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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the highlights of ancient china, from the shaolin monastery and longmen grottoes to the terracotta army of xi’an and finally the great wall.
- Tour shanghai’s imminently photogenic bund, where historic buildings display a variety of architectural styles along a waterfront promenade.
- Taste your way through the delectable halal dishes in the sizzling muslim quarter of xi’an.
- Enjoy a peaceful night in a traditional courtyard guesthouse near the great wall and visit a section of the wall.
- Admire and try your hands at the intricate art of paper cutting from a master from a family that has passed down the tradition for generations.
- Zip through china by bullet train, going as fast as 300 kilometres per hour.
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Nimen Hao! Welcome to China. Shanghai’s bright lights, fevered trade and frenetic pace provide a glimpse into the dazzling global future of China. On arrival in the city you’ll receive a private transfer to your hotel, located within walking distance of the famous Bun...
Shanghai by morning is bustling with street vendors and workers making their morning commute, and today you’ll weave among them in an early walking tour of the city. Begin with the pride of Shanghai – the Bund. On one side of this waterfront strip you’ll see gothic, b...
A traditional Shanghai breakfast is salty, savoury and rich. As you have a free morning in in the city, why not ask your leader for the best place to get a bowl of congee (savoury rice porridge) or jian bing (egg crepe)? At midday, board a high-speed train bound for L...
Today, visit the legendary birthplace of kung fu - the Shaolin Monastery. A private bus journey of around 3 hours will take you to the monastery, which remains the primary source of Shaolin Buddhist training and learning to this day. Learn about the warrior monks of S...
Embrace an early start to visit the nearby honeycomb caves and stone-carved Buddha statues of the Longmen Grottoes. This UNESCO World Heritage site features more than 100,000 statues and carvings of the Buddha that date back to the 4th century. You’ll explore them wit...
The most famous archaeological site in Xi’an, if not all of China, awaits today. The Terracotta Army was hidden for thousands of years until farmers accidentally uncovered the archaeological wonder in 1976. This immense clay militia – including soldiers, horses and ch...
Travel to Beijing this morning by bullet train (approximately 5.5 hours). Arrive in the afternoon and follow your leader on an orientation walk to familiarize with the neighborhood. The evening is yours with plenty options from watching a Kungfu show to exploring the hutong areas in the old Beijing.
Check out in the morning and visit Tiananmen Square in the centre of the city. Framed by many imposing and iconic buildings such as the Gate of Heavenly Peace with its Mao portrait, Mao's Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People and the National Museum, it's a place of...
An early start is necessary today to get the most out of the spectacular Great Wall. A feat of engineering that began construction around 2700 years ago, the section of the Wall most are familiar with stretches 6000 kilometres west from the mountain ridges north of Be...
The tour will come to an end today after breakfast. There's still lots to see and do in Beijing, so perhaps consider staying a few days longer. If you would like to spend more time here, we'll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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Peregrine Adventures Reviews & Ratings
A great itinerary for a first visit to China
A great itinerary for a first visit to China. Hotels were average. Communication challenging unless you can manage some Mandarin. Food great. Very clean. Remember to...
The trip through China was fantastic
The trip through China was fantastic, a full on trip with lots of diversity and experiences. It is busy, so be prepared for early starts to ensure you get the most o...
Infrastructure is overwhelming!
A quick paced tour that covers a lot of ground so a good level of fitness is required. We saw some amazing sights such as the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, live s...
Absolutely excellent.
An excellent trip in every way. Fascinating, good value for money, well planned, with varied activities both included and optional. Travelling mostly by train meant ...
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