Day 1 * Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2 * After breakfast, visit Tian'anmen Square , the largest square of its kind in the world. * Then visit the Forbidden City to awe an emperor's life. It is the world's largest palace complex. * Our last stop, the Temple of Heaven , is the place for imperial rituals and worship. * In the evening, the famous Beijing Roast Duck is served at Hepingmen.

Day 3 * Have an excursion of Great Wall at Mutianyu section by cable car. With vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 percent of the area, the sceneries here are beautiful all the year round.
* Proceed to Changling Tomb, the tomb of Emperor Zhu Di and his empresses. This is the most magnificent of the Ming Tombs .
* You will also see the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It is a tree-lined road bordered by stone statues, along which the emperors once trod to conduct many sacred ceremonies.
* After dinner, enjoy the incredible Chinese Kung Fu show, which displays the essence of China's martial arts.

Day 4 * Today, our first stop is the Summer Palace , the largest and best-preserved Chinese imperial garden. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the enchanting Lake Kunminghu.
* In the afternoon, we go to Lama Temple , a renowned lama temple of the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism.

Day 5 * Start with an early Hutong tour in a rickshaw for the traditional Beijing Courtyard Couses and alleys before transferring to the airport for the flight to Xi'an.
* Xi'an, as one of the oldest cities, was the capital for over 1,000 years and was the starting point of ancient Silk Road. Enjoy a tour to the symbol of Xi'an - the Bell Tower .
* Later visit the Great Mosque, one of the most important islam mosques in China, which is a combination of traditional Chinese architecture and islamic art.
* When in Xi'an, try the famous local snack - Pancake in Mutton Soup (Yangrou Paomo).

Day 6 * Today's attractions feature Terracotta Warriors and Horses , one of World Cultural Heritages. The lifelike warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang will sure lead you back to the ancient warring times.
* The second stop is Big Wild Goose Pagoda , one of the most famous buddhist pagodas in China, which was built in the Tang Dynasty to collect Buddhist scriptures.
* Then visit the Xi'an City Wall , an extension of the old Tang Dynasty structure. It's the best preserved ruins of city walls in China.
* Enjoy the imperial dumpling banquet while appreciating the Tang Dancing Show .

Day 7 * After a morning visit to the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum , transfer to the airport to depart for Shanghai, the most modern city in China.
* After arrival, explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.
* Before noon, we arrive at Yuyuan Garden , which owns the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.
* The next stop is Shanghai Museum , the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.
* The last attraction is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower , a landmark of Shanghai.

Day 8 * Today you enjoy a rich trip beginning with the Jade Buddha Temple . Built in 1918, in the style of the Song Dynasty, the temple houses two valuable jade statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha.
* Then have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road . Walk along The Bund , one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River .
* Ramble around the spectacular People's Square located in the heart of the city. Strolling along Xintiandi Area and experience the nightlife of Shanghai. Xintiandi Area has become an ideal place for tourists to appreciate Shanghai's history, culture and modern lifestyle. It's also a gathering place for foreigners and local citizens who have high culture tastes.

Day 9 * World Expo 2010 Shanghai

* After breakfast,tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively.

Day 10 * World Expo 2010 Shanghai

* After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

Day 11 * World Expo 2010 Shanghai

* After breakfast, tour guide will take you to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo by taking taxi or the subway and then escort you to sightsee there.

Day 12 * Shanghai

* Transfer to Shanghai airport to prepare for departure.
* End of service.

Labels: Beijing Travel, expo 2010, Shanghai Travel, sightseeing, xi'an

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