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China 8-Day Tour | Beijing Departure Datong + Xi'an + Henan Tour
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China 8-Day Tour | Beijing Departure Datong + Xi'an + Henan Tour

8 days
Beijing
€523.39/person
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Cancel more than 7 days (inclusive) before the tour date to receive a full refund. If the tour is cancelled 6-4 days (inclusive) before the meeting date, 20% of the fee will be deducted. If you cancel the tour 3-1 day(s) (inclusive) before the meeting date, 40% of the fee will be deducted. If the tour is canceled on the day of the meetup, 60% of the fee will be charged. This itinerary involves securing accommodations and incurring related expenses in advance. If you cancel your participation for personal reasons, the cancellation fee based on the withdrawal date as stipulated in the contract may not cover the actual losses incurred. In such cases, you will be required to compensate for the actual losses, but not exceeding the total cost of the tour. Thank you for your understanding. In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Some of the activities are cancelled
  • 1. 7 nights accommodation
  • First night in Beijing: Zhongyu Selected Hotel / Qiuguo X Hotel (Wangjing SOHO Wangjing Subway Station Store) or equivalent
  • Second night in Datong: Datong Hongqi Grand Hotel / Dadun Hotel (Datong Ancient City Branch) or similar
  • Third night in Datong: Datong Hongqi Grand Hotel / Dadan Hotel (Datong Ancient City Branch) or similar
  • Fourth night in Xi'an: Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Mixc City TV Tower Metro Station Branch) / Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar
  • Fifth night in Xi'an: Jinjiang Inn Select (Xi'an MixC TV Tower Metro Station Branch) / Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar
  • Sixth night in Luoyang: GreenTree Inn (Luoyang Yingtianmen South Square Branch) / Home Inn HUA YI Select Hotel (Luoyi Ancient City Lijingmen Branch) or similar
  • Seventh night in Kaifeng: Yuelang Hotel (Kaifeng Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden Gulou Square Branch) / Yuansen International Hotel (Kaifeng Henan University Minglun Campus Branch) or equivalent

Not included: Additional personal activity expenses are at your own cost.; Dinner at your own expense

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Overview

Activity Introduction# ① Pre-trip Notification Within 24 hours of your order, we will send detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. ② Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary Intangible Cultural Heritage & Wellness Experience: Ingenious Handicrafts・Wellness Martial Arts Two Legendary Cultural Icons: Qin Dynasty Military Formations・Central Plains Zen Martial Arts Grottoes & Architectural Clusters: Cliff Art・Architectural Wonders Three famous gardens, belonging to different dynasties and with distinct orientations, vividly showcase ancient Chinese classical gardening techniques and the daily life scenes of ancient people. Performance & Styling Experience: Visual and Auditory Feast・Ancient Charm Dressing ③【Warm Reminder】 There is a large temperature difference during the trip, so prepare both thick and thin clothing. Please pay attention to safety during your visit, respect local customs, and have a pleasant journey! Domestic use of national standard flat plug power, foreign guests should bring their own adapter plugs. ④Itinerary: Day 1: Beijing Temple of Heaven (Tai Chi Experience) to Summer Palace to Paper Cutting/Dough Figurine Making Experience (approx. 40KM/1H) (Chinese and English guide on the day) Day 2: Beijing to Datong Ancient City to Huayan Temple to Shanhua Temple to Nine-Dragon Wall (choose one of tile rubbing/mural copying) (approx. 10KM/30 minutes) (Chinese and English guide on the day) Day 3: Yungang Grottoes to Hanging Temple to Puppet Show (approx. 170KM/3.5H) (Chinese and English guide on the day) Day 4: Datong to Xi'an City Wall to Bell and Drum Tower to Grand Tang Everbright City (driver and guide, with translator) Day 5: Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Terracotta Warriors to Huaqing Palace to Song of Everlasting Sorrow Performance to Hanfu Styling (approx. 100KM/2H) (Chinese and English guide on the day) Day 6: Xi'an to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes to White Horse Temple (approx. 50KM/1.5H) (Chinese and English guide on the day) Day 7: Mount Song Shaolin Temple to Monk Performance to Shaolin Zen Martial Arts Experience to Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden (approx. 220KM/4H) (Chinese and English guide on the day) Day 8: Kaifeng Prefecture to Kaifeng Station Drop-off (approx. 10KM/30 minutes)

Highlights

This 8-day premium loop tour connects four major cultural and tourism cities: Beijing, Datong, Xi'an, and Henan. It condenses six major themes: grotto art, royal gardens, ancient temples, live performances, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and health-preserving martial arts. It's a one-stop destination to visit multiple World Cultural Heritage sites.
Beijing Charm | Practice Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven, admire famous gardens at the Summer Palace, and experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts.
Grotto Wonders | Visit the Yungang Grottoes and watch puppet shows, explore the Hanging Temple of Mount Heng.
Chang'an Splendor | Arrive in Xi'an by high-speed rail, cycle on the ancient city wall, and enjoy a night tour of Datang Everbright City.
Qin and Tang Dynasties Charm | Explore the Terracotta Warriors, visit Huaqing Palace, and enjoy the live performance of "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" at night.
Luoyi Zen Visit | Travel to Luoyang by high-speed rail, tour the Longmen Grottoes, and pay homage at the first ancient temple.
Zen and Martial Arts of Song Dynasty | Learn martial arts and enlightenment at Shaolin Temple, enjoy a night tour of Song Garden, and stay in Kaifeng City.
Tour Conclusion | Stroll through Kaifeng Mansion, take a private car to the high-speed rail station, and conclude the journey successfully.

