Beijing:

Begin the day with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the world largest square of this kind. Move on to the Imperial Palace, also known as the "Forbidden City" that symbolizes the imperial and traditional China. After lunch, you will go to visit the enchanting Summer Palace, one of China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. ( B L D )

Today, you will go to visit the sacred Jokhang Monastery, a 1,300-year old golden-roofed shrine. Out of the Jokhang, you are right in the center of fascinating Barkhor area, lined with the stalls of an outdoor market selling all kinds of goods. ( B L D )

Day 06: Lhasa

Today's highlight is a visit to the architectural and religious wonders of the Potala Palace. In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the Sera Monastery, located a few miles to the north of Lhasa. It is a rare showcase of traditional Tibetan architecture. Enjoy a Tibetan Song & Dance Performance after dinner. ( B L D )

Day 07: Lhasa

Come to the western suburb of Lhasa to visit the extraordinary Drepung Monastery founded in 1416. The second, third and forth Dalai Lama once lived here. Afterwards, we move on to a couple of small Tibetan villages where locals go about their daily business. Return to Lhasa in the afternoon and rest of the day is free for your own exploration. ( B L )

Day 08: Lhasa--Xian by air

After breakfast, met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Xian. After lunch, the city tour begins with a visit to the Shaanxi Museum - a large modern museum of the national level. Then move on to The Bell Tower and drum tower - dating back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Then visit Xian City Wall - a symbol of great significance of the famous historic cultural city of Xian. Back to your hotel ( B L )

Day 09: Xian

After breakfast at hotel, have full excursion to the Terra-cotta Army - a lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2200-year-old terra-cotta Army of China’s First Emperor-Qin Shihuang. After lunch, visit Banpo Museum - a village set up by a late Neolithic people. After having the local flavor - Dumpling Dinner, enjoy Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. Transferred back to your hotel. ( B L D )

Day 10: Xian--Shanghai by air

Take a morning flight to Shanghai. Met and transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ) in Shanghai. After lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden, a classical Qing Dynasty garden with over 30 pavilions linked by a maze of corridors and bridges over ponds. Just next to Yuyuan Garden is the Old City God's Temple Bazaar from the Song Dyansty. In the evening dinner will be served. After dinner, you will be arranged to enjoy the fantastic Acrobatics Show. ( B L D )

Day 11: Shanghai

First visit Shanghai Museum, the selection of over 112,000 Chinese cultural relics from the Old Stone Age to modern times. Then proceed to visit The Bund, one of the most noted waterfront and architectural symbols of Shanghai. After that, move on to the "Pedestrians only" Nanjing Road, a walking bustling street that is always packed with people waching other people. After lunch, go to Shanghai's new zone - Pudong ( east of Huangpu River) and visit Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the world's third tallest TV tower after the 553-meter CN Tower in Toronto and the 535-meter Moscow TV Tower. Finally take one hour cruising on Huang Pu River. Back to your hotel. ( B L )

Day 12: Exit

Transfer to airport for departure or free on your own. ( B )

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