Shanghai City, Expo Site, Ancient Capitals Beijing and Xian 9-day Tour
- Highlights :
- Shanghai Expo will definitely be the highlight of China in 2010. This itinerary is a chance for you to participate in this world-class convention. But there is more, this itinerary also is a perfect chance for history fans to get next to the ancient capitals of China—Beijing and Xian.
| Tour Code: | SHF-EXPO-P4L1 | Special Offer: | $560 |
| Cities Visited: | Beijing Shanghai Xian | ||
- Overview
- Tour Itinerary
- Rate
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Shanghai
- Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be greeted with welcome of a local guide. Service begins. The guide will drive you to your hotel in Shanghai. Have a good rest and prepare yourself for this exiting journey.
- Hotel: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe)
- Meals:
Day 2 Shanghai
Today's itinerary consists of the most famous attractions in Shanghai. The Bund and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower have long being considered to be the symbols of Shanghai; Nanjing Road, Xin Tian Di Entertainment Complex ar..- Hotel: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe)
- Meals:B L
Day 3 Shanghai
- After breakfast in the morning, you will be picked up in the hotel and escorted to the Expo Site. Then enjoy your leeway in the Expo exploration. Later in the afternoon, our guide and chauffeur will be waiting for you at..
- Hotel: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe)
- Meals:B
Day 4 Shanghai plane Xian
Early in the morning, take a plane to Xian. In the rest time of the day, you will be guided to and visit the Big Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall and the Bell and Drum Square. You may also taste the local snacks on the Mo..- Hotel: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 5 Xian
Today, continue the adventure in Xian. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest wonders in the world, and the Banpo Museum, site to trace early civilization in this area, are listed on today's schedule. La..- Hotel: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 6 Xian plane Beijing
The last day of stay in Xian includes the Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda, the Stele Forest Museum and the Shaanxi History Museum, all of which have equal cultural value and fame as the other attractions in Xian. In the evening..- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 7 Beijing
Your trip in Beijing commences with the most famed attractions in the capital, the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.-Tian'anmen Square: It is the largest city square in the world , represent..- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 8 Beijing
The Great Wall of Badaling section is included in today's itinerary, together with the Sacred Way. After that, drive to the Olympic Sports Center to have a view of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. At dinner time, samp..- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 9 Beijing
- Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and you are free for the rest of your stay in Beijing. Our service ends after the see-off at the airport. Wish you a pleasant journey and good luck!
- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.
Quotation:
Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Tour Class Standard $1385.00 $740.00 $560.00 Deluxe $1500.00 $780.00 $600.00 Super Deluxe $1965.00 $1005.00 $825.00 The above rates are valid from May to October 2010, excluding expo peak days (May 01 – 03, Oct. 01 – 07, Oct. 25- Oct.31).
If there are more than 10 travelers (including 10), please enquire us for discount.
Price Inclusions:
1. Hotel accommodation in cities as listed above (based on standard twin sharing with daily breakfasts)
2. Private transfers for the itinerary listed above;
3. Outstanding English-speaking tour guide;
4. Air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
5. Standard day expo admission ticket;
6. Entry tickets of attractions as listed in the itinerary;
7. Meals as specified in the itinerary;
Price Exclusions:
1. International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
2. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
3. Gratuities to the guide and the driver;
4. Any service not clarified in the itinerary;
5. China internal airfare/train tickets;
6. Personal Expenses;
7. China Entry Visa Fees
8. Single Room Supplement;
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Shanghai
- Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be greeted with welcome of a local guide. Service begins. The guide will drive you to your hotel in Shanghai. Have a good rest and prepare yourself for this exiting journey.
- Hotel: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe)
Day 2 Shanghai
Today's itinerary consists of the most famous attractions in Shanghai. The Bund and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower have long being considered to be the symbols of Shanghai; Nanjing Road , Xin Tian Di Entertainment Complex are explanations of the definition-- "Shopping Paradise"; City God Temple and the Yu Garden are traces of ancient life in Shanghai.
-City God Temple: The City God Temple of Shanghai is a temple in the old city of Shanghai, China, and is today the central feature of a large retail and entertainment district. It originated as the Jinshan God Temple, dedicated to the spirit of Jinshan, or "Gold Mountain", an island off the coast of Shanghai. It was converted into a City God Temple in 1403, during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty.
