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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BEIJING
Arrival in Beijing at … on flight …
Customs formalities and baggage claim (estimated time approximately 45 minutes).
You will then be met by your guide and driver outside the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in..
Beijing is considered the political and cultural center of China, while Hong Kong and Shanghai dominate economically.
Dinner at the restaurant.
DAY 2: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel.
The first stop will be in front of the Tiananmen Square where you are going to take a little walk.
Next, prepare to be awed by a guided tour of Beijing's Forbidden City. Immerse yourself in history as you explore this sprawling complex. Built in 1420 by the powerful Yongle Emperor, the city served as the administrative center for the Ming and Qing dynasties until 1911. Thanks to an incredible restoration process in 2008, the Forbidden City retains the vivid colors of its former glory.
The next stop will be the Temple du Ciel itself, which is distinguished by its simplicity and its symbolism which refers to beliefs much older than Buddhism and Taoism. The Sky was round and the Earth square and the Emperor made the connection by practicing certain sacrificial rites according to the founding principles of this civilization several thousand years old.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Beijing.
DAY 3: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with guide for transfer to the Great Wall of China.
Although, contrary to popular belief, it cannot be seen from the moon, the Great Wall is one of the country's major symbols and a must-see. We have to go back to the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago to find the first traces of defensive walls, which were gradually unified and linked to the larger project restored and completed under the Ming, which is the site we know today. It stretches over more than 6,000 km from ancient Manchuria to the Jiayuguan fort at the gates of the Gobi Desert in the West, from where criminals were banished..
Situated on the highest ridges, it offered an excellent field of vision over the north of the country and thus allowed the guards of the watchtowers to warn the Empire of potential barbarian threats by warning fires. The Wall was also high enough to stop the advance of the excellent Mongol horsemen who had to dismount to attack..
Today you are visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Then you will go on a tour of the Hutongs of Beijing (famous alleys found only in Beijing). Hutongs are more of an extension of people's homes than streets.
Finally, a stroll to the Houhai Lake, one of the three parts that make up Shichahai, a pleasant area consisting of three lakes next to the center of Beijing.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Beijing.
DAY 4: BEIJING – XI’AN
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Beijing train station for the fast train to Xi’an.
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Arrival at Xi’an has …
You will then be met by your guide and driver, transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Xi'an.
DAY 5: XI’AN
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we will go to the Terracotta Warriors – Terracotta
The site was discovered in 1974 by local farmers. Few knew that this accidental discovery would become one of the greatest archaeological finds in world history..
The mausoleum was built out of Emperor Qin Shi's fear of the spirits of the underworld and houses an army of terracotta warriors, archers, and horsemen. Each statue has a different face and is an exact replica of the actual soldiers who served the emperor at the time of construction.
The statues are divided into three pits. Start with a visit to Pit 2 (which is still being excavated), followed by Pit 3, and finally Pit 1, which is the most impressive of the three, housing approximately 2,000 soldiers. In 1980, just west of the mausoleum, two splendid bronze chariots were discovered and are on display in the small museum also on site..
Lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. During the Tang Dynasty, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda was separated from its parent temple, the Dajianfu Temple, by a street. Indian pilgrims brought sacred Buddhist scriptures there from India, as the temple was then one of the main translation centers of Buddhist texts in Chang'an..
Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Xi'an.
DAY 6: XI’AN – GUILIN – YANGSHUO
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning we will go to the Muslim quarter passing to the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower.
Located in the city center and built in 1582, la Bell Tower is a three-story wooden structure in the pure Chinese architectural style. The large bell at its top was used to tell the time.
Walking west from the Bell Tower we find the Drum Tower.
Even further west is the main street of the Muslim quarter. This district is one of the symbols of Xi'an and one of the places of origin of the Muslim religion in China. This must-see district, which crosses the old city, is imbued with Muslim culture and atmosphere. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the configuration of the "seven temples and thirteen places of prayer" appeared, still relevant today. In this district you can discover the authentic life of the locals.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Transfer to Xi'an Airport for the flight to Guilin.
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Arrival in Guilin at …
Then departure for Yangshuo.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Yangshuo.
