10 DAYS CHINA DESTINATIONS
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The 10 DAYS CHINA DESTINATIONS Tour package takes you to BEIJING, XIAN, GUILIN and SHANGHAI offering the essence of China.
Beijing is the capital of China and hosts a bundle of famous tourist destinations, especially the Great Wall of China.
Xian is an ancient city of China, that is replete with centuries-old Chinese heritage and culture. It was the city of several dynasties and has a rich cultural heritage including the quaint museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
Guilin is known for its beautiful landscape, especially the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave.
Shanghai is the financial hub of China and is the country's biggest city. It boasts of skyscrapers and futuristic architectural marvels. The museums are also loaded with awe-inspiring artefacts. The city also hosts hip and chic boutiques from Internationally famous brands.
Embark on a journey replete with the ancient heritage and culture of the Chinese, infused with the modern marvels of civilization. The perfect mix to keep you engaged, awed and exhilarated with loads of memorable good times.
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Helpful tips:
- Check out the BEIJING WEATHER, GUILIN WEATHER and SHANGHAI WEATHER during your expected period of travel.
- Don't forget to pack your bags. Check out our comprehensive packing checklist.
- The official currency in China is the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (Code: CNY; the symbol is ¥). Convert USD TO CNY It is advisable to carry USD for exchange to YUAN. Currency accepted in China is predominantly inYuan.
- Convert INR to USD. We can assist you too.
- The time zone of China is GMT+8. This means that the CURRENT TIME is 2hr & 30 mins ahead of IST.
Inclusions
Internal Flights
3 star
Transfer
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Stay Plan
10 DAYS CHINA DESTINATIONS
Beijing | 03 Nights
Xian | 02 Nights
Guilin | 02 Nights
Shanghai | 02 Nights
PACKAGE DETAILS
10 DAYS CHINA DESTINATIONS
- Daily Breakfast.
- All transfers to the airport and from the airport to the hotel.
- Domestic flights / Bullet Train ride
- All other tours as per itinerary.
- All tours and transfers either on a private basis or seat-in-coach basis.
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Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Beijing, is the capital of China and has a history stretching back 3 millennia. Yet it’s known as much for modern architecture as its ancient sites such as the grand Forbidden City complex which was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nearby, the massive Tiananmen Square pedestrian plaza is the site of Mao Zedong’s mausoleum and the National Museum of China which exhibits a vast collection of cultural relics.
Other major attractions include the Summer Palace, the retreat of emperors with pavilions and gardens along Kunming Lake. Temple of Heaven is a park that's home to the colourful, circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Beijing Olympic Park, built for the 2008 games, encompasses a long promenade and Beijing National Stadium, dubbed the “Bird’s Nest” for its interlocking steel grids. The Back Lakes district offers narrow old streets (hutongs) lined with boutiques and cafes. The 798 Art District hosts cutting-edge galleries. A popular side trip is an excursion to a nearby section of the Great Wall of China.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT BEIJING:
Peak travel season is Jun-Oct. Summer (Jun-Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep-Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).
Located in the very heart of China’s territory and including most of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, Shaanxi Province is one of the birthplaces of Chinese primitive human beings and national culture. Xian has also been the political, economic and cultural centre of several dynasties in the country's history. It is from here that Chinese civilization first spread out to the outside world and is also a sacred place for the revolution in the country's modern history. All in all, this province plays an important role in the existence and development of the Chinese nation as well as in human history.
Guilin is a city in southern China known for its dramatic landscape of limestone karst hills. At its centre are 2 lakes, Shanhu (Cedar) and Ronghu (Banyan), remaining from a medieval-era moat that once surrounded the city. Boats travel through these and other lakes via connected rivers. On Shanhu Lake’s shore, twin pagodas, the Sun and Moon, light up the sky at night.
Solitary Beauty Peak rises in the city centre, with winding stone steps, poetic inscriptions and panoramic views. Elephant Trunk Hill, or Xiangbi mountain, resembles an elephant dipping its trunk into the river and contains a Ming dynasty pagoda. Ludi Yan (Reed Flute Cave), northwest of town, features stalagmites and stalactites illuminated by coloured lights. Seven Stars Park encompasses caves and hills, which have a pattern resembling the Big Dipper constellation. The Ancient South Gate, on Ronghu Lake’s north shore, dates from the Tang dynasty and is a lively spot where locals congregate.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT GUILIN:
Peak travel is Apr-Oct when the weather is warmest. The city is also bustling for the annual Dong Nationality Fireworks Festival (varies Mar/Apr). Rainfall peaks May-Jun. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild and much drier than summer.
Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.
Nanjing Road is the city’s longtime shopping thoroughfare, with a range of stores that are brightly lit at night. It leads to expansive People’s Square, where the Shanghai Museum displays carved jade, calligraphy and other traditional Chinese arts. Longhua Temple is a large complex known for its ornate Song dynasty pagoda. The French Concession, home of the city’s French population from 1849 to 1943, offers tree-lined streets, art deco buildings and hip boutiques, cafes and bars. Shanghai’s native cuisine features specialities such as xiaolongbao (steamed dumplings), hairy crabs and drunken chicken.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT SHANGHAI:
Peak travel season is summer (Jun-Sep) when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar-May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
10 DAYS CHINA DESTINATIONS
01|Day: Arrival at Beijing Airport.
02|Day: Great Wall of China Tour at Badaling Excluding cable car, Ming Tombs & Jade Carving Factory Visit
03|Day: Beijing Full day city tour including Summer Palace (Not available on Monday)
04|Day: Transfer to Beijing station & pick up from Xian station by train or optional flight
05|Day: Xian Tour
06|Day: Transfer to Xian airport, Pick up from Guilin airport
07|Day: Guilin tour
08|Day: Transfer to Guilin airport, pick up in Shanghai airport
09|Day: Morning Full day Modern & Traditional shanghai essence tour
09|Day: Evening Cruise on Huangpu River followed by dinner
10|Day: Transfer from your hotel to Shanghai Airport
10 DAYS CHINA DESTINATIONS
Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing International Airport, get transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is on leisure. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 02: Beijing
After breakfast, drive about 70km to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Wall. Visit the Mutianyu, a less crowded yet well-preserved segment of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty. It will more than live up to all of your expectations! Moreover, Mutianyu section is the “longest great wall in China” so far and since protection work is well done here, tourists can now see its original appearance and enjoy the real ancient culture of the great wall. Also, spectacular natural scenery in Mutianyu Great Wall always impresses visitors here for its abundant vegetation. Take a cable car (optional) to ascend the Great Wall, then hike the most beautiful and interesting part of Mutianyu. It's a wonderful experience to climb up its rising towers to enjoy scenic views of the wall, wriggling along mountain ridges. After the exciting time, descend Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car (optional).
(Note: If energy permits, you can hike up or down which takes about 40 minutes to climb steps.)
Continue your trip to Sacred Way, a 7-kilometre-long passage leading to the Imperial Tombs of 13 Emperors of Ming Dynasty. The Emperor, known as the Son of the Heaven, who came from Heaven to his country through the Sacred Way, also would return to Heaven through this road. Take a walk through the largest archway in China and Great Palace Gate and you’ll see the magnificent stone guard of 12 sets of mythical animals and 12 officials. Then drive back to Beijing city and visit a Jade Carving Centre. Overnight in Beijing.
Optional activity: 1) Enjoy an exciting and safe toboggan ride (about 2~3mins) down Mutianyu Great Wall; 2) After the whole day’s tour, treat yourself a great dinner to taste the famous Peking Roasted Duck.
Day 03: Beijing City Tour
After breakfast, start to explore the historical face of Beijing with a brief visit to Tiananmen Square, now the largest city plaza in the world. Tiananmen Gate on the northern side of the square was the site where Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
Stepping into the Tiananmen, you will see one of the world’s five most important palaces – the Forbidden City, a huge palace complex of more than 9,000 rooms where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties lived. Pass through various doorways in this magnificent structure to admire the beautiful and well-preserved buildings decorated with yellow-glazed tile roofs, white marble bases and splendid colourful paintings.
After lunch, drive to the outskirts of Beijing to spend an enjoyable time in the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Stroll around ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and corridors while feasting your eyes on the vast lotus in Kunming Lake and the colourful paintings in the Long Corridor. Overnight in Beijing.
