Classical China end Xian
Classical China end Xian
Classical China end Xian
6 Days Starting in Shanghai, China and ending in Xian, China
Visiting: Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian
Tour operator:
Tour code:
29721
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Classical China, starting in the vibrant city of Shanghai. Explore the financial district of Pudong, marvel at the Pearl Tower, and enjoy a serene stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden. Experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and wander through the artistic enclave of Tianzifang. Travel by high-speed train to Luoyang to witness the awe-inspiring Longmen Buddhist caves and visit the historic White Horse Buddhist Monastery. Discover the cultural treasures of Sanmexia, including the Yellow River and the Guo museum. Conclude your adventure in Xian, home to the legendary Terracotta Army, and explore the city's rich history with visits to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the Muslim quarter, and the Drum Tower. This cultural tour offers a unique glimpse into China's rich heritage and vibrant present.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrival. Welcome to China! Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon.
Day 2 : Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the morning, our trip includes a visit round this impressive city. We will know the area of Pudong, located across the Huangpu River, is now the financial district, with its skyscrapers as the Pearl Tower. We include a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River which will give us great views of the two parts of the city. We will stroll the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a private garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea ceremony,traditional drink that plays an important cultural role in China. We will pass by one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. Then, visit Tianzifang, a former residential area known for its narrow, labyrinthine traditional streets with its small craft shops and art galleries. We finish the visit along the Bund with its old buildings that remind us of the influence of European trade. Free afternoon. If you wish, you can enjoy a boat trip to see Shanghai at night, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Day 3 : Shanghai, Luoyang
Location: Luoyang
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Transfer to the station. We take the high-speed train (a train is expected to leave at 07.17 h), and in a little over five hours, through many sections of pretty countryside, we cover the 1,000 km to LUOYANG. Lunch included. We see the impressive Buddhist caves of LONGMEN over more than a kilometre of the rocky walls of the river, where they sculpted more than 100,000 images of Buddha. We will include a boat trip. After this, transfer to the ancient city, where we cross its impressive wall and can enjoy the great traditional activity and its lit up streets.
Day 4 : Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian
Location: Luoyang
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the early hours, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we visit the WHITE HORSE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, a huge monastery and place of study where Buddhists from all countries of the world. We continue our route to SANMEXIA. In this historic city we will see the Yellow River and the Baoulon temple with its tall pagoda and we will visit one of the best museums in China: the Guo museum with the funeral carriages of the former state of guo. Lunch included. We continue eastwards, passing of Mount Hua, a holy mountain. XIAN, arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Day 5 : Xian
Location: Xian
Accommodation Name: hotel
We have arrived in the fascinating city where the silk route originated. First thing in the morning, we will go to see the TERRACOTA ARMY, with its thousands of life size clay soldiers that were found underground. We return to XIAN, where we will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda where we will enjoy a brief Chinese calligraphy course . Later, we go across through the walled centre. We will cross the Muslim quarter there and we will enter the mosque, where we will be able to see the multiple cultures and religions that have left their mark on this country. Our tour will also include entry tickets to the Drum Tower where we will enjoy a short show of traditional instrument playing. Free time.-Note: The school of the Chinese calligraphy course has been closed, so this activity cannot be carried out at this time.
Day 6 : Xian
Location: Xian
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Shanghai City Tour
Includes a visit to Pudong, a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River, a stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden, a tea ceremony demonstration, and a visit to Tianzifang and the Bund.
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High-Speed Train to Luoyang
Transfer to the station and high-speed train journey from Shanghai to Luoyang.
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Visit to Longmen Buddhist Caves
Includes a visit to the Longmen Buddhist caves and a boat trip.
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Visit to White Horse Buddhist Monastery
Includes a visit to the White Horse Buddhist Monastery in Luoyang.
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Visit to Sanmexia
Includes a visit to the Yellow River, Baoulon temple, and the Guo museum in Sanmexia.
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Terracotta Army Visit
Includes a visit to the Terracotta Army in Xian.
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Xian City Tour
Includes a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a tour through the walled center, the Muslim quarter, the mosque, and the Drum Tower with a traditional instrument show.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional boat trip to see Shanghai at night is not included.
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End of Services
After breakfast on the last day, the tour services end.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes a high-speed train journey from Shanghai to Luoyang, covering 1,000 km in just over five hours, and various transfers to different locations.
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided for this tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes a high-speed train journey from Shanghai to Luoyang, covering 1,000 km in just over five hours, as well as various transfers to different locations.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Lunch is included on days 2, 3, and 4 of the tour.
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What activities are included in the Shanghai city tour?
The Shanghai city tour includes a visit to Pudong, a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River, a stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden, a tea ceremony demonstration, and a visit to Tianzifang and the Bund.
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What can I expect to see at the Longmen Buddhist Caves?
At the Longmen Buddhist Caves, you will see impressive Buddhist sculptures over more than a kilometre of rocky walls along the river, where more than 100,000 images of Buddha have been sculpted. The visit also includes a boat trip.
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What is included in the Xian city tour?
The Xian city tour includes a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a tour through the walled center, the Muslim quarter, the mosque, and the Drum Tower with a traditional instrument show.
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Is there an optional activity available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional boat trip to see Shanghai at night, which is not included in the tour package.
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