Welcome to Beijing, China's capital, is a blend of ancient heritage and modern dynamism. The city serves as a political, cultural, and educational center.
Sites Visited: The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Hutongs
Today highlights is starts with strolling across the city central square, Tiananmen Square. Which witnessed many historical events and significant celebrations through over 500 years.
Then you will go to visit the Forbidden City. The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is a vast imperial palace complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Step into history at the Forbidden City. Explore its grand halls, stroll through elegant courtyards, and admire intricate architectural details. This iconic site offers a captivating journey into China's imperial past and artistic heritage.
Beijing's hutongs are a maze of historic alleyways, woven into the city's fabric. These stone courtyard homes preserve centuries of local life, culture, and traditional community spirit.
Options: Peking Opera for night show and Beijing Roast Duck for dinner.
Sites Visited:Great Wall, Sacred Road, Overview the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube
Drive you to Beijing suburb to visit Great Wall (Mutianyu Section or Badaling Section). The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall winds through lush mountains north of Beijing. Renowned for its watchtowers and dense greenery, it offers a well-preserved example of Ming Dynasty architecture. Visitors can walk along its ramparts, appreciating both historical significance and scenic beauty.
The Scared Way, or Scared Road, serves as the formal entrance to the Ming Dynasty Tombs. Lined with stone statues of guardians, officials, and mythical animals, this ceremonial path symbolizes the journey of emperors into the afterlife. It offers a profound glimpse into imperial ritual and stone artistry.
After visiting, you and your family will be driven back to Beijing, on the way will overview Water Cube and Bird's Nest, two of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Venues.
Sites Visited: Temple of Heaven
After breakfast you will pay a morning visit to Temple of Heaven, once a site where the emperors offered sacrifices to the heaven, it is even larger than the Forbidden City. Its main buildings progressing from south to north are the Circular Mound Altar, the Imperial Vault of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. The Temple of Heaven is a renowned imperial complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Built for ceremonies praying for good harvests, its architectural symbolism and precise geometry reflect ancient Chinese cosmological beliefs. It stands as a significant monument to ritual and architectural ingenuity.
In the afternoon will go to Xian, another of China's ancient capitals.
Sites Visited: Terra Cotta Warriors & Horses, Ancient City Wall
The Terracotta Army Museum, also been called Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an houses one of the world's significant archaeological discoveries. Thousands of life-sized soldiers, chariots, and horses, crafted over two millennia ago, stand in battle formation. This remarkable site offers profound insights into China's ancient history and artistry.
Then go to visit The Xi'an City Wall, which is a well-preserved ancient fortification from the Ming Dynasty. Encircling the historic city center, this imposing structure showcases traditional Chinese military architecture. It serves as a significant landmark, linking the city's past with its present urban life. Walking or cycling atop the Xi'an City Wall offers a unique perspective.
Then will headed to Shanghai, this city known as the "City of Magic", to embark on a magical journey.
Sites Visited: City God Temple, Shanghai Old Concession Area(Shikumen), Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Historical Development Museum, The Bund Shanghai.
Whole day explore Shanghai city.
Explore Shanghai's iconic Shikumen. More than a housing type, Shikumen represents a unique period in Shanghai's social history. These lane houses fostered close-knit community life and local culture. Today, they serve as a tangible link to the city's past, reflecting its adaptive and layered identity.
The Oriental Pearl Tower stands in Pudong's Lujiazui area. At approximately 468 meters tall, it is a recognizable landmark of Shanghai. The tower offers observation decks, a rotating restaurant, and a glass-bottomed skywalk for city views.
Stroll along the Bund to admire spectacular riverside vistas. Once the heart of international settlement, the Bund is renowned for its preserved row of grand architectural styles from various eras. It remains a major financial and cultural district, reflecting Shanghai's rich history.
Optional: Acrobatic performance for night show
Today will transfer you to Shanghai airport to catch your final depart flight.
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