Best Of China - 8 D / 7 N

Welcome to your Southern Travels China Trail tour. On arrival you will be welcomed by your Southern Travels representative who will take you to your hotel. Rest of the day free to explore this vibrant city on own. Overnight in Beijing.

After breakfast in the morning, proceed for a day tour of this bustling city. Today we visit the Great Wall of China at Juyong Pass. The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe.Later we visit the Jade factory and have a photo stop at the Olympic stadium. Overnight in Beijing.

After breakfast this morning, Today we visit the Tiananmen Square, which is a city square in the city center of Beijing, China, named after the eponymous Tiananmen ("Gate of Heavenly Peace") located to its north, which separates it from the Forbidden City.Later we visit the Forbidden City which was the political and ritual center of China for over 500 years. We then proceed to Summer Palace which is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. Free shopping Xiushui market. Overnight in Beijing.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport/Railway station for onward flight/Train to Xian. Xian, an ancient imperial capital and eastern departure point of the Silk Road, which has long been an important crossroads for people from throughout China, Central Asia, and the Middle East.. On arrival at Xian Pick up form Airport/Railway Station and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax. In the evening we proceed for a photostop at the famous City Wall. We then visit the Wild Goose Pagoda Square which attracts numerous visitors for its fame in the Buddhist religion and its simple but appealing style of construction. We also witness the Fountain show. Overnight in Xian.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel today and proceed for full Day Tour to Terracotta where we witness the Terracotta Warriors and the Crockery factory. The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. Every soldier is unique, no two are alike and each has unique and realistic features. Later back to the city visit bell tower square and free time for shopping. Overnight in Xian.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport/Railway station for onward flight/Train to Shanghai. Shanghai, one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation and tourism. On arrival at Shanghai Pick up form Airport/Railway Station and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax. Rest of the day at leisure in Shanghai. Overnight in Shanghai.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel today and proceed for city tour of Shanghai. Visit People's square, Silk factory, Shanghai Museum, the 88th Floor of the Jinmao Tower and Bund area. Overnight in Shanghai.

Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@southerntravels.com.