9 Days Beijing - Xian - Shanghai Tours

Mutianyu Great Wall——-as one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.

First built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, the Mutianyu section is older than the Badaling section of the Great Wall. During the Ming dynasty,under the supervision of general Xu Da, construction of the present wall began, building over the previous wall. In 1404, a pass was built in the wall.In 1569, the Mutianyu Great Wall was rebuilt and till today most parts of it are well preserved. The Mutianyu Great Wall has the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall.

Dingling———- one of the 13 Ming Tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644). From the Yongle Emperor onwards, 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs excavated.

Tiananmen Square——–the largest public square in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Forbidden City——–the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the seat- bed of the Emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties as well as the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government.

Temple of Heaven—– It was built for the emperors in ancient China to worship

Heaven.it was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO.

Summer Palace——The Summer Palace, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the ground by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of the Qing Dynasty started to rebuild it in 1886 with funds that was misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources. Renamed two years later as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was supposed to serve as a summer resort for the Empress Dowager Cixi.

Our driver will pick up you from your hotel ,then transfer to the Airport or Train Station

On arrival,Pick up by driver,transfer to hotel

Great Mosque—–According to historical records engraved on a stone tablet inside, the Great Mosque was built in 742 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). This was a result of Islam being introduced into Northwest China by Arab merchants and travelers from Persia and Afghanistan during the mid-7th century when some of them settled down in China and married women of Han Nationality.it is really well worth a trip to see the Great Mosque, not only for its centuries’ old history but also for its particular design of mixed architecture – traditional Muslim and Chinese styles.

Muslim Food Street——The Huimin/Muslim Street is famous as a “snack street” because rich delicious local Xi’an delicacies and typical Shaanxi snacks are concentrated here, which attract visitors home and abroad.

Stay at Holiday lnn Express XI’AN Ancient Town West or Similar (Facility 3 stars)

Or stay at Hilton Garden Inn Xi’an Bell Tower or similar (Facility 4 stars)

Or stay at Intercontinental Xi’an Hi-Tech Zone or similar (Facility 5 stars)

Terracotta Warriors——-The Terracotta Army in Xi’an, aka Terracotta Warriors and Horses,is a super large collection of life-size terra cotta sculptures in battle formations, reproducing the mega imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 – 210 BC), the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China.Terracotta Warriors and horses museum renowned as the eighth wonder of the world.

Huaqing Pool——Also called the Huaqing Hot Springs, are a complex of hot springs located in an area characterized by mild weather and scenic views at the northern foot of Mount Li,one of the three major peaks of the Qinling. Huaqing Pool is witnessed the famous romance of emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Guifei.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Pagoda)——As the symbol of the old-line Xi’an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (also called Giant Wild Goose Pagoda) is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.

Xi’an City Wall——also known as the Fortifications of Xi’an, is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Transfer to airport to Shanghai

Stay at Holiday Inn Express Zhenping or Similar (Facility 3 stars)

Or Stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Shanghai Changfeng (Facility 4 stars)

Or Stay at Intercity Hotel Shanghai The Bund Nanjing East Road (Facility 5 stars)

Todays activities:Yu Garden,Shanghai old Town, Lunch on your own expense,French concession Xintiandi,Jade Buddha Temple
Morning Breakfast at hotel, Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in the morning

Yu Garden—–Yu Garden is a famous garden of classical style in the south of the Yangtze River. Initially built under the reign of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty and up to now it has a history of over 500 years. The major scenic attractions in the Yu Garden include the Mountain and Forest in City, Pretty Woods and Elegant Dale, Charming Spots by the Spring Hall, Eye-catching Scenes of Water and Rockeries,etc.

Shanghai’s Old Town—-The Old Town is home to historic buildings. Long histories and unique customs can be found in there. It reflects the way of life and cultural traditions of the past and present Shanghai people.
French concession Xintiandi——Xintiandi is the top choice in French Concession.It has been a Shanghai icon for over a decade. An upmarket entertainment and shopping complex modelled on traditional alleyway (lòng táng) homes, this was the first development in the city to prove that historical architecture makes big commercial sense. Elsewhere that might sound like a no-brainer, but in 21st-century China, where bulldozers are always on standby, it came as quite a revelation.

Jade Buddha Temple—– Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai just likes a pure land, quite peaceful and venerable. Originally built in 1882 of Qing Dynasty (1638-1911), it is a temple to enshrine two jade Buddha statues which were brought from Burma by the monk from Mount Putuo temple, hence obtaining the name.

Drop-off service at your hotel and end today trip.

Todays activities:The Connected Bridge,Shen’s Family Mansion,Lunch on your own expense,Zhang’s Family Mansion,Experience Paper-Cutting Art
Zhouzhuang water town——-Known as the “number one water town” in China, Zhouzhuang is in UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre Tentative List and in the first batch of the national 5A scenic spots. The destination preserves traditional architecture with distinct riverside features including revetments, arch bridges, white Connected Bridge

The Connected Bridge——It refers to the Shide Bridge and the Yong’an Bridge attached to each other during the period between 1573 and 1619. Seen from above, the connected bridges — an arch bridge and a flagstone bridge — resemble a key used in the past. The late famous artist Chen Yifei (1946-2005) painted the two bridges into his famous work Memory of Hometown in 1984, winning countless praise for the beauty of this enchanting waterfront town.walls and black tiles.

Shen’s Family Mansion——The Hall of Shen’s Residence originally known as Jingye Tang, was built by Shen Wonsan's (a legendary tycoon) in Ming Dynasty. And now, It as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at Jiangsu provincial level it enjoys great popularity among visitors

Zhang’s Family Mansion—–One of a handful of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) structures preserved in Zhouzhuang, the Zhang Family Mansion covers an area of more than 1,800 square meters with dozens of rooms and a private garden. It was listed as the one of the foremost protected cultural heritage sites in Jiangsu province.

Experience Paper-Cutting Art———-Paper-cutting， a delicate art form rooted in ancient cultures， combines creativity with cultural storytelling.

Overnight stay at Shanghai

Our driver will pick up you from your hotel ,then transfer to the Airport

End of your Memorable China Tour!

Back sweet home:-)