ABOUT CHINA

Eagerly assuming its place among the world’s top travel destinations, even more so since Beijing took centre stage at the 2008 Olympics, China is an epic adventure. From the wide open and empty panoramas of Tibet to the push and shove of Shanghai, from the volcanic dishes of Sichuan to beer by the bag in seaside Qingdao, a journey through this colossus of a country is a mesmerizing encounter with the most populous and perhaps most culturally distinctive nation on earth.

CLIMATE

Travel to China is possible year-round, as long as you’re prepared for what the season can throw at you. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to early November) can be the best time to be on the road, as you avoid the blistering heat of summer (June to August) and stinging chill of winter November to February/March). Autumn in Beijing, for example, is particularly pleasant, as are early spring and autumn in HongKong. Summer is the busiest tourist season, and getting around and finding accommodation during the peak summer crush can be draining.

Average Temperatures

Time Difference: 2½ hours ahead of IST

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Beijing
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel by the local guide. After a good rest in a comfortable hotel, you will take dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 2: Beijing city tour
After breakfast at your hotel depart for the morning city tour to visit the biggest public square in the world, Tian’anmen Square conquers you with its grandeur at the first sight. Then you are leaded to Forbidden City. It is the imperial palace for 24 emperors during Ming and Qing Dynasties and the biggest ancient architecture complex in the world. You walk in the museum to see with your eyes, to touch with your hands and fell with your hearts. In the afternoon, you continue your trip to Summer Palace. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China. Containing examples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 3: Beijing – Great wall of China
Today after breakfast drive 75km to visit the Jade factory and Great Wall at Juyong pass which is the symbol of China and the wisdom of Chinese people. It is very unbelievable that Chinese succeeded in building such a great architecture with simple tools in ancient time. You will have a short stop and take photos in Beijing Olympic Park, where you can see the outside view of the National Stadium-- Bird’s Nest and National Aquatics Center --Water Cube . Dinner at Indian restaurant . Overnight in Beijing.

Day 4: Beijing - Xian
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xian. On arrival at Xian you proceed for city tour of Xian with a visit to the China's Richest historic area, which is recognized by the UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world, amazing Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors which is very famous for the great underground army of the First Emperor of China, buried together with him 2200 years ago and discovered only in 1974. It is the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then you will visit Special art lacquar work shop, free time shopping at Ancient style street. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Xian.

Day 5: Xi'an - Shanghai
Today after breakfast you will visit the Ancient City Walls , It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Bid Wild Goose Pagoda a well-preserved ancient Building and a holy place for Buddhists. Afternoon take flight to Shanghai . Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Shanghai

Day 6: Shanghai
After breakfast in your hotel you will proceed for the city tour of Shanghai where you will find a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people. Yuyuan Garden has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. then visit Pearl Factory, the shopping trip will begin in Nanjing Road which is starts at the Bund and runs westward, with People's Square in the middle. Renown for its bustling and modernization, Nanjing Road earns its reputation as the 'First Commercial Road in China', which is the good shopping heaven for your trip as the same as the Fifth Avenue in New York and Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris. Some of the traditional food and handicrafts of Shanghai can be found here. Then we come to the Bund, The renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city. Standing at Pudong New Area at the east side of Huangpu River, Oriental TV Tower was completed on October 1, 1994. The tower has a height of 468 meters. With multi-functions of sightseeing, catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations, this tower has become the symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. Dinner at Indian restaurant Overnight in Shanghai.

Day 7: Depart Shanghai
Today after breakfast check out of your hotel as you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.