The Best of China

DAY 1: BEIJING Upon arrival
in Beijing, capital of China, reception and private transfer to the hotel for accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 2: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel. Private full-day tour, with a guide in Spanish, to visit the main points of interest in Beijing, such as Tian An Men Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, and where the Great Hall of the People and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong are located.

Then, visit the Imperial Palace, known as “The Forbidden City”, a large complex of traditional Chinese architecture with 980 buildings, housing a vast collection of historical and cultural artifacts. It was also the imperial residence of the Chinese emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for nearly 500 years.

Continue to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices and asked for good harvests. It is famous for its Hall of Prayer for the Good Harvest, a three-story round wooden building without a single nail in its construction.

Finally, stroll along Qianmen Street, a famous shopping street characterized by traditional Chinese architecture and stores that sell traditional products, as well as food, clothing, and souvenirs.


DAY 3: BEIJING
After breakfast at the hotel, private tour with a guide in Spanish. Visit to the Lamas Temple, also known as Yonghegong, it is considered the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple that exists outside of Tibet, in addition to being one of the most popular religious centers in Beijing.

Next, visit the Beijing Olympic Village, with a photo stop at the Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and the Water Cube (National Swimming Center).

Continuation on Mutianyu's path to the largest postcard in China: the Great Wall, an inspiring achievement, especially considering its construction on rugged terrain and steep mountains.


DAY 4: BEIJING/XIAN
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private tour, with a guide in Spanish, to visit the Summer Palace, a palace and garden complex on the shores of Lake Kunming, and the 798 Art District.

At the end of the tour, private transfer to Beijing airport to take a domestic flight to Xi'an, the former capital of China. With 3,000 years of existence, the only walled capital is the starting point of the famous Silk Road.

Arrival and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 5: XIAN
Breakfast at the hotel. Private tour with a guide in Spanish to visit the famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, which houses a collection of 8,000 life-size statues representing a large army of warriors, horses, and cars that guarded the tomb of Emperor Qin.

Lunch and, in the afternoon, visit the City Wall and the Muslim Quarter, which houses the Great Mosque of Xian, one of the oldest and best preserved mosques in the country, as well as a variety of stores and markets selling Muslim products and halal cuisine.


DAY 6: XIAN/SHANGHAI
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Xian Airport and board a flight to Shanghai, a metropolis with over 16 million inhabitants and the largest port and commercial center in China.

Arrival, reception and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.


DAY 7: SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel. Private tour with a guide in Spanish to visit the Longhua Temple, the Yuyuan Garden, a magnificent garden built in 1557 by a city official named Yu, the famous Shanghai waterfront, the Bund, and the Tianzifang cultural district.


DAY 8: SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.

Optional activity suggestion (not included):

• Visit to the Shanghai Museum;
• Visit to the Jade Buddha Temple;

DAY 9: SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to Shanghai airport.


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