-Yuyuan Garden: A traditional Chinese park decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rockeries. Yu Garden is not only a famous classical garden in South China, but also a major historic and cultural site under state protection.
-Xin Tian Di Entertainment Complex: It is a state-of-the-art warren of upscale shops, bars and restaurants based on the theme of "where old meets new". Here you find the oddly complimentary combination of the traditional houses of old Shanghai (the 'Shikumen') hosting ultra modern restaurants, bars and shops. The exterior of these shikumen style houses of 1920's Shanghai have been tastefully restored, whilst inside they have been fully renovated to accommodate the tastes of the modern Westerner.
- Nanjing Road : Shanghai's main shopping street, enjoying the fame as "the No.1 commercial street of China", also it is one of the most prosperous streets in Asia.
- The Bund : Also called the Zhongshan Road, it is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, winding a 1500 meters (less than one mile) length. Walking along the Bund, which is at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the opposite side and also the Jin Mao Tower.Being one of the Top Ten Shanghai Attractions, the Bund is a really beautiful and special place which is worth visiting. On the western side of Zhongyi Dongyi Road stand 52 buildings, showing various Chinese and foreign architectural styles, hence the name of "World Architecture Exposition in Modern Times"
-Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Standing by the Huangpu River with a height of 468 meters high, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the highest TV Tower in Asia (up to the last floor to see Shanghai scenery).It is a new landmark of Shanghai in 21st century.
- Hotel: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe)
Day 3 Shanghai
- After breakfast in the morning, you will be picked up in the hotel and escorted to the Expo Site. Then enjoy your leeway in the Expo exploration. Later in the afternoon, our guide and chauffeur will be waiting for you at the exit of the Expo Site and send you back to the hotel. Free time for the night.
- Hotel: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe)
Day 4 Shanghai plane Xian
Early in the morning, take a plane to Xian. In the rest time of the day, you will be guided to and visit the Big Goose Pagoda , Ancient City Wall and the Bell and Drum Square. You may also taste the local snacks on the Moslem Street . In the afternoon, settle down in a local hotel with the help of the guide.
- Big Goose Pagoda : The pagoda (7 floors,64.5meters high) where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
-Ancient City Wall: Built in the Ming dynasty about 700 years ago, the wall measures around 13.9 km in circumference, 12 meters in height, 18 meters wide at its base while 15 meters wide on the top.
-Bell & Drum Square: The Square is located at the city center. It was built besides the Bell & Drum Towers, hence the name. Bell & Drum Towers are two landmark buildings in Xian. In ancient time, they were the official places to tell time to the citizens. Strolling around the square, you will have an insight of the locals' daily life.
- Moslem Street : About 100 meters west of the Bell Tower in Xian located a simple-looking north-southward residential street- Moslem Street . Paved with old colored stone, the street is a residential area of Muslims. For most travelers who visit the ancient city of Xian, Moslem Street is a must visit, where the restaurants offer the authentic dainty Islamic food and a great variety of Moslem snacks.
- Hotel: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Day 5 Xian
Today, continue the adventure in Xian. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest wonders in the world, and the Banpo Museum , site to trace early civilization in this area, are listed on today's schedule. Later the day, drive back to your hotel in Xian.
-Terracotta Warriors: The Terra Cotta 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 County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
- Banpo Museum : The Banpo Site is a typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture dating back about 6,000 years. At that time, the Banpo people used tools made primarily of wood and stone. Women, the crucial labor force, were responsible for making pottery, spinning, and raising the family, while men fished.
The Banpo Museum is the first museum built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site. The approximately 4,500 square meters (about 1 acre) exhibit area of Banpo Museum is divided into two Exhibition Halls and a Site Hall.
- Hotel: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Day 6 Xian plane Beijing
The last day of stay in Xian includes the Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda, the Stele Forest Museum and the Shaanxi History Museum , all of which have equal cultural value and fame as the other attractions in Xian. In the evening, take a plane to Beijing and check in a local hotel.
-Stele Forest Museum: With 900 years of history, this treasure house holds a large collection of the earliest stone steles of different periods, from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. All together, there are 3,000 steles and the museum is divided into seven exhibitions halls, which mainly display the works of calligraphy, painting and historical records.
