Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit Temple of Heaven – considered as the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture & Hongqiao Market – famous for trading pearls with around a million of visitors each year.
13D Amazing China
Prices from: NZD7038 per person on Twin sharing basis
Beijing – Xian – Luoyang – Zhengzhou – Suzhou – Shanghai
This tour will give you an opportunity to explore the popular cities in China. Within Beijing city, you’ll find some of China’s most stunning sights – Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Great Wall. Visit Xian, famous for Terracotta Warriors is praised as the eighth major wonder of the world, the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and City Wall of the Ming Dynasty as well as showcasing numerous pagodas, mosques and towers. Visit Luoyang – one of the oldest cities in China and one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. Explore Zhengzhou -National Civilized City and a State-list Famous Historical and Culture City. Visit Suzhou which has over 2,500 years of rich history, and relics of the past are abundant to this day. Enjoy Shanghai – a city that is sophisticated and innovative. See the temples, gardens, bazaars and striking architecture of the new city.
Itinerary
Day 1
Beijing
Day 1
Beijing
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
This morning proceed for full day city tour. Visit the Tiananmen Square, which is located at the centre of Beijing City. Later drive to the Forbidden City, it was off-limits to commoners for 500 years. Also visit Summer Palace.
Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall- a well-preserved section of the Great Wall of China, known for its stunning scenery and challenging climb, offering a unique experience for visitors. Visit Ming Tombs - the burial ground of 13 of the 16 Emperors and the Sacred Way.
Day 4
Beijing (B/L)
Day 4
Beijing (B/L)
Full day tour Yonghe Lama Temple, the most revered Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. Continue to visit Temple of Confucius, dedicated to Confucian thought, with a massive bronze statue of the great philosopher. Visit Imperial College & Hutongs with Rickshaw Ride
Day 5
Beijing-Xian (B)
Day 5
Beijing-Xian (B)
Transfer to train station to board bullet train to Xian. Afternoon half day city tour visiting Ancient City Wall, also known as the Fortifications of Xi'an, is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.Continue to visit Muslim Quarter. It is a snack and commercial street situated in the center part of Xian.
Day 6
Xian (B/L)
Day 6
Xian (B/L)
A full-day tour to the 2000-year-old Army of Terracotta Warriors which remains stunningly well preserved. The 6000 life-sized terracotta warriors and war horses were discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well! Visit Banpo Village, Neolithic archaeological site located in the Yellow River valley, east of present-day Xian. Enjoy a traditional meal, allowing travelers to explore ancient Chinese culture.Evening Tour Tang Dynasty Everbright City. It takes you through time and space and back to the flourishing Tang Dynasty by changeable live-action landscape and diverse night activities.
Day 7
Xian – Luoyang (B/L)
Day 7
Xian – Luoyang (B/L)
Transfer to train station to board the bullet train to Luoyang. Afternoon visit Longmen Grottoes with Lunch. The Longmen Grottoes or Longmen Caves are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art.
Day 8
Luoyang – Zhengzhou (B/L)
Day 8
Luoyang – Zhengzhou (B/L)
Today full day visit to Shaolin Temple (Including Kungfu Performance). Apart from its contribution to the development of Chinese Buddhism, as well as for its historical, cultural, and artistic heritage, the temple is famous for its martial arts tradition. Later-on drive to Zhengzhou and transfer to Hotel.
Day 9
Zhengzhou – Suzhou (B)
Day 9
Zhengzhou – Suzhou (B)
Transfer to train station to board the bullet train to Suzhou. Check-in at hotel. Evening tour at Master-of-Nets Garden. It is among the finest gardens in China. It is recognized with the other Classical Gardens of Suzhou as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It aims to recreate natural beauty in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than Master of the Nets Garden.
Day 10
Suzhou (B/L)
Day 10
Suzhou (B/L)
Full day Suzhou city tour. Visit Lingering Garden, Do you want to savor a natural beauty in a man-made garden?. As one of the Four Famous Gardens, Lingering Garden will give you a visual treat.
Visit Shantang Street. Enjoy Canal Cruise , the best way to get to know the city is to board a canal cruise. It’ll take you around the city and back in time to when life was simpler. Visit Panmen Gate, also being called Pan Gate, is the only well-preserved water-and-land city gate in the world now.
Day 11
Suzhou – Shanghai (B)
Day 11
Suzhou – Shanghai (B)
Drive to Shanghai and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Old Shanghai visiting Yu Garden, Shanghai’s most beautiful Chinese Gardens. Visit Jade Buddha Temple & The Bund, the no 1 attraction in Shanghai.
Day 12
Shanghai (B)
Day 12
Shanghai (B)
Morning tour of modern Shanghai. Afternoon is at leisure
Day 13 (Mon)
Shanghai (B)
Day 13 (Mon)
Shanghai (B)
Departure transfer to airport
Private program, can start anyday and can be customized
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as indicated, transfers & sightseeing using private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, train and internal flights
Prices quoted are valid till 31 March 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.
