8 Days Xian Chengdu and Beijing Tour Package By Flight

Summary

DAY 1 Xian Arrival
DAY 2 Xian: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Muslim Quarter, Shuyuanmen Cultural Street
DAY 3 Xian--Chengdu by Flight: Terra-cotta Warriors, Xian Ancient City Wall, Fly to Chengdu
DAY 4 Chengdu: Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre,  Kuanzhai Alley, Green Ram Taoism Temple 
DAY 5 Chengdu--Beijing by Flight: People's Park, Jinsha Site Museum, Fly to Beijing
DAY 6 Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
DAY 7 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs
Day 8 Beijing Departure

DAY 1 Xian Arrival

Welcome to Xian! Upon on your arrival, our local Xian tour guide will greet you at the Xi'an Xianyang International Airport holding the welcome signage "Xi'an Private Tour", you will be escoted to your hotel directly. And the rest of the day is free on your own to recover the jetlag.

Our Xi'an Pick Up Sign "Xi'an Private Tour"

DAY 2 Xian

Today, you will first visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Big Goose Pagoda is one of the oldest structures in China. Originally Big Goose Pagoda consisted of a brick structure of five storeys and was about 60 meters high. First built in 589A.D. In the Sui Dynasty. Between AD 701 and AD 704 during the reign of the Empress Wu Zetian five more storeys were added to the pagoda making ten in all. Unfortunately it was damaged during World War II and reduced to seven storeys, which is as it remains today.

Shaanxi History Museum is located to the northwest of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, which is one of the four largest museum with modern facilities in China.  The museum, built in traditional Tang architectural style, houses over 370,000 cultural relics, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, silver, seal and stone objects, all of which can be dated back to over 1 million years ago to the late Qing dynasty. The modern museum was built between 1983 and 2001 and its appearance recalls the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty. It was regarded as “the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures” where reflect over one thousand years of Chinese history, the splendid culture and people life in ancient times. The exhibition space is divided into an introductory hall, permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions, as well as one that has been named the National Painting Hall. It not only show the span of culture in ancient Shaanxi, but also show the highest level of cultural development of China's social economy.

After that, head to the Muslim Quarter. Muslim Quarter is the most famous food street in Xian. It consists of Islamic food area, ethnic group shopping center, Great mosque and living area of Hui people. It is a place distinct for its delicious food and Islamic culture, with a history of more than 1000 years. The streets are paved by gray flagstone and the buildings are of Ming style. The food in the street is of north and west flavor, in which crude pancake in mutton soup, cold rice noodles, Chinese hamburger, Qishan noodles are famous Shaanxi food.

Your last stop is Shuyuanmen Culture Street. It is located south of the Bell Tower in Xi'an, is famous for being the location of Guanzhong Academy. A decorated archway stands at the entrance to the street with 3 golden Chinese characters "Shu Yuan Men" carved on the top, and a striking couplet is engraved on each site of the archway, reading "The Stele Forest Contains National Treasures" and "The Academy Gestates Big Talents". Moreover, Shuyuanmen Street is shopping paradise, it's not like the splendid and majestic ones in Beijing Da Zhalan or modern ones in Shanghai Nanjing Road, very simple. ShuyuanMen Street is flanked by shops and stores, which sell the four treasures of the study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper).

Drive you back to your hotel.

DAY 3 Xian--Chengdu

Today, your adventure begins with the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is known as “the eighth Wonders of the world”, the museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture which is listed as the most significant discovery of the 20th century. Up to now, there has discovered a total of 179 accompanying burial pits of different connotations and various shapes in Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum area. The discovery of these pits has provided all important significance in the research of the burial system of the Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum, the characteristics structures and characteristics of the burial pits. However. What makes people feel amazing is that of all the burial pits, none has been found survived from being burnt down.

Revitalize with a traditional Chinese lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the  Ancient City Wall. As one of the UNESCO's world Heritage Site, Xi'an Ancient City Wall was built in the 14th century, under the regime of Emperor Zhuyuanzhang in Ming dynasty, had the function of protecting the cities or towns as military defense systems in ancient China. The Ancient City Wall is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls, exhibits the "complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society". 

After finished the tour of Xian ancient city wall, you will be transferred to Xian airport for your flight to Chengdu. Once arrive in Chengdu, our local our guide will pick you up at the exit of the airport with a welcome signage "Chengdu Private Tour" and escorted to your hotel directly.

Our Chengdu Pick Up Sign "Chengdu Private Tour"

DAY 4 Chengdu

After breakfast, our tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby on time.

Firstly, drive you to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre. Panda Breeding and Research Center one of the most popular destinations for foreign travelers, is famous for its endeavoring work in protection of endangered species such as giant pandas, small pandas and black-necked cranes. And it's a must-go place when you go to Chengdu. The Panda base not only takes care of breeding pandas, but also focuses on providing interactive activities that teach people about pandas and their protection. Besides cute giant pandas, there are also red pandas, black swans, and peacocks in the base.  Among panda fans, the Panda Breeding and Research Center is surrounded by verdant hills, green forests and clear lakes with many kinds of bird flying and singing, it's viewed as a holy land. It is a great joy to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and spend some time in the company of calm and casual pandas.

Lunch will be arranged at a local Chinese restaurant which serves authentic Chengdu dishes, our guide will give you best recommendations on spot.

In the afternoon, continue your tour to Kuanzhai Alley. It's also named Big and Small Alleys in Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley is one of the three preserved old blocks after Daci Monastery and Wenshu Monastery, a newly renovated Qing dynasty district, featuring three parallel alleys or hutongs. Kuanzhai Alley is a nice place for visitors stroll around, it houses with different characters like there is a traditional painting house, an old tea house. Kuanzhai Alley showcases the original local lifestyle. It has been one of the most popular tourist sites in Chengdu.

