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9 Days China Gems Group Tour 
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Travel route of 9 Days China Gems Group Tour-
Forbidden City, Beijing -
Badaling Great Wall, Beijing -
Lovely Panda in Beijing Zoo, Beijing -
Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an -
Ancient City Wall, Xi'an -
The Bund at night, Shanghai -
The Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai
Tour Description
This group tour promises you the best travelling experience in China at the most favorable rate. You will follow us to appreciate four splendid cities of China - Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Suzhou with great joys of interacting with other group members from various countries. This is truly a cultural exchange activity among many countries. And we will not push you so that you could enjoy sufficient sightseeing time. With so much benefits, the group tour offers more than a private tour.
Perfect deal for you to save $280 while get equal service as private tour, plus joyful group interaction;
All-round service, incl. tour guide, hotels, meals, transportation, attraction admissions and insurance, etc.
Caring, experienced local guide & driver will be of great help to ensure your safety and comfort on the way.
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing : Pick-up and Check-in
| Today's Activities | The first day you can enjoy our private Airport pickup service to hotel, according to your arrival time, our English-speaking guide will meet you at Beijing Airport, and the guide will accompany you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is flexible at your will, and you can have a rest or take a look at Beijing city near the hotel. |
Day 2 Beijing ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | Our coach will collect all group members at hotel firstly, then take you all to world-famous Tian'anmen Square. It is regarded as the political center of China, where you can see a huge Chairman Mao's photo hanging on the wall of the grand red tower on the north side of square. After all of you finish taking photos and visiting around, we will move on to the fabulous Forbidden City by walking through the royal gate in the north of the square. As the highlight of today's activities, this attraction vividly places you into a time machine, letting you travel back to touch the passed glory of Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, we will hit the Temple of Heaven, it was used to be a location for the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiping heaven and praying for good harvests. Qinian Palace and Echo wall are main attractions. Later we will head for Summer Palace, where had been a luxurious holiday villa for royal family of later Qing dynasty, and was built by full support of well-known Empress Cixi due to her poison extravagance. Unique ancient Chinese garden and buildings can be appreciated here. |
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Day 3 Beijing ( Breakfast, Lunch )
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Let us conquer the Badaling Great Wall in the morning! The bus will pick you up at hotel and then transfer to the root of Badaling Great Wall. Along the whole trip, our tourist guide will fully support all of you, telling some interesting Chinese historical stories and helping out any needs. After climbing up the Great wall and looking at its amazing boundless sceneries, you will get an exciting experience and then have a group-toasting dinner at the root of Badaling. In the afternoon, the coach will take you to discover the mysterious Ming Tombs, and this time we will visit the most grand Changling Mausoleum. Although it has a history of more than 600 years, the mausoleum has been perfectly preserved. Lots of unbelievable Chinese royal traditions will feed your mind. And truly it is a wonderful place in Beijing for visiting. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an ( Breakfast, Lunch ) Transfer by Train
| Today's Activities | The lovely gaint panda and other precious animals in Beijing Zoo will cheer us up, and the fresh air and beautiful sceneries of Beijing Zoo will give us a sweet morning. Then the bus will take us to visit Lama Temple for appreciating Tibetan buddhist temple buildings and know about interesting stories between royal family and Tibetan leaders. In the afternoon, we will shift to explore Beijing Hutong by rickshaw to know more about the life and culture of ordinary Beijing people. This visit can provide you with a distinctive travelling experience compared with other attraction. At last, your group will stop at the outside of Bird's Nest, recalling your colorful memories of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Without worries, you will be transferred to Beijing railway station for the train (Duration: 19:50 to 07:50) to Xi'an, and staying overnight on the train. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 5 Xi'an ( Lunch )
| Today's Activities | After approximately 12 hours on the soft-sleeper train, you'll reach Xi'an and get transferred to Xi'an downtown hotel. Banpo Museum the items ancient people used are rich, showing typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture that traces back to 6,000 years ago. And our next fun is the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, perhaps you have seen them many times on TV or magazines before, but it's a total different experience to see them on the spot. Also with a sidetrip to Mausoleum of the Qin Emperor, who owned this awesome underground kingdom, you would know more about the first dynasty of China - Qin dynasty. Later you will return to downtown by bus. Kindly consider to see Tang Dynasty Show optionally if you like. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 6 Xi'an - Shanghai ( Breakfast, Lunch ) Transfer by Air