Optional activities: You can watch a wonderful Kungfu Show, which usually starts at 19:30
Day 04: Beijing & High-speed Train to Xian
After breakfast, get transferred to the Beijing West Railway Station for a high-speed train trip to Xian (about 5 hours). You will be picked up at the Xian North Railway Station and transferred to your hotel in Xian. The rest of the day is on your own to explore this ancient capital of China. Overnight in Xian.
Day 05: Xian
After breakfast, drive about 40km to discover one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world - the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, built by the first emperor of China Qin Shihuang to protect him in his afterlife. Over 8,000 life-size warriors, horses and chariots, buried in 3 pits for more than 2,000 years until uncovered by a local farmer in 1974, form an ancient military army with complete battle units of infantry, cavalry, etc. The fabulous artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans is simply amazing.
After lunch, return back to Xian and take a stroll on the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Enjoy panoramic views of modern Xian while you leisurely examine this well-maintained city wall which is 12 meters high and 18 meters wide with a total circuit of nearly 14 kilometres. This visit is followed by a relaxing stroll around bustling and lively Muslim Quarter, a place where you can try different local snacks and explore Muslim culture. Overnight in Xian.
Optional activities: Enjoy a wonderful Tang Palace Dance Show (usually from 8 pm to 9 pm) after a hearty dumpling dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 06: Xian & Flight to Guilin
After breakfast, head to Da Cien Temple, a famous Buddhist sutra translation site during the Tang Dynasty. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is the most famous building in the temple. The pagoda, rising to a height of 64.5 meters, was built by the famous Buddhist master Xuanzang to preserve classic scriptures he bought back from India during the early Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang was the prototype character for Tang Seng in the famous Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. (Note: Extra cost if you want to climb up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)
The rest of the day is on leisure until you get transferred to the airport for boarding your flight to Guilin (about 2hrs). On arrival at the airport, get transferred to your hotel in Guilin City. The rest of the day is on leisure. Overnight in Guilin.
Day 07: Guilin
After breakfast, visit the symbol of Guilin landscape - Elephant Trunk Hill. A giant rock hill vividly shaped like an elephant which is drinking water. Besides, there are many historical sites here for you to explore, such as stone carving, Buddhist temple, relic exhibition, etc. Then, drive about 7 kilometres to the next attraction - Reed Flute Cave, a majestic underground palace with sparkling colours. The magical Mother Nature condenses millions of years of natural efforts to form the incredible stalactite, stalagmite, stone shield and stone waterfall of different sizes and shapes. Overnight in Guilin.
Day 08: Flight to Shanghai
After breakfast, get transferred to the airport to board your flight to Shanghai. On arrival, get transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is on leisure. Overnight in Shanghai.
Optional activities: Acrobatic Show, including breathtaking “balls of death” acts, chair balancing, hula hoops, a juggling of benches, walking in the air, and other breathtaking performances (usually performed during 19:30~21:00)
Day 09: Shanghai
After breakfast, proceed for a full day of sightseeing to explore both the past and present of Shanghai. Your first stop is the Shanghai Museum, one of the Best Four Museums in China. This modern museum, with a round top and a square base which symbolizing the ancient Chinese perception of the world as "round sky, square earth", has collected many international-standard exhibits of bronzes, paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, jade from more than 5,000 years ago to the Qing dynasty. To help you learn about the history and facts about the relics in the museum easily, an Audio Explanation Device will be prepared for you.
Proceed to visit the Yu Garden, a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan. This garden fully embodies the traditional design of Chinese architecture with jagged pavilions with elegant decorations, glittering pools with roving fish, and pine trees sprouting to the sky, all designed to refresh your mood and spirit. Adjacent to the garden is the Yuyuan Bazaar where you can savour tasteful local snacks and explore elaborate traditional Chinese handicrafts and artworks. Next, you will drive several kilometres to enjoy a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from the 100th floor (474m) of “the Eye of Shanghai” Shanghai World Financial Center.
Visit another popular landmark of Shanghai, Nanjing Road, a shopping paradise as well as a great place to take a walk to experience the modern atmosphere of the City. Lastly, you will stop at the Bund, originally a simple towpath for transporting goods but now transformed into a feverish trading district. You will stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time witnessing the stunning Shanghai skyline. Evening Cruise on Huangpu River followed by dinner to see the city’s most significant edifices and sparkling streets after sunset (about 50 minutes). Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 10: Shanghai Departure
After breakfast, get transferred to the airport to board your flight
