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Tour to China: Ancient Capitals: Beijing-Xi'an-Luoyang-Beijing

Tour to China: Ancient Capitals: Beijing-Xi'an-Luoyang-Beijing

€1.708,00 EUR
€1.708,00 EUR
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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Dive into China's thousand-year history with the fascinating Ancient Capitals tour, a journey through the country's greatest cultural centers. Over 8 days and 7 nights, you'll discover legendary architectural monuments, spiritual shrines, and the legacy of great dynasties that have shaped China over the centuries.

Your acquaintance will begin in Beijing, the heart and symbol of the nation. You will walk along Tiananmen Square, discover the secrets of the majestic Forbidden City Gugong and feel the atmosphere of spirituality in the Temple of Heaven. The grandiose Great Wall of China, the graceful Summer Garden Yiheyuan and the architectural harmony of the Lamaist Temple Yonghegong await you.

The route will then take you to Xi'an, the ancient capital and cradle of Chinese civilization. Here you will see the exquisite Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the mighty fortress walls and meet a unique wonder - the Terracotta Army guarding the peace of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The atmospheric Culture Street will allow you to feel the rhythm of the old quarters.

In Luoyang, you will discover the grandeur of the Longmen Grottoes with thousands of rock-cut Buddha images, and visit the legendary Shaolin Monastery, the spiritual center of Chinese Buddhism and the birthplace of kung fu.

This tour is an ideal choice for those who want to follow in the footsteps of emperors, touch architectural masterpieces and feel the breath of centuries.

Period

In a double room or on an extra bed in a 2-bed room

For single occupancy

01.03-31.08.2025

$1995 per person.

$2400 per person.

01.09-30.11.2025

$1995 per person.

$2400 per person.

01.12-28.02.2026

$1935 per person

$2285 per person.

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Day 1

Meeting with the great Beijing

  • Arrival in Beijing. Meeting at the airport. Group transfer to a 4* hotel, check-in after 12:00.
  • Free time for your first acquaintance with the city.

DAY 2

Imperial Glory and Symbols of China

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Excursion to Tiananmen Square - the largest city square in the world.
  • Visit the Forbidden City Gugong - the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
  • Lunch with the signature dish - Peking duck .
  • Excursion to the Temple of Heaven - a masterpiece of sacred architecture. Return to the hotel.

Day 3

A wall that goes to the sky

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Excursion to the Great Wall of China - one of the wonders of the world.
  • Lunch at a country restaurant.
  • A walk through the Yiheyuan Summer Garden , the greatest garden complex in China.
  • External inspection of the 2008 and 2022 Olympic facilities: the Gnezdo and Vodny Kub stadiums, as well as the Ice Ribbon.
  • Return to the hotel.

DAY 4

Spiritual Immersion and Ancient Beijing

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel.
  • Excursion to the Yonghegong Lamaist Temple - a majestic monastery and one of the centers of Buddhism in China.
  • Take a rickshaw ride through the old hutongs , where narrow streets and old courtyards retain the atmosphere of the past.
  • Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
  • Free time.
  • Transfer to the station. Travel by night train to Xi'an (4-berth compartment).

day 5

Ancient shrines and walls of the great city

  • Arrival in Xi'an.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Excursion to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda , a seven-tiered temple built in the 7th century to house Buddhist relics from India.
  • Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
  • A walk along the City Wall of Xi'an , a powerful defensive structure that has preserved the grandeur of antiquity.
  • In the evening, if desired, there is a dumpling banquet with a colourful show of songs and dances of the Tang Dynasty (for an extra charge).
  • Return to the hotel.

Day 6

Legends of the First Emperor

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • On the way, visit the Art Ceramics Factory , where you can see the art of the masters.
  • Encounter with the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century – the Terracotta Army from the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China (221 BC).
  • Lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
  • A walking tour along the Street of Culture , where history meets the colour of local traditions.
  • Transfer to the station and travel by high-speed train to Luoyang.
  • Accommodation at a 4* hotel. Free time.

Day 7

Dragon Gate and the Heart of Martial Arts

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Excursion to the Longmen Grottoes , one of the three main treasures of stone sculpture in China.
  • Dinner.
  • Visit to the legendary Shaolin Monastery (495) - the spiritual center of Buddhism and the birthplace of the famous wushu.
  • Walk through the Forest of Pagodas , where the masters of the monastery are buried.
  • Spectacular martial arts show Shaolin Wushu Show .
  • Transfer by high-speed train to Beijing (about 4 hours). Accommodation in a 4* hotel.

Day 8

Farewell to China

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free time for last minute shopping and walks.
  • Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Important to know before booking:

    • Minimum number of tourists: 2 people .
    • Reservations close 7 days prior to arrival .
    • In case of cancellation the day before arrival after payment has been made (accommodation, meals, excursions, transport, train ticket, etc.) - the payment is non-refundable .
    • Surcharge for late/early transfer in some cities:

    Beijing : USD 20 per car one way (22:00–07:00).

    Shanghai : 60 USD per car one way (21:00–07:00).

  • INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    • accommodation in hotels of the selected category 4*
    • List of basic hotels according to the program in the cities:
    • In Beijing: Xinqiao Hotel 4* or Landmark Hotel 4* or Beijing Huashang CM+Serviced Apartment 4*(new)
    • In Shanghai: The City Hotel 4*
    • In Xian: The Grand Noble Hotel 4*
    • In Luoyang: Luoyang Holiday Express Inn Hotel 4*
    • specified meals according to the program (breakfast at the hotel - buffet or dry lunch; lunch and dinner at a local restaurant)
    • transfers and excursions according to the program with entrance tickets
    • Russian speaking guide services in Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou/Hangzhou/Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang/Chengdu/Xi'an/Luoyang/Lijiang/Kunming/Guilin/Yanshou
    • English speaking guide services in Chongqing/Yichang and on Yangtze River cruise.
    • internal railway crossings according to the program
    • visa support (invitation to obtain a visa at the embassy)

  • ADDITIONALLY CHARGED:

    • international air tickets
    • group visa on arrival in Beijing from 2 persons (documents for such a visa on arrival are issued in Beijing 7 working days in advance (price - 130 yuan/person on site + 600 yuan payment on the invoice, for citizens of some countries a visa on arrival is not issued!)
    • tips for hotel/cruise guides, drivers and porters.
    • services that are not specified in the program
    • *surcharge for additional night in Beijing: $110 per room per night with breakfast.
    • *extra night surcharge in Shanghai: $90 per room per night with breakfast.
    • *additional charge for separate transfer in Beijing hotel - airport or airport - hotel: $30 per person.
    • *additional charge for transfer in Beijing from Daxing Airport or to Daxing Airport: $60 per person.
    • *additional charge for separate transfer in Shanghai hotel - airport or airport-hotel: $60 per person.
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