China Cultural and Natural Tour

Visit the Palace Museum: Visit the Forbidden City (about 2.5 hours) What kind of "museum" is this? It's like a city! Nowadays, the Forbidden City is no longer the "Forbidden City" of silk and satin, but the magnificent glazed tiles and orderly architectural complex still maintain the grandeur of the imperial city. Walking through the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Qianqing Palace, admiring the flowers and plants in the emperor's imperial garden, it feels like traveling back to the drama of the Qing Palace. New tour route: ★ Enter through the Meridian Gate - Nandaku Furniture Museum - Central Axis Three Halls (Taihe Hall, Zhonghe Hall, Baohe Hall) - Cining Palace Garden - Shoukang Palace - Imperial Garden - Shenwu Gate.
As a concentrated embodiment of traditional Chinese culture, the Forbidden City showcases the achievements of Chinese civilization, the wisdom of mortise and tenon joints in ancient Chinese architecture, the stories behind over one million cultural relics, historical figures from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the ritual systems of every red wall and yellow tile with its 600 year history. The tour guide will take you on a deep understanding of the Forbidden City.
The History of the Forbidden City: A History of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from Yongle Zhu Di to the Present, Exploring the Answer Along the Central Axis
The construction of the Forbidden City: a large-scale and well preserved group of wooden structures in the world, from the pedestal to the main body, and then to the roof, exploring the mystery of standing firm
The number of the Forbidden City: every building, from broad to deep, from door studs to roof animals, from the platform to the furnishings in front of the hall, understands the color of the Forbidden City through the number: the deep red walls and golden glazed roof of the Forbidden City, the white White Marble base, and colorful paintings
Special arrangement: In order to provide guests with a more humane and in-depth tour of the Forbidden City, we have carefully prepared wireless tour guides for our guests. By wearing unlimited headphones, you can hear the tour guide's clearer explanations and gain a deeper understanding of the history of the Forbidden City. Morning: Visit Tiananmen Square. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the People's Heroes and the solemn Mao Zedong Memorial Hall. To the west of the square is the Great Hall of the People, to the east is the National Museum of China, and to the south are two ancient city gates built in the 14th century - Zhengyangmen and Qianmen Arrow Tower. The entire square is magnificent, symmetrical, integrated, and majestic.
Tour: [Chairman Mao Memorial Hall] Line up to pay respects to the body of a great man. Please maintain solemnity, do not joke, do not wear sleeveless tops, do not wear slippers, and must carry your ID card with you. Photography is not allowed in the memorial hall, and cameras, mobile phones, and iPads are not allowed to be brought in. Please entrust these items to the tour guide for safekeeping. Currently, Maoji has daily traffic restrictions and requires appointments

Afternoon: Visit Wangfujing/Qianmen Street/Old Beijing Hutong (about 1.5 hours), listen to the real stories of old Beijing, and experience the true folk culture of old Beijing. The historical and cultural heritage conservation area, which is a key focus of Beijing, preserves the authentic style of old Beijing. More than 80 Chinese time-honored brands gather here, and the antique five archways and ancient buildings with different styles form a unique ancient capital style painting. Visit Dashilan to experience the true folk culture of old Beijing.  
Beijing Square, as a new cultural landmark in Beijing, is a popular check-in spot for trendsetters and literary youths in the imperial capital. Located outside Zhengyang Gate, in the area of Qianmen Dashilan. With Quanyechang as the core, it has been rebuilt on the historical site, preserving and continuing important geological features such as Langfang Toutiao, Langfang Ertiao, Menmen Hutong, and Sanfu Hutong. It maximizes the protection and reshaping of the historical appearance of this plot, showcasing the collision of ancient charm and fashion in Beijing, and integrating ancient architectural culture and modern life very well.
 

Early morning: Watching the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square: 'I love Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the sun rises on Tiananmen Square.' The childhood song echoes in my ears. What reason is there not to watch the solemn flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square? 36 flag bearers are brave and heroic; 138 steps are powerful; The five starred red flag in the sky at a height of 28.3 meters, the passionate national anthem, and the uncontrollable chorus All the waiting and tinkering are worth it!

Morning: Visit the Badaling Great Wall (approximately 2.5 hours). The Great Wall is a miracle created by the ancient Chinese laboring people. Climbing up the Badaling Great Wall, you can see what lies beneath your feet
The Great Wall follows the mountain terrain, winding and undulating like an endless dragon rolling and crawling on the continuous mountain range, majestic and spectacular.
(Friendly reminder: The Great Wall is built along the mountain terrain. Although it is guarded by the city wall, some parts tend to be steep for tourists to freely visit. It is necessary to pay attention to climbing safety and take photos and filming to ensure safety.)

