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This 8 days China Culture Tour from Hong Kong to Xian and Beijing takes you to explore the fantastic highlights of Asia's World City, China’s Ancient City & China’s Capital City. Hong Kong is best known as a shoppers' paradise with a mix of Chinese and Western influences, while Xian is the capital city of 13 imperial dynasties, and Beijing is China’s Capital City and the second biggest city in China's long history.

In Hong Kong, you can enjoy places of interest like Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market, Victoria Harbour, Avenue of Stars, Wong Tai Sin Temple. As one of the most popular destinations in Asia, Hong Kong offers all modern convenience. In Xian, you can still find the Silk Road marks through the Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter, and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. You will wonder at the 8,000 Terra Cotta Army made by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Then, take the 4.5 to 5.5 hours high-speed train to Beijing, the capital of China. In Beijing, besides the heritages and wonders like Forbidden City, Bird’s Nest, Imperial College Museum, and the Great Wall, don’t forget to try Beijing duck and explore local life in Hutongs. Refresh yourself with a cultural trip to China's top 3 tourist destinations with 1 modern city and 2 cities with a long history.

You Can Experience “Must-see & Must-do” with This Tour
Highlight 1: Explore Hong Kong, Asia's World City, through towering skyscrapers, diverse shopping opportunities, pristine temples, and local cuisine.
Highlight 2: Experience the mix of Chinese and Western cultures in HK through Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Victoria Harbour, Wont Tai Sin Temple...
Highlight 3: In Ancient Capital Xian, chase the Silk Road marks through the Ancient Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (World Heritage), and Shaanxi History Museum.
Highlight 4: A closed visit to Terracotta Warriors (World Heritage), find more about the 2,200 years old underground army for China's first emperor’s afterlife.
Highlight 5: Have a contrasting exploration of ancient Beijing - Imperial Palaces, Museums & Traditional Hutongs.
Highlight 6: Enjoy hiking time on the famous Mutianyu Great Wall and have a panoramic view of the spectacular landscape.
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Hong Kong (3 Days)

Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market, Victoria Harbour, Star Ferry, Avenue of Stars, Wong Tai Sin Temple

Xian (2 Days)

Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

Beijing (3 Days)

Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, Imperial College Museum, Wudaoying Hutong, Temple of Heaven

Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1 Arrival in Hong Kong | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in

Nihao! Welcome to Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient and the shoppers' paradise with a mix of Chinese and Western influences. Upon arrival at Hong Kong, your local tour guide and driver will meet there and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to have fun on your own. You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful tips to spend your free time based on your time and interest.

Arrival Ideas:

As Asia's World City, travelers can arrive in Hong Kong easily by air. There are numerous international and domestic airlines for you to enter China and the rest of Asia from Hong Kong. You can visit Hong Kong by air from most cities in China, like Guilin, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Kunming, Chengdu, and more. In addition, travelers can take high speed train to Hong Kong from Guilin (3.5 hours), Guangzhou (1 hour), Shenzhen (0.5 hour), Kunming (7.5 hours), etc.

Day 2 Hong Kong Tour | Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. It is time to enjoy your full-day Hong Kong trip. The first stop is to pay a visit to the highest point of Hong Kong - Victoria Peak (about 552 meters). You will take the famous Peak Tram, which was operated for more than 110 years, and travel through the verdant woods to explore some hidden old buildings left by the old Hong Kong. Get atop to the observation deck to overlook the amazing Hong Kong skyline and beautiful harbor views. Seize the rare time to take some photos from atop. The second stop is to go to the Aberdeen Fishing Village, a peaceful traditional fishing village with the rows of old junks and sampans where you will get a very interesting contract and change of pace to the Hong Kong business district and Kowloon.

Then head to Repulse Bay which is known for its silky soft white sand and one of the most expensive residential areas in the world. Lots of luxury villas can be found by the bay, including that of some famous celebrities. By the end of the beach stand the eccentric Kwun Yam Shrine. You can also explore the former colonial style Repulse Bay Hotel and the ornate Life Guard Club built in traditional Chinese style nearby. The last stop for today is Stanley Market. Walk through the bustling market selling fancy petty commodities and enjoy browsing the stalls with clothing and souvenirs can’t find elsewhere. To relax a little bit, you can order a cup of coffee or beer at the seaside café or pub to spend time getting away from the crowds.

Day 3 Hong Kong to Xian by Flight | Airport Transfers

It is your free time visit around HK according to your flight time.Then you will head to the airport for your flight to Xian (about 3.5 hours).

Welcome to Xian, the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties! Upon your arrival in Xian, the local guide and driver will greet you at the exit of the airport, and then escort you to your hotel in Xian downtown area. Enjoy some free time on your own after the hotel check-in.

Day 4 Xian City Tour | Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Drive about 40km (about 1 hour) to uncover one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world - the Terracotta Army Museum, which was built by the first emperor of China - Qin Shihuang to protect him in his afterlife. There are about 8,000 vivid life-size Terracotta Warriors found so far. First, pay a visit to the largest and most imposing pit which is believed to contain over 6,000 terracotta figures of soldiers and horses. You will be amazed by the subterranean life-size army of thousands silently standing and guarding the emperor and also be awed by the fabulous artistic skills of ancient Chinese artisans. Next, move to another pit where you can feast your eyes with around 1300 warriors and horses. You can get to examine the ancient army array by visiting the kneeling and standing archers, the chariot war array and numerous troopers holding weapons, etc.

After lunch, drive back to downtown to visit the Ancient City Wall (also known as the Fortification of Xian). The city wall is a kind of defensive structure in Ancient Times and represents one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved Chinese city walls. Spend some time leisurely walking on the wall and enjoy its inner and outer walls, watchtowers, and moat, and have panoramic views of modern Xian.

Later in the afternoon, go to explore the Great Mosque. Located near the Drum Tower, the Great Mosque is the largest mosque in China. Though it has become a famous tourist attraction, it is still used by Chinese Muslims (Hui people) as a place of worship. The Great Mosque is a brilliant blend of Chinese and Islamic architecture. (Note: It is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Non-Muslims are not admitted to the main prayer hall or during times of prayer.) Then discover the vivid local life by wandering around the bustling Muslim Quarter which is the backstreets leading north from Drum Tower. It used to be the home to the city’s Hui community for centuries, now it is a paradise mixed with different local snacks and Muslim culture. At last, if you are interested you can stroll from Drum Tower to Bell Tower (450m) for a night view of the ancient building dating from 14th century.

Day 5 Xian to Beijing by High Speed Train | Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

This morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (Big Wild Goose Pagoda). Standing in the Da Ci’en Temple complex, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (World Heritage) was originally built in Tang Dynasty which is about 1,370 years ago, it is functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. You can learn more from your guide about Xuanzang who set off from Chang'an (the ancient Xi'an) along the Silk Road, using 17 years to traversing 100 countries, finally arriving in India, the cradle of Buddhism.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the train station for your high speed train to next destination - Beijing (4.5-5.5h). Upon arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the train station and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can explore by yourself around your hotel.

Day 6 Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace

Today you will spend the whole day exploring the ancient citadel Beijing through China’s famous landmarks, epic imperial grandeur and royal gardens.

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and then head to Tian’anmen Square, which is the world’s largest public square and also the symbol of China. It has witnessed many big events in China over the past decades and from here you can take good pictures of Tiananmen Gate showing on CCTV News every day.

Walk across the square and you will visit the might and splendor of the awe-inspiring Forbidden City (Closed on Mondays), the world’s largest palace complex and one-time home to 24 emperors of China. Listed as a world heritage site, Forbidden City has about 500 years’ history, and served as the political and ritual center of China during the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. With over 8,728 rooms, the Forbidden City is not only China’s largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings, but also a city within the city, like the Vatican in Rome. Enter through Meridian Gate and visit along the central axis to ensure you won’t miss any highlighted palaces. You can admire its brilliant architecture and numerous ancient art treasures while listening to your guide and learning more about the emperors’ stories hidden inside the Imperial Palace. Later, take another 15-minute walk up to Jingshan Park, where you can have a magnificent panorama of modern Beijing and princely views over the russet roofs of the Forbidden City.

