Classic China

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Classic China

  • 12 Days / 10 Nights
  • CODE: RDP
  • From: $2699

Embark on a 12-day journey through China, starting in Beijing. Discover the grandeur of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall. Then, visit the Summer Palace before traveling to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall. Next, explore Chengdu's Giant Panda Research Base and local tea culture. Conclude your adventure in Shanghai, where you’ll stroll the Bund, visit Yu Garden, and explore Nanjing Road. Experience China’s rich history and vibrant cities on this unforgettable tour.

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Itinerary at a glance:

DAY 1
USA—Beijing
DAY 2
Arrive in Beijing
DAY 3
Beijing
DAY 4
Beijing
DAY 5
Beijing - Xian
DAY 6
Xian
DAY 7
Xian - Chengdu
DAY 8
Chengdu
DAY 9
Chengdu - Shanghai
DAY 10
Shanghai
DAY 11
Shanghai
DAY 12
Shanghai – USA
Beijing (3 nts) Xian (2 nts) Chengdu (2 nts) Shanghai (3 nts)
day
1

USA—Beijing

Board your international overnight flight in the US today and relax on your journey to China’s capital.


day
2

Arrive in Beijing

Meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.


accommodation:

★★★★★
day
3

Beijing

Today enjoy an introductory tour of Beijing, whose origins extend back 3,000 years. The seat of the Ming and Qing emperors until the early 20th century, China’s capital fuses gleaming temples with austere public monuments built by Chairman Mao. Ogle Tiananmen Square, the world’s biggest public square, and visit the Forbidden City, the secret-steeped residence of 24 emperors. This UNESCO World Heritage site is girded by 10-metre high walls and consists of more than 8,000 rooms, all exuding imperial mystique. Later, visit the gorgeous UNESCO-protected Summer Palace. Walk around this entrancing park, a vision of Chinese landscaping, to view the elaborate bridges, temples and pagodas that flank Kunming Lake. Cap your day with photo stops at the impressive Bird’s Nest and Water Cube stadiums, built for the 2008 Olympics.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner at hotel

accommodation:

★★★★★
day
4

Beijing

After breakfast at your hotel, travel to the Great Wall or ‘Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li’ as it’s named in old Chinese. Built over 2,000 years ago to stave off nomadic invasions from the north, the gargantuan wall trails for over 5,500 miles across China like an imperial dragon. Stride along the battlements and behold the views over the mountains and valleys stretching into the distance. Next, continue to visit Temple of Heaven, a fascinating complex of imperial cult buildings centered on a sacrificial altar pavilion. Constructed in the early 15th century, the temple compound was used by China’s emperors to perform animal sacrifices that they believed would secure bountiful harvests. Dinner on your own.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

accommodation:

★★★★★

Optional Tours & Extras

Peking Duck Dinner (Min 10 Pax): $50 pp

day
5

Beijing - Xian

In the morning board the high speed train to Xian. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and visit Xian’s ancient City Wall. Dinner at the hotel.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at hotel

accommodation:

★★★★★
day
6

Xian

Once China’s capital and eastern terminus of the Silk Road, the vibrant city of Xian dates back 3,000 years and is best known as the home of the Terracotta Warriors. Unwittingly unearthed by farm workers in 1974, this 6,00o-strong mass of carved life-size soldiers and horses represent the real army that guarded China’s first emperor, Qin Shih Huang, and were interred with his tomb in 200 BC. After viewing the ranks of warriors, neatly arranged in the battle order of the time, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, visit the ornate Big Wild Goose Pagoda . Enjoy the Tang Dynasty dinner show at night.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner and show

accommodation:

★★★★★
day
7

Xian - Chengdu

After breakfast, transfer to the train station to board the train to Chengdu. Meet the guide on arrival at the train station and transfer to the hotel. Visit Jingli ancient street, Wide and Narrow Alleys. Tonight, enjoy the Chengdu local specialties for dinner.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner

accommodation:

day
8

Chengdu

This morning visit the adorable giant pandas at Giant Panda Research Base which is one of the largest panda breeding facilities in the world. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy the tea tasting at the People’s Park. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

accommodation:

day
9

Chengdu - Shanghai

Take a flight to Shanghai, China’s largest city, after breakfast this morning. Located where the Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea, and sometimes referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, this exciting city mixes 21st-century skyscrapers with elegant 1930s architecture, old world teahouses and traditional pagodas and pavilions. A brief orientational tour upon arrival.


