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11 Days Group Tour to Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Huangshan

11 Days Group Tour to Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Huangshan

CODE: GDT2163
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Duration: 8 - 12 days
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Route: China - Huangshan - Beijing - Shanghai - Xian

Overview

Embark on an incredible 11-day group tour that takes you to the heart of China's most iconic destinations. This carefully curated journey blends historical treasures, breathtaking natural landscapes, and vibrant city life. Begin in Beijing, exploring imperial landmarks like the Forbidden City and the awe-inspiring Great Wall. Then, travel back in time to Xi'an to witness the legendary Terracotta Army. The tour continues to the majestic Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), famous for its surreal sea of clouds, unique rock formations, and stunning sunrises. Finally, you'll experience the futuristic energy of Shanghai, a city where tradition and modernity coexist. This all-inclusive package covers all internal flights and high-speed train tickets, comfortable accommodations, and the guidance of an expert local guide, ensuring a smooth and memorable adventure.

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Beijing: Explore the magnificent Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and hike a well-preserved section of the Great Wall of China.
Xi'an: Stand in awe of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and cycle along the ancient City Wall.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain): Discover one of China's most beautiful mountains. Witness the famous "sea of clouds," oddly shaped pines, and stunning rock peaks.
Shanghai: See the blend of old and new at The Bund, stroll through the tranquil Yuyuan Garden, and explore the bustling Nanjing Road.
Convenient Travel: All domestic flights and high-speed train tickets are included for a seamless journey between cities.
Expert Guidance: A professional English-speaking guide will lead the group, providing fascinating historical insights and ensuring a smooth trip.

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Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

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*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

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Prices are except Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
Golden Trail Travel reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
No guide on the flight and Yangtze River cruise.
Recommended hotels are subject to change in actual booking
Special requirements should be advised to Golden Trail Travel in advance.
Golden Trail Travel reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control.

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Day 1: Arrival Beijing

Transfer from Beijing Capital International Airport to hotelMeals: No MealsArrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be met by our local driver at the airport with Golden Trail Travel signboard, and then transfer you to check in your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day for you to get over the jet lag.Please note:1. We generally arrange the airport pick up from Beijing Capital International Airport(PEK). If your flight arrive at Beijing Daxing International Airport(PKX), it will cause an transfer supplement: US$90 per 5-seat car per way2. Our airport transfer from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is generally arranged on sharing basis according to the arrival timing of each client's flight. If any tourists request a separate private transfer service from Beijing Capital International Airport, it will cause a transfer supplement: US$50 per 5-seat car per way.

Day 2: Beijing

Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Peking opera facial mask painting, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden CityMeals: Hotel Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunchGolden Trail Travel local guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time. It will be an exciting day as we will explore the world well-known wonders today. The 1st stop is Temple of Heaven, the existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven and a place where the emperors prayed for a year of abundance. In the visit of Temple of Heaven, you will be astonished by the exquisite ancient Chinese architectures. Besides, you will see local seniors doing morning exercises in the square and full of vigor. You will have chance to watch Chinese Kongfu, Taichi, square dancing, playing cards, playing chess etc.Then Then you will enjoy a Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with a local family visit, which will give you a deep impression of the local residents' live. Then we will have a stop at a Chinese courtyard and take a Chinese culture experience - Peking opera facial mask painting.A la carte lunch is served at a local restaurant to have a taste of the authentic Chinese food at noon time and have a break at the restaurant.Then continue this Beijing city treasure tour by a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city center square, the locality of numerous major political and historical events. It is the witness of Chinese development. It is only a walking distance from Tian'anmen Square to Forbidden City, the world's existing largest and most complete ancient wooden structure buildings. You will explore the glorious palace halls and gardens for more than 2 hours in Forbidden City, learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there. You will be stunned by the numerous old art treasures exhibited in halls. The memorable Beijing city tour for the 1st day ends by dropping off at your hotel lobby. Note: At night, alively and dramatic Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater or the Acrobatic Show can be your optional night entertainment.