Afternoon: Visit [Olympic Park] (about 1.5 hours) Located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, it is the main venue for the 2008 Olympic Games. There are numerous Olympic venues and a large Olympic Forest Park, which is a landmark area for tourism in Beijing. Take a close-up view of the main venue of the 2008 Olympic Games, the Bird's Nest, and the exterior of the Water Cube swimming pool in navy blue. The exterior features the Ice Ribbon National Speed Skating Oval, a dream city for both Olympic Games, with an ice ribbon design. The National Speed Skating Oval is a landmark building of the Beijing main competition area for the 2022 Winter Olympics, featuring the largest all ice design in Asia. The design concept comes from the creative combination of ice and speed, symbolizing speed and passion. You can get off the car and take photos as a souvenir

Morning: Visit the Prince Gong's Mansion (approximately 1.5 hours), the largest complex of royal buildings in the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the beautiful scenery of Shichahai, in a quiet and long street lined with green willows. It was once the residence of the Qing Dynasty Grand Secretary He Xun, Prince Yonglin of Qingxi, and Prince Yixin of Gong, and the Prince Gong's Mansion was named after it. The royal palace has a grand scale and has gone through the Qing Dynasty
The historical process of the dynasty from its peak to decline carries extremely rich historical and cultural information, and there is a saying that 'half of the Qing Dynasty's history is in the Gong Wang Mansion'.
Afternoon: Visit the Summer Palace (about 2 hours). The rippling Kunming Lake, the resting place of Empress Dowager Cixi, is the eyes of the Summer Palace. The boats passing by on the lake make the entire scene lively. This was once the retirement home of Empress Dowager Cixi and one of the "Three Mountains and Five Gardens". The east road of Wanshou Temple is the abbot's courtyard, and the west road is the palace courtyard. Empress Dowager Cixi once lived here. So it is also known as the Palace of Empress Dowager Cixi, where Emperor Qianlong celebrated his mother's birthday three times. The Long Corridor of the Summer Palace was built during the Qianlong period and was damaged during the invasion of Beijing by the British and French armies. It was rebuilt in 1888 and is currently one of the main attractions in the Summer Palace.
Afternoon: Visit the Fragrant Hills Park to admire the red leaves (approximately 1.5 hours). The royal garden, which has a history of nearly 900 years, is surrounded by lush trees and many ancient relics hidden in the forest. The red leaves of Fragrant Hills are very famous in China. As autumn gradually intensifies, the leaves of the yellow bamboo trees covering the mountains begin to turn red, dyeing the entire Fragrant Hills a fiery red.

Take a plane to Xi'an

After breakfast, you can go to the Yi Popular Society Cultural Street, the only street in China with the theme of Qin Opera Opera, which is a must for trendy youth, foodies and online celebrities to punch in. The two blocks above and below the ground here inherit and innovate the skill spirit of Qin Opera Opera, and recall the past life in Xi'an.
Then go to Lintong (about 1.5 hours' drive) to visit the [Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors] (including the first ticket, excluding Bluetooth headset+battery car, about 2.5 hours' visit), the national 5A scenic spot, the eighth wonder of the world, the burial pit of the the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The cemetery covers an area of 46.1 hectares. It is a museum of ruins built on the original site of the Terra Cotta Warriors pit. There are more than 50000 pieces (sets) in the collection. There are three Terra Cotta Warriors pits in the museum. Pit No. 1 is the main battle array of chariots and infantry; The second pit is composed of a mixed formation of chariots, cavalry, and crossbowmen; The third pit is the command system of the military formation and can be called the world's largest "underground military museum".
Subsequently, we will proceed to the 'Tang Dynasty Never Night City' (with a stay of approximately one hour), which is set against the backdrop of the prosperous Tang culture and centered around Tang style elements. The city boasts four major squares: the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xuanzang Square, Zhenguan Square, and Chuangling New Era Square, as well as four cultural venues including the Xi'an Concert Hall, Shaanxi Grand Theater, Xi'an Art Museum, and Qujiang Pacific Film City. The city is also home to five major cultural sculptures, including the Tang Buddhist culture, the Tang Dynasty Heroes' Music Score, the Zhenguan Governance, the Wu Hou Cong, and the Kaiyuan Prosperous Era. It is the top choice for showcasing and experiencing Tang culture in Xi'an; It is known as the 'most beautiful pedestrian street in China'. After completing the tour, take a car back to the hotel for check-in.

