Arrive in Shanghai (Friday)
Welcome to Shanghai-the economic center of China, a comprehensive industrial base and a famous historical and cultural city. On arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Shanghai
We will have a full day city tour in Shanghai. Start the exploration form The Bund, a waterfront promenade lined with a mile-long of European buildings. Later, visit the small yet exquisite Yu Yuan Garden. After lunch, we will visit the marvelous Shanghai Museum. Its galleries contain world-class collections of ancient arts and artifacts. The Bronze Gallery is a must-see section. Enjoy an exciting Acrobatic Show in the evening. [B/L/D]

Shanghai/Zhengzhou Flight
This morning, we fly to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. This afternoon, our city tour includes Henan Museum, which is one of fourth major museums in China, and enjoy Ancient Music Performance by Bronze Bells & Jade Chimes. Later, we will visit Yellow River Museum. Evening, enjoy a local cuisine welcome banquet dinner. [B/L/SD]

Zhengzhou/Shaolin Temple/Luoyang Overland
Today, excursion to Dengfeng County and visit famous Shaolin Temple, enjoy Martial Art Performance at Temple. Shaolin Temple is where China’s most famous martial arts tradition was developed here by Buddhist monks, and it is where you can find everything legendary about Chinese Martial Arts. Later, we proceed to Pagoda Forest and School for Shaolin Martial Art Training. Special Temple Vegetarian Lunch at Shaolin Temple. Afternoon, we will visit the famous Ancient Middle Kingdom’s Observatory Centre of Magic. [B/SL/D]

Luoyang
Today’s highlight includes Longmen Grottos. The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving. White Horse Temple, is the memorial of the first transit Buddhism to China, will be followed by Local Ethnic Museum & Peony Park. If time permits, we will visit Ancient Ceremony & Tombs Collections. [B/L/D]

Luoyang/Xi'an Train
Today, we will experience unique Underground People Living Courtyard and countryside community before boarding the Express Train to Xi'an. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. [B/L/D]

Xi'an
Today we will visit the spectacular sight of the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang guarded by 8,000 Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in battle formation. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century.  Afternoon, we will visit the Large Wild Goose Pagoda & Huaqing Hot Spring. The Large Wild Goose Pagoda is the symbol of Xi’an. It is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang. Enjoy the Dumpling Banquet Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. [B/L/SD]

Xi'an/Beijing Flight
This morning, we fly to Beijing. Welcome to Beijing-the capital of China and home to many wonders. On arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide. Afternoon, we will visit Summer Palace. The Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) in the northwestern suburb of Beijing was built in 1750, so far the best-preserved imperial garden in China, and was endorsed by the UNESCO in 1998 as a world cultural heritage site. As a paragon of Chinese gardens, this huge garden includes Longevity Hill, whose beauty is set off by a multitude of halls, kiosks and trees, and Kunming Lake, a vast man-made construction with water filled by a large reservoir north of Beijing. [B/L/D]

Beijing
Built in 1420, it was where Ming and Qing emperors prayed Heaven for good harvests. Major structures are hall of Prayer for good Harvest, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and Abstinence Palace. UNESCO endorsed Temple of Heaven as a world cultural heritage site in December 1998. The highest is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Today we will walk across Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and the symbolic center for all of China. We will then visit the magnificent Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999 rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. [B/L/D]

Beijing
Take a full day excursion to the Great Wall at Badaling, one of the most amazing feats of human labor. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Ming Tombs at Changling along the Sacred Way with giant marble figures and animals guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. Enjoy Peking Duck Farewell Dinner with Cultural Show. [B/L/SD]

Depart Beijing (Monday)
Departure transfer to airport for flight to your sweet home. [B]

*Price per person in Canadian dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together

Includes:

• 10 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with buffet breakfast
  • Shanghai Galaxy Hotel (4 star)
  • Zhengzhou Crown Plaze Hotel or similar (5 star)
  • Luoyang Huayang International Hotel or similar (5 star)
  • Xi'an King Dynasty Hotel or Aurum International Hotel (Superior or 4 star)
  • Beijing Plaza Royal or Chang An Grand Hotel or Oriental Bay Hotel (all 5 star)
    
• Sightseeing tours with lunch and dinner as listed, including
  • Peking Duck Dinner & Cultural Show in Beijing
  • Chinese Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show in Xi’an
  • Acrobatic Show in Shanghai
  • Lunch & dinner at local restaurant with one glass of soft drink
  • Special lunch at local restaurant with soft drinks
  • Special dinner at local restaurant with soft drinks & local wine
• Professional English speaking tour guide service
• Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
• Soft seat on express train from Luoyang to Xi’an
• Domestic airfare Shanghai/Zhengzhou-Xi’an/Beijing with airport tax and fuel surcharge
• Baggage handling

Excludes:

• International flights & airport taxes
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities to guide, driver & porters