Day 3: Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall with round way cable car, the exterior of Bird Nest and Water CubeMeals: Hotel Breakfast, A la Carte LunchIt will be an exciting day today. In the early morning, guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Today we will visit the must-visit spot in Beijing--- Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the famous sections of China Great Wall. It takes about 2 hours driving from the downtown of Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall was first built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, making it older than the Badaling section. (***Round way cable car are included at Mutianyu Great Wall***)A la carte lunch is arranged at a good restaurant at the foot of Mutianyu. Drive back to downtown of Beijing. When we reach Beijing, we will have a photo stop outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube, which were the famous sites constructed for 2008 Beijing Olympic. The tour finishes by dropping off at your hotel. If you would like to try local specialty tonight, you could ask for some suggestion about Peking Roast Duck Restaurant.

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an

Summer Palace, High speed train to XianMeals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte LunchIn the morning, check out from hotel and start to visit the last spots in Beijing --- Summer Palace, the existing largest, best-preserved imperial garden in China. The Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake are regarded as the representative of Summer Palace. In the park, you could choose to take a boating trip on the lake, enjoying the beautiful royal garden view. Walk along the Long Corridor--- the longest corridor in the world, admiring the extremely rich and prestigious paintings on the beams of the corridor.A la carte lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant on the way to Beijing West Railway Station to take high speed train (2nd class seat, duration: about 5-5.5 hours) from Beijing to Xi'an. Golden Trail Travel guide will wait at the exit of Xi'an train station with our signboard and transfer you to check in hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the time.

Day 5: Xi'an

Ancient City Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Pottery workshop, Bell Tower Square, Muslim QuarterMeals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte LunchToday we will have a full day to explore this historical and cultural city in China. Pick up from hotel in the morning, and then have a visit to the landmark of Xi'an---Xian City Wall. You could choose to have a bicycle riding on the city wall (***Bicycle riding is optional and excluded from our price***). After that, we will drive to the highlights in Xi’an ---the Terracotta Warriors. On the way to Terracotta Warriors, we will have a stop at a cave dwelling pottery workshop, where you will have chance to learn how to make a miniature terracotta warrior and discover the unique ancient housing style in north China. A la carte lunch is arranged at a local restaurant nearby Terracotta Warriors. In the afternoon, we will have enough time to visit this world wonder --- Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation.When you back to downtown, we will walk around Bell Tower Square and walk to the well-known Muslim Quarter, where you could enjoy your shopping time and challenge a variety of local snacks. The tour finishes by dropping-off at the hotel lobby.Note: You could ask your local guide for some information about evening entertainment or night show, such as Tang Dynasty Show.

Day 6: Xi'an - Shanghai

Gao's Courtyard, Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza, Fly to ShanghaiMeals: Hotel Breakfast, A La Carte LunchYou will have a leisure morning for your to walk around. Then our guide will meet you at hotel and help you with check-out. Continue to visit Gao's Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore the local culture of shadow puppetry. Continue to our trip to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza, from which you will have photo stop at this landmark of Xian and enjoy the magnificent and world top music fountain show at the plaza at 12:00 （depends on the availablity).Take a short flight from Xi'an to Shanghai, one of the main gateway cities in China.

Day 7: Shanghai

Shikumen, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao Old Street, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, City History Museum, the BundMeals: Hotel Breakfast, A La Carte LunchThe last day but still an inspiring day to explore the city of Shanghai,the largest and most modern city in mainland China. We will start the tour by walking into Nong Tang, the alleys in Shikumen, where you could witness the locals' relaxing and plain life. You will also find the unique architectural feature of Shanghai.Then continue the day trip to Yuyuan Garden which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then continue to explore the Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street) nearby.After a la carte lunch is served at a local restaurant, we continue our trip to the foot of The Oriental Pearl TV Tower to visit Shanghai City History Museum (The Former Shanghai Wax Museum), where you will know more about the history and development of Shanghai. Then take the elevator up to the 2nd ball of the TV tower, from which you will have a bird-eye view of Shanghai. Go on driving through Lujiazui, the finance & trade zone in Pudong of Shanghai, where you will find many skyscrapers. We will have a view of the modern skyline of Shanghai.Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. From the Bund, you could see the landmark of Shanghai--- the Oriental Pearl TV Tower as well as other high-rised buildings, just on the opposite of Huangpu River.

