9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Ancient Capitals Explorer

Tour Code: 9D-02
不到长城非好汉
"He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man"

📍 Tour Route

Beijing → Xi'an → Luoyang

📅 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
Beijing Exploration
Full day exploring Beijing attractions: visit UNESCO sites, 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
Day 4
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 4:

📍 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 5
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 5:

📍 Xi'an Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Xi'an
📍 Xi'an Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Xi'an
Day 6
Xi'an Exploration
Full day exploring Xi'an attractions: visit UNESCO sites, 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
Day 7
Luoyang Exploration
Full day exploring Luoyang: visit Luoyang Old Town, Luoyang Museum, Luoyang Temple, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: local specialties
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Luoyang
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: local crafts

Attractions for Day 7:

📍 Luoyang Old Town (Historical)
Visit this historical in Luoyang
📍 Luoyang Museum (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Luoyang
📍 Luoyang Temple (Religious)
Visit this religious in Luoyang
📍 Luoyang Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Luoyang
📍 Luoyang Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Luoyang
Day 8
Luoyang Exploration
Full day exploring Luoyang: visit Luoyang Park, Luoyang Market, local markets, cultural experiences.
🍜 Meals: local specialties
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Luoyang
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: local crafts

Attractions for Day 8:

📍 Luoyang Park (Nature)
Visit this nature in Luoyang
📍 Luoyang Market (Cultural)
Visit this cultural in Luoyang
Day 9
Departure
Morning free for shopping or relaxation. Transfer to airport for departure.
🍜 Meals: local specialties
🏨 Hotel: Heritage Hotel Luoyang
🍽️ Restaurant: Local restaurant
🎨 Handicrafts: local crafts