4 Beijing
- After breakfast, begin your free day exploring the vibrant and cultural Beijing!
- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 5 Beijing
Xian
Today’s excursion includes The Summer Palace , the Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo . After that, transfer to Xian by a night-soft-seat-train.
- Summer Palace : The Summer Palace landscape, dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water surface. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, garden and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural artifacts, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.
- Lama Temple : The Lama Temple , or Yonghe Gong in Chinese, is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple in Beijing. It was built in the 33rd year of Kangxi Reign in the Qing Dynasty (1694) as the mansion for Emperor Yongzheng when he was a prince. In the third year of the third Qing Emperor Yongzheng Reign (1725), it was made an imperial palace for short stays, named “Yonghe Gong” (Gong means palace in Chinese.). In 1744, the ninth year of the Qianlong Reign, it was converted into a lamasery.
- Beijing Zoo : Now the Beijing Zoo covers an area of about 50 hectares. The animal houses and enclosures, with a total floor space of 40,000 square metres, include those for pandas, elephants, brown and polar bears, tigers, hippopotami, rhinoceros, antelopes, giraffes and reptiles. More than 6,000 animals of over 500 species are on show. Among them are giant pandas, golden monkeys, addaxes, and tigers from Northeast China, elks, yaks, precious birds and gold fish. Also on show ale rare animals from various continents, such as hippopotami, zebras, giraffes. Chimpanzees, lions and antelopes from Africa, parrots from South America, birds and kangeroos from Australia, polar bears from the Arctic, bisons from Europe and Asian apes.- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 6 Xian
Upon arrival, have a nice breakfast in the hotel. Today’s excursion includes the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum.
- Terracotta Museum： The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum, Lintong Country, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda: As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburb of Xian City, about 4 kilometers from the downtown of the city. Standing in the Da Ci’en Temple complex, it attracts numerous visitors for its fame in the Buddhist religion, its simple but appealing style of construction, and its new square in front of the temple. It is rated as a National Key Culture Relic Preserve as well as an AAAA Tourist Attraction.
- Shaanxi History Museum : The Shaanxi History Museum is situated on Yan Ta Road in Xian City, Shaanxi Province. It covers 65,000 square meters, with a building area of 60,000 square meters. The newly built modern building recreates Tang Dynasty architecture and successfully symbolizes the great extent of Shaanxi history and its remarkable culture.
- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 7 Xian
After breakfast, you will have a free day tour on your own today! You can visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and the Bazaar nearby.
- Great Mosque: The Great Mosque of Cordoba was considered to be a wonder of the medieval world by both Muslims and Christians. Built on a Visigoth site, which was probably the site of an earlier Roman temple, the Great Mosque of Cordoba was begun between 784 and 786 during the reign of Abd al-Rahman I, who escaped from Syria to the Iberian Peninsula after his family was massacred by a rival political dynasty.- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 8 Xian
Lhasa- Take a independent flight to Lhasa. A Chinaotour guide will meet you at the airport and then check you into the hotel for 3 nights stay. Have a good rest to adjust to the high altitude.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel()
Day 9 Lhasa
In the morning, pay a visit to the Potala Palace . Have a western style lunch and then a tour to the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park.
- Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India after an invasion and failed uprising in 1959. Today the Potala Palace has been converted into a museum by the Chinese.
- Sera monastery is one of the great three Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. Sera means Enclosure of Roses. The monastery is about 5 km north of the Jokang in Lhasa. The original Sera monastery is in Lhasa, Tibet.
- Norbulingka Park is a palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet which served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the PRC takeover in the late 1950s. The park was built by the Seventh Dalai Lama beginning in 1755, and became the summer residence during the reign of the Eighth Dalai Lama.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel()
Day 10 Lhasa
Pay a visit to the Jokhang Temple and then a free tour round the Barkhor Street . In the afternoon, visit the Tibet Museum , Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and a Carpet Factory.
- Jokhang Temple is the first Buddhist temple in Tibet, located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. It was built during the reign of king Songsten Gampo to celebrate his marriage with Chinese Tang princess Wencheng, who was a Buddhist. The temple was called the Tsulag Khang or House of Wisdom but it is now known as the Jokhang which means the House of the Lord.
- Barkhor Street : Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the Tibetan people are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place for the tourists.
- Tibet Museum is located in the southeast corner of NorbuLingka, Lhasa city. It covers an area of 23,508 square meters (5.8 acres) including the exhibition area of 10,451 square meters (2.6 acres). The museum is equipped with modern facilities to ensure quality service for visitors and safety and efficient administration of the museum itself. Here exhibits are introduced in Japanese, English, Tibetan, and Chinese, in order to accommodate visitors from all over the world.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel()
Day 11 Lhasa
Shanghai- Pay a visit to a Tibetan family to experience their life. After that, take a flight to Shanghai. On arrival, check into the hotel for a 2 nights stay. Then have a good rest.
- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 12 Shanghai
Today you can take a tour to Shanghai Museum , Yuyuan Garden, Bund area by yourselves.
- Shanghai Museum used to be near the Bund. It is now situated in Peoples Square and its new buildings were built in 1996, designed by a Shanghai architect named Xing Tonghe. The new design symbolizes Chinas ancient understanding of the world: round sky and square earth. The museum has a circular roof and rectangular base. It stores 120,000 precious artifacts, which narrate a story of Chinas 5,000-year civilization.
- Yu Garden is one of the most famous gardens in China and is national heritage listed. It was built in 1559 and extended in 1577. Each section of the garden is separated by curved white walls crowned with the head and body of a dragon on them. Its named after the original owner.
- The Bund : The Bund is the best-known landmark in Shanghai. On this stretch of Zhongshan Road East lies the most important buildings left from colonial Shanghai including the Peace Hotel, the Bank of China, and Shanghai Gold Exchange. Externally these buildings have been well preserved and stand proud in their original grandeur. Internally they have been renovated to house some major financial institutions as well as Shanghais most expensive and luxurious hotels, restaurants and bars.- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 13 Shanghai
- There are many must-see attractions in Shanghai. Select what your preference to visit today!
- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 14 Shanghai
- See off. Home sweet home.
- Hotel:
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.
Quotation (The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person)
Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 personsx over10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard TBA $1790.00 $1563.00 $1395.00 $180.00 Deluxe TBA $2395.00 $2019.00 $1752.00 $240.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events, such as the National Holiday (1st-7th Oct), Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days. We suggest you not to travel during that period. But it is surely OK if you prefer that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, which will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
- Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges. - Two bottles of mineral water per day.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals, which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Supplement.
- Tips to tour guide and driver.
