Discovery of China Ancient Capitals

After breakfast, you will start today’s tour with a visit to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, then to Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and Zhonghua Gate. In the evening you will be treated to a cruise along the Qinhuai River, which is not only historic but also beautifully lit at night

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After breakfast, transfer to board a fast train to Zhengzhou (5 hours), the capital of Henan Province. Visit Henan Provincial Museum.

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Drive to Kaifeng, another ancient city in Henan. Visit Millennium City Park, Dragon Pavillion Park, and Iron Pagoda (Tie Ta) and Prime Minister Temple (Xiangguo Si). Then drive back to Zhengzhou.

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Transfer to take a morning train to Luoyang. Then visit Longmen Grottoes, Guanlin Scenic Area, Emperor Carriage Museum and old Luoyang town.

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One day tour to Shaolin Temple, Dagoba Forest and Kung Fu performance are included. Then drive back to Luoyang.

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Take a fast train to Xian in the morning (2.5 hours). After lunch, visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum, and Gao Family Courtyard House with a puppet shadow play.

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Full day visit to Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Qinshihuang Mausoleum, Bell Tower and a stroll to the old Muslim quarters of the city. Take an overnight train to Beijing (11 hours)

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Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel and have breakfast. Visit Coal Hill to have a panoramic view of Beijing. Then to the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square and Qianmen Pedestrian Street.

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Private escorted tour to Mutianyu Great Wall (round-way cable car), and a 3-wheel rickshaw tour Hutong (Beijing’s traditional alleyways) to see the local people’s life.

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After breakfast, go to visit Temple of Heaven, then transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination.

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