China Trekking&Culture Mount Hua Tour

• Shaanxi History Museum--Small Wild Goose Pagoda--Ancient City Wall--High speed train to Chengdu

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

In the morning we will visit Shaanxi History Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda . Regarded as "the pearl of the ancient city and treasury of the Huaxia civilization", the Shaanxi History Museum is the art pavilion to curate and exhibit Shaanxi's historical culture and ancient Chinese civilization.

Then we will go to the Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. You will pass through the Hanguang Gate, as if traveling back to the prosperous scenes on the ancient Silk Road. On the city wall, you can rent a bicycle (extra charge applies) for a leisurely ride and enjoy the panoramic view of modern Xi'an.

Then we will also take you to visit the bustling Muslim Quarter to taste the authentic local snacks and experience the different cultural atmosphere.

In the Afternoon, you will take a high-speed train to Chengdu(about 3 hours). Your tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Recommend for Free Time

1. Take a stroll down Chunxi Road and have some snacks.
2. Watch a Chinese kung fu or theater show and you can ask guide to buy tickets for you.
3. Take a walk around Chengdu on your own to experience Chengdu's residential life.

• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding--Baoguo Temple

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

In the morning, you will go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This is not only a scientific research base for pandas around the world, but also a cozy home for more than a hundred of pandas. You will be able to observe pandas of all ages eating, playing, rolling on the ground and climbing trees.

Also, we can learn how to feed them, even we can watch female pandas nursing their cubs . And more importantly, we can further our understanding of how to protect these beautiful but endangered creatures.

After lunch, you will take the high speed train to Emeishan. And then go to visit the largest temple at the foot of Mount Emei, the Baoguo Temple.

• Mount Emei - Lei Dong Ping - Golden Peak

• 4+ stars Hotel

• Breakfast
  

After breakfast you will visit Mount Emei. One of the few World Heritage Sites that is both a cultural and natural heritage. It is one of the four most famous Buddhist mountains in China and home to 5,000 species of plants and more than 2,300 species of wildlife. 

You will first arrive at Lei Dong Ping (2400 meters above sea level), you will walk along the stone steps for about 30 minutes to reach the cable car station and you will have the chance to see wild monkeys along the way.

Then take a cable car (about 5 minutes) to reach the Golden Peak (3,077 meters), which is the biggest highlight and essence of Mount Emei. It can be called the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world. 

On a clear day, you may even be able to see the snow-capped Mount Gongga (7,556 meters above sea level) and Asia's largest table mountain-Mount Wawu. If the weather permits, you will also be fortunate enough to enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the Sea of Clouds.

After about 1.5 hours of sightseeing at the Golden Peak, you will return to the tour center. Then your car is ready to transfer you to Chengdu (about 2.5~3 hours).

• Chengdu Departure

• Breakfast

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight or train to your next destination or home. We hope you have a wonderful memory of this tour and look forward to seeing you again. 

We have prepared a transfer service and a one/two day tour to Chengdu (optional) for you

1. Drop-off service: In order to ensure that your departure is hassle-free, we offer a considerate drop-off service. According to your flight time and departure location, we will arrange a car to arrive at your hotel or designated location on time.
2. Chengdu one-day/two-day tour: For those who want to experience Chengdu in depth in a short time, we recommend the Chengdu one-day tour; if you have more time, the Chengdu two-day tour will be the best way to explore the city.

• Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel

• 4+ star hotels

• None

Welcome to Beijing, as the capital city of China, this city is next sure to give you a strong cultural atmosphere and a unique travel experience.

Our professional tour guide will meet you at the airport arrival and transfer you to your hotel for rest.

The rest of the day is free time. If you want to wander around, you can find a tour guide and your guide will give you some good suggestions.

Arrival Tips

As an international aviation hub, Beijing is connected to many cities around the world by direct flights. In addition, you can also choose to arrive in Beijing conveniently by high-speed train, such as from Shanghai (about 5-6 hours), Xi'an (about 5.5 hours) and Guangzhou (about 8-9.5 hours).

• Tian'anmen Square--Forbidden City--Jingshan Park--Summer Palace

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

  
  

After breakfast, we will reach the Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tiananmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China. 

