9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Grand China Tour 18

Tour Code: 11D-18
行万里路，读万卷书
"Travel ten thousand miles, read ten thousand books"

📍 Tour Route

Beijing → Xi'an → Chengdu → Shanghai → Hangzhou

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Arrive at Beijing airport. Private transfer to hotel. Evening orientation and welcome dinner.
🍜 Meals: Peking Duck, Zhajiangmian (noodles), Jiaozi (dumplings), Mongolian hot pot
🏨 Hotel: Aman at Summer Palace - Imperial retreat within Summer Palace, 51 Qing Dynasty pavilions
🍽️ Restaurant: King's Joy - Only 3-star Michelin vegetarian in Asia
🎨 Handicrafts: Cloisonne (Jingtailan), Jade carving, Silk embroidery, Lacquerware, Peking glass

Attractions for Day 1:

📍 Forbidden City (Palace)
Visit this palace in Beijing
📍 Great Wall (Mutianyu) (Historical)
Visit this historical in Beijing
📍 Temple of Heaven (Temple)
Visit this temple in Beijing
📍 Summer Palace (Palace)
Visit this palace in Beijing
📍 Tiananmen Square (Square)
Visit this square in Beijing
Day 2
Beijing Exploration
Full day exploring Beijing: visit Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Peking Duck, Zhajiangmian (noodles), Jiaozi (dumplings), Mongolian hot pot
🏨 Hotel: Aman at Summer Palace - Imperial retreat within Summer Palace, 51 Qing Dynasty pavilions
🍽️ Restaurant: King's Joy - Only 3-star Michelin vegetarian in Asia
🎨 Handicrafts: Cloisonne (Jingtailan), Jade carving, Silk embroidery, Lacquerware, Peking glass

Attractions for Day 2:

📍 Summer Palace (Palace)
Visit this palace in Beijing
📍 Tiananmen Square (Square)
Visit this square in Beijing
Day 3
Xi'an Exploration
Full day exploring Xi'an: visit Xi'an Old Town, Xi'an Museum, Xi'an Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Biangbiang noodles, Roujiamo (Chinese burger), Yangrou paomo, Liangpi (cold noodles)
🏨 Hotel: Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel - Former government guesthouse, hosted Zhou Enlai
🍽️ Restaurant: De Fa Chang - 108 dumpling varieties, dumpling banquet
🎨 Handicrafts: Terracotta replicas, Shadow puppets, Paper cutting, Tang Dynasty tri-color pottery

Attractions for Day 3:

📍 Xi'an Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Xi'an
📍 Xi'an Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Xi'an
📍 Xi'an Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Xi'an
📍 Xi'an Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Xi'an
📍 Xi'an Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Xi'an
Day 4
Xi'an Exploration
Full day exploring Xi'an: visit Xi'an Park, Xi'an Market, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Biangbiang noodles, Roujiamo (Chinese burger), Yangrou paomo, Liangpi (cold noodles)
🏨 Hotel: Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel - Former government guesthouse, hosted Zhou Enlai
🍽️ Restaurant: De Fa Chang - 108 dumpling varieties, dumpling banquet
🎨 Handicrafts: Terracotta replicas, Shadow puppets, Paper cutting, Tang Dynasty tri-color pottery

Attractions for Day 4:

📍 Xi'an Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Xi'an
📍 Xi'an Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Xi'an
Day 5
Chengdu Exploration
Full day exploring Chengdu: visit Chengdu Old Town, Chengdu Museum, Chengdu Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Hotpot, Mapo tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, Dan dan noodles, Twice-cooked pork
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Chengdu
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: Shu embroidery (one of Four Famous), Bamboo weaving, Lacquerware

Attractions for Day 5:

📍 Chengdu Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Chengdu
📍 Chengdu Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Chengdu
📍 Chengdu Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Chengdu
📍 Chengdu Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Chengdu
📍 Chengdu Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Chengdu
Day 6
Chengdu Exploration
Full day exploring Chengdu: visit Chengdu Park, Chengdu Market, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Hotpot, Mapo tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, Dan dan noodles, Twice-cooked pork
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Chengdu
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: Shu embroidery (one of Four Famous), Bamboo weaving, Lacquerware

Attractions for Day 6:

📍 Chengdu Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Chengdu
📍 Chengdu Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Chengdu
Day 7
Shanghai Exploration
Full day exploring Shanghai: visit The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Shengjianbao, Hongshao rou (braised pork), Hairy crab
🏨 Hotel: Fairmont Peace Hotel - Former Sassoon House, Jazz Age glamour, famous Old Jazz Bar
🍽️ Restaurant: Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Only 10 seats, 20-course multi-sensory experience
🎨 Handicrafts: Silk products, Qipao (cheongsam), Paper cutting, Shanghai-style embroidery

Attractions for Day 7:

📍 The Bund (Waterfront)
Visit this waterfront in Shanghai
📍 Yu Garden (Garden)
Visit this garden in Shanghai
📍 Shanghai Tower (Modern)
Visit this modern in Shanghai
📍 Oriental Pearl Tower (Tower)
Visit this tower in Shanghai
📍 Jade Buddha Temple (Temple)
Visit this temple in Shanghai
Day 8
Shanghai Exploration
Full day exploring Shanghai: visit Oriental Pearl Tower, Jade Buddha Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Shengjianbao, Hongshao rou (braised pork), Hairy crab
🏨 Hotel: Fairmont Peace Hotel - Former Sassoon House, Jazz Age glamour, famous Old Jazz Bar
🍽️ Restaurant: Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Only 10 seats, 20-course multi-sensory experience
🎨 Handicrafts: Silk products, Qipao (cheongsam), Paper cutting, Shanghai-style embroidery

Attractions for Day 8:

📍 Oriental Pearl Tower (Tower)
Visit this tower in Shanghai
📍 Jade Buddha Temple (Temple)
Visit this temple in Shanghai
Day 9
Departure
Morning free for shopping or relaxation. Transfer to airport for departure.
🍜 Meals: West Lake Fish, Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, Beggar's Chicken
🏨 Hotel: Amanfayun - Restored tea village near Lingyin Temple
🍽️ Restaurant: Lou Wai Lou - West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, lakeside dining
🎨 Handicrafts: Longjing tea, Silk, West Lake lotus root powder, Hangzhou fans, Bamboo weaving

Attractions for Day 9:

📍 Hangzhou Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Hangzhou
📍 Hangzhou Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Hangzhou