The north of China has long been the country's seat of power, and this tour takes in many of the major historical sites between Xi'an and the capital, from the life-size Terracotta Army to Beijing's Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and of course the Great Wall of China, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, where we'll walk along the Jinshanling section. We'll also explore the ancient walled city of Pingyao, the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery near Datong, the city of Chengde, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wutai Shan, one of China's four Sacred Buddhist mountains.
This is a comfortable cultural journey, on which we'll be staying in hotels and guesthouses throughout. We'll be accompanied by our local Chinese guide who can help us find the best local places to eat in China. A few long drive days.
There will be a group meeting today at 6:00pm - please look out for a note from your tour leader at the hotel reception with more information about this important meeting. The rest of the day will be free to explore the incredible city of Beijing!
Please note that many of the optional activities will only be possible for those with extra time in Beijing before the start of your trip with us - please contact the Sales team if you would like to book pre-tour accommodation with us to have extra time exploring Beijing.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 3
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 8
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 6
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 7
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Today we will have another free day to explore Pingyao and its surroundings.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
In Lijiashan we will stay in a cave room, run by a local family and set up for guests.
Please note that some caves include a traditional 'Kang Stove bed'. The Kang bed is a hollow platform made from bricks that is used both as a bed and as a work area, these are common in remote villages in Northern China. In winter a coal fire can be lit under the bed, providing a huge amount of warmth day and night and it is very common for the whole family to sleep on one large bed. This means there may be times that members of the group may have to share 1 large bed with others in the group.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 6
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 6
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel
Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Xi'an. Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please contact the Sales Team if you are interested in booking extra nights of accommodation in order to fully explore and take part in some of the optional activities listed.
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