Beijing and Xian 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: 6 nights and 7 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: Cici Friendship 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 the Ming Tombs where 13 Ming emperors were buried.
Accommodation: same above.

Day 4 : Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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.
Beijing Duck dinner
Accommodation: same above

Day 5 : Xian (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning flight to Xian.
Half day tour to 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 and tour to the Grand Mosque. Then visit the Bell Tower.    
Accommodation: Xian hotel (4 star hotel) or similar.

Day 6 : 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 above

Day 7: Xian (Breakfast/ / )
Morning flight to next destination.

End in Xian.

Fee:
Low Season: Jan, Feb, December, 2009
US$1143 per person
Hotel Single Supplement: US$236
US$915 per person for child (2-11 old) with bed.
US$718 per person for child (2-11 old) without bed.

Shoulder Season: March, April, June, July, 2009
US$1262 per person
Hotel Single Supplement: US$277
US$1011 per person for child (2-11 old) with bed.
US$747 per person for child (2-11 old) without bed.

High Season: May, September, October, November, 2009
US$1,305 per person
Hotel Single Supplement: US$352
US$1056 per person for child (2-11 old) with bed
US$763 per person for child (2-11 old) without bed.

Remark:
Minimum Group Size: 2 persons

Service includes:
1) hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with ABF,
2) all domestic transportation, transfers and tours with
private guide and car in each city

Remarks:
1) In/out flight, domestic airport fee and departure
tax is not included
2) Gratitude to guide and driver is not included

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The Standard of Service:
Accommodation : Four star hotels (on twin sharing basis)
Transportation: Imported car (or cars of Santana 2000) or buses with air-conditioning
Tour Guide : A well qualified, experience and English speaking tour guide

Briefings:
1. Beijing Jianguo Hotel, a four star hotel, is located on the Dongchangan Street. It is 3 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square. Xian Jianguo Hotel, a four star hotel, is located on the south-east of the city.

2. Traffic-jams always happen of the Changan Street in Beijing.

3. Hospital near Beijing Jianguo Hotel: Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Hospital near Xian Jianguo Hotel: Xijing Hospital.

4. Between September 15 and November 15 is the best time to travel in Beijing and Xian.

5. Breakfast will be western breakfast. Lunch and supper will be Chinese food. A Famous Chinese cuisine of a Beijing Duck will be served for dinner. In Xian, you will have Jiaozi (dumpling) banquet.

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