Shanghai Essence, Expo Site and Ancient Xian 6-Day Tour

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Tour Name: Shanghai Essence, Expo Site and Ancient Xian 6-Day Tour
Market Price: $370
Our Price:$335
City: Shanghai Tours -> Xian Tours
Highlights:
The 2010 Expo site and Shanghai will show you the modern atmosphere and world-class hi-tech. While the ancient Xian, as one of the ancient capitals in Chinese history, will give an impressive contrast between old and new.

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Day 2 Shanghai Shanghai
Hotels: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard Class) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe Class) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
Today, our Shanghai guide will pick you up at your Shanghai hotel, then transfer you to visit the the Bund, City God Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi Entertainment Complex, Nanjing Road and Oriental Pearl TV Tower.

-The Bund: Also called the Zhongshan Road, it is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, winding a 1500 meters (less than one mile) length. Walking along the Bund, which is at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the opposite side and also the Jin Mao Tower.Being one of the Top Ten Shanghai Attractions, the Bund is a really beautiful and special place which is worth visiting. On the western side of Zhongyi Dongyi Road stand 52 buildings, showing various Chinese and foreign architectural styles, hence the name of "World Architecture Exposition in Modern Times"
-Nanjing Road: Shanghai's main shopping street, enjoying the fame as "the No.1 commercial street of China", also it is one of the most prosperous streets in Asia.
-Yuyuan Garden: A traditional Chinese park decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rockeries. Yu Garden is not only a famous classical garden in South China, but also a major historic and cultural site under state protection.
-Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Standing by the Huangpu River with a height of 468 meters high, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the highest TV Tower in Asia (up to the last floor to see Shanghai scenery).It is a new landmark of Shanghai in 21st century.
-City God Temple: The City God Temple of Shanghai is a temple in the old city of Shanghai, China, and is today the central feature of a large retail and entertainment district. It originated as the Jinshan God Temple, dedicated to the spirit of Jinshan, or "Gold Mountain", an island off the coast of Shanghai. It was converted into a City God Temple in 1403, during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty.
-Xin Tian Di Entertainment Complex: It is a state-of-the-art warren of upscale shops, bars and restaurants based on the theme of "where old meets new". Here you find the oddly complimentary combination of the traditional houses of old Shanghai (the 'Shikumen') hosting ultra modern restaurants, bars and shops. The exterior of these shikumen style houses of 1920's Shanghai have been tastefully restored, whilst inside they have been fully renovated to accommodate the tastes of the modern Westerner.
Day 3 Shanghai Shanghai
Hotels: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard Class) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe Class) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
A tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to expo site. Enter and visiting expo sites free on your own.
Be met at the exit of expo park in the afternoon and you will be transferred back to your Shanghai hotel.
Day 4 Shanghai Xian
Hotels: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
Transfer you to Shanghai airport to take the flight to Xian in the morning. Upon arrival, our guide in Xian will pick you up and escort you to visit the Big Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall and Moslem Street.

-Big Goose Pagoda：The pagoda (7 floors,64.5meters high) where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
-Ancient City Wall: Built in the Ming dynasty about 700 years ago, the wall measures around 13.9 km in circumference, 12 meters in height, 18 meters wide at its base while 15 meters wide on the top.
-Moslem Street: About 100 meters west of the Bell Tower in Xian located a simple-looking north-southward residential street-Moslem Street. Paved with old colored stone, the street is a residential area of Muslims. For most travelers who visit the ancient city of Xian, Moslem Street is a must visit, where the restaurants offer the authentic dainty Islamic food and a great variety of Moslem snacks.
Day 5 Xian Xian
Hotels: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, which is called the Eighth Wonder of the World. After that, drive you to the Banpo museum.

-Terracotta Warriors: The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
-Banpo Museum: The Banpo Site is a typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture dating back about 6,000 years. At that time, the Banpo people used tools made primarily of wood and stone. Women, the crucial labor force, were responsible for making pottery, spinning, and raising the family, while men fished.
The Banpo Museum is the first museum built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site. The approximately 4,500 square meters (about 1 acre) exhibit area of Banpo Museum is divided into two Exhibition Halls and a Site Hall.
Day 6 Xian
Activities:
Transfer you to the Xian airport to take your flight home. Service ends here. Home sweet home.

Rate

We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.

Quotation:

Group Size	1 person	2-5 persons	6-9 persons
Tour Class	1 person	2-5 persons	6-9 persons
Standard	$935.00	$500.00	$335.00
Deluxe	$995.00	$550.00	$365.00
Super Deluxe	$1340.00	$720.00	$545.00

The above rates are valid from May to October 2010, excluding expo peak days (May 01 – 03, Oct. 01 – 07, Oct. 25- Oct.31).

If there are more than 10 travelers (including 10), please enquire us for discount.