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner

accommodation:

day
10

Shanghai

After breakfast, set out on a sightseeing tour along the Bund, Shanghai’s riverside boulevard. Lined by grand colonial buildings built by foreign powers in the 1930s and 1940s, this imperious promenade bustles with activity and affords stirring views over the glass high-rises of the Pudong district. See its highlights on our sightseeing tour, taking in everything from the handsome Bund waterfront to the City God Temple Bazaar , Yu Garden , and the teeming shopping avenue of Nanjing Road .


Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

day
11

Shanghai

A free day today gives you the opportunity to explore dynamic Shanghai independently, perhaps browsing for souvenirs and enjoying its tempting restaurants. Alternatively, book our optional excursion to Suzhou, often called the ‘Venice of the East’. Strategically situated on ancient trade route, Suzhou has been an epicenter of silk production for centuries and serves up photogenic canals, stone bridges and ornamental gardens. Discover its highlights on a guided tour, which includes a cruise on the Grand Canal and time at the Master of the Nets Garden. Return to Shanghai late in the afternoon.


Included: Breakfast at hotel

accommodation:

day
12

Shanghai – USA

After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to Shanghai as you transfer to the airport and fly back to the US.


Included: Breakfast at hotel

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What's included

Beijing - New Otani Hotel (5*)

Xian - Hilton Xian (5*)

Chengdu - Sheraton Lido Hotel (5*)

Shanghai - The Kunlun Jing'an Hotel (5*)

9 hotel buffet breakfasts, 5 restaurant lunches, 4 hotel or restaurant dinners

Beijing : Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and Great Wall
Xian : Terracotta Warriors Museum, City Wall
Chengdu: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda
Shanghai : Yu Garden, the Bund

Comprehensive sightseeing tours including entrance fees as per itinerary

High Speed train experiences: Beijing - Xian, Xian - Chengdu

Chengdu - Shanghai flight on economy class

Specialist English-speaking local guides

Services of an expert tour manager throughout China

Special entertainment: Xian - Tang Dynasty Dinner Show

All hotel taxes, duties and surcharges

Group airport transfers in China

Deluxe air-conditioned coach touring with professional driver

Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 10 guests

Upgrade to Private Tour

Private airport transfers on arrival and departure in China with purchase of Land+Air Package

Private air-conditioned coach touring

Private comprehensive sightseeing tours with professional English speaking local guide in each city

Private tour for 2-3 Passengers: Additional $1300 per person

Private tour for 4-5 Passengers: Additional $400 per person

Private tour for 6-9 Passengers: Additional $200 per person

Private tour for 10+ Passengers: No Additional cost. Please Contact US for booking

Beijing: New Otani Hotel or Similar

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong, a five-star international hotel with a distinctive exterior, is located in the heart of Beijing, China. A long history of exceptional service assured by the New Otani Hotel Management of Japan, your Beijing experience begins at the moment you enter the oriental garden designed courtyard adjacent to the lobby.

Xian: Hilton Xian or similar

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Find us within the ancient city walls of Xi'an, directly opposite the popular Dongxin Street Night Market. Wulukou metro station is 900 meters from our hotel, and historic sites such as the Bell Tower and Big Wild Goose Pagoda are within seven kilometers. We have landscaped roof gardens, an indoor pool, and a spa.

Chengdu: Chengdu Sheraton Lido Hotel or Similar

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Place yourself in the heart of Chengdu at Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel. Our hotel is located in the flourishing downtown business district of one of China's rising cities. Minutes away from majestic Tian Fu Square, our hotel location near the Chengdu metro is ideal for traveling to business meetings and shopping, recreation, and tourist hotspots nearby. Step into Deluxe accommodations featuring modern design and beautiful views of the downtown area.

Shanghai: The Kunlun Jing An Hotel or Similar

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perfectly situated in the heart of Shanghai, The Kunlun Jing An enjoys an exceptional location in one of Shanghai's most fashionable and commercial districts, only a short walk from the famous Jing An Temple and West Nanjing Road. Our spacious rooms are bright and luxurious, with natural light and sweeping views of the surrounding cityscape or nearby Jing An Temple. All rooms at the Kunlun Jing An feature a marble bathroom with double vanity area, bathtub, shower room, and luxury amenities.

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