Day 1 Departure

To start off your amazing China Tour, you will leave your departure city and fly to Beijing. Meals and snacks will be provided on the plane.

Day 2 Arriving Beijing

When you arrive in Beijing, a Rewards Holiday local representative will meet and greet you at the airport. The local representative will then transfer you to your hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the day for self-exploring or relaxation.

Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast)

A day at leisure for you to explore at your own pace.

We highly suggest an optional Forbidden City Tour with lunch (optional, USD $79/person). Visit the world renown Tiananmen Square, the very center of the capital of China. After, venture into the Forbidden City, the former palaces of many emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasty. It is a true architectural masterpiece and also a home to the National Palace Museum. After a delightful lunch, proceed to the Summer Palace, a former royal retreat, also renown best preserved imperial garden in the world. Then, visit a famous ancient Chinese Medical Pharmaceutical company, founded in year 1669, Tong Ren Tang. Learn the rich history, theory, and philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine. Also learn health preservation through Chinese medical way. This evening, you can delight in a famous Peking Duck dinner (optional, USD $45/person) banquet.

Day 4 Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today’s highlight is an excursion to the, world renowned, majestic, Great Wall (Badaling). Also known as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”, recognized by UNESCO. Get a chance to climb a section of this 3,700-mile marvel. Afterwards, tour the iconic “2008 Beijing Olympic Center”; including the famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, which now hosts many spectacular opening ceremonies and events. Experience the magnificent architectural structure design from the outside view, providing a perfect photo opportunity to capture these wonders. Then, visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia. Tonight, you can choose to participate in a large-scale musical drama show, The Golden Mask Dynasty show (optional, USD $56/person).

Day 5 Beijing (Breakfast)

A day at leisure for you to explore at your own pace.

You can sign up and participate in a highly recommended half-day program we offer; (USD $49/person) Beijing Day tour. Today, we will take a tour to the “Temple of Heaven”, recognized by UNESCO as an architectural masterpiece built between 1406-1460 A.D. Used in the past by the emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties for ceremonial honoring and praising to the gods of harvest. Afterwards, take a famous rickshaw Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, where an included local family meal will take place.

Day 6 Beijing – Xi’an (Breakfast)

Today you will take a flight/train to Xi’an. Upon arrival of Xi’an, you will be welcomed by our local tour guide and transfer to your hotel.

Day 7 Xi’an (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today we’ll start our morning with breakfast at the hotel before departing for Lintong. Our first stop will be the Replica Factory of the Terra-cotta Warriors, where we’ll explore the fascinating process of recreating these ancient wonders. Following this, we’ll enjoy lunch before immersing ourselves in the awe-inspiring Pit 1, Pit 2, and Pit 3 of the Terra-cotta Warriors. After our exploration, we’ll return to the city center, which is approximately a one-hour drive away, for some leisure time.

Optional Activity: Gao’s Courtyard including Shadow Play + Muslim Quarter + Bell and Drum Tower Square + Dumpling Banquet Dinner （optional, USD $80/person）

Day 8 Xi’an (Breakfast)

Today begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus journey to the City Wall Scenic Area. Here, we’ll marvel at the Ancient City Wall, where you can ride a bicycle for a unique perspective (rental fee included).

Optional Activity 1: Foot Massage for Relaxation and Leisure (includes tea, snacks, and fruits) （optional, USD $59/person）

Optional Activity 2: Shaanxi Specialty Lunch + Visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (outside) + Fountain Dancing Show at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square + Tang Dynasty Night Tour (optional, USD $65/person)

Day 9 Xi’an – Zhouzhi (Breakfast)

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll depart by bus for Zhouzhi. Our main attraction will be the Zhouzhi Qinling Four Treasures Scientific Park, offering insights into the region’s natural treasures. The “Four Treasures” refer to the park’s key attractions, which typically include the precious Giant Panda, the elusive Crested Ibis, the magnificent Golden Takin, and the endangered Golden Monkey. You’ll have free time to explore, with an optional coffee break available at Donghan Village.

Optional Activity: Farmhouse Specialty Lunch + Visit and Learn Painting or Calligraphy at Huxian Farmer Painting Studio + Tour of the New Rural Scenery of Huxian County (optional, USD $79/person)

Day 10 Xi’an – Home (Breakfast)

After breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you to the airport and head back home.

Note:

Due to flight schedules, your return journey may involve a layover in another gateway city in China. In the event of such circumstances, your itinerary will be extended by an additional day.