10 Days China Heritage & Modern Tour from Beijing to Hong Kong

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Beijing Arrival

   Hello, welcome to 10 days China visa-free tour from Beijing to Hong Kong! Upon arrival, your private driver will pick you up with a welcome board “China Xian Tour” and transfer you to your downtown hotel for check-in.

   For the rest of the day, you are free to wander around the capital city of China on your own. Houhai, an artificial lake, is highly recommended as a post dinner walking place. Local people call it Beijing's Bar Street originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). It was a royal family exclusive area during ancient times. You can find many lit-bright bars, delicious restaurants, leusire cafes and shops.

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   4-Star Hotel in Beijing
2. Day 2: Beijing Highlights
   Explore Imperial Stories and Traditional Hutong Alleys of Old Beijing

   Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby and first take you to visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world and a symbol of China. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the People's Heroes.

   The Palace Museum (formerly known as the Forbidden City) is adjacent to the north side of the square and houses the imperial palaces of 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties. As the world's largest and most well preserved group of wooden ancient buildings, it along with Tiananmen Square constitutes the historical heart of this ancient city. Forbidden City served as the residence of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years. Stroll among its magnificent halls and the guide will explain some impressive stories of the royal family to you.

   

   After lunch, take a rickshaw to shuttle through narrow hutong alleys where you can catch a glimpse of old Beijing life. If you are interested, China Xian Tour can arrange a Siheyuan home visit for you and you can experience paper suttings, calligraphy and other folk activities (optional). After that, drive you back to your hotel.

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   4-Star Hotel in Beijing
3. Day 3: Beijing Great Wall
   Visit the Temple of Heaven and Hike the Scenic Mutianyu Great Wall

   Understand how ancient Chinese emperors worshipped the heaven at the World Heritage Site Temple of Heaven. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the core building, circular and three storey, paved with blue glazed tiles. In the nearby park, you can see locals doing fitness exercises or practicing Tai Chi. If you are interested, you can join them.

   

   Then, drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. This section of the Great Wall has beautiful scenery with dense enemy buildings and varied views throughout four seasons, especially in spring when the mountains are covered in flowers and in autumn when maple leaves are fiery red. If you would like to save energy and reach high places quickly, you can choose to take the cable car (at an extra fee) directly to enemy building No. 14. Hike along the wall to the stunning No.20 enemy building and check out Hero Slope. In about 3 hours, you can experience thrilling toboggan down the mountain (optional). After that, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

   Note: For toboggan, children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult and those who are older than 60 years are not allowed to ride.

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   4-Star Hotel in Beijing
4. Day 4: Beijing to Datong by High-speed Train
   Explore the Treasure Trove of Buddhist Grotto Art

   You will depart from Beijing following your morning meal. The high-speed train will take you to Datong where you will explore the Yungang Grottoes. The site of Buddhist grotto art has existed since the 5th century AD and extends for 1 kilometer from its mountain excavation which has become a World Cultural Heritage site since 2001. The Yungang Grottoes currently include 45 main caves and 51000 stone sculptures which display a style that combines Indian and Persian and Chinese Central Plains elements. Your tour guide will show you the best spot to take pictures with the Buddha which represents the Yungang Grottoes through its open-air Buddha statue in Cave No.20.

   

   Next, be sent to Shanhua Temple for further visit. It is the largest and most complete surviving temple complex from the Liao and Jin dynasties with a history dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). In the Mahavira Hall, there are precious 24 heavenly statues of Liao Dynasty painted sculptures with different expressions and lifelike. You can also see murals from the Qing Dynasty depicting some Buddhist stories. In addition, appreciate exquisite wooden carvings on the roofs of each hall in the temple. After the visit, you will be taken to a hotel in the center of Datong to check in.

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   4-Star Hotel in Datong
5. Day 5: Datong Architectural Miracles
   Discover Pure Wooden Pagoda and Dramatic Cliffside Temple

   This morning, you will be taken to visit the oldest and tallest pure wooden tower in China - the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. Without a doubt, it is a miracle in the history of ancient Chinese architecture where not a single nail has been used. Despite thousands of years of rain, earthquakes and wars, it still stands firmly. There are colored Buddha statues from the Liao Dynasty enshrined on each floor of the tower and you can visit them obly on the first floor.

