Go to Shanghai airport on your own, then fly to Beijing.

After your arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by your Beijing local guide who will then take you to your hotel. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.

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After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the main section of the Great Wall that was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. In ancient times, it was used as a strategic point of defense. Cable car fee is not included.

After a Chinese lunch near the Great Wall, proceed to the Ming Tombs, the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Then go on to Olympic Stadium of Beijing 2008, appreciate the spectacular architectural appearance such as "Bird Nest" stadium and " Water Cube" pool. You could take pictures for memory before going away.

Next enjoy a Beijing Roast Duck Dinner, considered to be one of the most delicious dishes in the world. A trip to Beijing would not be complete without trying it once!

Return to the hotel.

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After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Forbidden City, the architectural wonder and world-famous attraction that lies in the center of Beijing north of Tian'anmen Square. It was home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its five centuries of use.

Next see Tian'anmen Square, which is the heart of modern China, the symbol of the People's Republic, and the center of Beijing's landmarks. The flagstones of Tian'anmen cover a staggering 440,000 square meters, enough space for a gathering of a million people.

After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant near the Forbidden City, proceed to the Temple of Heaven. The temple was built between 1409 and 1420 and is one of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance. The temple was used as a communication terminal for the Emperor to communicate directly with heaven.

Return to the hotel. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.

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After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you on the Beijing Hutong Tour, a "must-see" attraction if you want to really get a feel for the rich history and culture of the city. Seeing the Beijing Hutongs today will show you the lifestyle and culture of historic Beijing.

After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the famous shopping area, Wangfujing Street, where you will have free time until your local guide takes you to Beijing airport for your flight to Xi'an.

After your arrival in Xi'an, you will be greeted by your Xi'an local guide who will then take you to your hotel. Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest of the day.

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After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, located in Jiangzhai Xichang Village, about one mile from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum. There are about 8,000 of these warriors and horses, covering a massive area of 20,000 sq meters. These are divided into three pits.

After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Huaqing Hot Spring, situated 30 kilometers east of Xi'an at the foot of the Lishan Hills. The springs were a popular retreat with Emperors more than 2,500 years ago, many of whom enjoyed bathing in the crystal clear mineral water.

Next visit Banpo Museum, located on the north side of Banpo village on a site that dates back to the Neolithic period, over 6,000 years ago. This site was just recently discovered.

Then your guide will accompany you to enjoy a Chinese Dumpling Dinner.

Return to hotel.

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After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the Forest of Steles, which is a professional art museum that collects, studies, and displays various steles and stone sculptures. If you are interested in Chinese art and calligraphy, there are some interesting objects on display here.

Next proceed to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda situated inside Da Ci'en Temple, four kilometers south of Xi'an. Emperor Gaozong (628-683) commissioned the building of this temple in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. The pagoda's square structure is simple but very sturdy and is regarded as a masterpiece of Buddhist architecture.

After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Medieval City Wall, which is the most complete ancient city wall in China. It was built in the Ming Dynasty over 700 years ago. The city wall is based on old Tang Dynasty architecture and measures 12-14 meters across the top, 15-18 meters thick at the bottom, and 13.7 kilometers in length.

Your local guide will take you to Xi'an airport for your departure flight to Shanghai.

Today's activities end.