In this afternoon, drive to the “Museum of Royal Garden” - Summer Palace, which used to be the resort for royal families to flee summer heat. The grounds, temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes, bridges, gate-towers, and corridors are a marvel of landscaping. Enjoy the leisure walk and take your time to appreciate the imperial architectures, hilltop views, and beautiful lakes, which offer a pastoral escape into the landscapes of traditional Chinese painting.

Recommended Optional Activity: You can try the famous Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude this evening.

Day 7 Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Imperial College Museum, Wudaoying Hutong

In this morning, you will head northwest of Beijing (about 1.5-2 hours’ drive, 73km) to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The Great Wall boasts a history over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient masterpieces on the planet. Mutianyu Great Wall is connected with the Jiankou Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east. Mutianyu is the longest and best fully-restored Great Wall with fewer tourists and is also famed for its 23 Ming-era watchtowers and stunning views. Take the cable car up to the 14th watchtower and then enjoy the memorable hiking time on the wall while visiting its western route. With the green pines and cypresses covering the surrounding area, and the winding wall standing majestically on the vast land, you will capture the most stunning natural scenery in this section. Challenge yourselves while climbing up to the 20th watchtower where you could fulfill your Great Wall dream. Cherish the chance and take photos as many as you like!

Then head to Beijing Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. The museum is consisting of two parts: Confucius Temple (Kongmiao) and Imperial College Museum (Guozijian). Kongmiao is the place where people paid homage to Confucius during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Confucius is the greatest thinker and educationalist in ancient China. Guozijian (Imperial academy) is a kind of university/college in ancient China that can be traced back to the Sui Dynasty (581–618). Guozijian is also the place where the Emperor personally lectures. The college was constructed right next to the temple in accordance with Chinese tradition where a temple is always to the left of a school. This museum is a good place for you to learn more about ancient China's education system and ancient buildings.

At last, you can also enjoy a relaxing time exploring the ordinary local life through the Wudaoying Hutong which is near the museum. It is the coolest non-touristy hutong alleyway street in all of Beijing. Travel through the narrow alleys with many featured shops standing on both sides. After that, transfer back to your hotel and have a good rest tonight.

Day 8 Departure from Beijing | Temple of Heaven, Airport See-off

This morning you will head to Temple of Heaven. Located in Beijing's Tiantan Park, the Temple of Heaven is much bigger than the Forbidden City and smaller than the Summer Palace. As a World Heritage, the Temple of Heaven (Taoist temple) is also known for its rigorous symbolic layout, peculiar structure, and magnificent decoration. The Temple of Heaven used to be a place to offer sacrifice to Heaven by 22 Chinese emperors twice a year for good harvests. You can learn more about the grand praying ceremony there, as well as observe the amazing designs such as the Echo Wall and the Triple Sound Stones. Nowadays, it is also a park for local people to do morning exercise and you are welcome to join them.

Then, it is time to end your 8-day China Culture tour. Your guide will escort you to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.

Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your China tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia.

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In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.
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“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.
“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.
“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.
If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please let us know before your booking. We will try our best to take care of you.

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Have a good sleep everyday is very important during your China tour. In a private tour, you can decide on your own which hotel class you want - luxury 5 star, comfortable 4-star or economic 3-star.
All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.

Photo Gallery for This Itinerary

  • Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
  • The Peak Tram, Hong Kong
  • Terracotta Warriors, Hong Kong
  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
  • View Fobidden City from Jingshan Park, Beijing
  • Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing
  • Victoria Peak View of Hong Kong
  • Stanley Market, Hong Kong
  • Aberdeen Fishing Village, Hong Kong
  • Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
  • Bell Drum Tower, Xian
  • Rougamo, Xian Snack
  • Terracotta Warriors, Xian
  • Ancient City Wall, Xian
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
  • Tiananmen Square, Beijing
  • Forbidden City, Beijing
  • Summer Palace, Beijing
  • Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing
  • Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum, Beijing
  • Temple of Heaven, Beijing

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