| Today's Activities | Today in the morning you'll be collected to see another glorious place - Big Wild Goose Pagoda of Xi'an. It was built in 652AD and showing you the elaborate architectural art of Buddha buildings. Afterwards we will head for Ancient City Wall, and you're strolling as if in a magical time passage. Besides, you'll spot Bell Tower and Drum Tower on the Ancient City Wall. There was a rule that the bell in a city was stricken at dawn and drum at sunset to indicate the end of the day in ancient China. What's more, go down from the City Wall we'll move on to Bell Tower and Drum Tower to unfold mysterious layout of ancient China city. Listening to the sound of the drum at dusk is for sure a gorgeous experience. At last, our tour guide will take you to airport. With about 2 hour's fly to Shanghai, you will be pick-up at airport and transferred to hotel. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 7 Shanghai ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | As the biggest city of China, Shanghai definitely offers many lures. Our trip will string major well-known attractions of Shanghai in this day. Begin from Yuyuan Garden, we will appreciate Chinese garden construction and know more about Shanghai local people. Then with a stroll from Nanjing Road to the Bund, you will be impressed by Modern Shanghai amazingly compared with Xi'an. Later we will enjoy a nice break in fashionable Xintiandi, where is a popular gathering place for young people. After that, we will move on to grand Shanghai Renmin Square, which used to be horse racecourse for nobles. And with a following visit to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, we will know about the construction development of Shanghai city. The last tourist spot - Jade Buddha Temple can refresh your mind after seeing countless modern buildings of Shanghai, letting you take a glance at Shanghai buddhist building. At night, Shanghai Portman Acrobats Show can be optionally appreciated. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 8 Shanghai - Suzhou ( Breakfast, Lunch ) Round trip by Vehicle
| Today's Activities | After having breakfast in the hotel, your guys will be picked together to head for Suzhou. Let us blossom our passion while hitting Suzhou. Dubbed the "Venice of the East", it is a peaceful garden city filling with unique chinese gardens and ancient southern-style buildings. A famous Chinese saying goes: "Suzhou and Hangzhou are truly more than heaven on the earth." The first spot you arrive at is Tiger Hill Scenic Area, which traces back to 2,500 year ago. Brilliant hills and harmonious streams highly represent ancient extremly high building skills. Among so many sceneries, Yunyan Pagoda highlights the whole garden. Hanshan Temple (Cold Mountain Temple) awaits your visiting afterwards. It named after a famous buddhist monk Hanshan of Tang Dynasty. After having lunch nearby, the bus takes us to see Lingering Garden, you can appreciate the most delicate garden layout and strange rock as much as possible. we continue to visit Panmen Scenic Area, and it was built on the base of some historic sites by using the architectural structure of classical gardens, where you can grasp the essence of Suzhou Gardens. Later we will take you around Suzhou Silk Factory, which was built in 1926. You’ll watch how a silkworm works and thus understand hardship that hides behind elegant comfortable Suzhou silk. After we finish the sightseeing in Suzhou, the bus would take us back to Shanghai. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 9 Depart Shanghai : See-off at airport ( Breakfast )
| Today's Activities | Today before your farewell to China, you can arrange the time in Shanghai, immerse yourself in shopping paradise or walk around the Bund, also you can longer your trip to other city and we’re glad to satisfy you. and commonly at last of this day the tour guide will take you to airport for your flight to next destination. We believe you will love China and treasure the beautiful memories about China for your whole life. |
Package Details
 Tour Package Includes: | |
 Dining: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches. |
Admissions: Entrance fee to all scenic spots listed in itinerary; |
| Train, Flight Tickets: all listed in itineraries; |
Hotels: accommodation in mentioned cities; |
| Tour Guide: a local experienced English-speaking guide; |
Car Driver: an experienced licensed driver; |
| Vehicle: private car for airport or train station pick-up & see-off and bus for sightseeing; |
Luggage Transfers: a hand for your heavy luggage; |
| Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance; |
Government taxes & Service charges. |
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| - Other optional attractions / tours / meals and international flights; | - Tips for tour guides and drivers. |
Hotel in Beijing
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
- Located in the golden business area of Wangfujing, the hotel only takes 10 minutes to Forbidden City and Dongfang Square. With stylish guest rooms and newly renovated Crowne Plaza Club floor – Crowne Plaza Beijing has anticipated every need while providing easy access to business, commercial districts and historical landmarks.
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing
- Situated on the intersection of Wangfujing Avenue and Dengshikou Street, Sunworld Hotel Beijing is close to many famous historical and cultural landmarks, including the Forbidden City. Guest rooms and suites are designed with a traditional and refined style. From servies to amenities, the hotel strives to make your stay a pleasant experience.
- Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
- With its courtyard style, the hotel has retained its charm of the ancient time but as well merged in contemporary architecture and designs. The hotel is near the famous Tian’anmen Square and Wangfujing Business Street. It takes about 20 minutes from Capital International Airport (24km) and 5 minutes from Beijing Railway Station (3km). The hotel provides guests clean and comfortable service and amenities.
Hotel in Xian
- Sheraton Hotel Xi'an
- Located near the 600-year-old City Wall and close to the city centre, Sheraton Hotel is just 35 minutes from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. With first-class amenities, facilities and family-friendly services, Sheraton Xi’an Hotel will make you feel at home.
- Grand New World Hotel Xian
- Located within the Ancient City Wall and styled in an extraordinary mix of tradition and modernity, the hotel is just 4km from the railway station and 45km from Xianyang International Airport. The large Parkson shopping centre is close by, while the Terracotta Warriors Museum is about 35km from the hotel. The hotel provides a satisfying range of contemporary accommodation together with business services and recreational facilities.
- City Hotel Xian
- The hotel is located in the centre of Xi’an city and just near the well-known Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Ancient City Wall. The hotel offers a total of 137 well-appointed guestrooms for guests’ comfortable living space. The elegant and magnificent restaurants serve delicious flavor of many varieties.
Hotel in Shanghai
- Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai
- The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Shanghai, 2 minutes from Nanjing Road, People Square and the Bund. It offers easy access to the city’s most important business, cultural and entertainment hubs. The elegantly designed and tastefully decorated rooms provide you with an experience of exceptional luxury and comfort.
- Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel
- Located in Hongkou District of Shanghai, Heng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel is surrounded by many famous attractions including the Bund, Oriental Pearl River TV Tower, and Nanjing Road. With its comfortable rooms and complete services, the hotel tries all its best to make guests feel like at home.
- Magnificent International Hotel
- The hotel is located in the central heart of Shanghai – Xizang South Road and surrounded by the Bund, Xin Tian Di, Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum & Grand Theatre. Shopping streets like Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are only within walking distance. The well-appointed guestrooms with a great number of amenities and facilities offer you an excellent stay with comfort and convenience.
Overview
This package includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches, except for the first day and the last day: :
- Breakfasts offered by hotels: just start your happy tour after having breakfast in the morning;
- It supplys Chinese-style group meals for lunch;
- Dinner option is open to you, you could find your favorite place to eat, or take our recommendations.
We promises no-worry about the dining quality, plus flexible choices that you can have depending on your preference. If having any special requestment, just tell our trip advisor directly. In all, we aim to satisfy your tongue and stomach with our recommendation as follows:
Beijing
As the capital of China, Beijing boasts many good restaurants with featured cuisines. Our package takes you to have A La Carte dinner at Great Northeast Restaurant, Gold Palace Restaurant and Tang Yuan Restaurant, leading you to grasp the essence of Chinese classic cuisines.
-- Great Northeast Restaurant: featuring seafood, Sichuan food, Canton food, food of China Northeast Region
-- Gold Palace Restaurant: featuring Canton food, Sichuan food, Shandong food, Japanese & Korean food
-- Tang Yuan Restaurant: featuring Canton cuisine
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| Dining Hall of Great Northeast Restaurant | Main Hall of Tang Yuan Restaurant |
Xi’an
Xi'an features distinctive cuisines of China Northwest, such as various-shapes chinese dumplings and other wheaten food. At Muslim Quarter, where gathers lots of delicious local food, like Rou Jia Mo and shish kebabs, etc.
(1) Here we highly recommend Chinese Dumpling Dinner, which also named Jiaozi, typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. As a must-try for visitors, it serves with Tang dynasty show. And it belongs to an [add on] item in the tour.
(2) Rou Jia Mo, also called Chinese Hamburger, is very similar to the Western hamburger essentially, but with different cooking method.
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| Chinese Dumpling Dinner | Rou Jia Mo ( Chinese Hamburger ) |
Shanghai
We say little about the dining in Shanghai, since Shanghai is regarded as a delicious kingdom, where you can taste everything almost. Here we strongly suggest you take M on The Bund into consideration.
M on the Bund Shanghai
-- Dedicated to creating a dining experience as exciting, as sophisticated, as delectable as Shanghai itself
-- “One of the top 20 restaurants in Asia” (Miele Guide, 2009-2010)
-- “Best Global Cuisine” (City Weekend Readers’ Choice Awards, 2010)
-- “M on the Bund: Most Popular Restaurant in Shanghai” (Zaqat Survey Shanghai, 2008)
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| Shanghai M on The Bund Restaurant | Brandboard of M on the Bund |
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Customer: Denise Watson
Destinations: Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
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Destinations: Beijing - Xi’an - Shanghai - Hangzhou
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