China Essence Tour  
Covering City Beijing 3N+Xi’an2N +Suzhou 1N+Shanghai 2N 
 
Day 1     Home -   Beijing                                                    
Arrive at Beijing Capital Int’l Airport. A Present China representative will greet and escort us to our hotel. Overnight in Beijing
 
 
 
Day2          Beijing                                    (AB, L, D)
In the morning, we’ll walk around Tiananmen Square, probably the largest and most magnificent public square in the world. Explore The Forbidden City, the largest and most well-preserved imperial palace whose vast and exotic grandeur was brilliantly captured in the movie The Last Emperor. In the afternoon, tour the Summer Palace where was former summer retreat for the imperial family during the late Qing Dynasty and now China’s largest and best-preserved royal garden. After dinner, transfer back to hotel. 
 
 
Day3          Beijing                                    (AB, L, SD)
Morning take you to visit Great Wall which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive defensive structure built to keep off intrusion in the ancient times. This must be the highlight of your Beijing tour. Followed by a visit to Olympic Village (Exterior), take memorable pictures Outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was hold. Then transfer to Local Bazaar (Yaxiu Market, where you can enjoy the pleasure of bargaining), enjoy Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.
 
 
Day 4           Beijing – Xi’an                          (AB, SD)
Morning
transfer to airport and take flight to Xian. Upon arrival, has a city tour----Old City Wall which is one of the few ancient city walls still standing in China. This has become the symbol of Xi’an. Enjoy a good night of Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the Tang Dynasty Show which is a a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xian.
 
 
 
 
Day5                 Xi’an                              (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horse Figures, one of the most exciting archaeological finds of the 20th Century - the more than 6,000 of excavated Terracotta Warriors. This afternoon takes you to visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda in China; Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. After dinner, transfer back to hotel.
 
 
 
Day6                 Xi’an— Shanghai /Suzhou            (AB, D)
In the late morning, board a short flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, we will explore the Special Economic Zone of Pudong and walk along the east side of Huangpu River with memorable views of The Bund .Huangpu River is the most important shipping artery of Shanghai. The Bund shows off Shanghai’s outstanding foreign buildings the world’s greatest banks and trading empires established a base here. Coach drives you to Suzhou, overnight in Suzhou.   
 
 
 
Day 7                        Suzhou—Shanghai             (AB, L, D)
This Morning we will take you to visit the Garden for Lingering In. it is one of the four most famous gardens in China. Possessing typical Qing style, it is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the buildings. In the afternoon, we will take a boat ride cruise on the Grand Canal and see the local people’s lives as they go about their daily business. After dinner, transfer back to Shanghai.
 
 
 
Day 8                            Shanghai                 (AB, L, D)
In the morning take you to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, opposite to the Bund which is famous for its grand buildings of various architectural styles. The tower is 468 meters high. It is the highest TV Tower in Asia and is the third highest one in the world. Enjoy free shopping on Nanjing Road and attends the most famous Acrobatic Show in the evening-- ERA Show, you will have the chance to experience the intersection of time at the Multimedia Theatrical Spectacular.
 
 
 
Day9                         Shanghai/Home                 (AB)
Have breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport and take flight back home.
 
 
Accommodation:
 
Beijing 5*: Beijing Jade Palace Hotel or similar level
 
Xi’an 4*:Grand New World Hotel or similar
 
Suzhou Local 5*:GuSu Jinjiang Tower or similar level
 
Shanghai Local 5*:Ramada Shanghai Wujiaochang or similar level