Overview

Join Erik's Adventures on a fully guided singles tour of China and visit some of the most famous sites in the country including the following amazing and historical places listed below.  All the while immerse yourself in the culture of this mysterious country where ancient civilization is colliding with modern growth.

Beijing- Capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is the political and cultural heart of China. Beijing is an extraordinary place with one of the world's oldest civilizations. It has been in existence as a settlement for over 3,000 years and the capital of the nation over many centuries, yet it is now a vibrant metropolis that is moving toward the future at hyper-speed and home to 11 million citizens. Some of China's most stunning sights can be found in Beijing: the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple and the Great Wall, etc.

Great Wall - The highlight of your stay in this ancient city is a visit to the Great Wall, built 2300 years ago and extending 3,750 miles. It's a must see for every visitor.

Xian is one of China's six historic capital cities. From 1027 BC onwards eleven dynasties chose it as their seat of government. It probably possesses more items of archaeological interest that any other town or city in China, the most important, of course, being the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda, situated in the Da Ci'en Temple, is one of the famous Buddhist pagodas in China. Originally built in 589 A.D. in the Sui dynasty, the temple was named Wu Lou Si Temple till 648 A.D. when Emperor Li Zhi, (then still a crown prince), sponsored a repair project on the temple. This was a symbol of thanksgiving to his mother for her kindness, after she had suffered an early death.

City Wall of Xian is an extension of the old Tang dynasty structure and the building was built by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of Ming dynasty (from 1370 A.D. - 1375 A.D.). After the enlargement the city wall stands 40 feet high and 40-46 feet across the top. It is 50-60 feet wide at bottom and 8.5 miles in length with deep moats surrounding the wall. It boasts to be the most complete city wall to have survived through China's long history.

Terra Cotta Warriors- In 1974 a group of peasants digging a well, made what was to become the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century when they unearthed fragments of a life sized Terra Cotta Warrior. Excavation of the vault revealed thousands of warriors and their horses, an entire army designed follows its emperor into eternity.

Shanghai - was once a small town supported by the fishing and weaving industry before the first Opium War. Late in 1990 when the central government starting developing the area, the city's economy boomed and today it is a scintillating city boiling with rapid cultural change. Since market restrictions were lifted, Shanghai has embraced the forces of business and design and rewritten its rulebook shaping a fresh, new city that is sophisticated, innovative, and living a life it has never lived before.

Itinerary

April 14 (Sat). Arrive in Beijing.
Check into hotel  CHANG AN GRAND HOTEL BEIJING or similar. Meet your singles tour guide and the other singles travelers, relax and unwind from your flight.

April 15 (Sun) in Beijing (B, L, D)
This morning we start our singles tour with a visit to Tiananmen Square and the largest Imperial Palace in the world -the Forbidden City of Supreme Harmony and Dignity (UNESCO), then we visit the largest imperial garden in the world, the elegant Summer Palace (UNESCO) including a cruise on the shimmering waters of Kunming Lake. After that we visit the Pandas' Garden in Beijing's Zoo. It has been breeding the largest numbers of pandas away from the original habitat areas and along with other panda sanctuaries is another UNESCO site. CHANG AN GRAND HOTEL BEIJING

April 16 (Mon) in Beijing (B, L, D)
This morning we start group tours first to the iconic "Beijing 2008 Olympic Center" -the Bird's Nest & Water Cube. We stroll around the outside for photography, and then we continue to the Great Wall of China- Badaling (UNESCO) and walking along its ramparts for breathtaking view of the largest man power project in ancient times. After that we visit the mountain valley-the Ming Dynasty's Imperial Tomb (UNESCO) including a visit to the Sacred Stature Road. If time is available we visit a Jade Carving Factory and observe the skilled artisans at work as they create intricate designs.
Tonight we enjoy a cultural show. CHANG AN GRAND HOTEL BEIJING

April 17 (Tue) in Beijing (B, L, D)
This morning we visit another renowned imperial site –the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO) including a group tour to the Imperial Hall of Pray Harvest, the Imperial Vault, and the Imperial Sacrificial Altar. We see the echo wall and stones in the vault and on the altar where the emperors whispered with the Celestial Beings. We will see local people doing Taiji and morning exercises there. Then we visit the Beijing City Planning and watch a 3D film which tells of the history and changes of Beijing. In the afternoon we take the old-fashioned pedi cab to the historical sites behind main streets by a  Hutong Tour. We visit the Pearl Workshop with any extra time available.
Tonight we enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner. CHANG AN GRAND HOTEL BEIJING

April 18 (Wed) Beijing/Xian by air (B, L, D)
We take a later morning flight from Beijing to Xian-the ancient capital over 1100 years and check in hotel.

