Compare China Tour - Beijing Highlights by Travel China Guide vs China Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads
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5 | Excellent
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4.5 | Great
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| Duration | 4 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 299 | $ 2,219 |
| Price Per Day | $ 75 | $ 247 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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3 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch |
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| Description |
Beijing Group tour at the most competitive price. The famous and splendid historic attractions including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the traditional Hutong alley tours and a brilliant Chinese Kung Fu Show will leave you with a lasting impression. |
Climb the Great Wall, take a walk on Tiananmen Square and at the Forbidden City, see amazing Terracotta Warriors statues, taste local food in Shanghai and take a evening cruise to see sparkling Hong Kong from the water. |
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing - the former Sheraton
On landing at Beijing Capital Airport, after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs, your anticipated China tour starts with a warm welcome by our guide. We will transfer you to the hotel and help you check in for a three-night stay. The rest of the day remains free for you to get over the jet lag and prepare for your two full days Beijing group tour.
Day 2 Beijing
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch
Before the escorted tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group in the hotel lobby and your guide will give a brief introduction to your Beijing trip. The first stop today is the impressive Tiananmen Square, the heart of the city. From there you will enter the imperial Forbidden City, the largest ancient palace complex in the world. Home to 24 emperors, the palace with its fascinating halls and pavilions tell the history of the royal court over 600 years.
After the morning excursions, you will enjoy an a la carte welcome lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a famous local restaurant. The golden brown and crisp Peking duck on the menu is a must-try. Then off to the Temple of Heaven, a place where emperors worshipped heaven for good harvests. Following the visit, an exciting Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater is scheduled.
Day 3 Beijing
Meals: Western buffet breakfast
After breakfast, we will drive you to the Mutianyu Great Wall in about 2.5 hours. The round trip cable car is arranged to save your time and strength to walk on the wall. As you stand on the wall and see its grandness, you will find it is no wonder that the Great Wall has the vigor to surprise the whole world. To celebrate and commemorate this moment, we especially prepare some red wine for a group toast on the Great Wall.
We do not arrange lunch today as restaurants around the tourist sites cannot meet our standard. You should have a big breakfast at the hotel and have some fast food for lunch. Our guide can suggest a restaurant in this area.
When driving you back to the city, we will have a stopover at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest) for photo taking. The full day travel is concluded after you spending some free time at a featured local market.
Day 4 Departure from Beijing
Meals: Western buffet breakfast
After your two days Beijing tour, today you will travel back home or for an onward trip. Please check out of the hotel before noon and hail a taxi to the airport on your own. We kindly suggest you arrive at the airport 2.5 to 3 hours ahead of your flight schedule, especially for an international flight. We wish you a smooth journey.
Day 1-3 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing at any time. On the first day we have not planned any events. On Day 2 visit some of the top attractions of Beijing and the surrounding area on this guided group tour. You’ll have the opportunity to walk along the Great Wall, marvel at the Royal Palace and other sites in the Forbidden City and stop to see Tiananmen Square.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Beijing or similar.
Day 3-5 Xi`an
Travel by high speed comfortable train to Xian (5h). On the Day 4 uncover the mysterious mask of the eighth world wonder, the Terracotta Warriors. Feast your eyes on over 7,000 terracotta sculptures, an army ready for battle and explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world.
Hotel: Sheraton Xian or similar.
Day 5-7 Shanghai
Flight to Shanghai. In the evening explore the local restaurant scene of Shanghai on a 3-hour food tasting tour of the city center. Sample more than 15 traditional dishes from Shanghai on a 3-hour food tasting tour of the Yunnan Road. Try some of the best dumpling soup in the city and indulge your sweet tooth at a dessert store. On Day 6 explore the highlights of Shanghai, visit local markets, and the trendy Xintiandi district.
Hotel: Grand Kempinski Shanghai or similar.
Day 7-9 Hong Kong
Flight to Hong Kong. In the evening cruise along the coastal lines of Hong Kong and Kowloon Peninsula, see the the sparkling night city filled with skyscrapers and dazzling neon lights. Enjoy the famous the Symphony of Lights Cruise with unlimited drinks. On Day 8 get scenic photos of the city's famous Victoria Harbor view at Sky Terrace 428 after riding the Peak Tram on this city tour. Visit an ancient fishing village to get to know old Hong Kong and shop for souvenirs at Stanley Market.
Hotel: JW Marriott Hong Kong or similar.
