10-Day Private China Tour: Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing

Day 1: Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport and Shanghai Hotel

1. Shanghai
   1h
   Your friendly driver will pick you up from Shanghai Pudong Airport. then you will be Transferred to your lovely Shanghai Hotel. (Guests book hotel and flights on own)

Day 2: Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Buddha Temple

1. The Bund
   30m
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to the Bund. Enjoy the stunning skyline of Shanghai. Passing through the beautiful landmarks such as Fairmont Peace Hotel, HSBC building...etc. Sample a local delicacy Shanghai Pan-fried buns or Shanghai noodles. Then enjoy a lovely ferry ride across Huangpu River with cool breeze.
2. Yu Garden
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the most beautiful Yu Garden in Shanghai Old City, Please feel free to get all your goodies at Yuyuan Bazar. It is lovely place to shop as well. Yu Garden means Garden of Happiness. It was built in Ming Dynasty with over 450 years history. It is an extensive Chinese garden with charming fish pond, Taihu rock hills, pavilions, bonsai and traditional architecture.
3. Xintiandi
   20m
   After the Lunch, Explore the most trendy area of Shanghai Xintiandi, there are full of bars, restaurants. It is the birthplace of communist party.
4. Shikumen Museum, Shanghai
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Shikumen Museum is well preserved townhouse. It shows the real residential house in 1920s. Its decor for a middle class family in Shanghai. A glimpse into the past.
5. Jade Buddha Temple
   45m · Admission ticket included
   At last visit the Jade Buddha Temple or with option of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. Jade Buddha Temple is a buddhist Temple in Shanghai. It was founded in Qing Dynasty (1882) and well known for the two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Myanmar by sea. the most popular temple for locals praying for buddha and enjoy Vegan food. At the end of your tour, You tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 3: Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Tower

1. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head up to the charming Zhujiajiaoi Watertown in the afternoon. Enjoy the peaceful ancient town surrounded by lovely ancient houses, rivers, gardens, streets and bridges. It is well known as the oriental Venice. or Even try the bamboo gondolier ride along the grand canal.
2. Shanghai Tower
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful lunch, then visit the world's second-tallest building. Shanghai Tower. It was designed by American architectural firm Gensler. Admire the stunning views of Shanghai. then, Riverside promenade.
   
   At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel

Day 4: Shanghai: Fuxing Park, Tianzifang , Former French Conession and Shanghai Museum

1. Fuxing Park
   30m
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to Fuxing Park. Fuxing Park is one of the most famous landmarks in Former French Concession of Shanghai. It was once the largest park in Shanghai. It is designed in French Style with a beautiful lake , fountains, covered with pavilions, flowerbeds. Early Morning, the park fills with ball room dancers, card players, mahjong fans, badminton lovers and Tai chi people.
2. Tianzifang
   1h
   The french concession area of shanghai is quirky collection of shops and bars in some very narrow streets. It had a vibe similar to London's Camden or Greenwich village in New York. . Charming mix small shops with art crafts, galleries,glasses, silver jewelry. An outdoor shopping paradise with traditional look.
   
   At the end of the tour , your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
3. Former French Concession
   1h
   Savor a delightful lunch at Former French Concession. You will learn the colonial ear's history from 1849 till 1943 at an area of 66 hectares (163.09acres)
4. Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Continue your tour to Shanghai Museum. One of the best museums in the world. It exhibit stunning bronze ware, porcelain, jade, Art. Ancient Coins, Furniture, Traditional Ethic Costumes..etc

Day 5: Xi'an: City Wall, Muslim Quarter and Big Mosque

1. Muslim Quarter
   1h
   Your friendly Shanghai driver will transfer you Shanghai Airport in the morning. Guests book flights and Xian hotel on own.
   
   Your Xi'an Tour guide will pick you up from Xi'an Xianyang Airport, then you will be transferred to Muslim Quarter. stroll through Xi'an Muslim Quarter. It is a large muslim area in Xi'an City. The Muslim population living in the quarter was about 33,000 people. It is well known for its food. There are tons of restaurants, food stores, souvenirs ...etc. If you find something you like, please your tour guide help you bargain with local vendors. your guide is your shopping guru too.
2. The Big Mosque
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful Xi'an Style Lunch, Continue your tour to the Big Mosque. The Big Mosque is the largest Mosque in China. It was constructed in Ming Dynasty. An active place of worship within Xi'an Muslim Quarter.
3. Xi'an City Wall
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Then, visit the Xi'an City Wall. Xi'an City Wall is the largest and best preserved city wall in China. It is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) You can spend 20 minutes walk along the city wall enjoy the charming south gate or you can rent a bike ride for half hour on the city wall. You can experience biking or golf car or walking, (Golf car/Bike rental at your own expense), It depends on your personal preference. Please do make sure you are careful enough for every steps as it is very steep. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely Xi'an hotel.

Day 6: Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Terra Cotta Army

1. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Another UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a Buddhist pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. during the Tang dynasty. It is the symbol of the old-line Xi'an. It was functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. Please Feel free to climb up those seven stories pagoda with about 150 stairs.
2. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then head to the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China. Terra Cotta Army is considered as the no.8 ancient wonders in the world. The UNESCO world heritage. It is a form of funerary art buried with over 2000 years history. You will spend about 2 hour visit here. Followed by a delightful Xi'an style noodles by the museum or starbucks cafe. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you to Xi'an Xianyang Airport and Head to Beijing. (Guests book Flight and Hotel on own)
3. Beijing
   1h
   Your friendly Beijing Driver will pick you up from PEK airport. you will be transferred to your lovely Beijing Hotel

Day 7: Beijing: Forbidden City: Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and Hutong

1. Tiananmen Square
   30m
   Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
2. Tian'anmen
   10m
   Chairman Mao declared the Founding of China in 1949. That is where Chinese President gave presentation during the National Holiday on Oct1.
3. The Palace Museum
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
4. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch, then visit Lama Temple, A lovely buddhism Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters.
5. Yandai Xie Street
   20m
   Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
6. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
   30m
   This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
   
   At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel

Day 8: Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal

1. Mutianyu Great Wall
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 8:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and No.1 rated site in Beijing. this section of the Great Wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. It offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and villages. You will spend about 2.5 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall or with an exciting option of tobogganing down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.
2. Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Head to the the Royal Tombs for Ming Dynasty emperors' family. You will visit Zhudi Emperors Tomb, Changling. It is considered the largest & best preserved Tomb of Ming family.
3. Stone Animal
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Nice Stone Carvings with over 500 years history. This is the sacred way the site of burial vaults of the emperors. Emperors are guarded by their soldiers and generals as well as the camels, elephants, unicorn, horses and lions. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 9: Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

1. Temple of Heaven
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Visit the Hall of Praying for God of Heaven, emperors used to praying for God of Heaven obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners playing cards, exercise, Taichi, Yoga, dancing and gymnastics.
2. Summer Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a tasty Beijing Style lunch. Head to the most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the weather is running, enjoy dragon a lovely dragon boat ride across the Kunming Lake if the boat is running
3. Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
   20m · Admission ticket included
   A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake
4. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy the Longest corridor in the world with beautiful art along the Kunming Lake. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 10: Beijing: PEK Airport

1. Beijing
   1h
   Your friendly driver will transfer you to PEK Airport

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness