Immersive in China 12D/11Nbeyonders2024-01-10T10:30:46+00:00
China. Mysterious. Intriguing. Yet beautiful and haunting in its own way. Home to many kingdoms, philosophies, ancient wisdom and history since time immemorial. A cuisine that has conquered the world… And… Kung Fu…
This tour covers Beijing, the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the Forest of Peonies, Shaolin Temple, Longmen’s Grotto and the Terracotta Warriors… But for us this is all about Shaolin and Terracotta Warriors.
$1,880 onwards GST as applicable
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
Do you have a larger group? Your per-person cost could reduce, sometimes quite significantly. Do write to us at contact@beyonder.travel
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Beijing: City lights
Arrive at, Beijing. Explore the vibrant city and its night life and sample the Chinese cuisine. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2 - Explore Beijing: History & Heritage
Visit Tiananmen Square followed by the magnificent Forbidden City with a history of around 600 years. Marvel at the Temple of Heaven where intricate rituals were conducted by the emperors in ancient times. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 3 - Beijing: Great Wall
Visit the 2000-year-old Great Wall in Mutianyu by cable car and climb down Tobogganing. Visit the Ming Tomb and drive by the Bird’s Nest. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 4 - Beijing: Summer Palace
Visit the Summer Palace. Take a rickshaw ride to explore the original Hutong alleys and understand the lifestyle of locals . In the evening catch a bullet train to Luoyang. Overnight in Luoyang.
Day 5 - Luoyang: Zhoushan City
Visit the Chariot and Horse Pits, the accessory pit of an imperial tomb of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Visit the 5th century Longmen Grottoes, Dragon gate, one of the finest examples of Buddhist carvings with 2,680 statues. Overnight in Luoyang.
Day 6 - Luoyang: Shaolin Temple
Visit the Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Martial art. Explore the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Grand Hall, the Sutra Depository, Hall of Thousands of Buddha and the Pagoda Forest. Overnight in Luoyang.
Day 7 - Xian: Speedy vibes
Take a high-speed bullet train to Xian. Indulge in some shopping in this Terracotta terrain. Overnight in Xian.
Day 8 - Xian: Terracotta Wander
Visit the ‘Eighth Wonder’ of the world, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is a huge underground military museum with amazing warrior figures constructed as an accessory pit of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. Overnight in Xian.
Day 9 - Xian :Culture and Cuisine
Visit the ancient City Wall in the morning. Have lunch with a local family and sample the authentic Chinese home food. Visit the Great Mosque and the Muslim bazaar. Take the evening flight to Shanghai, Overnight stay in Shanghai.
Day 10 - Explore Shanghai: Ancient and Modern
Visit Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden, which is a famous classic garden of the south region. Head to the Bund area for a short cruise on the Huangpu River and gaze at the many western-style buildings and skyscrapers of Shanghai.
Day 11 - Shanghai: Water Town
Head out of Shanghai to visit the more than 1000 year old Tongli Water Town. The various styles of stone bridges, old residential houses and the rich cultural history of the town will take you to a different world. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 12 - Departure: Zàijiàn!
Get transferred to the airport for your flight back home
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