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China Ancient Cities Tour

  Tour Code: CT00017B
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 Tour Itinerary : 11 Days tour of Beijing, Luoyang, Xian, Hangzhou and Nanjing
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 Tour Summary : This tour is perfect for those who are very interested in the historic relics and cities. Beijing, Xian, Luoyang and Nanjiing are the famous 4 historic and ancient cities in China with various historic relics and heritages. In addition, Hangzhou is also arranged in the itinerary, you could enjoy its beautiful scenery along the well known West Lake etc.

Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package

Day 1

Arrive in Beijing  
Your ancient cities tour will start by our warmly greeted at the airport upon your arrival, our representative and driver will drive you to the hotel and help you check in, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Accommodation : Xuanwumen Hotel, Beijing (Yue Xiu Hotel, Beijing)

Day 2

Beijing  
Our guide will pick you up at hotel lobby after your breakfast served in the hotel. today's excursion will take you to the large plaza near the center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, which had been the imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, and the last stop is Temple of Heaven, a Taoist temper, where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties pray to Heaven for good harvest. Transfer you back to the hotel. (B+L)

Day 3

Beijing  
Today will be your own day in Beijing, our guide and driver will not accompany you, you can explore the city according to your own preference. The recommended places to visit are Beijing Zoo, Summer Palace and Hutong. (B)

Day 4

Beijing  
Today, we will take you to visit one of the world eight wonders, Great wall, and we will explore the most visited section, Badaling Great wall which was the first section of the wall to open to tourists. After lunch, transfer to visit Ming Tombs, a tomb cluster for the imperial members during the Ming Dynasty, you will also visit Sacred Way which lead to the Ming Tombs. On the way back to the hotel, you will have an opportunity have a appearance look at the Bird Nest and Water Cube, you also can take photos there. After dinner, drive you to take the soft sleeper train to Luoyang which will last about 9 hours. (B+L+D)

Accommodation : On the Soft Sleeper Train

Day 5

Luoyang-Songshan-Luoyang  
Our guide will wait for you at the railway station, after picking you up, transfer you to the hotel and have breakfast. Then start our today's sightseeing by visiting Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest, which is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, and you also can enjoy the authentic Shaolin Kung Fu there. Afterwards, pay a visit grand White Horse Temple. Then drive back to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation : Luoyang Peony Hotel

Day 6

Luoyang-Xian  
Today, we will commence to visit the one of the four most famous Grottoes in China, Longmen Grottoes, it contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). After lunch, transfer to the railway to take the train to Xian. Upon your arrival, our guide will hold a welcome sigh to meet you, then transfer you to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation : City Hotel, Xian

Day 7

Xian  
Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby, our first stop is amazing Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses which well know home and abroad. The, the Big Goose Pagoda and sizable Shaanxi History Museum will be followed. (B+L)

Day 8

Xian-Hangzhou  
There will be no activities arranged by us, you are suggest to explore the city on your own. The recommended place to visit are City Wall, Great mosque and the surrounding bazaar which called Muslim street. Then please arrange your own transportation to the airport to take the flight we have booked for you to Hangzhou. Our guide will wait at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B)

Accommodation : Lily Hotel, Hangzhou

Day 9

Hangzhou
Today's exciting experience will start by visiting the well know west lake, you will have an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful lake by boat, and one of the ten best-known scenic spots, Red Carp Pond. Then transfer you to tour Lingyin Temple including Feilai Peak and followed by Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum. (B+L)

Day 10

Hangzhou-Nanjing  
Take a morning express train to Nanjing, after lunch, transfer to visit the magnificent architecture and beautiful scenery, Dr. Sun-Yat Sen's Mausoleum, and then you will enjoy the attractive night scene at ancient Confucian Temple. Then transfer back to the hotel. (B +L)

Accommodation : Ramada Plaza, Nanjing

Day 11

Departure from Nanjing
Please arrange your own transportation to the airport to take the flight to your next destination. (B)

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