Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai
Welcome to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai Pudong airport, you will be met and taken to experience the high-tech Maglev Train, the world’s fastest train running 430 km an hour. 8 minutes later, you will reach Longyang Road Station where your driver is ready to pick you up and take you to your hotel.
Day 2 Shanghai (B,L)
Today you first visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to witness how Shanghai became a cosmopolitan city from a shabby fishing village. Then take a leisurely walk in the beautiful Yu Garden, sample some flavorful local snacks at the bustling Yuyuan Market and drop by a silk workshop. Later, you will tour the French Concession to appreciate its old French-style villas and special colonial culture.
Day 3 Shanghai (B,L)
In the morning, comfortable transfer will take you to Zhujiajiao, China’s largest water town. In this fan-shaped town, you will step on Fangsheng Bridge, walk through Beida Street and visit the Kezhi Garden.Or you could take a sampan to see traditional residences, peculiar stone bridges, charming waterscape and locals simple countryside life along the winding canals. After the tour, be driven back to Shanghai.
Day 4 Shanghai-Chengdu (B,L)
After breakfast, you will head to the famous Bund to view Shanghai’s fantastic skyline, stroll along China No.1 shopping street, Nanjing Road, and ascend the Jinmao Tower to get an amazing bird’s eye view of this metropolis. Afterwards, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Chengdu, home to the cute giant pandas. Upon your arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel.
Day 5 Chengdu (B,L)
Today you visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to have a memorable close-up encounter with pandas. You will see real pandas enjoying their lives in this sanctuary and learn more about this lovable but endangered species via documentary film and exhibition.Then you will visit the city’s oldest Wenshu Temple, sip a cup of genuine Chinese tea in its tea house,and walk along Jinli Old Street to absorb the relaxing atmosphere of Chengdu.Evening is free, optional to enjoy the melodious Sichuan Opera.
Day 6 Chengdu-Xian (B,L)
You will be free until your local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Xian.Upon arriving in Xian, your local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After a rest, you will set out to tour the centuries-old Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and then pay a visit to the Great Mosque and Muslim Street to appreciate the ingenious religious architectures and exotic Muslim culture.
Day 7 Xian (B,L)
In the morning, you will inspect the incredible Terracotta Warriors. These terra soldiers and horses were sculpted like the real Qin Dynasty legions from 2,200 years ago; when discovered, they shocked the world with its overwhelming scale and exceptional sculpture skills. Like a living army, they stand in battle formation ready to fight any invaders.In the afternoon, you will take a bike tour along the top of the Ancient City Wall, drop by a Jade Gallery and appreciate Chinese stele calligraphy at Forest of Stone Steles Museum.
Day 8 Xian-Beijing (B,L)
On this day you will be free to pursue your personal activities until being transferred to the airport for your flight to Beijing.Upon your arrival in Beijing, capital of China,your local guide is ready to greet you and take you to the hotel. After a rest,you will tour the 798 Dashanzi Art District where you can see various delicate artworks created by artists from all over the world.
Day 9 Beijing (B,L)
Today you will first visit Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest plaza, and the splendid Forbidden City. Famous for its impressive royal architectures and imperial legends, the Forbidden City is a must-see of Beijing.In the afternoon, you will stop by a Pearl Store and take a pedicab to explore Hutongs, the disappearing ancient alleys of Old Beijing, to discover the daily life of Beijing commons and their long-kept traditions. Then walk along Houhai Bar Street to see how locals enjoy their entertainment.
Day 10 Beijing (B,L)
The magnificent Great Wall, the Eighth Wonder of the World, is your first stop today. You will be transferred to the Mutianyu section,an intact and less touristic part of the Great Wall. Walking along these venerable ramparts provides you a chance to step back in history.In the afternoon, you will take a leisurely stroll on the Sacred Road, a royal path reputed for its vivid statues and beautiful scenery.
Day 11 Departure from Beijing (B)
After breakfast, you will marvel at the spectacular Temple of Heaven. Here you will not only see grand imperial temples but also watch locals doing their stylish morning exercises. Even you could learn some from them if you like. After the tour, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
