What makes this tour different?

• 100% individual tours: private guide speaking your language and car with chauffeur during the whole trip!
• We have selected 60 charming & luxury hotels amongst over 11000 hotels in China.
• A 24/7 hotline by ChinaVeo's western team based in China to offer you local assistance.
• International flights are included and negociated for you.

Day 1: Departure

Departure from Paris airport (please contact us if you wish to depart from another city to confirm availability and price)

Day 2: Beijing - Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City

With a population of over 10 million, Beijing "Capital of the north," remains imbued with the rich history of the Royal China. Beijing also has an incredible collection of art and historical objects and expresses a kind of ideal city, and for the Chinese, is the Promised Land.

• Tian An Men square is in the heart of Beijing, in front of the Forbidden city. The square is home to a blend of modern and ancient monuments
• The Forbidden city , is a real city within the city, and was seen as the center of the earth. This is why the place was also called the "Forbidden Purple City."

Roast Duck Dinner | Lodging: Lu Song Yuan (Supp Charm*** ) , Beijing

Day 3: Beijing

Visit the China Great Wall Wine Ltd. Company, established in 1983. To produce the best wine that you will also taste, the Company uses all the modern viticulture's equipment, directly imported from France, Germany and Italy.

Beijing Opera | Lodging: Lu Song Yuan (Supp Charm*** ) , Beijing

Day 4: Beijing / Yantai – Mutianyu Great Wall and Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel)

• Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel) . Beijing is the cradle of the art of cloisonné. The first ones appeared under the Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368).
• Mutianyu Great Wall is located more than 70km north-east of Beijing. It has 15 two-storey fortresses and an alarm tower. The architectural design of this section comes from the northern Qi dynasty.

Night in the train from Beijing to Yantai (1st Class - Soft Sleeper)

Day 5: Yantai

Yantai is a beautiful sea and tourist resort, a city and an agricultural, industrial and High Tech region among the most important of China. Yantai is also the place of birth of the modern wine-producing industry of China. You will visit the "Zhangyu Wine Company" where you will benefit from a technical interview with the experts of the company.

Lodging: Yun Tai Hotel (****), Yantai

Day 6: Yantai / Qingdao – Visit of Qingdao Huadong Winery and Tsingtao’s brewery

• Qingdao Huadong Winery, was created in 1985 and owns five vineyards of 10 millions m² in Shandong, close to Qingdao. Annually, it can produce 60 000 tons ! Its specialty is white wine and especially Chardonnay.
• Tsingtao’s beer is sold in more than 50 countries. Tsingtao is also the first exported brand. The first factory was built by Germans and remains a historical Chinese symbol.

Lodging: Sophia International Hotel (****), Qingdao

Day 7: Qingdao / Taiyuan / Pingyao – Jinci Temple and Clan's Qingdao house

Taiyuan. Under the Tang, this key-city had its economic, artistic and cultural highlight, and became a fortress which resisted to all the assaults. But in the 10th century, it was removed by the armies of Song, burned and totally destroyed.

• The Jinci temple was a former Buddhist temple where 44 famous terracotta statues from the Songs (960-1279) are to be found. These life size statues represent maids and lady's companions.
• Clan Qingdao's house. This house of 300 rooms, which was of use as set to the film of Zhang Yimou " Wives and Common law wives " became a museum. Realized as a fortified city, this house conceals real pieces of art : finely sculptured lathings and watercolors of the 18th century.
• Pingyao has a history of more than 4,000 years and is registered on the UNESCO world heritage list. It underwent only few changes since the dynasty Ming (1368-1644). The city presents a full of life image of the cultural, social, economic and religious life of the Han people approximately 1000 years ago.

