Kids Friendly China Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Shanghai, Arrival

  Welcome to one of China's biggest metropolis. On your arrival at the airport, your guide will take you to your hotel and assist with check-in. The rest of your day is for your rest or city discovery at your leisure.

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• Day 2: Shanghai

  Today's first stop is Yu Garden, one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens. Have a foodie experience for lunch at Yuyuan Market nearby and know about the locals' life atmosphere. Next, your kids will like the visit to the interesting New Shanghai Natural History Museum which holds 11,000 artifacts from all seven continents and has various biological specimens. Ascend up to the 100th floor of Shanghai World Financial Center for a panoramic city view until time to go to Jiangnan Silk Workshop for the silk culture in China. Finally, have a stroll on the Bund where you can see the famous landmarks of Shanghai.

  Optional: A fantastic Acrobatics Show will make an unforgettable impression.

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• Day 3: Shanghai - Chengdu

  After breakfast, take a drive about 50 minutes to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. After arrival, walk through Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street and the Kezhi Garden, during the tour you will have a feeling of stepping back to the Chinese old times. After the trip, you will be taken to the airport to fly to Chengdu. Upon arrival, meet your local guide before a transfer to your hotel.

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• Day 4: Chengdu

  Today, have an educational and fun visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. You will learn a lot about panda's life and their habitat, and the children will definitely love seeing the panda play or sleep in the base. Proceed to Wenshu Temple later, where you can see how the local people worship and enjoy their tea time. Last, soak up the laid-back Chengdu atmosphere in Jinli Old Street.

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• Day 5: Chengdu - Xi'an

  Enjoy some free time before heading out for the flight to Xi'an. Once arriving there, meet your guide for an airport transfer to visit Tang Bo Art Museum and attend the calligraphy class, during which both you and your kids can learn culture about the Four Treasures of the Study and try to write Chinese characters by brush pen or fountain pen.

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• Day 6: Xi'an

  Start today's tour with a visit to the incredible, lifelike Terracotta Warriors and Horses which is a clay army consists of over 8,000 figures with soldiers, horses, chariots, bowmen and archers included, each has a unique face and characteristics. The next stop, Xi'an Art Ceramics Factory, will present how these warriors were made in the old days. Later, cycling on the Ancient City Wall is a rather leisure and active way to take in the city view of Xi'an. Taste some local snacks while strolling through Muslim Street.

  Optional: This evening, Tang Dynasty Show is highly recommended as an entertainment choice.

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• Day 7: Xi’an - Beijing

  This morning, you will visit a local family and try to make dumplings, stretch noodles and some other homely dishes with the host and enjoy your works as lunch. If time permits, go to a wet market together with the host and visit a local mahjong house to experience the Chinese leisure life. You will fly to Beijing after lunch. On your arrival, the local guide and driver will escort you to your hotel.

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• Day 8: Beijing

  This morning, visit Tiananmen Square, the world's largest urban square located at the center of Beijing City. Admire the Forbidden City afterward, which is the largest and best-preserved palatial complex of imperial China. 9,999 rooms across 72 hectares with palaces, gardens and seemingly never-ending grand courtyards are included in this grand complex. Later pay a visit to the pearl store. Enjoy the afternoon at Temple of Heaven, a ritual place used by many emperors from dynasties.

  Optional: This evening, we highly recommend you to watch Chinese Kung Fu Show to get the charm of Chinese martial art.

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• Day 9: Beijing

  The Great Wall is the hugest ancient fortification built on ridge of mountains and famed as one of world's top ten wonders. Today, you will head for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (round-trip cable car included), one of the most beautiful sections with unspoiled views. Have a walk on the walls to admire its splendor and grandness.

  Later, take a glance at Olympic Bird's Nest and Water Cube outside on the way back to your hotel.

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• Day 10: Beijing

  In the morning, take a leisure walk through the hutongs to go into Beijingers' daily life. Try to paint and color a facial make-up of Peking Opera on a white mask to experience the beauty of the quintessence of Chinese culture. Engage in a conversation with a local cricket trainer and he will have some great stories about cricket fighting to tell. Later, visit Confucian Temple and Guozijian, and then make a short stop at a pearl store. Today's sightseeing ends with a visit to the Summer Palace (including boat ride), the best imperial garden which was once a summer retreat for ancient emperors.

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• Day 11: Beijing, Departure

  After some leisure time on your own, you will be taken to the airport to return home or fly to other destination.

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