【 Xi'an Museum 】 (Visiting for about 2 hours, excluding explanations, closed on Tuesdays, fully booked online, excluding explanations, free to visit)
Displaying the title 'Ancient Capital Xi'an', you can learn about the millennium long history of Xi'an's founding as the capital and the development of the capital city. There are also Xi'an cities from various dynasties from Zhou to Ming and Qing in the courtyard
The 'City Wall Model' can reveal the scale, layout, and living conditions of capital cities throughout history.
Important reminder: Due to the ticket and flow restrictions of Xi'an Museum, you need to make an appointment on the real name system of the official account, and the tour guide will guide you to make an appointment after receiving the group. This attraction cannot
We guarantee that you will definitely be able to visit. If you are unable to book a ticket, you will have to visit the Datang West City Museum instead. This attraction does not accept designation and will be arranged by our company.
Visiting Yuanjia Village, known as the "first village in Guanzhong", is known as the "Guanzhong Impression Experience Site". Walking into the quaint and elegant alley, shops stand on both sides, and workshops are scattered in rows
Compared to. Antique oil shops, tofu shops, noodle shops, tea shops, vinegar shops, etc. are all available. Stepping on bluestone slabs, admiring the Ming and Qing style architecture with a distinct Guanzhong flavor, watching
The elderly in the cloth workshop carefully weave the fabric, while the workers in the noodle workshop carefully push the stone mill, creating a unique flavor.
Take a flight to Zhangjiajie.

The Seventy Two Wonders Tower, a cultural landmark of Zhangjiajie, is a 109.9 meter Tujia stilt house and the tallest building in the Guinness World Records. It is a heritage site
The family's millennium old architectural craftsmanship, adherence to tradition and innovation, and the natural beauty of the great vessel, stand proudly on the top of three thousand peculiar peaks in Zhangjiajie and on the banks of eight hundred beautiful waters, like a monument,
Witness the new legend of national culture!

After breakfast, take the bus to Wulingyuan National Scenic Spot Scenic Area [Zhangjiajie National Forest Park] (Tianzi Mountain cableway+Bailong elevator+UAV aerial photography for free),
In case of scenic area regulation/weather impact, drones cannot take off and no fees will be refunded. Visit the Tianzishan Scenic Area, known as the "King of Peak Forests" (Tian Tian)
The Zishan Cableway offers a one-way gift. "Who knows the face of the emperor, but when they return, they won't see the mountains of the world?" This shows that Tianzi Mountain has beautiful scenery and numerous attractions,
Visit He Long Park, Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Flower Offering, Xihai Stone Forest, Stone Boat Sailing, and other attractions that integrate nature and culture. You can climb to the highest point of Tianzi Mountain
Click on Tianzi Pavilion and enjoy a panoramic view of Tianzi Mountain.

After the tour, head to the core of the World Natural Heritage Site, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Yuanjiajie is located at the northern foot of Sandaogou and is mainly composed of quartzite
A huge and relatively flat mountain, with both stone clusters and small streams, silver waterfalls cascading high, as well as lush bamboo forests and hanging pines. Due to abundant water, dense forests, and air
Extremely refreshing. It is another scenic spot in Zhangjiajie Park. Main attractions: 【 The First Bridge in the World 】 【 Enchantment Platform 】 【 Hallelujah Mountain 】 (Movie)
The shooting mountains of "Floating Mountain" and "Back Garden" in Avatar. After the tour, go to the 'Bailong Tianti' (one-way gift) cableway station to take the ride
Fully exposed sightseeing cable car, highest outdoor elevator, experience 66 seconds straight to the foot of the mountain, challenge your heart speed!