Transfer to Pingyao | Lodging: Yide Hotel (***), Pingyao

Day 8: Pingyao – The ramparts, Lei Lutai's house, the market tower, desk of the county's government and Rishengchang museum

• The ramparts. The outside wall's side wears bullets' impacts from the Japanese invasion of 1930.
• Lei Lutai's house; he was famous in the past century, as he was a shopkeeper who became rich thanks to the counter he founded in Pingyao.
• The market tower is 10 m high. With its yellow enameled tiles' roof, one can read, in a green Chinese caracter: "xi" (joy). From the terrace, you will have a nice view on the bustling street.
• The government's county's desk displays a painting on the legal justice court and of the Qing dynasty's jail located in Chenghuangmiao street.
• Rishengchang museum used to be a "finance house", as Pingyao had a lot, and consists of 100 rooms, among them offices, apartments and a kitchen. The museum also displays ancient cheques.

Grace vineyard visit | Lodging: Yide Hotel (***),Pingyao

Day 9: Pingyao / Taiyuan / Xian – The Terracotta Warriors Army

• The Terracotta army is regarded as the Eight wonder of the World and consists of a group of terracotta imperial guards and their horses which are arranged in a battle formation.

Dumplings dinner & Tang Dynasty songs & dances Show | Lodging: Bell Tower (****) , Xian

Day 10: Xian – The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Calligraphy, the Medicine market, the Mosque and the Muslim district

• The big wild goose pagoda is one of the oldest structure in China. It is located inside the Temple of benevolence (Da ci so), whose foundation dates back to the mid-seventh century.
• Calligraphy: find out with a Chinese professor the different styles of calligraphy techniques bases, and learn how to handle a brush and ink.
• The medicine market sells typical preparations based on salamanders, dried snakes, scorpions, mushrooms and so on.
• The mosque and the Muslim district. Ten of the 55 communities that China counts are of Muslim faith. The mosque in Xian was founded under the Tang in 732, but the current oldest buildings date back to 1404.

Visit of Danfeng vineyard | Lodging: Bell Tower (****) , Xian

Day 11: Xian / Shanghai – The Bund, Nanjing road and plantar reflexology session

Shanghai is now the real capital of China. This megalopolis, once a small fishing village, has become the Chinese center of business and finance, while being one of the most active ports in China.

• The Bund is the most famous place of the city and extends over 1.6 kilometers along the Huangpu River. It was once known as the "Wall Street of Asia" and is lined with buildings in the style of the 1930's.
• Nanjing road is known as the fifth avenue of Shanghai. It offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, gift shops and night clubs.
• Plantar reflexology session. The body is divided into ten longitudinal zones and into three transversal zones. Reflexes' zones are on the plant, the top and the edge of every foot, those of the organs situated on the right part of the body are on the right foot, those were situated on the left part on the left foot.

Flight Xian/Shanghai | Acrobatic Show | Lodging: Old House Inn (****) , Shanghai

Day 12: Shanghai – The Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden and the old town and the Museum of Art and History

• The Jade Buddha Temple. Two of the most famous Buddhas are housed in this temple. One is in white jade, in a sitting position while the other is in green jade in a rare lying position.
• The new Museum of Art and History was founded in 1952. It is one of the biggest museums in China.
• The old town offers a local bazaar with traditional crafts; you may cross the pond to eat or to have a tea in the Hu Xing Ting tearoom.
• The Yu Garden 's name stands for pleasing and satisfying. It was built to provide tranquility and happiness to the parents of Pan Yunduan.

Lodging: Old House Inn (****) , Shanghai

Day 13: Shanghai

Breakfast at your hotel and free day. Transfer to Pudong International Airport for your International Flight

Day 14: Arrival in Paris

Arrival in Paris (please contact us if you wish to arrive in another city to confirm availability and price).

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Activities included in your tour

Our China tour specialists have carefully selected unique activities (here under) which are all included in your tour. Each of these activities is proposed to you in a totally privatized way, far from the groups and the tourist attractions.

This selection was made in order to help you discover a more authentic China, to meet with its inhabitants and to discover its culture & history with the best quality/price ratio!

