Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 am and then transfer to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, which requires an 80-minute drive, covering 45 km.

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Tickets are reserved online in advance, and the guide will assist in skipping the line at the Museum entrance. With the guide, the operator will explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum by visiting the three excavated pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Despite being buried for over 2,200 years, the clay warriors and horses remain vivid with distinct features. At least two and a half hours will be spent exploring this remarkable site.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, the tour will transfer to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city center. It is one of the two renowned Buddhist pagodas erected during the Tang Dynasty, approximately 1300 years ago. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its larger counterpart, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are significant Buddhist sites dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1300 years ago.

The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was known as Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became China’s capital. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, the tour will transfer to the city wall. Walking or cycling around the wall is an option, with bike fees payable locally if chosen. The first landmark visitors encounter in Xi’an is the ancient City Wall, encircling the old city. It is one of Xi’an’s most famous attractions. Today, this wall is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems globally.

Muslim Quarter - The final stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the city’s most bustling area. If interested, the operator can explore the bazaar at their own pace and return to the hotel independently. The guide will provide directions for returning to the hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. There are many boutique stores with fair prices in the Bazaar and numerous excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - At the end, the operator will be driven back to the Xi’an hotel.

Xi’an–Shanghai by flight. O/N Shanghai.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 am and then transfer to Hanyanglin, requiring a 30-minute drive, covering 15 km.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - The tour first drives for one hour to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, located at the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. With the guide, the operator will closely examine the thousand-year-old tombs through the glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. Additionally, the advanced Spectra Vision program will recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. Two hours will be dedicated to exploring the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After lunch, the Xi’an group tour continues to explore the Shaanxi History Museum. The unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi is undoubtedly praiseworthy as a treasure house of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a palace of art displaying Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. The museum houses approximately 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over a million years and is superior in value, quantity, rank, and species. The guide will provide professional and comprehensive explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a photo stop will be made here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, it is sufficient to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, was once the site for Xuanzang to translate the Buddhist sutras.

Today, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Area is the most popular area for both tourists and locals in Xi’an. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the charming night scenes and relax. Around the pagoda, there is a south square leading to the Great Tang All Day Mall, where many unique sculptures of Tang Dynasty styles can be appreciated, and classical music performances can be enjoyed in public. Additionally, there is a north square with the largest musical fountain in Asia, which is free but follows a show schedule.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport - After the tour, the operator will be driven to Xianyang International Airport, where a flight to Shanghai awaits. The flight Qc8948, scheduled from 19:00 to 21:05, may be booked. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Upon arrival in Shanghai, the operator will be promptly picked up and transferred to the Shanghai hotel (driver only, no guide).

Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Shanghai - The guide will pick up the operator at the hotel lobby at around 09:00 in the morning. The operator will be escorted to the renowned Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, a 20-minute ride away.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - At the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, the operator can view numerous textual and graphic files and architectural models, providing an overall understanding of Shanghai’s development.

The Urban Planning Exhibition Hall showcases Shanghai’s urbanization and modernization. By viewing the city’s miniatures and rich materials about city planning, the operator will gain insight into Shanghai’s past and present. High-tech methods are widely used to forecast Shanghai’s blueprint through 2020.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing time strolling through the beautiful Yu Garden. Located in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the city’s most famous ancient site, known for its ingenious layout and delicate architecture. The garden’s treasure, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is considered one of the three most renowned peaks in Southern China.

Yuyuan Old Street - Next, visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, located outside Yu Garden, in the heart of Old Shanghai City, and close to the Old City God Temple. Many traditional Chinese buildings now serve as commercial stores selling local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques, and more.

Shanghai World Financial Center - Afterwards, visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and ascend to the 100th floor for panoramic city views. It is the world’s 8th tallest building and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor features a 55-meter-long viewing gallery, the second-highest observation deck in China. It surpasses the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

The Bund (Wai Tan) - Following this, the tour will proceed to the Bund area, the epitome of Shanghai. Located on the bank of the Huangpu River, travelers visit the Bund not only for the charming riverside scenery but also for the unique western and gothic architecture. Free time will be allocated for strolling around the Bund and taking photos.

Shanghai - Finally, the operator will be driven back to the hotel, or they may enjoy their own time at Nanjing Road, which is very close by.

Shanghai. The tour ends.

Shanghai - The guide will pick up the operator at the hotel lobby at around 09:00 in the morning. The operator will be escorted to the renowned Zhujiajiao water town, a 60-minute ride away.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - The Zhujiajiao water town is famous nationwide, with a history of over 1,700 years. Known as Shanghai’s Venice, it shines like a bright pearl amidst the landscape of lakes and mountains.

Three places in the water town are worth visiting: Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge. The tour guide will accompany the operator to visit these sites.

Kezhi Garden, built in 1912, contains various pavilions and buildings, a lotus pond, stele corridors, a bridge of nine turnings, and different kinds of plants. The calligraphy inscription of the literati from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) in the stele corridor holds high artistic value.

In the Qing Dynasty Post Office, precious old postcards and letters from the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD) can be seen, and a post box with a carved dragon, still in use today, is present.

Fangsheng Bridge, built during the Ming Dynasty, is the largest and longest stone arch bridge in Shanghai, featuring five arches.

Jade Buddha Temple - After lunch, the tour will proceed to the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for the two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the Jade Buddha Temple is a renowned Buddhist shrine and an active Zen monastery. The temple plays a significant role in disseminating Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures, library services, Buddhist academic publications, and regular Buddhist cultural activities.

Tianzifang - The tour will conclude at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.

Shanghai - At the end, the guide will escort the operator to the hotel/airport/train station. This marks the end of the 4-day tour services.

• Entrance tickets
• Flight ticket from Xi’an to Shanghai (economy class)
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Private car and private guide

• The hotels and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.