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Guide

English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Transport

Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nts)

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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai. Great Wall excursion. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour. Terracotta Warriors tour. Master of the Nets Garden and Tiger Hill Pagoda visit. Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Meals

1 lunch

Flights

Flights not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. INTERNET ACCESS Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites, certain websites such as Google, Dropbox, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WordPress,etc. It may be possible to access some of these websites using a VPN. If you wish to use above blocked sites, we suggest you get a suitable VPN on your device prior to travel. Peak season notice: Golden Week falls between October 1st and 7th, 2019/2020/2021. Please note that Golden Week is a semi-annual 7-day or 8-day national holiday for the people of China. This is a very busy time of the year for domestic tourists, so expect some crowding at major attractions. We recommend booking these dates well in advance as accommodations and transportation availability is extremely limited. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Beijing - The Pearl Market (Free) - Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person) Mutianyu - Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) - Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) Xi’an - Cycling Xi’an City Walls (45-45CNY per person) - Muslim Quarter Visit (Free) - The Great Mosque (25CNY per person) - Bell and Drum Towers - Xi’an (50CNY per person) - Big Goose Pagoda Visit (50CNY per person) Shanghai - Shanghai Museum (Free) - Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Beijing

Arrive at any time.
Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Beijing

Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall.
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
- Great Wall Mutianyu Visit
Day 3 Day 3: Beijing/Xi’An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Beijing/Xi’An

Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi’an.

Transport:
- Metro
- Local train: Beijing to Xi’an 05:45 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City Tour

Additional Notes: Due to restrictions in China after the pandemic, the maximum daily capacity in the Forbidden City has been reduced from 80,000 to 30,000. This significant decrease in daily tickets has had a great impact on availability for both individuals and group tours to secure tickets, especially during he summer season. Our local team works very hard to secure tickets for each group. However, on the off chance we are unable to secure tickets to the Forbidden City, we will visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, places of similar architecture and importance.
Day 4 Day 4: Xi’An (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Xi’An (1L)

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour

Additional Notes: Train is our main mode of transport in China and it’s a great way to travel. We aim to get the best sleeping berths available on each train journey. However, train tickets availability is limited during peak travel times, including summer vacations and Chinese national holidays. As such, it is possible that the group may be separated into different carriages or assigned top sleeping berths.
Day 5 Day 5: Xi’An/Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Xi’An/Shanghai

Say goodbye to Xi’an this morning and hop on the fast train to the bustling city of Shanghai.

Transport:
- Bullet Train 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Shanghai

Take the train to Suzhou today for a day exploring in the city. Visit Suzhou’s famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the impressive Tiger Hill Pagoda and its surrounding landscape.

Transport:
- Bullet Train 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Suzhou Day Trip
Day 7 Day 7: Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Shanghai

After an orientation walk along Shanghai’s famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- Acrobatic Performance
Day 8 Day 8: Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Shanghai

Depart at any time.
We highly recommend post-accommodation to fully experience all Shanghai has to offer.

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Day 1: Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing/Xi’An

Day 4: Xi’An (1L)

Day 5: Xi’An/Shanghai

Day 6: Shanghai

Day 7: Shanghai

Day 8: Shanghai

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