Iconic China

Duration
7 Days
Departure Day
Daily
Group Size
Private Tour
Tour Type
Destination Trip
Trip Grading
Easy
Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Other Meals
2 Lunches & 2 Dinners
Hotel Category
4 Star Hotels
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Delve into China’s imperial past at the Forbidden City. Soak up the sights, sounds and aromas of the Muslim Quarter in Xian. Sample the local cuisine and browse the wares at the numerous stalls. Gaze over the one of the most impressive archaeological finds in the world – the Army of Terracotta Warriors.

Travel Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival Beijing

On arrival in Beijing, be transferred to your hotel. Stay the next four nights at Penta Hotel Beijing (or similar).

DAY 2

Beijing Explorations

On a full day tour, wander through Tiananmen Square before continuing under the Gate of Heavenly Peace into the Forbidden City. Explore the few remaining hutongs and courtyard houses by rickshaw. Enjoy a delicious lunch with a local family. Walk to the city’s famous Drum Tower to see the traditional drum beating.

DAY 3

Beijing – Great Wall of China

Enjoy a full day tour of China’s most famous attraction – the Great Wall. Journey to Mutianyu, a less crowded section of the wall, considered one of the most spectacular with numerous guard towers and stirring views. Explore this site at your own pace. Admire the panoramic views and reflect on the enormity of the material and labour required for its construction. Enjoy a local lunch today and in the evening, sample a delicious Peking duck dinner.

DAY 4

Beijing Discovery

Rise early to experience the atmosphere of the park surrounding the Temple of Heaven. Continue on this morning tour to the Summer Palace and wander through the extensive grounds of the royal garden.

DAY 5

Beijing to Xian

Be transferred to the airport for your flight this morning. Fly to Xian and be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, spend time exploring the city on a guided tour. Discover the city wall before continuing to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Explore the heart of the lively Muslim Quarter and visit the Great Mosque. This evening, sample Xian’s famous dumplings at a local restaurant. Stay the next two nights at Grand Mercure on Renmin Square (or similar).

DAY 6

Xian – Army of Terracotta Warriors

On a full day tour, begin with a morning walk through City Park. Travel from Xian to the Army of Terracotta Warriors. Each figure is completely unique both in facial features and expression.

DAY 5

Xian Departure

Check-out of your hotel and be transferred to the airport.

Hotel Description

Penta Hotel Beijing

4/5
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Penta Hotel Beijing is located in the heart of the city is just a hop from Chongwenmen Metro Station, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and more cool sights.

Beijing

Standard Room

4 Nights

Grand Mercure on Renmin Square

4/5
Grand Mercure on Renmin Square Xian

Grand Mercure Xian On Renmin Square is a modern 4-star property set 450 metres from Convention Center at Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square and 1.9 km from Drum Tower of Xi'an.

Xian

Standard Room

2 Nights

What´s included

Excluded

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