After breakfast, take a bus to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park (the boardwalk will be arranged according to the flow of people in the scenic area on that day, including one of ABC),
There is no refund for any ticket price difference in between. Please note when registering! Handrail elevator+disposable shoe cover on glass walkway) experience Tianmen Mountain environmental protection car
The longest outdoor cable car in the world, if the glass walkway is closed due to weather reasons, the cost of shoe covers will not be refunded. Climbing to the top of Zhangjiajie, overlooking the panoramic view of Zhangjiajie,
Appreciate the wonderful and beautiful bonsai garden, visit the bonsai stone area, the towering mountain peaks, and the imposing aura of the world's best winged flying hero Jeb Ko
Reese's amazing challenge was also held here. There is also a thrilling [Tianmen Mountain glass walkway] glass walkway is the successor of Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area
Another daring masterpiece created after the Ghost Valley boardwalk on the cliff, the glass observation deck extending out of thin air, and the wooden suspension bridge spanning the canyon. Can be compared with
The world-renowned glass corridor of the Grand Canyon in the United States, known as the "Sky Road," is comparable, earning it the reputation of being the "Sky Road" of the East. Challenge your high-altitude pole
Tianmen Mountain, with its profound historical and cultural heritage, has always been regarded as a sacred mountain by the local people. It is also known as the "Number One Sacred Mountain in Western Hunan" and the "Martial Arts Mountain"
The reputation of 'Soul of the Mausoleum'.
The legendary Tianmen Mountain is known as the world's most beautiful sky garden and heavenly paradise;
1. Take the world's longest outdoor cable car;
2/Challenge the Air Road - glass walkway of Tianmen Mountain;
3/Observing 99 Wantianmen Mountain Tongtian Avenue;
4/Appreciate the spectacular "Fairy Mountain" Tianmen Cave - the thrilling 999 level Tianmen Mountain ladder;

Take a bus to the internet famous Easter egg - the millennium ancient town of Furong Town hanging on the waterfall (ticket included, complimentary scenic area environmental protection car) Furong Town is a city with two
The ancient town with a history of thousands of years, connecting Sichuan and Guizhou in the upper reaches and Dongting in the lower reaches, is known as the "Chu Shu Tong Jin". This is the original filming location of the movie 'Furong Town',
Originally named Wangcun, it is an ancient town with a history of over two thousand years. Due to the filming of the movie "Furong Town" starring Jiang Wen and Liu Xiaoqing, it was renamed as
Furong Town. This is not only a legend, but also a witness to an era. Here, you can feel a simple, natural and leisurely life
The way goes straight to the soul, a quiet power unique to the countryside penetrates the soul.
After the tour, take a car to Fenghuang Ancient City (note: Fenghuang Ancient City does not include tickets for the nine scenic spots. If there are changes in government policies, please purchase tickets.)
Take care of yourself), arrive at the Phoenix Ancient City and go to the Phoenix Ancient City Farmhouse Boat Pier to experience "Phoenix Boat Talk" (in case of scenic area upgrading or weather conditions)
Due to force majeure factors such as inability to perform normally or cancellation due to personal reasons, the gift program will not be refunded. Tuojiang is the mother of Fenghuang Ancient City
The river winds for more than ten miles in the ancient city area, and the scenic belt is like a water gallery of the ancient city. It flows slowly along the city walls, nurturing the ancient city for generations
Female. Sitting on the black roofed farmhouse boat, listening to the boatman's call, and looking at the century old Tujia stilted houses on both sides, it has a unique charm. The Phoenix
Ship Talk "is an outdoor water tour project on the Tuojiang River. Take a rural boat on the Tuojiang River, listen to the stories on both sides of the Tuo River, experience the changes of the ancient city era, and let
We are close to water, hydrophilic, and enjoy water; Let history and reality, return and longing, come to a happy realization like this; Today's shore and ancient ships, cutting-edge and
Far away, perfectly intertwined like this.
D4： Fenghuang Ancient City - Huaihua South - Shenzhen
Morning: The beauty of Fenghuang Ancient City lies in the night view of Tuojiang River and Tuo River

Morning: The beauty of Fenghuang Ancient City lies in the night view and early morning of Tuojiang River. After breakfast, visit Fenghuang Ancient City, known as the "most beautiful small town in China"
(Free shuttle bus), visit the most popular folk street in western Hunan; The ancient city is surrounded by mountains and water, with outstanding people and a beautiful land. The Tuo River flows through the city, creating a strong ethnic atmosphere
There are many famous historical sites; Strolling along the banks of the Yutuo River, walking along the bluestone road to the 'Most Xiangxi Folk Street', this ancient street should bear witness to the rich history of thousands of years
It integrates leisure, entertainment, shopping and folk customs. There are various Miao tie dyeing, batik, silver decoration, cross stitch and embroidery along the street
Folk handicrafts and numerous flavored snacks; The ancient city has beautiful scenery, a long history, and many famous historical sites. The stone paved streets within the city, ancient city towers,
Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient courtyard; The Tuojiang River winds outside the city, the water is clear and crisp, the sound of mud and the shadow of boats BUS goes to Huaihua South (about 1.5H), takes a plane to Shanghai, and after dinner, goes to visit the Bund, which is the starting point of modern Shanghai city and also contains the essence of the whole city. There are dozens of classical revival buildings standing tall on the Bund, with well-known buildings such as the Bank of China Building, Peace Hotel, Customs Building, HSBC Building, etc. reproducing the charm of the former "Far Eastern Wall Street". The Bund has various architectural styles, including French classical, French residential, Gothic, etc. These are important historical sites and representative buildings of modern China, as well as a beautiful scenery along the Huangpu River.