Day 8: Shanghai - Huangshan

Free time in the morning, High speed train to Huangshan, Transfer to hotelMeals: Hotel BreakfastYou will have a free time in the morning, when you can explore Shanghai or shop around by yourselves. Check out from hotel in Shanghai at 12:00. Our local driver will meet you at hotel lobby and transfer to Hongqiao Railway Station to take high speed train to Huangshan city (duration: about 3 hours). The local guide will meet and pick you up at the exit of Huangshao Bei Railway Station. You will be transferred to hotel. Check in hotel and free at leisure for the rest of the day. You can walk around Tunxi Old Street by yourself.

Day 9: Huangshan

Mt. HuangshanMeals: Hotel BreakfastNote: About 5 hours on the Mountain and 2.5hours for traffic during the tourOur English-speaking guide will call to your hotel one day in advance to confirm the meeting time. You will be picked up from lobby of Huangshan International Hotel (Add: No. 31 Huangshan Road, Tunxi District, Huangshan city) at 07:30. You will need to arrive at the hotel beforehand by yourself.Then take the coach from Hangshan city to Huangshan Scenic Area (If foreign visitors less than 10 pax, sharing the coach with Chinese tourists, but with an English speaking guide for foreign visitors). The group will arrive at the entrance of Mt. Huangshan at 08:30-09:00, where you are arranged to take shuttle bus to Yungu cable station. You can take Yungu cable car to the top of Mt. Huangshan(cable car at your own expense: CNY80 per person per way).Upon arriving at the top, you start admiring Huangshan sightseeing by visiting White Goose Peak, the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, Black Tiger pine, the Lion Peak, a Monkey Gaping at the Sea, the Flower Grown out of Writing Brush Rock etc. on 09:30-14:30. Enjoy lunch on the top of Mt. Huangshan by yourself. Lunch will be on your own expense.The group starts to get down the mountain on foot. You can also choose to take Yungu cable car down to the foot. (Cable car at your own expense: CNY80 per person per way). Then we will take the coach back to Huangshan city at about 16:00-17:00.

Day 10: Huangshan - Shanghai

Hongcun Village, High speed train to ShanghaiMeals: Hotel BreakfastNotes: About 2 hours for the visit in Hongcun Village and 2.5 hours for traffic during the tour.Check out from hotel in the morning and deposit your luggage in the hotel, then we will spend half a day to explore Hongcun Village. As the field setting for Ang Lee’s movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, Hongcun Village is a beautiful ancient village. It is often frequented by painters, capturing the blend of pools, willows and the ancient Hui-style architectures on Canvass.Our English-speaking guide will call to your hotel one day in advance to confirm the meeting time. You will be picked up from lobby of Huangshan International Hotel (Add: No. 31 Huangshan Road, Tunxi District, Huangshan city) at 08:00 in the morning. You will need to arrive at the hotel beforehand by yourself.Then you will take the bus to Hongcun Village for about 1.5 hours. As the fild seeting for Ang Lee’s movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, Hongcun Village is a beautiful ancient village. It is often frequented by painters, capturing the blend of pools, willows and the ancient Hui-style architectures on Canvass. The group will visit Hongcun Village Scenic Area (including South Lake, Chengzhi Hall, Lexu Hall, Shuren Hall, etc.) on 09:30 – 11:30.The group will return to Huangshan City on 12:00-13:30. You will have enough time have a lunch on your own. Then our local driver will pick you up from hotel lobby and transfer to catch your high speed train to Shanghai. With a pick up from the exit of train station, we will transfer you to check in hotel in Shanghai with driver service for a break.

Day 11: Departure Shanghai

Transfer to Shanghai Pudong International AirportMeals: BreakfastYour China Experience is over too soon as your transfer to the airport by our driver and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.Service Ends

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