The Myths of China are revealed on this 16 day journey – ancient and modern, cultural and historical. From a remote section of the Great Wall to visiting the medieval town of Pingyao but not before the Hanging Monastery of Datong. Our adventure unravels the myths of Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple followed by exploring the ancient canal towns of Wuzen. Finally our journey ends in the vibrant city of Shanghai which shows the modern face of China.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel. |
| 2-3 | Visit Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the Great Wall at Simatai. |
| 4 | Free day in Beijing. Train to Datong. |
| 5 | Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery. |
| 6-7 | Bus to Pingyao. Walking tour of ancient town. Overnight train to Xian. |
| 8-9 | Visit the Terracotta Warriors. Walking tour of Muslim Quarter. |
| 10-12 | Train to Luoyang. Day trip to Shaolin Temple. Morning trip to Longmen Grottoes. Overnight train to Shanghai. |
| 13 | Walk along the Bund. Optional acrobat performance. |
| 14 | Explore the canals of Wuzhen. |
| 15 | Bus to Shanghai. Explore Yu Yuan Gardens and Bazaar. |
| 16 | Trip ends in Shanghai this morning (Sun). |
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From USD $2,395*
Trip Length |
16 days |
Trip Code |
PCMC |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate) | |
Countries Visited |
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| China, Hong Kong (China) | |
Start City |
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| Beijing | |
End City |
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| Shanghai | |
