Shanghai to Beijing

15 days Days China

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Shanghai, Zhouzhuang, Suzhou, Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors, Pingyao, Buddhist grottoes, Beijing, Great Wall

Delve into the historical splendours of north eastern China. Discover the depth of history in this country through ancient water towns, amazing archeological finds, classic old-world charm in Ming and Qing Dynasty towns, Buddhist masterpieces and the many fabulous treasures of imperial Beijing.
Available dates:

Apr 2 - Apr 16, 2006 Apr 9 - Apr 23, 2006 Apr 16 - Apr 30, 2006 Apr 23 - May 7, 2006 Apr 30 - May 14, 2006 May 7 - May 21, 2006 May 14 - May 28, 2006 May 21 - Jun 4, 2006 May 28 - Jun 11, 2006 Jun 4 - Jun 18, 2006 Jun 11 - un 25, 2006 Jun 18 - Jul 2, 2006 Jun 25 - Jul 9, 2006 Jul 2 - Jul 16, 2006 Jul 9 - Jul 23, 2006 Jul 16 - Jul 30, 2006 Jul 23 - Aug 6, 2006 Jul 30 - Aug 13, 2006 Aug 6 - Aug 20, 2006 Aug 13 - Aug 27, 2006 Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2006 Aug 27 - Sep 10, 2006 Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2006 Sep 10 - Sep 24, 2006 Sep 17 - Oct 1, 2006 Sep 24 - Oct 8, 2006 Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2006 Oct 8 - Oct 22, 2006 Oct 15 - Oct 29, 2006 Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2006 Oct 29 - Nov 12, 2006 Nov 5 - Nov 19, 2006 Nov 12 - Nov 26, 2006

Costs

From $1085.00 USD / $1320.00 CAD
No Single Supplement

$200 USDLocal Payment

Itinerary

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Days 1 - 2: Shanghai. The cosmopolitan city of Shanghai is a feast for the eyes. Explore the world class museum, the diverse architecture of the Bund or indulge in some shopping at the many markets.

Day 3: Zhouzhuang. Charming ancient stone bridges cross narrow canals lined with Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in the village of Zhouzhuang. Enjoy the tranquility that the evening brings with a gondola ride.

Days 4 - 5: Suzhou. Well known for its network of canals, Suzhou is a great city to cycle around and catch a glimpse of old China. See an atmospheric cultural performance of local opera and music in one of the tranquil gardens.

Days 6 - 7: Xi'an.This ancient capital is a city of great historical importance. Visit the famous army of Terracotta Warriors, explore the Muslim Quarter and check out the Islamic mosque with its unique Chinese influence.

Days 8 - 9: Pingyao. Travel back to yesteryear at the World Heritage site of Pingyao, with its gorgeous, traditional courtyard houses and Ming Dynasty city wall. This truly is a city that time forgot.

Days 10 - 11: Datong. The extraordinary Hanging Monastery outside Datong seems to defy gravity as it clings to the cliff face. We'll also visit the renowned Yungang Grottoes which house some 51,000 Buddha carvings.

Days 12 - 15: Beijing. Explore majestic Beijing from the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace to the sight of the Great Wall snaking across the rugged mountains. Enjoy a final night feast of crispy Beijing Duck.