You may get a glance at those activities by watching the video screeners and photo galleries. We wish you to fully experience them in reality with ChinaVeo’s team!

Unique Activities :
		Mandarin lesson When you will arrive in China, you will have the opportunity to benefit from one hour Mandarin lesson. Thanks to this fun introduction, you will learn the basis to practice a bit of Chinese during your journey !
		Ride in the Maglev Take the Maglev, or magnetically levitating train, the fastest of the world ! With a speed of more than 400km per hour, you will reach the Shanghai airport in about 10 minutes ! A performance not to be missed !
		Meet a Chinese artist The new art scene of Beijing and Shanghai is one of the most vivid in the world. Come and discover the art galleries of Moganshan lu in Shanghai or the 798 Dashanzi in Beijing and meet the artists who will talk of their art with passion.
		Drink at the Jin Mao On the top of the Jin Mao tower, in the highest bar of the world, enjoy a cocktail and a panoramic view on Shanghai ! A magic moment...
		Personal Shopper Thanks to this personnal assistant who will accompany you in your shopping stroll at the antique, food and fabrics markets, you will benefit from his knowledge,bargain for the best prices and discover the best shopping spots in town !
		Tai Chi lesson In the early morning, Chinese like to practice Tai Chi, which helps to regulate the body's energy and brings well-being. You will be welcome to practice this ancient art with the locals, on the Charcoal hill in Beijing or in the Fuxing Park of Shanghai !
		Visit of an old pharmacy In Beijing or Shanghai, you will have the opportunity to discover Chinese medicine and the different medicinal herbs. Visit an ancient pharmacy and be introduced to Chinese traditionnal medicine !
		Tea ceremony Tea plays a main part in Chinese people's life and its tasting require a unique ceremony. This it what you will discover during the visit of an authentic tea house where you will attend a tea ceremony and a tasting.
		Calligraphy in the gardens of the Big Wild Goose pagoda Be initiated into calligraphy in the gardens of the Big Wild Goose pagoda in Xian ! Brushes and ink will be at your disposal for your firsts steps into the traditional universe of chinese calligraphy.
		Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong Traditionally, the Chinese also use the rickshaws to move around. An authentic way to discover the city ! In the Hutong, you will have lunch in a Chinese family which will welcomes you to watch them cooking the meal you will share with them !
		Sled ride on the Great Wall Marvel at the Great Wall like you will never see it ! Climb with a chairlift and take a sled on the Mutianyu section of the wall. Be guided in an original visit of the Great Wall !

Traditional Activities :
		Traditional Chinese massage Chinese massages are performed by hand according to ancient Oriental traditions, by well trained massage therapists. Discover the Chinese Massage with a soft Eastern touch, to ease migraine, headaches, chronic neck and back pain, stress and tension related problems.
		Opera Show in Beijing Beijing Opera is a form of singing drama and an ingenious and colorful combination of elements from many sources: traditional music, poetry, singing, recitation, dancing, acrobatics, and martial arts.
		Songs and dances about the civilization under the Tang Dynasty Xian is a city where 13 dynasties established their capital. Among them, the Tang Dynasty has enjoyed fame throughout history. "Song and Dance of the Tang Dynasty" is one of the symbols of its culture when the dynasty was at the pinnacle of its power and splendor.
		Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre in Shanghai Chinese Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts in China and absorbs elements from the opera, dance and Chinese Kung fu. You will enjoy many breathtaking and stunning programs such as hoop diving and suspending from silk, performed by very skillful artists.
		Beijing Roast Duck banquet for dinner in Beijing According to a Chinese saying, no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on roast duck. A well-known and delicious food with very long history, Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to know more about Chinese cuisine, culture and customs.

(Please note that this tour includes many more activities and visits which are listed within the “Itinerary” tab).

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

A unique selection of luxury and character hotels !

ChinaVeo presents a unique selection of luxury and character hotels destined for travelers who are looking for distinct and original hotels.