What's included

1. 7 nights accommodation
First night in Beijing: Zhongyu Selected Hotel / Qiuguo X Hotel (Wangjing SOHO Wangjing Subway Station Store) or equivalent
Second night in Datong: Datong Hongqi Grand Hotel / Dadun Hotel (Datong Ancient City Branch) or similar
Third night in Datong: Datong Hongqi Grand Hotel / Dadan Hotel (Datong Ancient City Branch) or similar
Fourth night in Xi'an: Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Mixc City TV Tower Metro Station Branch) / Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar
Fifth night in Xi'an: Jinjiang Inn Select (Xi'an MixC TV Tower Metro Station Branch) / Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar
Sixth night in Luoyang: GreenTree Inn (Luoyang Yingtianmen South Square Branch) / Home Inn HUA YI Select Hotel (Luoyi Ancient City Lijingmen Branch) or similar
Seventh night in Kaifeng: Yuelang Hotel (Kaifeng Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden Gulou Square Branch) / Yuansen International Hotel (Kaifeng Henan University Minglun Campus Branch) or equivalent
Note: Room arrangements are for basic room types. For upgrades, please contact customer service to pay the price difference.
2. Only breakfast is included throughout the catering; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
III. Tickets include the Summer Palace, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Yungang Grottoes tickets + sightseeing car, Hanging Temple, Xi'an City Wall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Huaqing Palace, Longmen Grottoes tickets + sightseeing car, White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple (including Pagoda Forest + shuttle bus), Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, and Kaifeng Fu.
4. Full-trip driver-guide service and airport transfer fees (including transportation costs, toll fees, fuel costs, etc.): For 2 people, a Sino-foreign joint venture SUV such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Toyota Frontlander, Nissan X-Trail, or similar class vehicle will be used; for 4 people, a Sino-foreign joint venture SUV such as Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Toyota Frontlander, Nissan X-Trail, or similar class vehicle will be used; for 6 people, a Buick GL8 business van will be used.
V. Each departing tourist must purchase travel accident insurance for 500,000.
6. Additional personal activity expenses are the responsibility of the individual.
VII. Intercity High-Speed Rail Transportation (Round-trip cross-city train services for the entire journey) 1. Beijing North to Datong South (G2533) 2. Datong South to Xi'an North (G2455) 3. Xi'an North to Luoyang Longmen (G358) 4. Luoyang Longmen to Kaifeng North (G2260)
8. Special performance projects + intangible cultural heritage interactive experience projects: Yungang Grottoes puppet show, "Song of Everlasting Regret" live-action performance, Shaolin Temple monk performance, tile rubbing/mural copying (choose one of two), one Tai Chi experience, Shaolin Zen martial arts interactive experience, one Hanfu styling, paper cutting/dough figurine (choose one of two)

What's not included

Additional personal activity expenses are at your own cost.
Dinner at your own expense