Passing through Tiananmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, which is the largest and best-preserved palace in the world. Once the imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. It is a reflection of the highest architecture level in ancient China.

After touring the Forbidden City, we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where you will have a panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City.

In the afternoon, we will drive to the Summer Palace, which is the largest existing and the best-preserved royal garden in China. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.

Recommended Activities

1. You can choose foot massage, houhai night bars or Sanlitun bar street at night.

2. Watching Peking Opera Show, Kung fu Show or Acrobatic Show.

• Great Wall--Bird Nest

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

We will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall. This section of the Great Wall is well-preserved and relatively unvisited, and it will surely live up to your expectations. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is one of the "longest Great Walls in China" and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural scenery. 

You will take an easy cable car up to the Great Wall. Next you will climb up to the city tower overlooking the majestic Great Wall, which will surely make your stay unforgettable. After the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.

(Note: If you are physically fit, you can also choose to hike up and down the mountain to feel the sense of accomplishment of climbing to the top).

Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.

Recommended Dinner

You can go to Quanjude and enjoy a meal of the famous Peking duck.

• Temple of Heaven--Hutongs--High speed Train to Xi'an

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast&Lunch

  
  

After Breakfast, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and offer prayers for a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy. Stroll among the halls of the Temple of Heaven and feel the solemnity and mystery of ancient royalty.

Next, we will visit the Hutongs and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. These alleys, made up of courtyards, epitomize life in old Beijing. During lunch, you will learn to make and eat dumplings in the hutongs for an in-depth experience of the old Beijing way of life.

As the Beijing tour comes to an end, your will go to the Railway Station for the high-speed train to another ancient capital of Xi'an (about 5 hours). At Xi'an North Railway Station, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this charming city.

• The Terracotta Warriors and Horses--Da Ci'en Temple--Big Wild Goose Pagoda--Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

We will drive about 40 kilometers to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These Terracotta Warriors were built by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, to protect him in the afterlife. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta figurines, horses and chariots were buried underground for over 2,000 years until they were discovered in 1974. Standing in front of these spectacular statues, you will be awed by the ambition of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the skill of ancient Chinese artisans. 

Before visiting the Terracotta Warriors Museum, you will also have the opportunity to experience traditional culture by making a miniature Terracotta Warrior under the guidance of a local potter.

After lunch, we will return to downtown Xi'an and visit the Da Ci'en Temple. This temple was a famous translation site of Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty. The temple has a 64.5-meter-high pagoda, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built by the Buddhist master Xuanzang to preserve the scriptures he brought back from India. 

If you are interested, you can climb the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (extra charge applies) for a great view of the city. 

As night falls, we will take you to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. It is a unique Tang Dynasty cultural theme imitation complex in China, where you can enjoy rich singing and dancing performances and charming night scenery.

• Mount Hua-- Chang Kong Cliff Road--Xi'an

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

Early in the morning, you will come to visit the Mount Hua, which is one of the "Five Mountains" in China, known for its steep and dangerous peaks.

First, we will take the cable car(about 10 minutes) to the top of the North Peak. Here you can enjoy a unique view of the four peaks of Huashan.

After arriving at the East Peak, please enjoy the magnificent view and feel the nature's ingenious workmanship. 

After arriving at the South Heavenly Gate, you will face a challenge - Chang Kong Cliff Road. This trestle is more than a hundred meters long and only 0.3 meters wide, and it is built close to the cliff. When you walk in between, it is as if you are in the clouds. 

Then we will arrive at South Peak, the highest peak of Mount Hua. Next we will proceed to the West Peak, which is famous for its unique lotus shape.It's about a 40-minute hike from the South Peak to the West Peak.Finally, we will take the cable car down the mountain.

Notes:
1. Please bring your own food and beverages as supplies are limited on the mountain.
2. The Chang Kong Cliff Road may be temporarily closed for maintenance or bad weather, and the waiting time in line may be several hours during peak season. If you are interested in it, it is recommended that you start early from Xi'an and walk steadily through the mountain, adjusting your tour route if necessary. Please be sure to notify your trip advisor or guide in advance.