Sightseeing in the afternoon includes group tours : Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Provincial Museum. The Big Wide Goose Pagoda Temple was regarded the landmark of Xian. When the dynasties expanded their territories to the west with many Buddhism Scriptures, Monks and the envoys came to China. The temple was then built and a larger team of scholars was organized here for translation of the Buddhism Scriptures into Chinese; and it became a holy place for pilgrimages. Behind the pagoda is the courtyard, which tells great Buddhism envoys' story. The Provincial Museum shows us Chinese archaeology's excavation at Xian areas from the very beginning of China's Neolithic Age 20000-8000 years ago all the way up to the glorious dynasties in 980AD. It has numerous collections and treasures on display. HOTEL: AURUM INTERNATIONAL or similar

April 19(Thu) Xian (B, L, D)
Full day excursion tour to UNESCO site of Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, We will see all excavated Exhibitions (1, 2 ,3, 4) and watch the archaeologists that are continuing on the fields for further excavation. Then we watch the Circle Vision Movie of the historical story.  In the afternoon on the route back to the city, we visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center.
Tonight Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show. HOTEL: AURUM INTERNATIONAL or similar

April 20 (Fri) Xian/Shanghai by air (B, L)
At Leisure and then fly to Shanghai. Transfer to the hotel

Afternoon- the city group tour will be to the colonial European past at The Bund. It's the window of Shanghai history and modern changes. Then we visit Xintiandi, a very well-known boutique area fusing with fashion and tradition and showing yet another delightful face of Shanghai. GALAXY HOTEL (or similar)

April 21 (Sat) Shanghai (B, L, D)
This morning we start our China singles tour with a visit Old Downtown and the classical Yu Garden. Old Downtown has many narrow zigzag lanes, small squares, a fish pond, and a pavilion linked by stone bridges. It houses many favorite local bars, restaurants, tea houses and souvenir shops. The Yu Garden (UNESCO Site) built 400 years ago, is a famous ancient private garden with architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. Owing to its ingenious design, zigzag layout by pavilions, chambers and towers, opera stage, elegant rocks and bridges on the mirroring lakes and moats, it became a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. The brick-carved figures of warlords & warriors, unique animals standing on the roofs of ancient buildings and the huge dragons decorated on the range of walls are features of the garden. In the afternoon we visit The Shanghai Museum. The attractions include enormous stone sculptures, bronze-ware, porcelain, calligraphic works, Chinese paintings and ancient furniture. After the museum we stroll to the Peoples Square. The surroundings are the best collection of modern architecture. If time is available we will visit the Carpet Factory. Tonight we enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show. GALAXY HOTEL (or similar)

April 22 (Sun) Shanghai (B, L, D))
Today we take a group tour excursion to a well-preserved historical site, the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao to see another unchanged face of Shanghai where EPEC leaders visited while they were in Shanghai. Then we return to the city and visit Jade Buddha Temple.

April 23 (Mon) Depart Shanghai (B)
Morning at leisure and departure transfer to airport for homeward flight.

"End of China singles tour"

What's included

China Singles Tour- Price: Sharing a room $1899. Single Travelers- Please add $519 for a single room

Land cost includes:
Accommodation at hotels specified or similar on sharing basis
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-breakfast at hotel, L-lunch & D-dinner at local Chinese restaurants)
Tang Dynasty dinner show in Xian
Coach class air ticket for travel Beijing / Xi'an / Shanghai inclusive of airport taxes (Please note check-in luggage restricted to 20 kg / 44 lbs per person in total).
All sightseeing tours with English-speaking local guides as mentioned in itinerary.
All airport transfers for the domestic flights within China
Entrance fees for the tours included in the trip
National singles travelGuide/Host with 15 or more passengers
Peking Duck dinner
Beijing Cultural show
Shanghai Acrobatic how

 

Land cost does not include:
International tickets (Home city/ Beijing & Shanghai /Home city)
Applicable visa fees
Extra visits and meals not indicated
Porterages, tips and gratuities to staff and guides

Please note: Times for tours, flights and activities are approximate and may change. We may use hotel similar to the ones specified in the singles tour itinerary

 

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-Alicia R. (guest of 2010 China trip)