Luoyang Holidays

Sample Itinerary - REF CHINA 1196

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Day 1: Beijing

Huan ying, welcome to China! Airport arrival transfer and hotel check in. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

Today, we drive beyond Beijing to Mutianyu and to walk a section of the famous Great Wall. A symbol of total Chinese genius, the Great Wall is a cultural icon you will see this first hand today. Afterwards we enjoy lunch and return to Beijing.

Day 3: Beijing

This morning enjoy a tour of the sprawling Tienanmen Square followed by a visit to the Forbidden city.

Day 4: Beijing

Today we enjoy a tour of the Temple of Heaven and it's surrounding park where you see the locals practice Tai Che and ballroom dancing. In the afternoon we enjoy a visit to the wonderful Summer Palace return to your hotel evening at leisure.

Day 5: Beijing - Luoyang

Morning express train Zhengzhou (Must be Zhengzhou). On arrival at 12:30 you are met by our local guide and taken to visit the famous Shaolin Temple. on ward transfer to a Luoyang hotel - Evening at leisure.

Day 6: Luoyang - Xi'an

Today we explore the UNESCO - listed 6th Century Longman Caves etched into the cliffs of the Yi River. The 1300 caves (grottoes) are adorned with 100,000 statues and images of Buddha and his disciples, carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty. Afternoon high speed train to Xian - Arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 7: Xi'an

This visit a visit will be made to see the famous Terracotta Warriors. Later afternoon at leisure.

Day 8: Xi'an - Chengdu

Today, we visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter. Encircling the old city is Xi’an’s medieval City Wall enjoy a walk and take in the view. In the afternoon we fly to Chengdu. Arrival transfer to your hotel - Crown Plaza Chengdu Panda Garden.

Day 9: Chengdu

Enjoy the entire day at the Chengdu Panda Base return transfers included and guide will be with you.

Day 10: Chengdu

Morning drive to Leshan, enjoying countryside views of the Chuanxi Plain along the way. Arrive in Leshan at noon. After lunch, Board a tour boat have a panoramic view of the biggest carved Buddha statue in the world. After plenty of time to see the sight we will drive you back to your hotel.