Warriors and Panda Bears, Private Tour
Description
Join this awe-inspiring ten-day tour and visit the Forbidden City, home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty for over 500 years, and the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the eighth wonder of the world. Walk through the Muslim quarter, Xi’an city’s glamour and gourmet. Have fun at Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, it’s for an up-close look at China’s universally adored mascot. Visit the Bund, the symbol of Shanghai and the Former French Concession, the charm of old Shanghai.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Beijing: from ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, it spins a breathless yarn of history, culture, and innovation.
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.
Chengdu: named Unesco's first-ever City of Gastronomy, with a brimming teahouse culture and home of the giant pandas.
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 2-9)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 9 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Beijing:
Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*
Day 4, 5 Xi’an:
Superior Hotel Category = Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel or similar 4*
Day 6,7 Chengdu:
Superior Hotel Category = Dorsett Grand Chengdu Hotel or similar 4*
Day 8, 9 Shanghai:
Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 9 breakfasts
- 5 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- 3 Dinners (Day 4, 6, 8)
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival private transfer from Beijing International Airport (Day 1)
- Private transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- High-speed train ticket from Beijing /Xi’an /Chengdu on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat and without luggage check-in service
- Domestic flight as mentioned in the program Chengdu /Shanghai in Economy Class with 1 piece of 20kg free suitcase per person per flight, including airport tax and fuel surcharge
- Departure private transfer to Shanghai International Airport (Day 10)
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, Muslim Quarter (Day 4); Ancient City Wall, Terracotta Warriors site and Xi’an museum visits (Day 5); Kuanzhai Alley and Chengdu People’s Park visits (Day 6); Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and Sichuan Museum visits (Day 7); Shanghai propaganda poster museum (closed on Monday) (Day 8); Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession Quarter (Day 9)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4, 6, 8)
Excluded
- Visa fees
- International 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.