8-Day Private Gold Triangle Tour from Shanghai, Xian end up in Beijing

Day 1 Shanghai Arrival

1. 1

   Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2)

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Upon your arrival, our driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for checking in. Today is totally free for your own arrangement. You can take a good rest at the hotel, or have a stroll around by yourself. Spend the rest of the day exploring this incredible city.

Day 2 Water Town experience and beyond

1. 1

   Jade Buddha Temple

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Visit the most famous Jade Buddha Temple , a sacred 19th-century structure built during the Qing Dynasty and see the two elegant Jade Buddha statues. Marvel at the majestic architecture of the temple and listen as your guide explains the captivating history of the construction. 
   Then reaching the Jade center to learn the difference between jadeite and nephrite and how the jade is closely linked with Chinese culture. 

2. 2

   Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

   1 hour 30 min

   Continue this exotic journey at the outskirts of Shanghai in Zhujiajiao water village, Like many of its 60,000 inhabitants, you'll have the option of exploring the village by foot or by canal boat (Boat ride are optional cost), seeing some of the 36 stone bridges and ancient buildings, enjoy the the local culture as well as buy some souvenirs. At last transfer back to hotel.

Day 3 Shanghai -Xi’an by air

1. 1

   Yuyuan Old Street

   1 hour 30 min

   This is the perfect tour to pack the best of Shanghai’s most famous sites, your private guided tour begins with a marvel at Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street, you'll see classic statues, ornaments, and flatware from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also, the picturesque garden is expansive with many halls, springs, and other small buildings. Here you will have the chance to experience a traditional tea ceremony.

2. 2

   Xintiandi

   30 min

   Then enter the former French Concession in Xintiandi,see the classic 1920’s Shikumen architecture,Cross over the old alley way and soak in the classic and modern atmosphere.

3. 3

   The Bund (Wai Tan)

   30 min

   Afterwards, a short hop will bring you to The Bund. iconic and prestigious. The building lining the waterfront is collectively known as a “Gallery of World Architecture”, At night fall, the beautiful artistic lights one which produces a scene of crystal palaces with a fantastic charm.

4. 4

   Lujiazui

   40 min

   Lastly you'll pass Lujiazui financial area, where nearly 100 skyscrapers have been built within the past decade! Take the opportunity to travel 100 floors high to see Shanghai city's panoramic views such as Shanghai tower, Financial tower, Jinmao tower, Pearl tower( option cost for observation deck).

5. 5

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   At last, transfer to airport, fly to Xi’an. Our driver in Xi’an will hold your nameplate and wait for you at arrival hall.Then take you to hotel for check in.

Day 4 Ancient Xi’an city highlights

1. 1

   The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   This morning, you will visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors with over 8,000 painted life-size warriors and horses in battle-ranked formations. reproducing the significant imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 - 210BC), the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China. 

2. 2

   Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Then explore 14- kilometer long Xi'an Ancient City Wall by foot or bike leisurely, the entire city view presented right in front of you. This Wall is the most well-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world today, composed of the moat, hanging bridges, battlements, watchtowers, tunnels and parapet.

3. 3

   Tang Dynasty Show

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Watch Tang Dynasty Show（the show only）in the evening. The show includes an entertaining combination of live music, dance and poetry.This marvelous show vividly reflects the ancient royal singing and dancing of the Tang Dynasty about 1400 years ago. Lastly transfer to your hotel in Xi'an.

Day 5 Explore Historic Xi’an

1. 1

   Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Today you will See the landmark of Xian-Big Wild Goose Pagoda,It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xi'an today.The Big Goose Pagoda was built to store the sutra and the figurines of Buddha, which were brought from India by a famous Buddhist translator and traveler Tang Sanzang,You will feast your eyes with its architectural elegance.

2. 2

   Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Afterwards head to visit Archaeological Museum of Hanyangling Mausoleum, which is also called “JingDi’s Tomb”. This is a burial sight for Emperor Jingdi and his wife . This tomb could be dated back to 2,100 years ago. It is the only underground museum in China, visitors are also able to go into the grave and have a close look.

3. 3

   Muslim Quarter

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Afterwards stroll through Muslim Quarter, the main gathering place for the local Muslim community, exotic shops, snacks and souvenirs. you can see that Muslim men with white hats sit inside the stores and talk leisurely with each other.In addition, you can enjoy the interesting Chinese folk art at Gao's Courtyard - the Puppet Show.You will try local cuisine nearby as dinner, at the end you will be send back to hotel in Xi'an.You will try local cuisine nearby as dinner, at the end you will be send back to hotel in Xi'an.

Day 6 Xi’an-Beijing by bullet train

1. 1

   Beijing South Railway Station

   4 hours Admission ticket included

   Take morning bullet train to Beijing, as you enjoy the vast landscape on the way, your guide and driver are expecting your arrival in train station of Beijing.
   Please note: Lunch in the train on your own arrangement.

2. 2

   Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Upon arrival, heading to The Summer Palace,the best-preserved imperial garden in China.Renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture. visit the Summer Palace, Appreciate the beautiful gardens and imagine the lifestyle of royalty who enjoyed this summer resort during imperial times.at the end you will be send back to hotel in Beijing .

Day 7 Great wall experience and Hutong tour in Beijing

1. 1

   Mutianyu Great Wall

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   No Beijing tour is complete without a visit to the Great Wall. Today, you will tour the magnificent Great Wall in Mutianyu section, the 8th Wonder of the World. Take a cable-way to visit one of the best-preserved and best-known Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy the marvels surrounding natural scenery and the tensely distributed Watchtowers. you will be amazed at the unbelievable constructions and appealing landscape that surrounds the wall.

2. 2

   Hutong Tour

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Afterwards, take Rickshaw Hutong ride Stroll through and experience local life as you wander through quaint shops, enjoy a coffee, and gain an insider’s view of a real Beijing community.

Day 8 Beijing Departure

1. 1

   Temple of Heaven

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Admire the Temple of Heaven which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest, it is the largest worshiping constructions from Ming and Qing dynasty,you will also see many locals play Taichi, sing songs, or dance here. It's now a very popular place particularly for Beijing's seniors What's more, you can also follow them to learn Tai Chi.

2. 2

   Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

   30 min

   Afterward, take a short stroll on Tiananmen Square. which one of landmarks of our capital.

3. 3

   Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Continue to discover the magnificent Forbidden City which is the world's largest palace complex with 9,999 rooms across 72 hectares, surrounded by a six-meter-deep moat and a ten-meter-high wall.see the 600 hundred years Old Royal Palace, Learn about the life of the ancient emperors and the stories of the concubines, explore the unknown stories from the Forbidden City by your professional guide.

4. 4

   The Bird's Nest Ice and Snow Festival

   40 min

   Later a stopover at Beijing’s stadium and pool – the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube – built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics – provides a modern contrast to China’s ancient history.
   Please note:Due to different flight schedules, please find your own way to the airport for your homeward flight.We wish you a nice journey home.