Explore the Jewels of China with this 7 day independent guided tour. Highlights include Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army.

Tours depart daily, on a date of your choice, based on a minimum two people and include an English-speaking guide and driver.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Today, visit Beijing’s most significant sights – you will be impressed by the vast open Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing, and the Forbidden City, China’s most magnificent imperial architecture complex and a lasting monument of nearly 500 years of dynastic China. Then explore by cycle rickshaw the ‘hutongs’ - ‘the back alleys’ - which reveal the charms of old Beijing. Your lunch will be arranged at one of the local family homes where you can capture a glimpse of their lifestyle. Enjoy a performance of ‘The legend of Kung Fu’ this evening. [B, L]

Day 3: An exciting morning to China’s historic symbol – the Great Wall. Once you set foot on the wall, you will be impressed by one of the most labour-intensive projects in mankind’s history. Spend your afternoon stroll through the Summer Palace and enjoy the Chinese Landscape garden design. [B, L]

Day 4: This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven and meet the locals doing morning exercise at this large and eye-catching park. The afternoon is free, so you can either enjoy shopping in the close by Wangfujing shopping district and the silk market or further explore Beijing at your own pace. Enjoy a Peking duck dinner this evening. [B, L, D]

Day 5: Transfer to the station for your high speed train to Xian, upon arrival in Xian, you will be transferred to your hotel for two nights. In the evening enjoy a Tang Dynasty Cultural Show and dinner. [B, D]

Day 6: In Xian, you will marvel at amazing archaeological wonders - the

of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Chariot Exhibition, Also visit the Shaanxi History Museum and the City Wall. [B, L]

Day 7: Transfer to the airport. [B]

Includes:

• Single or twin-share room with private facilities at selected hotel including service charges
• Meals and first-class seat high-speed train travel as specified in the itinerary
• Daily sightseeing, including entrance fees as specified All transfers between airports or stations/hotels and vice versa
• Tours and transfers by private car with an English-speaking guide