Ancient Capital Culture

Day 1-2 :U.S.A. - BEIJING

Depart West Coast today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey and cross the International Dateline.

Day 3 :U.S.A. - BEIJING

When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic spots to visit at your own expense.

Hotel : Nikko New Century or similar 5*

Day 4 :BEIJING (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit the Forbidden City, where is the palace for 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. And proceed to the Tian'An Men Square. Then visit out said of the beautiful National Center of Performing Arts, people like to call it the Pearl in the Lake. Afterwards, visit the Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Tonight enjoy the delicious Peking Duck dinner.

Day 5 :BEIJING (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Heaven,where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for an abundant harvest. Then visit the Great Wall,the only man-made structure on the earth that can be observed by the naked eyes from the outer space.On the way, visit out side view of the main Olympic Staduim-known as the Bird Nest and the Water Cube.Enjoy a chinese Acrobatic show after dinner.

Day 6 :BEIJING - XI'AN (B/L/D)

Fly to Xi'an, the ancient capital city for Han Tang and other 11 dynasties in the history. Ascend the Ming-Dynasty Bell Tower located at the very center of Xi'an city. Standing on the top of it, the south gate of ancient city wall of the Ming can be seen in distance and meanwhile the busy traffic is going around you. After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A Dumplings Feast will be served for your dinner. Tonight you will enjoy the spectacular Tang Dynasty Dance Show.

Hotel : Ana Grand Castle Hotel or similar 5*

Day 7 :XI'AN (B/L/D)

Today, we shall visit the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors of the first emperor Qing Shi Huang, who unified China and ordered the Great Wall built also. And, after the visit, you can buy the imitative clay terra-cotta warriors in the factory. After lunch, we shall visit the Huaqing Hot Spring, where the Tang emperors and their concubines joyfully had hot spring baths.

Day 8 :XI'AN - LUOYANG (B/L/D)

Today, we shall take a train to Luoyang, located in the west of Henan Province and to the southern bank of the middle reaches of Yellow River, a national historical and cultural famous city well-known globally, known as the ancient capital of nine dynasties. After the visit, we shall go to appreciate the special china products.

Hotel : Luoyang Huayang Plaza or similar 5*

Day 9 :LUOYANG - DENGFENG (B/L/D)

Today, we shall visit Longmen Grottoes, 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. Then, we shall visit Guanlin Temple, which was built in 1596, during the reign of Emperor Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was expanded in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Then take a bus to Dengfeng to visit Shaolin Temple. which many legends and mysteries. The origin of martial arts, the origin of kung fu surround the vague mysteries of the Shaolin Temple and the shaolin monks.After supper, you could enjoy 「Zen Music Shaolin Grand Ceremony」 at your own expense.

Hotel : Tianzhong Hotel or local best

Day 10 :DENGFENG - KAIFENG (B/L/D)

This morning, we shall head for Kaifeng, located on the alluvial plains in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, a key tourism city of Henan Province. In the morning you will visit The Memorial Temple to Lord Bao, who was a famous up righted officer in ancient China. Afterward you will go to the 13-story Iron Tower - erected in 1049 during the Northern Song Dynasty, it has been renowned for its excellent- designed wooden structure. Then, we shall pay a visit to Shanxi-Shaaxi-Gansu Guidhall and the Riverside scene Park.

Hotel : Zhongzhou International or similar 5*

Day 11 :KAIFENG - ZHENGZHOU (B/L/D)

After breakfast you will visit the scenic spot of Yellow River, Erqi Square and Henan Museum, which is one of China's oldest and one of the three largest museums in China It is a 'key' museum of modern displays and exhibitions, modernized equipment, and unique architecture. Then, we shall visit the relics of the City in Shang Dynasty. Afterwards, we proceed to Zhengzhou. During the tour, we shall visit the crystal products store.

Hotel : Zhongzhou Sky-Land GDH Hotel or similar 5*

Day 12 :ZHENGZHOU - SHANGHAI (B/L/D)

Fly to Shanghai, one of the largest commercial cities in China. Spend the day visiting beautiful traditional garden- Yu Garden, Cheng Huang Temple, the Bund and shopping along Nanjing Road. You can also view the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (No Ascending).

Hotel : Guang Dong Hotel or similar 5*

Day 13 :SHANGHAI - U.S.A. (B)

After breakfast, we could visit the hand-made craftwork center. Then, transfer to the airport, ending the wonderful 13 days China tour.