DAY 7: YANGSHUO
Breakfast at the hotel.
Go for a cycling in the Yangshuo countryside. Cycle through the surrounding rice paddies and soak up the unique atmosphere of the place, lost in the deep Chinese countryside.
Continue with a bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River. Come rain, shine or wind, the region remains magical and one never tires of the superb landscapes of karst peaks (or sugar loaves), rice paddies and bamboo groves or scenes of rural life with water buffalo and fishermen at work. These superb karst formations have inspired poets, painters and photographers and are today one of the most popular visits in the country.
Moon Hill : Depending on where you look from, the hill will take on all the shapes of the moon, from a small crescent to a full circle. A short climb of 800 steps to the summit offers a fantastic view of the entire region.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Yangshuo.
DAY 8: YANGSHUO – GUILIN – SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Guilin.
Yao Mountain Cable Car Tour: Yao Mountain is located in the northeast of Guilin City, 10km from the city center. The main mountain reaches 909.3m, its relative height is 760m, it is the highest mountain in Guilin City. Yao Mountain Site includes natural sites and ancient tombs. Cable cars will give you many facilities to admire the beautiful natural and human landscapes.
Then, stop for a tea ceremony At Guilin Tea Garden. Guilin Tea Research Institute aims to study the customs of ethnic minorities and instill Chinese tea culture. Tourists traveling to Guilin can visit it to gain knowledge about tea, see the tea processing process, observe the traditional tea ceremony, taste tea and even buy good quality tea. The tea fields are located at the foot of Yao Mountain, irrigated by the Yuru Stream, which is inexhaustible all year round. Since Yao Mountain is a religious holy land, the tea grown here is very sweet. After testing by the China Quality Inspection Center, the tea is rich in selenium..
Then transfer to Guilin Airport for the flight to Shanghai.
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The largest city in China and one of the largest megacities in Asia and the world, Shanghai is an autonomous municipality, the size of a province, and directly dependent on the central government. It is divided into twelve urban districts and ten rural districts, dedicated to market gardening. Located in the heart of a rich agricultural region, it now has a network of veritable "industrial satellites."
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Shanghai.
DAY 9: SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the Mandarin Yu Garden. Located in old Shanghai and commissioned by a powerful official during the Ming Dynasty, the garden recreates magnificent landscapes where pagodas, pavilions, fountains, ancient trees, precious flowers and a bed of yellow rockeries blend together.. Then visit the Yuyuan market. Located opposite the Mandarin Yu garden, you can enjoy delicious local specialties.
Continue towards Xintiandi , a completely renovated area that is considered one of the liveliest parts of the city.
Then, visit the historic area of the French Concession, a symbol of the granting of many privileges to Western powers.
Découvrez le prochain Bund de Shanghai, la célèbre
city walkway along some of Puxi's historic buildings.
Take a stroll on the famous Nanjing street with its colorful signs and crowds of locals and tourists, the perfect image of a modern Asian capital.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Shanghai.
DAY 10: SHANGHAI – SUZHOU – SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for a day of visits to Suzhou.
Visit of:
Evergreen Garden : Covering an area of 2.3 hectares, the Lingering Garden is the best-preserved of all Suzhou's gardens. It is also one of the four most famous gardens in China. Located outside Suzhou's Cang Gate, the garden was built in 1583 by Xu Taishi, a Ming Dynasty court bureaucrat, as his private residence. In 1961, the garden was listed as an important cultural relic under state protection.
The Garden of the Master of the Nets (Wangshiyuan): The smallest and most refined of the nine classical gardens of Suzhou. This garden, also known as the Fisherman's Garden, brings together on 0.6 hectares several official residences with typical Qing Dynasty (1636-1911) architecture, elegantly arranged.
Suzhou Canal Cruise: Suzhou, or the Venice of the East, is made up of a multitude of canals where it's pleasant to take a short boat trip. Along the old Shantang Street, visitors can see the traditional architecture and the daily lives of the locals. Lined with lanterns and over 2,500 years old, it's a unique panorama for a sunset cruise..
Then back to Shanghai.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Shanghai.
DAY 11: SHANGHAI – RETURN
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then transfer to Shanghai Airport for the return flight.
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