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

Please select a travel date
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Private car pick-up service from Beijing's Third Ring Road urban hotels, with a Chinese and English-speaking guide accompanying and explaining throughout the journey. [Attraction/experience] Temple of Heaven, Tai Chi Experience, Temple of Heaven Park: A royal sacred site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. The ancient buildings of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Altar are exquisite, and the Echo Wall is a renowned acoustic marvel. Follow a Tai Chi master to experience Tai Chi in the park, feeling the traditional health-preserving culture in this thousand-year-old imperial garden, calming your mind and body. (Activity duration: 1H) [Attraction/experience] Summer Palace, Experience Beijing paper-cutting/dough figurine intangible cultural heritage production (choose one of two), Summer Palace: China's top imperial garden, built around Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, blending northern and southern garden characteristics. Scenic spots such as the Long Corridor, Marble Boat, and Tower of Buddhist Incense each possess unique charm. Featured Interaction: Experience Beijing paper-cutting / dough figurine intangible cultural heritage production. You can take home the works you complete yourself as a souvenir. [Accommodation] Zhongyu Select Hotel; You will be arranged to stay at Zhongyu Selected Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Qiuguo X Hotel (Wangjing SOHO Wangjing Subway Station Store) or other hotels of the same level. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 2 [Attraction/experience] Datong Ancient City, Transportation: Beijing North to Datong South (G2533 10:28-12:32, travel time 2 hours and 04 minutes), with Chinese and English tour guides. Datong Ancient City: A major town during the Liao and Jin dynasties, with a well-preserved 7.2-kilometer ancient city wall, four magnificent city gates, and numerous ancient buildings within the city, offering an immersive experience. [Attraction/experience] Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Huayan Temple: A renowned Liao and Jin imperial temple, divided into upper and lower courtyards. The Liao Dynasty painted sculpture "Bodhisattva with Palms Joined and Teeth Exposed" in the Bojia Sutra Repository Hall is hailed as the "Venus of the East," possessing extremely high artistic value. Shanhua Temple: A classic Liao and Jin ancient architectural complex with well-preserved halls, it is a valuable example for studying ancient Buddhist architecture. [Attraction/experience] Nine-Dragon Wall, Choose one of two: tile-end rubbings or mural reproductions, Nine-Dragon Wall: A giant glazed tile wall from the Ming Dynasty, the foremost of the three great Nine-Dragon Walls. Special experience: Choose one from tile-end rubbings or mural reproductions to deeply appreciate traditional ancient architecture and painting art. [Accommodation] Datong Hongqi Hotel; You will be accommodated at Datong Hongqi Grand Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged at Dadan Hotel (Datong Ancient City Branch) or another hotel of the same class. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service. Day 3 [Attraction/experience] Yungang Grottoes, Puppetry, Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes: A World Cultural Heritage site, a large group of royal grottoes from the Northern Wei Dynasty, with sculptures that blend Chinese and Western artistic styles. During the visit, enjoy traditional puppet shows and experience the charm of folk performing arts. Hanging Temple: Located on the cliffs of Mount Heng, the entire structure is suspended halfway up the mountain, with a perilous and unique design. The cultures of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism converge here. [Accommodation] Datong Hongqi Hotel; You will be accommodated at Datong Hongqi Grand Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged at Dadan Hotel (Datong Ancient City Branch) or another hotel of the same class. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service. Day 4 [Attraction/experience] Xi'an City Wall of Ming Dynasty, Transportation: Datong South to Xi'an North (G2455 10:05-14:51, journey time 4 hours 46 minutes). Xi'an City Wall: The largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Experience cycling along the entire wall, stroll through the thousand-year-old city, and overlook the ancient capital's scenery. [Attraction/experience] Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Datang Everbright City, Bell Tower & Drum Tower: Xi'an city landmarks, two ancient Ming Dynasty buildings echoing each other from afar, magnificent in form, classic representatives of the ancient capital's historical style. Grand Tang Everbright City: The Tang-style architectural complex is brightly lit, and the atmosphere is full after nightfall. Check out special street performances such as the tumbler interaction, Li Bai's poetry recitation, and Dunhuang flying apsaras, immersing yourself in a dream back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. [Accommodation] Jinjiang Inn Select (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Store); You will be arranged to stay at Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Store). If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Store) or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service. Day 5 [Attraction/experience] Qinshihuang Terracotta Army Museum (West Gate), Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of Emperor Qinshihuang: One of the Eight Wonders of the World and a World Cultural Heritage site. Visit Pits 1, 2, and 3, and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall in sequence. The lifelike terracotta army formations fully showcase the military and sculptural artistic achievements of the Qin Dynasty. [Attraction/experience] Huaqing Palace, Hanfu styling, Interpretation of "Song of Everlasting Sorrow", Huaqing Palace: A Tang Dynasty imperial hot spring palace, where you can explore the ruins of thousand-year-old hot spring pools such as the Lotus Pool and Begonia Pool, and delve into the royal stories of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. In the evening, watch the large-scale live historical dance drama "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," which uses Mount Li and Huaqing Pool as its natural stage, combined with top-notch light and shadow effects, to interpret an ancient epic love story, creating a truly breathtaking spectacle. [Accommodation] Jinjiang Inn Select (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Store); You will be arranged to stay at Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Store). If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Store) or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service. Day 6 [Attraction/experience] Longmen Grottoes, Transportation: Xi'an North to Longmen, Luoyang (G358 10:02-11:19, journey time 1 hour 17 minutes), accompanied by Chinese and English tour guides for explanation. Longmen Grottoes: A World Cultural Heritage site, carved from the Northern Wei to the Tang Dynasty, with numerous grottoes and statues densely distributed on the cliff faces, featuring over 100,000 stone carvings, each with a unique expression. [Attraction/experience] White Horse Temple, White Horse Temple: China's first official Buddhist temple, founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The ancient buildings and cultural relics within the temple are well preserved, and Buddhist halls in the styles of Myanmar, Thailand, and India are gathered here, bearing witness to the history of Sino-foreign Buddhist cultural exchange and development. [Accommodation] GreenTree Inn (Luoyang Yingtianmen South Square Store); You will be accommodated at GreenTree Inn Hotel (Luoyang Yingtianmen South Square Branch). If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged at Home Inn HUA YI Select Hotel (Luoyi Ancient City Lijing Branch) or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service.
Children aged 2-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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