Price Inclusions:
1. Hotel accommodation in cities as listed above (based on standard twin sharing with daily breakfasts)
2. Private transfers for the itinerary listed above;
3. Outstanding English-speaking tour guide;
4. Air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
5. Standard day expo admission ticket;
6. Entry tickets of attractions as listed in the itinerary;
7. Meals as specified in the itinerary;

Price Exclusions:
1. International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
2. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
3. Gratuities to the guide and the driver;
4. Any service not clarified in the itinerary;
5. China internal airfare/train tickets;
6. Personal Expenses;
7. China Entry Visa Fees
8. Single Room Supplement;

Day 2 Shanghai Shanghai
Hotels: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard Class) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe Class) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
Today, our Shanghai guide will pick you up at your Shanghai hotel, then transfer you to visit the the Bund, City God Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi Entertainment Complex, Nanjing Road and Oriental Pearl TV Tower.

-The Bund: Also called the Zhongshan Road, it is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, winding a 1500 meters (less than one mile) length. Walking along the Bund, which is at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the opposite side and also the Jin Mao Tower.Being one of the Top Ten Shanghai Attractions, the Bund is a really beautiful and special place which is worth visiting. On the western side of Zhongyi Dongyi Road stand 52 buildings, showing various Chinese and foreign architectural styles, hence the name of "World Architecture Exposition in Modern Times"
-Nanjing Road: Shanghai's main shopping street, enjoying the fame as "the No.1 commercial street of China", also it is one of the most prosperous streets in Asia.
-Yuyuan Garden: A traditional Chinese park decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rockeries. Yu Garden is not only a famous classical garden in South China, but also a major historic and cultural site under state protection.
-Oriental Pearl TV Tower: Standing by the Huangpu River with a height of 468 meters high, Oriental Pearl TV Tower is the highest TV Tower in Asia (up to the last floor to see Shanghai scenery).It is a new landmark of Shanghai in 21st century.
-City God Temple: The City God Temple of Shanghai is a temple in the old city of Shanghai, China, and is today the central feature of a large retail and entertainment district. It originated as the Jinshan God Temple, dedicated to the spirit of Jinshan, or "Gold Mountain", an island off the coast of Shanghai. It was converted into a City God Temple in 1403, during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty.
-Xin Tian Di Entertainment Complex: It is a state-of-the-art warren of upscale shops, bars and restaurants based on the theme of "where old meets new". Here you find the oddly complimentary combination of the traditional houses of old Shanghai (the 'Shikumen') hosting ultra modern restaurants, bars and shops. The exterior of these shikumen style houses of 1920's Shanghai have been tastefully restored, whilst inside they have been fully renovated to accommodate the tastes of the modern Westerner.
Day 3 Shanghai Shanghai
Hotels: Shanghai Leisure Hotel(Standard Class) Express Holiday Inn(Deluxe Class) Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
A tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to expo site. Enter and visiting expo sites free on your own.
Be met at the exit of expo park in the afternoon and you will be transferred back to your Shanghai hotel.
Day 4 Shanghai Xian
Hotels: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
Transfer you to Shanghai airport to take the flight to Xian in the morning. Upon arrival, our guide in Xian will pick you up and escort you to visit the Big Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall and Moslem Street.

-Big Goose Pagoda：The pagoda (7 floors,64.5meters high) where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
-Ancient City Wall: Built in the Ming dynasty about 700 years ago, the wall measures around 13.9 km in circumference, 12 meters in height, 18 meters wide at its base while 15 meters wide on the top.
-Moslem Street: About 100 meters west of the Bell Tower in Xian located a simple-looking north-southward residential street-Moslem Street. Paved with old colored stone, the street is a residential area of Muslims. For most travelers who visit the ancient city of Xian, Moslem Street is a must visit, where the restaurants offer the authentic dainty Islamic food and a great variety of Moslem snacks.
Day 5 Xian Xian
Hotels: Xian Walker Boutique Hotel(Standard Class) Quest International Hotel, Xi'an(Deluxe Class) Sheraton Xian Hotel(Super Deluxe Class)
Activities:
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, which is called the Eighth Wonder of the World. After that, drive you to the Banpo museum.

-Terracotta Warriors: The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
-Banpo Museum: The Banpo Site is a typical Neolithic matriarchal community of the Yangshao Culture dating back about 6,000 years. At that time, the Banpo people used tools made primarily of wood and stone. Women, the crucial labor force, were responsible for making pottery, spinning, and raising the family, while men fished.
The Banpo Museum is the first museum built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site. The approximately 4,500 square meters (about 1 acre) exhibit area of Banpo Museum is divided into two Exhibition Halls and a Site Hall.
Day 6 Xian
Activities:
Transfer you to the Xian airport to take your flight home. Service ends here. Home sweet home.

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