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CTH-001: 8-day Golden Triangle Tour

Tour code: CTH-001
Tour Type: Architecture,Culture,History
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
Tour overview:
This 8-day trip presents the most popular destinations of China in a relaxing and comfortable pace. You will start the golden triangle tour from the one time capital and influential Beijing, then to the historical start of Silk Road - Xian to view the stunning life-style terracotta worriers and the diversified culture there; you last stop come to Shanghai, the Pearl of Oriental.

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Highlights

Beijing: (3 nights)
Hiking up the dragon-like Great Wall for about half day; visit the Forbidden City – a large and luxurious emperor's complex and a hutong rickshaw tours takes you into the common Pecking people's life and the ancient narrow laneways

Xian: (2 nights)
Marvels at the Stunning Terracotta Army and walking or cycling on the Tang Dynasty ancient city walls to have another view of the city and bell tower

Shanghai: (2 nights)
Walk along the splendid the Bund to see history of dozens years ago; a visit to the Xintiandi makes the visit of Old Shanghai fully relaxed and comfortable.

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Beijing	N/A
2	Beijing	Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
3	Beijing	Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road
4	Beijing - Xian	Hutongs, Old City Wall
5	Xian	Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Bell Tower, Wild Goose Pagoda
6	Xian - Shanghai	Shaanxi Provincial Museum, the Bund, Nanjing Road
7	Shanghai	Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Xintiandi
8	Shanghai	Service Ends.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Our guide will greet you at the exit of Arrival Hall
Attractions:	N/A
Hotels:
Meals:

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven.
Attractions:	Tian'anmen Square Named after the Ming dynasty gate at the northern part, with the huge portrait of Mao on it; it is the world's largest public square, with national flag raised at dawn and lowered at dusk on a daily basis. Forbidden City Served as Palace Museum now, it is the largest imperial palace in the world, once home to 24 emperors and the magnificent architectures and royal gardens well-left. Temple of Heaven A master piece of architecture of Ming Dynasty, served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods; there many locals practice in the mornings.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Sacred Road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Attractions:	Great Wall Ancient world wonder, stretching thousands of miles; the giant stone & brick dragon, winding through the lofty mountains, great rivers and boundless deserts, offers great hiking experience and breath-taking scenery. Ming Tombs Located outside Beijing City, 13 tombs in total; each held the body of one emperor and his wives, with many stone carvings, palatial buildings and numerous funerary treasures inside. Sacred Road The holy lane of animals and guardians leading and protecting the Ming Tombs; always acts as a stop-over along the way to Great Wall.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 4

City:	Beijing - Xian
Activity:	Visit Hutongs by rickshaw. Take afternoon flight to Xian. Arrive at Xian. Be met
Attractions:	Hutongs the traditional living quarters of local people; they are formed by narrow alleyways, streets, courtyard houses, grey walls and tiles. Taking a rickshaw tours to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture and visit a local family. Old City Wall The most intact ancient fortifications in China, including moat, hanging bridge, gate towers and turrets; walk up to the top of the wall, riding bikes on it and have a wonderful view of Xian and Bell Tower.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 5

City:	Xian
Activity:	Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Bell Tower and the Wild Goose Pagoda.
Attractions:	Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses The miraculous archeological discovery in last century, famed as the world’s eighth wonder; over 8,000 life-size, vivid statues were lined in battle formation. Each figure shows various facial expressions as well as their hair styles and accessories. Bell Tower A three-storey wooden structure right at the very center of Xian, featuring the architectural style of the Tang and Song dynasties; as its name applies, the large iron bell hung in the tower makes the time each day. Wild Goose Pagoda A well-preserved pagoda from the Tang Dynasty in the Temple of Great Maternal Grace (Da Ci'ensi); built to house the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by the travelling monk Xuan Zang.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 6

City:	Xian - Shanghai
Activity:	Visit the Provincial Museum. Take flight to Shanghai. Be met
Attractions:	Shaanxi Provincial Museum The museum itself is modeled on Tang dynasty style pavilions, with extensive galleries and exhibitions including bronze wares, tomb murals, pottery figurines, ceramic wares, gold or silver wares, and ancient coins. It shows the rich history of Xian. the Bund The icon of Shanghai, located at the waterfront of Huangpu River, with enchanting western-style architectures. Stroll down into the area in different period of one day to see taichi playing in the mornings and colorful neon lights at nights. Nanjing Road A bustling pedestrian road with lots of shopping malls, unique designed buildings, stores, restaurants and hotels along the lane. Nice place for shopping and feel the vibe of Shanghai at the same time.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 7

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden
Attractions:	Oriental Pearl Tower One of the symbolic buildings in Shanghai, located at the tip of Lujiazui of Pudong; it is also a multi-functional establishment that serves to kinds of visitors. Yu Garden A charm and quiet garden located in the city heart of Shanghai separated travelers from the bustling street; it is a classical Chinese architectural marvel with traditional pavilions, bridges and rocks inside. Xintiandi a popular area in Shanghai for dining, shopping, fashion, leisure & arts, featuring with brick-paved alleyway, red-and-green brick wall, heavy ebony-black door, Baroque-volute-relief on the lintel which is known as the stone-framed-door archi
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 8

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Free at leisure, transfer to the airport for the flight to your next destination. Service Ends.
Attractions:	Service Ends.
Hotels:
Meals:	B

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