		Lu Song Yuan - Beijing *** With a central location, in a traditional street, this lovely hotel preserves the traditional architecture and a quiet and artistic atmosphere. The Lu Song Yuan Hotel offers 52 guest rooms featuring contemporary and elegant decoration designed to comfort guests in harmony with the local culture.
		Bell Tower - Xian **** The Bell Tower hotel in Xian is a 4* hotel located in Xian's city center. The hotel has all the facilities and amenities that one would expect from a hotel of this standard. You can find many historical sites within walking distance from the hotel, such as the Bell & Drum Square, the City Wall or the Great Mosque.
		Old House Inn - Shanghai **** Discover a charming little heaven within the French Concession in Shanghai. The Old House Inn Hotel is located in a narrow lane that will remind you of Paris. It is a beautifully restored small hotel that is inviting, relaxing and full of charm and character. Each room is styled differently and affords a good level of comfort.

Beyond a question of mere style, our aim is to combine luxury and comfort with architecture and ambience.
A perfect match of lifestyle and travel.

Nowadays, finding a tour in China with classic hotels, is within everyone's reach, but unlike the rest ChinaVeo offers unique and memorable hotels:  a traditional Courtyard in Beijing (offered by Mao to his third concubine), a boutique hotel designed by Philippe Stark in Shanghai, a Modern Art Hotel in Guilin …

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Tour sum up

• Day 1: Departure from Paris (or other city, please contact us)
• Day 2: Beijing - Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City
• Day 3: Beijing
• Day 4: Beijing / Yantai – Mutianyu Great Wall and Factory of "cloisonnés" (enamel)
• Day 5: Yantai
  
• Day 6: Yantai / Qingdao – Visit of Qingdao Huadong Winery and Tsingtao’s brewery 7
• Day 7: Qingdao / Taiyuan / Pingyao – Jinci Temple and Clan's Qingdao house
• Day 8: Pingyao – The ramparts, Lei Lutai's house, the market tower, desk of the county's government and Rishengchang museum
• Day 9: Pingyao / Taiyuan / Xian – The Terracotta Warriors Army
• Day 10: Xian – The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Calligraphy, the Medicine market, the Mosque and the Muslim district
• Day 11: Xian / Shanghai – The Bund, Nanjing road and plantar reflexology session
• Day 12: Shanghai – The Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden and the old town and the Museum of Art and History
• Day 13: Shanghai
• Day 14: Arrival in Paris (or other city, please contact us)

Unique Activities included in this tour:

• Traditional Chinese massage
• Opera Show at the Liyuan Theater in Beijing
• Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Center Theater
• Traditional Beijing Roast Duck Banquet
• Songs and Dances about the civilization under the Tang Dynasty
• Mandarin lesson
• Visit of an old pharmacy
• Tea ceremony
• Calligraphy in the gardens of the Big Wild Goose pagoda
• Tai Chi lesson
• Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong
• Personal Shopper
• Sled ride on the Great Wall
• Meet a Chinese artist
• Drink at the Jin Mao
• Ride in the Maglev

(A full description and illustration of these activities can be found by clicking on the « Unique Activities (Video) » tab).

Included Features:

• A private guide speaking your language (English, French, German or Spanish) accompanying you daily
• A private car with chauffeur at your disposal every day
• Accommodations in charming 3 and 4 stars hotels with private bathroom, air-conditioning, television and telephone
• The International flight*
• Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary : Train : Beijing / Yantai    –    Flights : Qingdao / Taiyuan – Taiyuan / Xian – Xian / Shanghai
• Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary
• Meals which are listed in the itinerary (those not listed are not included)
• The breakfasts
• Tourist accident / Casualty insurance
• Service charges and government taxes

Not Included Features:

• The visa expenses are not included in the price. However, according to your city of departure, we can take care of the formalities for you.
• Personal Expenses & Tips

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

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* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking