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14 Typical Trips (Beijing-Shanghai- Xian)12 Day  
 

 
  Introduction  
 

This trip provides an ideal opportunity for participants to experience Chinese Culture, life and natural Sceneries around the China. You will see all major historical attractions in Beijing; visit the famous excavation of Terracotta Amy in Xian. Moreover, you will travel to Shanghai to see the contemporary attractions and traditional gardens and horticulture arts.


 
  Beijing ¨C 6 days  
 

Visit the major historical sites such as The Great Wall, Forbidden City and Summer Palace etc. Train with the Masters in Martial Arts workshops in Beijing, Learn new skills like Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting and Chinese Medicine in specially arranged Culture & Arts workshops. Enjoy social activities such as a night at the Peking Opera, sampling tea in a Teahouse, learning how to play the game of Mahjong, making Chinese Dumplings and watching the world-famous Chinese Acrobatic show. Furthermore, we can arrange more training and Culture workshops for those people who have been on our previous trips while the sightseeing program is taking place in Beijing.

Sightseeing Culture & Arts Workshops Social Activities
 
  Terracotta Warriors in Xian  
 


Xi¡¯an was one of the world¡¯s richest and most important cities and is still one of the most prosperous in China. With an extensive and rich cultural history, having been the imperial capital for 11 dynasties, its modern day fame extends from the world-renowned Terracotta Army unearthed and displayed here. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.

 

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  Shanghai  
 

Shanghai is a vibrant, ever-changing city with a legendary history in the first half of 20th Century. Shanghai is an old city full of Chinese traditional culture. Shanghai also is a young metropolis full of energy and glamour. All the best of the Oriental and Western cultures interject here. It is becoming a world-renowned city for international economy, finance and trade. As the fashionable leader of China, Shanghai is ready to receive guests from all over the world.

 
  Suzhou --'Venice in the Orient'  
 

  This 2.500-year-old city is located beside Taihu Lake in southernmost Jiangsu Province. Visitors can get to the city by a one-hour train journey from Shanghai.  Its numerous rivers and canals, its many small bridges over flowing water, and its famous gardens combine to make Suzhou one of the most scenic cities in southeast China. Macao Polo thought it could rival his own hometown in Italy and called it "Venice in the Orient."



 
  Itinerary  
 Day 8: Xi¡¯an
Visit the Terra- cotta Warriors - the guards for the tomb of Qinshihuang. Visit the Forest of Steles, Muslim
living quarters, the Big Mosque. Have a banquet of dumplings for dinner and Tang Dynast Dancing Show.
Day 9: Xi¡¯an/ Shanghai (2h flight)
Visit the Yuyuan Garden, the old city area, Shanghai Museum, the Bund and Nanjing Road. Enjoy acrobatic
show at night and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Shanghai
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Ancient City Wall, the New Provincial Museum and fly to Shanghai. Stay at
hotel.
Day 11: Shanghai - Suzhou (80 km, 1h train) - Shanghai
Take the train to Suzhou, visit the Humble Administrator Garden and the old village Tongli and the Garden of Retreat and Retrospect. Visit the old canals in the town. Return to Shanghai by train and overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Shanghai
1. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to your home country
2. Transfer to Shanghai airport for departure to Beijing

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  Accommodation  
 
Participants will stay at either 3 or 4 Star hotels depending on the location of the activities taking place during your visit in China. Standard rooms have one double or twin beds, air-conditioning, en suite shower/bath room and satellite television. Some hotels offer facilities such as choice of restaurants and pubs, Health and Fitness club with gym, Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, massage, bowling, table tennis and games room. All the accommodation we have selected is generally good condition, with two people sharing a standard room. For more information about our hotels, please click here

 
  Dates & Fees  
 
All fees quoted on this site are in three currencies: sterling (British Pound), Euros and US dollar, based on the exchange rate of RMB on 29th March, 2006. We reserve the right to change the dates and fees without prior notice. For more information about dates & Fees, please click here

12-DAY TRIP (Typical Trip)

UK Applicants
(More than 10 participants: GBP ¡ê489)
(5 to 9 Participants: GBP ¡ê539)

EU Applicants
(More than 10 participants: EUR €718)
(5 to 9 participants: EUR €780)

US and other Applicants
(More than 10 participants: USD $850)
(5 to 9 participants: USD $938)
 
  How to apply  
 
Extension trips are available for those who would deeper experience of China after 7 days trip in Beijing.
To book this trip, please click here
 
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