8 Days Beijing, Xian, Shanghai Train Tour

Day 01  Arrive in Beijing

Activities: Arrive in Beijing. Be met and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Meals: No Meals

Day 02  Beijing

Activities: Visit the Great Wall and Summer Palace. Roasted Peking Duck is recommended for your dinner, which is exclusive in our quotation. Feel free to contact our travel advisor about the details and cost.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing

Meals: B/L

Day 03  Beijing -  - Xian

Activities: Full day trip to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Go to Xian by overnight train.

Accommodation:On the train

Meals: B/L

Day 04  Xian

Activities: Arrive in Xian in the morning. Be met and transferred to your hotel. Have city tour to Provincial History Museum and Ancient City Wall. Tang Dynasty Music and Dances Show is recommended for your night show, which is exclusive in our quotation. Feel free to contact our travel advisor about the details and cost.

Accommodation:Gloria Plaza Hotel Xian(Tian Yu Gloria Plaza Hotel Xian)

Meals: B/L

Day 05  Xian -  - Shanghai

Activities: Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Terracotta Army Museum, Bell Tower and Wild Goose Pagoda. Go to Shanghai by overnight Train (Soft Sleeper).

Accommodation:On the train

Meals: B/L

Day 06  Shanghai

Activities: Arrive in Shanghai, met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai Museum.

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B/L

Day 07  Shanghai

Activities: Visit the famous Shanghai Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden(Chenghuangmiao).

Accommodation:The Bund Hotel Shanghai

Meals: B/L

Day 08  Depart from Shanghai

Activities: Free at leisure until to be transferred to the airport for the flight to your next destination.

Accommodation:

Meals: B

Day 01  Arrive in Beijing

Free at leisure for the rest of the day. You can excurse and reveal this charming city by person. Be ready for your next fantastic travel.
Beijing is the cultural and political capital of the People's Republic of China. Beijing, the heart of China, is always the top pick for tourists who want to know an old and developing city of China. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow Beijing with incomparable charm, not only the 'Nation's Best' but also the 'World's Best'. As the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games, this oriental ancient city presented her real fascination to the world. Must-see sights in Beijing include Forbidden City??Great Wall in Beijing and the solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and other famous attractions.

Day 02  Beijing

The 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 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.
Beijing Roasted duck: Beijing Roasted 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.

Day 03  Beijing -  - Xian

Visit scenic spots: 1. The hall and the courtyard of supreme harmony, 2. The meridian gate, 3. the hall of supreme harmony, 4. the hall of complete harmony, 5. the hall of preserving harmony, 6. the huge of stone carving, 7. the hall of union, 8. the palace of earthly tranquility, 9. the imperial garden, etc.

Day 04  Xian

The 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.
The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xian. The city, which was formerly known as Changan has a very long history, and was the imperial capital during 13 dynastic periods. Of these, the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) was the most prosperous and glorious of all. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is an outstanding exponent of this ancient stable and prosperous society, keeping alive its splendid culture and providing an insight into the peaceful life style of the period.

Day 05  Xian -  - Shanghai

The Qin Terracotta Army 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.
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 (2.49 miles) from the downtown of the city. Standing in the Da Cien 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 Cultural Relic Preserve as well as an AAAA Tourist Attraction.

Day 06  Shanghai

In China, there is a saying that "Xian has witnessed 2,000 years of history; Beijing has witnessed 1,000 years of history while Shanghai bears witness to the last 100 years." For anyone who is interested in the history of modern China, Shanghai serves as an ideal starting point. Regarded as the 'Oriental Pearl', the city has a unique and important place in modern China and its rich heritage is worthy of exploration.

Day 07  Shanghai

Being one of the Top Ten Shanghai Attractions, Shanghai Bund is a must-visit place starting from the Garden Bridge, which is at the connecting point of the Huangpu River and the Suzhou Creek, to the Jinling Road East and winding a length of 1500 meters. The most visible reminder of Shanghai's colonial heritage, the Bund attracts millions of visitors from home and abroad each year.
Located next to the Yu Garden and also known today as the Yu Garden Market, the City God Temple was built in the fifteenth century during the Ming Dynasty. Originally a temple built to honor the Han statesman Huo Guang (68 B.C.), it is a busy market today, specializing in traditional arts and crafts. Outside, however, it still looks like a temple.

Day 08  Depart from Shanghai

In the past few days you have had a wonderful time in China. You must be fascinated about her. We are sure that you have enjoyed its splendid culture and unique scenery and you can be our best ambassadors to share that experience with your friends and neighbors. We sincerely hope to see you revisit China with your friends.