Chinese Ancient Heartland, Private Tour

Description

Immerse yourself into the ancient heartland of China! Thirteen days of history and culture. Visit the Forbidden City, home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty for over 500 years. Explore the Water Great Wall: the only section of the wall that is submerged into water, it’s one of the most scenic yet less touristy parts of the great wall for a hike or a brilliant view. Visit the Yungang Grotto: the earliest remaining examples of the first major flowering of Buddhist art in China and Pingyao ancient city: former financial centre during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is home to China’s earliest banks. Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the eighth wonder of the world, and The Bund, the symbol of Shanghai. Visit Shanghai Propaganda poster museum: historical-artistic documents from the Maoist era, both a timeline of history as well as magnificent works of art.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Beijing: from ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, it spins a breathless yarn of history, culture, and innovation.

Datong: The town is the gateway to the Yungang Caves, one of China’s most outstanding Buddhist treasures, as well as the Hanging Monastery, the world’s oldest wooden pagoda. 

Xi’an: Xi'an’s Ming-era city walls remain intact, vendors of all descriptions still crowd the narrow lanes of the warren-like Muslim Quarter.

Nanjing: one of the best-looking cities in the country, boasting a rich and impressive historical heritage. 

Shanghai: home to the world's second-tallest tower and a city with a diverse architectural heritage is like no other city on earth.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking local guide during the scheduled activities (Day 2-12)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 12 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Beijing:

Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*

Day 4 Datong:

Superior Hotel Category = Datong Hotel or similar 4*

Day 5, 6 Pingyao:

Superior Hotel Category = Hongshanyi Inn or similar 4*

Day 7, 8 Xi’an:

Superior Hotel Category = Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel or similar 4*

Day 9, 10 Nanjing:

Superior Hotel Category = Jingling Mandarin Garden Hotel or similar 4*

Day 11, 12 Shanghai:

Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 12 breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12) 
  • 2 Dinners (Day 7, 11)

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival private transfer from Beijing International Airport (Day 1)
  • Private transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • High-speed train ticket from Beijing /Datong /Pingyao/Xi’an/Nanjing/Shanghai on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat and without luggage service (clients carrying own luggage to board the train)
  • Departure private transfer to Shanghai International Airport (Day 13)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary (entrance fee of the complex and first entry only): Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (complex, closed on Monday), Beijing’s few remaining ‘hutongs’ and Buddhist Miaoying Temple visits (exterior visit) (Day 2); Huanghuacheng Great wall, and 798 Art District visits (Day 3); Temple of Heaven complex (Day 4); Yungang Grotto, hanging temple (Day 5); Walking tour of Pingyao (Day 6); Muslim Quarter (Day 7); Ancient City Wall, Terracotta Warriors site, Xi’an museum (closed on Tuesday) (Day 8); Dr Sun Yatsem’s Mausoleum, Nanjing Museum (closed on Monday) (Day 10); Shanghai propaganda poster museum (closed on Monday) (Day 11); Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession Quarter (Day 12)

OTHER: 

  • Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11)

Excluded

  • International long haul flights 
  • Visa fees
  • International long haul flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.

Location:

Supplier: TUI China