- Shaanxi History Museum : Shaanxi Province is the birthplace of the ancient Chinese civilization. Xian City was the capital city in thirteen dynasties which in total lasted over 1100 years. Consequently, the ancient history of Shaanxi is to some degree the ancient history of China. The Shaanxi History Museum considers it an obligation to be a showcase of ancient civilizations. It is situated in the southern suburb of Xian City, northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Since it was opened to the public in 1991, its architectural buildings, internal apparatus, and exhibits have made it famous as a first-class museum in China.
- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Day 7 Beijing
Your trip in Beijing commences with the most famed attractions in the capital, the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven .
-Tian'anmen Square: It is the largest city square in the world , representing symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many grand buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City ), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- Forbidden City Built from 1406-1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Imperial Palace, popularly known as the Forbidden City , was the permanent residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). It covers over 720,000 square meters of floor space, with more than 8,700 rooms, surrounded by city wall as high as ten meters and a city moat as wide as 52 meters.
- Temple of Heaven : At the Temple of Heaven Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) worshiped Heaven and prayed for good harvests. A masterpiece of the Ming and Qing architectural art and a precious example of China's ancient architecture, the Temple of Heaven is the largest architectural group for worshipping Heaven in the world. In 1961, it was listed by the State Council as a key monument under state protection." In 1998, it was recognized by UNESCO as a human heritage of the world.
- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Day 8 Beijing
The Great Wall of Badaling section is included in today's itinerary, together with the Sacred Way. After that, drive to the Olympic Sports Center to have a view of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. At dinner time, sample the national celebrated Beijing Roast Duck, which is followed by an exiting Kungfu Show.
-Great Wall, Badaling: The Great Wall at Badaling is located in Yanqing County, which is about 60 kilometers northwest of Beijing. Sitting at the highest point of the strategic pass leading to Beijing from the northwest, The Great Wall at Badaling consists of the main wall and several subordinate walls. In 1991 the Great Wall at Badaling, as a representative of the Chinese "Great Wall", was listed in the "World Heritage Certificate" by the United States.
-Sacred Way: Beijing is ever the capital of Ming Dyansty. Ming Tombs are where 13 Kings of Ming are buried. Sacred Way is an attractive tree-lined way leading to the Ming Tombs. It is bordered by 12 sets of animal and human statues, and includes the attractive Great Red Gate.
-The National Stadium (Bird's Nest): National Stadium, nicknamed the "Bird's Nest", hosted the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics and football competitions.
- National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) : It is axially related to the National Stadium on the north part of Beijing Central Axis and reinforces the historical and cultural features of Beijing city. National Aquatics Center was the venue for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water-polo final during the Olympic Games. The total seating capacity is 17,000, including 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary for Games was removed after Games
-Beijing Roast Duck: Beijing Roast duck is thought to be one of the most delicious dishes all over the world; most visitors coming to Beijing will never forget to have a try. Eating Peking duck is seen to be one of the two things you are absolutely supposed to do while in Beijing.
- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Day 9 Beijing
- Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and you are free for the rest of your stay in Beijing. Our service ends after the see-off at the airport. Wish you a pleasant journey and good luck!
- Hotel: Beijing Huaqiao Hotel(Standard Class) Happy Inn International Hotel Beijing(Deluxe Class) Beijing Xiyuan Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.
Quotation:
Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Tour Class Standard $1385.00 $740.00 $560.00 Deluxe $1500.00 $780.00 $600.00 Super Deluxe $1965.00 $1005.00 $825.00 The above rates are valid from May to October 2010, excluding expo peak days (May 01 – 03, Oct. 01 – 07, Oct. 25- Oct.31).
If there are more than 10 travelers (including 10), please enquire us for discount.
Price Inclusions:
1. Hotel accommodation in cities as listed above (based on standard twin sharing with daily breakfasts)
2. Private transfers for the itinerary listed above;
3. Outstanding English-speaking tour guide;
4. Air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
5. Standard day expo admission ticket;
6. Entry tickets of attractions as listed in the itinerary;
7. Meals as specified in the itinerary;
Price Exclusions:
1. International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
2. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
3. Gratuities to the guide and the driver;
4. Any service not clarified in the itinerary;
5. China internal airfare/train tickets;
6. Personal Expenses;
7. China Entry Visa Fees
8. Single Room Supplement;
