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Treasures of China

Discover the lesser-visited treasures of China combined with her highlights. Experience Beijing’s key sites including the Great Wall and Forbidden City and then travel by express train to the historic city of Datong to see the Yungang Grottoes. Head onward to Taiyuan for a visit to the Hanging Monastery built into a cliff face and to the ancient city of Pingyao for a step back in time. Take the high speed train to Xian to see the Terra Cotta Warriors and then fly to Shanghai to conclude your journey in one of China’s most and vibrant cities.

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Longmen Grotto

Longmen Grotto

Fobidden City

Fobidden City

Terra-Cotta Warriors

Terra-Cotta Warriors


 Tour Style:
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 Tour Type:
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   TOUR AT A GLANCE

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$4,295


  • Total Days: 12
  • Start: Beijing
  • End: Shanghai


  Tour Highlights

  • Climb the Great Wall

  • Travel by plane and train

  • Discover the Yungang Grottoes

  • Visit the Hanging Monastery

  • Immerse yourself in the old town of Pingyao

  • See the Terra Cotta Warriors

  • English speaking guides, private tours, custom arrangements, and more!



Itinerary at a Glance

 Location
 Nights
 Trip Highlights
Beijing 3 nights
Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutongs
Datong 1 night
Yungang Grottoes
Taiyuan 1 night
Hanging Monastery
Pingyao 1 night
Qiao Family Courtyard, Old Town
Xian 2 nights
Terra Cotta Warriors, City Wall, Old Quarter
Shanghai 3 nights
City Tour, Excursion to water town

 



    TRIP DETAILS
Treasures of China 12 Days | Private Tailor-Made Journey
Season 
Trip Cost (Land Only, Double Occupancy)
January - December 2020
$4,250
Prices are per person in Canadian dollars based on double occupancy and are subject to availability and to change. Please use prices as a guideline. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply depending on season and availability. Contact a tour specialist for details and your own trip quote at 1.877.578.8888 or tour@toureast.com or through the link below.


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  Tour Includes:

Accommodation in 4-star or similar on a double occupancy basis, daily breakfast at hotels, lunches and dinners if indicated, English speaking accredited guides while touring, air-conditioned transportation, sightseeing tours and admissions as per itinerary, airport transfers with meet and greet, 2 on-tour train ticket, and 1 on-tour flight. International flights are not included; contact us for a no-obligation air quote. An entry visa is required for travel to China but is not included. Contact us at tour@toureast.com for more details.

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International Flights
We have preferred rates with all major airlines. Contact us for best available airfare for your chosen trip date. Interested in extending or customizing the trip? Just let us know.

Optional Tours 
Optional tours and activities are available, please enquire.

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Would you like to tailor your own custom private itinerary? We are specialists. Contact one of our Trip Designers to get started, or submit an online request indicating your trip requirements and interests from our Custom Tour page here.



   DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met in the arrivals area by your local guide holding a name-board. After a warm welcome, take a private airport transfer to your hotel for assistance with check-in. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Beijing

Day 2 – Beijing

Your first full day in China’s capital introduces you to the world’s largest city square, Tian’anmen Square, to the north of the Forbidden City, before entering this large Imperial Palace, once the seat of power for nearly 500 years during the Ming & Qing dynasties. The landscaped gardens, historic artifacts, and nearly 10,000 rooms captivate you in what is now called the Palace Museum. Enjoy a guided tour of the Forbidden City and some time to explore at leisure. Later, Beijing’s hutong neighbourhoods lined by traditional courtyard homes will be explored by pedicab before returning to the hotel for the evening at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Beijing
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 3 – Beijing & Great Wall

Depart the city for your discovery of the Great Wall today. Your guide will provide narrative to the visit followed by time for time to explore at your leisure. When you return to the city, visit the Summer Palace, another of China’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • Overnight in Beijing
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4 – Beijing - Datong

This morning, head to the Temple of Heaven, famous for its elegance and symmetry, the Temple was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven. Enjoy a guided tour of the temple and then transfer to the train station for your express train journey to Datong where you will check-in for your one night stay.

  • Overnight in Datong
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 5 – Datong – Taiyuan

Visit the Yungang Grottoes and admire the impressive Buddhist Cave Art from the 5th and 6th centuries and travel by road to Taiyuan stopping en route to visit the Hanging Monastery built into the side of a cliff face. This evening, check-in for your one night stay in Taiyuan.

  • Overnight in Taiyuan
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 6 – Taiyuan – Pingyao

Visit the sprawling Jinci Temple in the morning and then drive to the old town of Pingyao. On the way, stop to explore the Qiao Family Courtyard and then check-in to your hotel for the evening to explore the old town at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Pingyao
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 7 - Pingyao – Xian

Take a guided tour of the old town of Pingyao and then take the high speed train to the city of Xian, home of the Terra Cotta Warriors.

  • Overnight in Xian
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 8 – Xian

Visit the extraordinary site of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Not discovered until 1974 by local farmers, the Warriors are among the most fascinating discoveries of modern day. Tour the site with insightful commentary before returning to the city to take a walk through the old quarter and to see the City Wall. This evening, enjoy the famous Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Show.

  • Overnight in Xian
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9 – Xian – Shanghai

Visit Xian's iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda before transferring to the airport for your flight to Shanghai where will be met and transferred to the hotel.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 – Shanghai

This morning, meet your guide and depart for your full day Shanghai city tour. Highlights include a visit to the Yuyuan Garden and bazaar, a tour of the spectacular Shanghai Museum, a large museum containing ancient Chinese art, and a walk about Shanghai's Old Street. Stroll along the Bund and take a tour of the ultra-modern Lujiazui district, and take some time in the Xintiandi neighbouhood, located in the French Concession.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 11 – Shanghai & Zhujiajiao

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting your guide in the lobby for your half-day tour to Zhujiajiao, a water-town outside of Shanghai. The town is an interesting contrast to the modern wonders of Shanghai with its ancient buildings, stone bridges, and meandering river-ways. After sightseeing, return to Shanghai for the afternoon at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Shanghai
  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Day 12– Shanghai - Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and at the appointed time your guide will meet you in the hotel and then transfer you to the airport.

  • Meals: Breakfast



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Climb the Great Wall of China .


Day 11: Visit Zhujiajiao, a water-town outside of Shanghai.


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