   

   After lunch, drive to Hanging Temple located on the steep cliffs of Mount Hengshan, which is a unique temple of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. It is famous because from a distance, this temple appears to be suspended in air, 60 meters above the ground. The pavilions are connected by narrow corridors and stairs. Walking on them, you will feel thrilling and exciting, a totally unique experience. After the visit, escort you back to the hotel.

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   4-Star Hotel in Datong
6. Day 6: Datong to Xi’an by High-speed Train

   After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Xi'an. After 5 hours, you will arrive at Xi'an Railway Station and your private driver will pick you up and send you to a hotel in the city center for check-in. You can tour at your own pace during the remaining time.

   When night falls, you can head to the Tang Dynasty Never Night City, a pedestrian street themed around the flourishing Tang culture. The site does not serve as a historical landmark and it uses Tang architectural elements and bright lights and live performances to recreate the active nighttime atmosphere of Xi'an which was the Tang Dynasty name for Xi'an.

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   4-Star Hotel in Xi’an
7. Day 7: Xi’an Essence
   See the Life-sized Warriors, Cycle the Ancient City Wall, Taste Muslim Quarter Snacks

   You will meet your Xi'an tour guide this morning and travel for one hour to reach the Terracotta Army. The UNESCO World Heritage Site possesses substantial importance because it represents one of the most important archaeological finds from the 20th century. Enter this large museum and observe the life-sized clay warriors who were buried with China's first emperor in three pits. Your guide will provide you with historical background and excavation work of this breaktaking location.

   

   In the afternoon, drive back to city center and visit the Ancient City Wall. The wall which surrounds Xian's central area functions as a historical defense structure that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. It extends for 13.7 kilometers and provide you with two choices which allow you to tour the entire city and its historical sites through walking or rented rides.

   Next take photos at the most central landmark in Xi'an, the Bell and Drum Tower Square. It only takes 5 minutes to walk to the hustle and bustle of Muslim Quarter. The highlight of this food street lies in various Shaanxi-style snacks such as Mutton/Beef and Bread Pieces in Soup, steamed dumplings with soup, Roujiamo, Liangpi... Last, you will be sent back to the hotel to rest.

   

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   4-Star Hotel in Xi’an
8. Day 8: Xian to Hong Kong by Flight

   Today you will fly to Hong Kong to see how Eastern and Western cultures blend perfectly here. After arrival, a local driver will escort you to the hotel for check-in. You can explore Hong Kong on your own during the remaining time of the day.

   Take a stroll around Victoria Harbor, taste Hong Kong style dim sum and catch a glimpse of city life by taking the Dingding tramways. There is no tour guide service today.

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   4-Star Hotel in Hong Kong
9. Day 9: Hong Kong Half-day Tour
   Enjoy Panoramic & Close-up Views of Hong Kong Skyline

   After you meet your tour guide, the first stop begins at Victoria Peak which is one of Hong Kong's essential sightseeing locations that occupies the city's highest elevation point. The name of the place derives from the name of Queen Victoria. The Peak Tram takes you to the observation deck sitting 428 meters above sea level and provides you with a complete view of the Hong Kong skyline.

   

   The next destination is Stanley Market. The market sells handicrafts together with artistic works that include Chinese calligraphy art, paintings, silk products and handmade jewelry. After that, take the Star Ferry which operates as a cross-sea transportation system through Victoria Harbor for more than 100 years. The ferry ride offers you breathtaking views of both the city skyline and the nearby mountain ranges.

   The afternoon and evening is free for you to explore the city at your own pace. Go sightseeing on Avenue of Stars. As night falls, explore Tsim Sha Tsui, the busiest area in Hong Kong.

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   4-Star Hotel in Hong Kong
10. Day 10: Hong Kong Departure

    Enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel as your 10-day China visa-free tour comes to an end. Your driver will escort you to the airport to your next destination depending on your flight. Hope you have a good time with China Xian Tour!

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