The final stop is Green Ram Taoism Temple, Qing Yang Gong is located in Chengdu City, SiChuan Province, on West Section 2 of the First Ring Road along the Jinjiang River. According to legend, Qing Yang Gong is the birthplace of the founder of Taoism, Lao Tsu, and is where he made the first sermon on Taoism. Qing Yang Gong is more than a home to some bronze statues. In fact, it’s the oldest temple in Chengdu, surviving numerous calamities throughout its history.

After the tour of Green Ram Taoism Temple, drive you back to your hotel in Chengdu downtown or Chengdu train station and your tour ends.

DAY 5 Chengdu--Beijing

Today you'll start your tour with People's Park in the afternoon. People's Park is an urban park public park as well as the most popular park in the central part of Chengdu, near the Tianfu Square. Covering an area of 112,639 square metres (1,212,440 sq ft), it is the largest green area in downtown Chengdu. It is a great public outlet for joggers, tai qi enthusiasts, gamers, musicians, tea drinkers and grandparents with their grandchildren in tow. The park features an artificial lake, several gardens, the Railway Protection Movement Monument, and the century-old Heming Teahouse (????), a local landmark.

After visiting the People's Park, conitue to  Jinsha Site Museum, is a rare museum to protect, study and display the archaeological finds of Jinsha Site, which has a history of more than 3,000 years and was discovered by archaeologists in February 2001. Covering an area of about five square kilometers (1,236 acres), Jinsha Site probably dates back to about 3,000 years ago.

After lunch, you will be transferred you to Chengdu international Airport and fly to Beijing. Upon Arrival in Beijingour local Beijing tour guide will greet you at the Beijing international airport holding the board with "Beijing Private Tour". And you will be taken to your hotel and the rest of the day is free on your own.

Our Beijing Pick up Sign" Beijing Private Tour"

DAY 6 Beijing

Today, firstly start to explore the historical face of Beijing with a brief visit to Tiananmen Square which is now the largest city plaza in the world. Tiananmen Square is the geographical center of Beijing City. It is the largest city square in the world, occupying an area of 440,000 square meters (about 109 acres), and able to accommodate 1,000,000 people at one time. Tiananmen Gate on the northern square was the site where the Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China. The square is a conglomeration of splendid and beautiful flowers and the red national flag which flutters in the wind. The raising of the national flag is something which should not be missed by visitors to Tiananmen Square.

After sightseeing, walk into the Tiananmen you will meet the one of the world’s 5 most important palaces – Forbidden City, The Forbidden City, also named the Palace Museum, shares the honor of being one of five world-famous palaces with the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in England, the White House in the U.S. and the Kremlin in Russia. The incomparable palace occupies an area of 720,000 square meters (177.9 acres) and has approximately 8,700 rooms. A high red wall with a total length of 3,400 meters (3,718 yards) encases the palace. 

The palace, the most magnificent and splendid palace complex in China, was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Building in 1987. It was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the construction of this group of buildings took fourteen years from 1406 to 1420. 

In the afternoon, drive about 6km to next imperial site - Temple of Heaven. The temple was constructed in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and was enlarged during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It is the grandest cult architecture complex in the world and a masterpiece of the Chinese people created in ancient times. It covers 2,700,000 square meters (667 acres). Emperors of the two dynasties used to worship the heaven and pray for rich harvests, as the feudal emperors thought they were the son of the heaven. 

It is also one of the most brilliant ancient architectural masterpieces in China. Today, it is a pleasant place for leisure stay of walking or sightseeing, also for exploration of local culture. 

Drive you back to your hotel in Beijing.

DAY 7 Beijing

In the morning, after breakfast in the hotel your local guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby and keep going your Beijing highlight tour.

Firstly, drive about 70km (1.5 h) to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Great Wall. The less-crowded Mutianyu. "If you haven't climbed the Great Wall, you haven't seen China." Many of your friends who visited China before might have told you this. It is indeed an experience of life. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. It's known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of a year. Good sightseeing with nature, take photos from different places and angles so you’ll have plenty of memories you can share with your friends when going back home.

In the afternoon, the Sacred Way, affiliated with the Ming Tombs, is a main attractions arranged for you. The Ming Tombs lie in Changping County, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest from the urban area of Beijing. It is actually a tomb cluster of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), including thirteen emperor's mausoleums, seven tombs for concubines and one grave for eunuchs. It was listed in the World Heritage List in 2003. Each emperor's tomb was constructed at the foot of a separate small hill, but they all share a main road called the Sacred Way.

After sightseeing, drive you back to your hotel.

DAY 8 Beijing Departure

Today is free on your own util our driver transfer you to Beijing airport and you fly back home. And your 8 days Xian-Chengdu-Beijing trip come to the ends. 

Price Per Person in US Dollars

Price Includes 1. All transfer and city transportation 2. Air-conditioned car or van 3. Hotels specified in the itinerary, all based     on two persons sharingone standard room; 4. Meals specified in the itinerary: Western     breakfast in hotels Chinese lunch and     dinner in local restaurants 5. Sightseeing: All arrangements mentioned     in the itinerary will be covered All first     admission/entrance fees in the itinerary 6. Tour guide: Conducted by a professional     tour guide

Price Excludes 1. International air-tickets 2. Airport departure tax. 3. International or domestic air tickets which     are not listed in the itinerary. 4. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness     or damages incurred during your trip 5. Tips to the tour guide and driver 6. Meals not specified in the itinerary. 7. Personal expenses: phone bills, laundry,     optional tours, postage, excess baggage     charge, entertainment fees out of the     itinerary. 8. Single Room Supplement.