Classical China|travel package

Classical China
travel package - 5 days / 4 nights If you feel the need of a change of scene from Beijing, here's a quick getaway to some of China's other great cities. This five-day trip to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Xi'an offers you everything from a high-speed cosmopolitan style to the timeless peace of an ancient temple. Elegant gardens, beautiful canals, and fabulous shopping streets will tempt your senses (and your wallet!), while historical wonders like the Terracotta Warriors will excite your curiosity. Day 1 Beijing - Shanghai Transfer to your hotel in Shanghai.
Start your trip with a serene visit to the beautiful Yuyuan Garden, a classical example of Ming Dynasty garden design.
Then, head to the Jade Buddha Temple, an active site of worship home to a precious Buddha sculpted out of a single piece of white jade.
Overnight in Shanghai Day 2 Shanghai - Suzhou

In the morning, transfer via a short train ride to Suzhou, famous for its canals and gardens in the style of Southern China. The most intricate and exquisite of these, the Master of Nets' Garden and the Lion Grove Garden boast views that change with every bend in the path, and the perfect blend of rocks, water, and greenery.
We will also see Suzhou's picturesque canals, which gave the city the name of "The Venice of the East."
Overnight in Suzhou

Day 3 Suzhou - Shanghai - Xi'an In the morning, we will return to Shanghai by train.
The French Concession and the Xintiandi Shopping Area offer glimpses into both Shanghai's glamorous past and its equally glamorous present as a leader in style and commerce.
Getting to the airport is an experience in and of itself with the Maglev Train.
Flight to Xi'an and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Xi'an Day 4 Xi'an

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our tour at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by Xuan Zang (Tripitaka).
Next, see the highlight of Xi'an, the Terracotta Army & Horses and Bronze Chariots. Over 2000 years old, they remain splendidly preserved and wonderfully lifelike.
At lunch, a local restaurant will demonstrate the art of noodle-making, a Shaanxi specialty.
Afterwards, visit the Great Mosque, one of grandest in China, and admire its handwritten copy of the Qur'an.
A stroll in Xi'an's lively Muslim Quarter takes you past shops selling souvenirs, local specialties, and snacks.
Overnight in Xi'an

Day 5 Xi'an - Beijing Transfer to the airport for return flight to Beijing. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)