Imperial China Historic Tour - 15 days
Beijing, Xian, Nanjing, Suzhou, Zhou Village, Hangzhou & Shanghai

Combining China's natural wonders with unique ancient culture and hospitality, this tour not only brings you to the most attractive ancient imperial capitals like Beijing, Xian, Nanjing, Suzhou and Hangzhou to see the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terra-Cotta Army, the Grand Canal, and the West Lake, but also to Shanghai--the economical capital of Today's China, to see China's future. The special Visit to local families in Zhou Village, where life has remained the same for centuries, will enable you to have a time tunnel experience of China's today and her glorious past.

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Tour Description:

Day 1: Wednesday - Home Country - Beijing
Leave home country for China.

Day 2: Thursday - Arrive Beijing
Arrive at Beijing International Airport in the afternoon. Meet by your guide and transfer to 4 star Central Garden Hotel.

Day 3: Friday - Beijing
Morning Visit Tiananmen Square-the largest one in the world. On 1st October 1949, Chairman Mao Tse Tung proclaimed to the whole world the founding of the People's Republic of China there. visit to the Forbidden City which was the Imperial Palace for the Ming and the Qing Dynasty with 800 buildings and over 9,000 rooms. The Temple of Heaven said to be the most beautiful building in the world. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Saturday - Beijing
Full day excursion to the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. The Great Wall is China's most famous landmark and the only man-made structure visible from outer space. Built during the Qin Dynasty to protect the country from invaders with total length of 6,000 miles. Visit to the Summer Palace to see the second home of the Imperial Court, with its huge collection of over 1,000 paintings, and its charming gardens with marble pagodas and delicately arched bridges. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Sunday - Beijing-Xian
Fly to Xian, an ancient capital for 11 dynasties. Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Overnight at 4 star Jianguo Hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Monday - Xian
Visit the Terra-Cotta Army, where 6,000 life-sized soldiers and horses guarded the tomb of China's first emperor-Qinshihuang, Visit the Banpo Museum, Enjoy the fantastic Tang Dynasty Show. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Tuesday - Xian-Nanjing
Fly to Nanjing. As capital of China before 1949, Nanjing was one of 6 ancient capitals in Chinese history. Overnight at 4 star New Century Hotel (B,L,D)

DAY 8: Wednesday - Guilin
Visit majestic Dr. Sun's Mausoleum, Yangtse River Bridge, Qinhuai River, Ancient City Wall. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: Thursday - Nanjing-Suzhou
Morning drive to Suzhou. Suzhou is known for the most beautiful gardens in China and was called the "Venice of the Orient" by Marco Polo. Visit beautiful gardens and a silk factory where you will see how to process from cocoon to silk. Overnight at 4 star Tianping Hotel (B,L,D)

DAY 10: Friday - Suzhou
Tiger Hill, Grand Canal. Embroidery Institute. (B,L,D)

DAY 11: Saturday - Suzhou-Zhou Village-Hangzhou
Drive to Zhou Village-an ancient village built by the Grand Canal, boat ride, continue drive to Hangzhou. Overnight at 4 star Holiday Inn Hotel (B,L,D)

DAY 12: Sunday - Hangzhou
West lake, Tea farm, Lingyin Temple, Six Harmony Pogada. Evening drive back to Shanghai. Overnight at 4 star Ocean Hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 13: Monday - Shanghai
Jade Buhda Temple, Yuyuan Garden, an elegant classical garden amid of Shanghai busiest bazaar. Children's Palace, Bund. Enjoy a thrilling Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 14: Tuesday - Shanghai
Free day, your hotel is centrally located, making it very easy for you to explore on your own, only breakfast included. (B)

DAY 15: Wednesday - Shanghai - Home
Fly home, arrive on the same day. (B)

Taxes are not included. Holiday Blackouts, Peak season surcharge and other restrictions may apply.

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