Temple of Heaven

Day 1: The Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace, Beijing

Morning: Pick up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Visit the Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.

Next, the magnificent Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. You’ll spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.

Then you will visit Jingshan Park. You will climb to the top pavilion to get a fabulous panoramic view of city Beijing.

Suggested accommodation area: Beijing city center (hotel booking by yourselves)

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Day 2: The Great Wall of China

Morning pick up at your hotel (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Then going to Mutianyu Great Wall. It's the best section of the great wall in China. (1.5 to 2 hours drive).

This is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.

After you finished Mutianyu, you will visit 798 Art Zone.

Accommodation area: Beijing city center (hotel booking by yourselves)

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Day 3: The Summer Palace -- Lama Temple

Morning you will go to visit Summer Palace, a summer resort for Imperial Family Members~considered the best preserved Imperial Park.

Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was the first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the group by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of Qing Dynasty rebuilt it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources then 2 years later, renamed as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900.

You can visit the court area, lake area, long corridor etc.

In the afternoon you will visit Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Temple, Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery, Yonghe Lamasery is located at the northeast corner of Beijing City, considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.

Accommodation area: Beijing city center (hotel booking by yourselves)

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Day 4: Temple of Heaven and High-speed Train to Xi'an

Drive to Temple of Heaven. It's the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.

Then visit Back Lakes and take a high-speed train for Xi'an.

Accommodation area: Xi'an city center (hotel booking by yourselves)

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Day 5: The Terracotta Army -- Xi'an City Wall

It was while digging wells on the outskirts of Xi'an in the 1970s that farmers stumbled across what was to be China's most important archeological find: the Terracotta Army. Distributed over three large underground pits and built to guard the First Emperor's tomb were more than 8,000 life-size warriors, some 520 horses, and more than 100 chariots, along with numerous other non-military characters dating from around 280 BC.

Afternoon return to the city center and visit the Xi'an City Wall, which has been guarding the inner city for 600 years.

Accommodation area: Xi'an city center

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Day 6: Shaanxi History Museum -- Muslim Quarter

Today you will visit Shaanxi History Museum, Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hangyangling) and the food street of Muslim Quarter, the Chinese hamburger is a must-eat food.

Accommodation area: Xi'an city center

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Day 7: Xi'an City Highlights and Flight to Shanghai

Today you will visit the other highlight attractions of Xi'an. Including Tang Bo Art Museum, Dayan Pagoda Northern Square.

In the afternoon take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation area: Shanghai city center (hotel booking by yourselves)

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Day 8: Yu Garden -- Shanghai's Promenade: The Bund -- Shanghai Tower

Yu Garden presents exquisite examples of traditional landscaping.

A remarkable act of smart city planning and preservation can be seen in Shanghai's splendid riverside promenade, the Zhongshan Lu, perhaps better known as the Bund (Wàitan). As you stroll this wide pedestrian zone along the Huangpu Jiang River, you'll almost forget you're bang-smack in the middle of China's largest city (Shanghai's population exceeds 24 million people).

Shanghai Tower is the world's second-tallest building by height to architectural top. The first is Burj Khalifa. Get the the top of Shanghai Tower and get a panorama view of Shanghai city.

Accommodation area: Shanghai city center

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Day 9: Shanghai City Highlights

Today you will visit the other highlight attractions of Shanghai. Including Former French Concession, Shang Museum, etc.

Day 1: Mutianyu Great Wall -- 798 Art Zone

Morning pick up at your hotel (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 to 2 hours drive)

This is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.

After you finished Mutianyu, you will visit 798 Art Zone. When the East Germans built this Bauhaus-style military complex in the 1950s, they never would have imagined they were laying the foundations for China’s most progressive artistic precinct, the 798 Art District. Yet when the Chinese troops moved out in the 1990s, contemporary artists moved in, transforming this decommissioned factory district into a hotspot of modern art, culture and design.

Day 2:  Temple Of Heaven -- Tian'anmen -- Forbidden City (The Palace Museum)

Morning: Pick up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Drive to Temple of Heaven. It's the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.

Then you will visit the Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.

Next, the magnificent Forbidden City (The Palace Museum), the largest Imperial Palace in the world. You’ll spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. You will see Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Turret of the Palace Museum, The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, etc.

Day 3: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) -- Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Morning you will go to visit Summer Palace, a summer resort for Imperial Family Members~considered the best preserved Imperial Park.

Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was the first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the group by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of Qing Dynasty rebuilt it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources then 2 years later, renamed as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900.

You can visit the court area, lake area, long corridor etc.

In the afternoon you will visit Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Temple, Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery, Yonghe Lamasery is located at the northeast corner of Beijing City, considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.

Day 4: Jingshan Park/ Back Lakes -- The Great Wall at Badaling

In the morning you will visit Jingshan Park. You will climb to the top pavilion to get a fabulous panoramic view of city Beijing.

Then you will go to check another section of The Great Wall at Badaling. Similar like Mutianyu section, the great wall tirp is always an amazing experience no matter which part of it you go to.

Drop you off at your hotel.

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Selectable tourist attractions:

Tian'an men Square

Forbidden City

Temple of Heaven

Summer Palace

Great Wall

Confucius Temple and Ancient Academy of China

Yonghegong Lama Temple

National Theater

Hutongs(Old Town of Beijing since 800years ago)

Beihai Park

Liulichang Ancient Street of Art

798 Art zone

Qianmen Walking Street

Wangfujing Walking Street

National Museum

Capital Museum

City Planning Exhibition Center of Beijing

Beijing Roast Duck Meal

Chinese Hotpot Meal

Houhai Lake

Acrobatic Show

Kungfu Show

Peking Opera

You won't miss a thing in this comprehensive tour! You will visit all of the top World-Renowned Attractions in Beijing:

Day 1:

Pick up from your hotel at 8:30 AM.
-Tiananmen Square - Stroll around this public square
-Forbidden City - Delve into this "City"
-Jing Shan Park - Climb to the mountain top for a bird's eye view
Lunch: Enjoy Chinese Cuisine at a local restaurant
-Hutongs
Day 2:
Pick up at 8:00 AM
-Ming Tombs & Sacred Way: Scenic drive to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs. Walk to the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the Ming Tombs.
Lunch: Enjoy Chinese Cuisine. at a local restaurant
-Great Wall of Mutianyu - Take once-in-a life-time hike (2 to 3 hours). Take memorable pictures!
Day 3:
Pick up at 9:00AM
-Temple of Heaven: Largest group of Temple Buildings in China & largest Heaven-Worshiping structure in the world.
-Summer Palace: Best-preserved Imperial Garden.
China. Take a leisurely stroll, a boat ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas.
Lunch: Chinese Cuisine at a local restaurant
-Olympic Park: Take a walk around the Park. Enjoy the innovative architecture!
Return to hotel lobby or any other place you may wish to go.

The tour fee is USD 760 for 2 people.  

More the merrier:

For every additional client it costs $ 150 only per person.

Includes:

English Speaking Tour Guide

Air-Conditioned car with professional driver.
Airport pick up and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Extra:

Discretionary & incidental expenses such as souvenirs.