Beijing to Shanghai, 8 days

Countries Visited: China
Maximum Group Size: 16

Experience the major highlights of China, from Beijing to Shanghai, in this eight day tour, bursting with famous sights. We explore the capital Beijing – from the imperial Forbidden City, China’s centre of power for over 500 years, Tian’an Men Square, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, to the small traditional alleyways of the Hutongs, typical of the old parts of Beijing, and an important part of China’s culture. We walk along the spectacular Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, and visit the Ming Tombs, as well as seeing the Pandas at Beijing Zoo, before heading to Xi’An. Here we visit the City Wall, the Wild Goose Pagoda, Banpo Museum, and of course the 2000 year old  Army of Terracotta Warriors, unearthed in 1974.From Xi’an we fly to the trading port of Shanghai, “Paris of the East”, built on the trade of opium, silk and tea, and visit the fabulous Jade Buddha Temple, the Yu Gardens and the Bund Area, Shanghai’s most famous mile.

Highlights:
Beijing
Great Wall at Mutianyu - Ming Tombs - Photo Stop at Olympic Stadium Area - Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City - Temple of Heaven - Summer Palace - Panda House, Beijing Zoo - Hutong Tour
Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors - Wild Goose Pagoda - Banpo Museum - Xi'an City Wall
Shanghai - Jade Buddha Temple - Yu Gardens - Bund Area

What’s Included:
7 Breakfasts - All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary - Escorted Tour - English Speaking Local Tour Leader and/or Local Guides - Domestic Flight Xi'an to Shanghai - Great Wall & Terracotta Warriors - Hutong Tour