Classical China end Xian

Classical China end Xian

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Classical China end Xian

6 Days Starting in Shanghai, China and ending in Xian, China

Visiting: Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

29721

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1008 $907 (USD) Operator discount: -$101

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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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

  • Visit the financial district of Pudong in Shanghai, including the Pearl Tower.

  • Stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai.

  • Experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in Shanghai.

  • Explore Tianzifang, a former residential area with craft shops and art galleries in Shanghai.

  • See the impressive Buddhist caves of Longmen in Luoyang.

  • Visit the White Horse Buddhist Monastery on the outskirts of Luoyang.

  • View the Terracotta Army in Xian.

  • Walk through the Muslim quarter and visit the mosque in Xian.

Itinerary

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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

  • 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.

  • High-Speed Train to Luoyang

    Transfer to the station and high-speed train journey from Shanghai to Luoyang.

  • Visit to Longmen Buddhist Caves

    Includes a visit to the Longmen Buddhist caves and a boat trip.

  • Visit to White Horse Buddhist Monastery

    Includes a visit to the White Horse Buddhist Monastery in Luoyang.

  • Visit to Sanmexia

    Includes a visit to the Yellow River, Baoulon temple, and the Guo museum in Sanmexia.

  • Terracotta Army Visit

    Includes a visit to the Terracotta Army in Xian.

  • 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

  • Optional Activities

    Optional boat trip to see Shanghai at night is not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Lunch is included on days 2, 3, and 4 of the tour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

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I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

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I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

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Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

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We are three from the...

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We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

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