Sightseeing: [Yu Garden] (about 1.5 hours, closed on Monday) is located in the northeast of the old city of Shanghai. It is the only surviving classical garden in the south of the Yangtze River in the old city of Shanghai. It is a famous scenic spot and tourist attraction at home and abroad. In 1982, it was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council. The pavilions in the park are uneven, the mountains and rocks are rugged, and the lake is shimmering, earning it the reputation of "the most beautiful Jiangnan". The garden was built by Pan Yunduan, a Shanghai native who passed the imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty and served as a political historian in Sichuan, in 1559 (the 38th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty), with the meaning of "pleasing parents". The layout in the park is exquisite and the scenery is pleasant. Pavilions and towers are staggered and scattered, with winding paths and corridors overlapping each other. Pools and rockeries surround each other, and precious flowers and rocks compete with each other, showcasing the style of the "Jiangnan Famous Garden". The site of the famous "Little Knife Society" uprising in Shanghai during the Qing Dynasty is also preserved. Comrade Jiang Zemin wrote an inscription of "Famous Garden on the Sea" with his own handwriting when Yu Garden was built 440 years ago.
After lunch, we will visit the famous town of Zhujiajiao (approximately 2 hours). In addition to the charming scenery, Zhujiajiao is also known for its "three excesses", which include many famous people, Ming and Qing architecture, river ports, cable stones, and tea houses. If we say that the nine hundred year old water town of Zhouzhuang is small and exquisite, resembling a small family jade, while the thousand year old ancient town of Zhujiajiao has the grandeur and elegance of a noble lady. Visit the botanical garden, Daqing Post Office, and Rice Fragrance Museum.
Evening: After dinner, go to climb [Oriental Pearl TV Tower China Balloon] (about 1.5 hours). The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Radio and Television Tower is located on the tip of Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. With an absolute height of 468 meters, it is the tallest tower in Asia and the third tallest tower in the world. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower is backed by the new modern buildings in Lujiazui area, and it blends with the World Architecture Expo on the Bund across the river, showing the spectacular scenery of an international metropolis. Later, we will visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower [Shanghai History Exhibition Hall] on the ground floor (only the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is free), which is a great place to "learn about Shanghai history". Divided into five exhibition areas, it showcases the urban development process starting from a small fishing village. Realistic wax figures, old-fashioned household items, vehicles from the last century, various old scenes, combined with the faint sound of weaving, rooster crowing, and child crying, make it feel like "being there" and "time and space are reversed". After walking around, I gained a lot of insights and benefited greatly.

Afternoon: Visit: The Shanghai World Expo Museum (approximately 1.5 hours) is not only the first truly international museum in China, but also the unique museum in the world that comprehensively displays World Expo themes. The architectural design theme of the World Expo Museum is "World Expo Memory" and "Urban Life", interpreted by two images: the "Historical Valley" representing history, meditation, and eternity, and the "Celebration Cloud" representing the future, openness, and moment.
Exploration: [Internet celebrity · Wukang Road] (a 1000 meter long street that fully immerses oneself in Shanghai's petite bourgeois culture), it is said that when one comes to this road, those who cannot write poetry want to write poetry, those who cannot draw want to draw, and those who cannot sing want to sing. Here, more than 30 celebrity residences, represented by Ba Jin's former residence, with a history of nearly a century in Shanghai, are gathered; The most popular building in Shanghai is the Wukang Building, where internet celebrities from all over Shanghai come to check in; Here is also the three inch paradise "Juliet" balcony that girls dream of, where they can take photos, edit, add melancholic music, write anxious words, and then click send, waiting for a response; There are small bourgeois shops such as Rainbow Past internet celebrity coconut bowls and ice cream that must be eaten at Lao Mai Cafe.
Afternoon: After lunch, head to the airport and take a flight back, ending a pleasant trip to Shanghai.