Itinerary

Itinerary

Proposed Itinerary May 13-June1st, 2018 (subject to change)

China

Photo by Brian K. Smith MPA

Day 1 Arrival in Shanghai (flights not included. Contact us for flight recommendations). Orientation meeting.
Day 2: Guided walking tour of Old Shanghai (visits include: Chenghuang Temple, Yu Garden and the Bend), group lunch in a local restaurant. Rest of the afternoon free. Evening get-together at craft brewery for beer and dinner a la carte.
Day 3: Tour of Shanghai, visiting Shanghai Tower (the tallest building in Shanghai). Group lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit of Shanghai Urban Planning Center and Shanghai Museum. Evening free for own exploration.
Day 4: Day tour (transportation by private bus) of Historic Xitang Water City (Lunch Included) Return early evening to Shanghai. Free evening.
Day 5: Shanghai. Full day free for own exploration. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6: Morning transfer by bus to Suzhou for tour visiting Garden of Humble Administrator and Garden of Nets. Lunch at local restaurant included.
Day 7: Morning high speed train to Nanjing. Tour of Nanjing visiting Holy Passage and Ming Tombs. Lunch at local restaurant.
Day 8: Train (HST) to Xi'an - arrive early afternoon in Xi'an - check-in to hotel - Gather late afternoon at Near Wall Bar (Xi'an original first Brew Pub).
Day 9: Visit Terracotta Warriors (private coach and driver and guided tour) followed by buffet lunch. Dinner at 3 Sisters Dumpling House (included).
Day 10: Tour of City Wall by bike (14km) Muslim Market visit including lunch- afternoon visit Great Mosque and Bell/Drum tower.
Day 11: Morning visit to street market - late afternoon Visit great Goose Pagoda - Dinner/craft beer at Xian Brewing - a la carte.
Day 12: Walking tour of temples and artist market - possible Silk Road Museum visit (depending on whether museum is open - it sometimes closes without notice. If closed we will try and visit on another day).
Day 13: Train (HST) to Beijing - arrive in Beijing early afternoon - check-in to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14: Visit Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Early afternoon lunch at local restaurant. Evening at Great Leap Brewing - a la carte.
Day 15: Visit Summer Palace - lunch nearby. Visit "Jing A" brewpub for dinner - a la carte.
Day 16: Visit Temple of Heaven and Hutong Area - lunch in neighborhood.
Day 17: Full day excursion by private bus to Jinshanling Great Wall - packed lunch.
Day 18: Sites of Beijing and Area 789 - Gather for dinner/craft beer at Slow Boat Brew Pub.
Day 19: Day at leisure; time for shopping, relaxing, exploring. Goodbye Dinner - Peking Duck.
Day 20: End of tour after breakfast. Fly home or extend your stay!