Ancient Cities with Panda

 1st Day : Arrival in Beijing 

The Summer Palace, Beijing

Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our guide will be waiting for you outside the customs of Beijing Airport, and then transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the day.
  
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing  
   
 2nd Day: Beijing  (B+L)

Visit the world famous Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City this morning. To avoid the cheap tourist restaurant as the most are doing now, we specially serve you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a famous and elegant restaurant to taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. The evening will be highlighted by a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel   

 3rd Day: Beijing  (B)

Ming Tomb, Beijing

Visit the Badaling Great Wall and a jade factory in the morning. The restaurants nearby the site are in low quality, so we do not arrange the lunch today. It may be the best that you have a big breakfast at the hotel and have some fast food for lunch by yourself. Our guide will show you some restaurants. Then visit the Sacred Way. The whole day's sightseeing will come to an end after seeing the appearance of Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) on the way to the urban area.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel   
 
 4th Day: Beijing - Xian  (B+L)  

Visit the Summer Palace and a pearl store. We will serve you an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a fancy restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere. In the afternoon, following our guide, you will trace the old Beijing culture by walking through the original Hutong alleys, appreciate the oldest gray brick courtyard residence and capture the lifestyles of local families. Take a flight to Xian and check in at the hotel.
 
Accomadation: Sheraton Hotel Xian
 

Xian City Wall

 5th Day: Xian  (B+L+D)

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and a pottery-making factory. After a special and authentic homely cooked a la carte lunch (valued at CNY100.00 per person and included in our price) at a local family, you will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Dinner.
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian

  
 6th Day: Xian (B+L)

You will visit the City Wall and the Provincial History Museum in the morning. After an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) at a well-known restaurant, continue to visit the Great Mosque. We will leave you some free time at the nearby market.
 
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian  
 

Lovely Giant Panda

 7th Day: Xian - Chengdu (B)

We will transfer you to the airport for the morning flight to Chengdu. Our guide will meet you at Chengdu airport upon arrival and help you check in at the hotel. Free in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza  

 8th Day: Chengdu (B)

Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. After that, visit Jinsha Site Museum including 4D Cinema Dream Back to Jinsha. Then go to explore the Broad and Narrow Alleys.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza  
  
 9th Day: Departure from Chengdu (B)

Today you will travel to the airport for your departing flight by yourlsef as the hotel-airport transfer is not included. If you need us to reserve the onward flights or plan an extension tour for you, please feel free to contact your travel consultants. Thank you for travelling with us.