China Adventure(Twin Share Room,Start Beijing, End Shanghai)
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Highlights
- Dine on crispy Peking Duck at an authentic Chinese dinner in Beijing
- Visit the tombs of the Ming Empire in Beiijing
- Witness one of the wonders of the world: the Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section)
- Visit a traditional artisan Cloisonné factory in Beijing
- Lunch with a local family
- Take a rickshaw ride through the huddled ancient hutongs (local backstreets) of Beijing
- Visit the Summer Palace
- Visit the TangBo Art Museum in Xi'an, full of traditional, folk, ancient & modern Chinese artefacts
- See the ancient Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China
- Pay your respects at Shanghai's City God Temple complex
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Today we join up in the capital city of Beijing and begin rolling in the excitement of having 12-days of Chinese explorations lie ahead of us. Get cozy in our fancy hotel and perhaps do some DIY exploring before we get to know each other - no time like the present to begin getting cultured.
With another day filled with historical delights and jaw-dropping sites still here in the heart of Beijing, we will start to understand just how much this vast country has to brag about. A trip to the Great Wall, Ming Tombs & a Cloisonné Factory will fill our day, while local delicacies at the Wangfujing Night Markets will colour our night.
This captivating city will start revealing its depths today as ancient monuments are presented to us up close and personal. We will roam the world’s largest city square, visit the resting place of the founding father of the People's Republic of China, & tour the F...
Though we won't be spending another night in the capital, we've still got a few things to tick off our Bejing to-do list, not to mention some free time to do your own last bits of exploring. Roam the 1,700 stalls of the Silk Market (which offers way more than just sil...
With a tasty Tang Dynasty dumpling dinner & show in our sights for this evening, we’ve got an equally incredible day lined up. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Terracotta Army & the TangBo Art Museum, anyone? Oh hell yes. Our Local Guide will show u...
Rise, shine, and give your legs a shake out – today we’ll be taking on Xi’an by two wheels, cycling on the Xi'an City Wall will give us panoramic views of the city. Then we’ll head ‘home’ and pack our bags for another incredible destination.After a speedy train journey we’ll land in Chengdu, where we can settle into our hotel before heading out to explore the teahouse dotted city.
Team squeals will fill the air at breakfast this morning, as we prepare for half a day at a Panda Sanctuary. If hanging out with these gorgeous creatures hasn’t completely worn you out, you can sign up for a Sichuan Cooking Class in the evening.
This morning we say goodbye to panda land and get ready to board a flight to Guilin. This city will be the gateway to our time in the countryside – it’s time to get a little bit traditional.After a drive out of Guilin we’ll arrive in Yangshuo, where we’ll sip Tsingtao...
With all the city time we've had of late,today's the perfect change to soak up some of mother nature's beauty by roaming the nearby hills. And what better way to do that with a Tai Chi Class in the park? Follow it up with some wandering around Yangshuo.
On yet another conveniently included flight we’ll hop from Yangshuo to Shanghai, waving to the charming countryside setting on take off.Our ultimate scene change awaits us in Shanghai, a city bursting with energy and lights. The first night is yours to explore as you please with the chance to see some acrobats in full swing.
Wakey wakey travellers - it's our first full day in Shanghai and it promises to be an epic one. First up we're heading to Chenghuang Miao (City God Temple) where 3 temples, teahouses, shops and restaurants will keep us entertained. Shanghai's Silk Museum and riverside...
Okay Chinese revellers, our trip has come to a close. Though we knew this sad day was inevitable, it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier. Hug it out and go back to your corners of the world armed with a wealth of new knowledge, a stack of new pals and endless life-lasting memories.
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