This escorted tour will allow you to comfortably visit three great Chinese
cities in just over a week, and we promise that the itinerary will allow you to
visit many attractions on your vacation-to-China bucket list!
While in
Beijing you will see its immensely rich cultural heritage. Enjoy an evening at
the world-renown Peking Opera House. Visit a hutong to see how traditional
Chinese neighborhoods were once designed. Experience one of the symbols of the
People's Republic of China: Tiananmen Square. Tour the former imperial family's
Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on beautiful Kunming Lake.
Taste authentic Peking duck. Explore the Forbidden City; this UNESCO World
Heritage Site was home to emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties for half a
millennium. Though set right in the heart of Beijing - it was off limits to
normal Chinese citizens until the 20th century. Its inner complex of colorful
alleys, gardens and pavilions will astonish you.
You will also enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to the Great Wall of
China. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a magnificent - truly beautiful -
fortification whose construction began in the 7th century BC. On your way back
to Beijing you will also visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Ming
Dynasty Tombs.
The city of Xi'an is one of the most historic cities in China.
In fact, it is one of the four great ancient capitals of China. While in Xi'an
you will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site: the 2222-year-old Tomb of Qin
Shi Huang, China's first emperor, which is guarded by an army of thousands of
life-size terracotta soldiers.
Your tour will finish in Shanghai where you will have exciting
sightseeing tours as well as free time to explore. Explore Shanghai's iconic
waterfront district known as The Bund. Visit the French Concession for a look
into Shanghai's colonial past. Visit the historic Jade Buddha Temple. Enjoy
the view from the colossal Jinmao Tower, and attend one of Shanghai's famous
acrobatic shows.
If you've always wanted to travel to China, don't put it off any longer;
consider this culture-packed, terrific 8-day escorted tour.
