The Mysterious West of China, Private Tour
Description
Join this twelve-day tour to discover western China! 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 Explore the Muslim quarter, Xi’an city’s glamour and gourmet and Western Xia Imperial Tombs, the best-preserved historic cultural heritage representing the Tangut civilization at the largest scale and in the highest rank. Discover Shapotou Tourism Area, it lies southeast rim of the desert and regarded as the Capital of Sand. Visit The Bund, the symbol of Shanghai and 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.
Yinchuan: the name means 'Silver River'. Some say it comes from the alkaline land which can appear white, while others say that it's because the Yellow River is clear in these parts and can appear bright.
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.
Zhongwei: Its advantageous and strategic location has endowed Zhongwei with its scenic features: vast deserts, green hills, the Yellow River, and oases.
Shanghai: home to the world's second-tallest tower and a city with a diverse architectural heritage is like no other cities on earth.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during the scheduled activities (Day 2-11)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 11 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 Yinchuan
Superior Hotel Category = Xifujing hotel Yinchuan or similar 4*
Day 7, 8 Zhongwei
Superior Hotel Category = Zhongwei UPLS Hotel or similar 4*
Day 9 Yinchuan
Superior Hotel Category = Xifujing hotel Yinchuan or similar 4*
Day 10, 11 Shanghai
Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 11 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11)
- 3 Dinners (Day 4, 6, 10)
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 /Yinchuan on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat and without luggage check-in service
- Domestic flights as mentioned in the program Yinchuan/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 12)
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); Helan mountain rock paintings (Day 6); Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Zhongwei Gao Miao (Day 7); Tonghu Grassland, including 90mins folk songs and dance show, Shapotou Tourism Area (Day 8); 108 Buddhist Pagodas, Shuidonggou site (Day 9); Shanghai propaganda poster museum (closed on Monday) (Day 10); Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and French Concession Quarter visits (Day 11)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4, 6, 10)
Excluded
- International long haul flights
- Visa fees
- 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.