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| Beijing to Xian Tour (BX040807) Book This Tour or Contact us for tour inquiry Please read customer comments on this tour. Schedule: Daily Departure Beijing is the capital of China. It is the center of politics, economic and culture in China. In China history, a lot of dynasties took here as the capital city. And about 24 crown nobles became the emperors in Beijing. Among them, the Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty paid more attention to build this city, such that Beijing was developed as the real capital city. The wonderful palaces, the Great Wall, the wide Tiananmen Square, the beautiful imperial gardens, the secluded temples and the great Ming tomb all reflect the imperial momentum. Xian, as one of the six famous ancient capitals in China, has got its cultural heritage, historic site and the graceful bearing till today. The Forest of Stone Tablets, the City Wall In Ming dynasty, the First Qin Emperor's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are well-known by all the people. Itinerary: Beijing and Xian, China Departure: Beijing; Destination: Xian Duration: 5 nights and 6 days Tour Schedule: Day 1: Beijing ( / / ) Upon your arrival in Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be met by our tour guide and escorted to your hotel. Relax in hotel to recover from the jet lag or you can explore the city on your own. Accommodation: Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing (4 star hotel) or similar Day 2 : Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Today, we take you for a stroll in the world largest Tiananmen Square which is bordered by the Great Hall of the People and Chinese History Museum, with Mao's mausoleum in the center. Then we go to the Forbidden City, the complex of imperial palaces which were home to the Ming and Qing emperors for over 500 years. Some of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of Chinese paintings and calligraphy and other treasured articles. After a Chinese lunch, we visit the Temple of Heaven, an exquisite example of Ming architecture, where the emperors performed the annual rites believed to be essential to the well-being of the nation. Acrobatics Show in the evening Accommodation: same above Day 3 : Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) An unforgettable day for you to make your dream come true. Escorted by our guide, you will visit the world renowned Great Wall, the only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon. You will ascend one or two of its majestically standing towers and enjoy a unique view of the Wall winding among the undulating mountains. After lunch we take you to visit one of the Ming Tombs where 13 Ming emperors were buried. Peking Duck dinner Accommodation: same above. Day 4 : Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/) In the morning, we take you to visit the Summer Palace, where the Qing emperors used to live during summer to escape the heat. In the afternoon, we take a Hutong Tour. Evening flight to Xian with a light dinner on board Accommodation: Xian Jianguo Hotel (4*) or similar Day 5 : Xian (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Full day excursion to the unparalleled highlight Terra- Cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor in China. Added highlights are a visit to the Shanxi Provincial Museum Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show in the evening Accommodation: same as above Day 6 : Xian (Breakfast/Lunch/) Morning tour of the City Wall, which was built in 1370 A. D. Then we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in 652 A. D. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures, which were obtained from India by the eminent monk of Xuanzang. Transfer to airport to connect with an afternoon flight ( not included ) to next destination. End of Service. Fee: Low Season: Jan. Feb. 01-15 Mar. 16 ¡V 31 Nov. Dec.2010; Jan. Feb. 01 ¡V 15 Mar 2011 US$858.00 per person Shoulder Season: 16 ¡V 31 March, April, June, July, 2010 US$900.00 per person High Season: May, September, October, 01 -15 November, 2010 US$932.00 per person Remark: Minimum Group Size: 2 persons ( adults ) Prices for children are available upon request depending on how many children and how many adults in each party Service includes: 1) Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with American breakfast 2) All transfers and tours with entrance fees 3) Chinese lunches and dinners as specified at local restaurant 4) Private English speaking guide and car in each city 5) Beijing - Xian flight on economy class The prices do not include: 1) Departure flight is not included 2) Gratuity to guide and driver is not included OrientalTravel.com reserves the right to change prices without prior notice. Tour
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