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CITS(中国国际旅行社)
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Introduction
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The grand tour perfectly shows you a combination of neoteric China as well as Ming-Qing royal cultural relics - Beijing, the ancient fascination of China in Xi'an, a modern metropolis - Shanghai and the Chinese Ancient Architecture Museum – Shanxi.
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The grand tour perfectly shows you a combination of neoteric China as well as Ming-Qing royal cultural relics - Beijing, the ancient fascination of China in Xi'an, a modern metropolis - Shanghai and the Chinese Ancient Architecture Museum – Shanxi.
Day 1 Beijing
On arrival, CITS guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.
Day 2 Beijing
Take a half-day tour to the Forbidden City that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square - the biggest central square in the world. Continue to Visit the famous imperial garden - Summer Palace. (B/L)
Day 3 Beijing
You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. In the afternoon, continue to the Ming Tomb, the mausoleums of Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. (B/L)
Day 4 Beijing /Pingyao
You will take a half-day guided visit to explore the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. In the afternoon, you will have a few free hours at the Silk Market. Then take train from Beijing to Pingyao. (B/L)
Day 5 Pingyao
On arrival guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. Have a full-day visit of Pingyao Ancient City. You will take a walk along the street to fully appreciate the atmosphere of this ancient city. (B/L)
Day 6 Pingyao / Taiyuan/Xi'an
Visit the Double Forest Temple which is famous for its colored clay figurines. Then take the private car to Pingyao. Visit Qiao’s Grand Courtyard which is the biggest in Ming dynasty. Continue to visit Jing Temple. Transfer to take the train to Xian by private car. (B/L)
Day 7 Xi'an
On arrival, guide will meet you at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. Explore to the Ancient City Wall, which still compasses the center of Xi'an. And visit the Muslim Snack Street which is a famous snack street and near the Drum Tower. Visit the Great Mosque, which is one of the oldest and best-preserved Islamic mosques. (B/L)
Day 8 Xi'an
Explore the Terracotta Warriors which can't be missed by your visit to China. Followed by the Wild Goose Pagoda, which is one of the remaining symbols of Xi'an. (B/L)
Day 9 Xi'an / Shanghai
You will take a day guided explore to the Ancient city of Xi'an and City tour of the Shanxi History Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture.(B/L)
Day 10 Shanghai
Take a half-day tour to the Yu Garden, which is a famous Chinese classic garden. And visit the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. In the afternoon, take a walk along the famous waterfront, the Bund, to fully appreciate this diverse city. (B/L)
Day 11 Shanghai
You have a full-day free on your own activities. (B)
Day 12 Leave form Shanghai
Transfer to take the departure flight, or alternatively extend your stay. (B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
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Term & Price (USD/Per person)
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Season
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Group size
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Economy
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Standard
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Double Occupancy
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Sole Occupancy
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Double Occupancy
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Sole Occupancy
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Peak
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2-5 travelers
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1524
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1851
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1718
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2238
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6-9 travelers
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1191
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1492
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1410
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1930
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Low
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2-5 travelers
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1474
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1766
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1573
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1965
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6-9 travelers
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1167
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1444
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1282
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1674
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Peak season
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03/01/2009 11/15/2009
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Low season
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11/16/2009 02/28/2010
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City
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Hotel Level
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Economy ( 3 Star)
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Standard ( 4 Star)
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Beijing
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Red Wall Hotel
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New World Courtyard Hotel
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Pingyao
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Dejuyuan Inns
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Yide Hotel
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Xi'an
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Xi'an Hotel
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Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an
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Shanghai
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Bailemen Hotel
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Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
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