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- Platinum Red Dragon "China" (PVG-PEK) with Turkish Airlines: 7 nights Shanghai (2) - Xi'an (2) - Beijing (3) | All tours and entrance fees included
Platinum Red Dragon "China" (PVG-PEK) with Turkish Airlines: 7 nights Shanghai (2) - Xi'an (2) - Beijing (3) | All tours and entrance fees included
Platinum Red Dragon Legends "China" (PVG-PEK)
Shanghai (2 nights) – Xi'an (2 nights) – Beijing (3 nights)
7 nights 9 days | All tours and entrance fees included | 7 lunches included
Day 1 | Istanbul
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in front of the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal at 22:50. Overnight on the plane.
Day 2| Istanbul – Shanghai
After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Shanghai with Turkish Airlines flight TK0026 at 01:50. Arrival at Shanghai Pudong Airport at 17:10 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we will be transferred from the airport to our hotel by vehicle. We will complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our 4* Shanghai Intercity Hotel (or similar) in Shanghai.
Day 3 | Shanghai | [B, L]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the Shanghai tour. Our first stop will be the Jade Buddha Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Shanghai. The temple was founded in 1882 and takes its name from two valuable white jade Buddha statues, one seated and one reclining. These statues were brought from Myanmar to Shanghai, giving the temple special significance. The temple architecture is in the traditional Chinese Buddhist style and is still an active monastery used by monks. After our visit here, we will go to the famous classical Chinese garden, Yu Garden, located in the Old City area of the city, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The garden was built between 1559–1577 by a manager named Pan Yunduan as a peaceful retreat for his family. It is filled with ponds, bridges, stone structures, traditional pavilions, and ancient trees, and contains the famous Exquisite Jade Rock. After this visit, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue our tour with The Bund, the famous waterfront located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Known for its early 20th-century European-style colonial buildings, it offers the city's most iconic view alongside the modern silhouette of Pudong across the river. Our next stop is Tianzifang, offering a more bohemian and artistic atmosphere. This creative neighborhood is famous for its narrow streets, art studios, design shops, and small cafes. Afterward, the final stop of our tour will be Shanghai's most famous shopping street, Nanjing Road. Known as "China's Fifth Avenue," the street offers a wide range of shopping options from luxury brands to affordable stores. The final stop of our tour will be the Shanghai Tower. Completed in 2015, it stands out with its rotatable spiral design. With a height of 632 meters, it is China's tallest building and one of the tallest in the world. It houses offices, hotels, and some of the world's fastest elevators. After viewing the panoramic cityscape from the observation decks on the 119th floor, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at our 4* Shanghai Intercity Hotel (or similar) in Shanghai.
Day 4 | Shanghai – Xi'an | [B, L]
After an early breakfast at our hotel, we will complete check-out procedures and transfer to Shanghai Airport. After ticket and baggage procedures, we will fly to Xi'an with a local airline. Arrival at Xi'an Airport. After baggage procedures, we will depart from the airport by vehicle for the Xi'an tour. Our first stop will be the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque. From there, we will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Da Yan Ta) and its square, originally built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. The pagoda was constructed to store and study Buddhist sacred texts and relics brought from India and remains one of the most important symbols of Buddhism in China. Our next stop will be a local restaurant where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will depart for a panoramic city tour to see Xi'an's Ancient City Walls. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. We will complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our 5* Titan Times Hotel (or similar) in Xi'an.
Day 5 | Xi'an | [B, L]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the Xi'an city tour, one of China's richest historical regions. First, we will visit the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, recognized by UNESCO and known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The museum is famous for its massive underground army buried with China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, approximately 2,200 years ago to protect him. Discovered in 1974, this site is considered one of the most important archaeological excavations of the 20th century. During the tour, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we will visit a traditional lacquer art workshop. Then, we will have free time for shopping on the Ancient Style Street. After free time, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at our 5* Titan Times Hotel (or similar) in Xi'an.
Day 6 | Xi'an – Beijing | [B, L]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will complete check-out procedures and transfer to Xi'an Train Station. We will travel to Beijing by high-speed train. After approximately 4.5 hours of travel, we will arrive in Beijing and transfer to our hotel by vehicle. We will complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (or similar) in Beijing.
Day 7 | Beijing | [B, L]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for our Beijing and Great Wall tour. By vehicle, we will go to one of the sections of the Great Wall closest to Beijing, Juyong Pass (Juyongguan Great Wall). The pass was historically used as an important military checkpoint and is located in a strategic valley. Its scenery is lush with greenery, making it particularly enjoyable in spring and autumn. While it offers easier climbing options compared to other sections, some parts are quite steep. After our visit here, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant in this area. After lunch, on our return to central Beijing, we will visit the Olympic Stadium. After viewing and inspecting the stadium from the outside, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at our 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (or similar) in Beijing.
Day 8 | Beijing | [B, L]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will continue with the Beijing tour. Our first stop will be Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the center of Beijing. Named after the Gate of Heavenly Peace to its north, it is the site of China's national ceremonies, flag-raising rituals, and various official events. Surrounding the square, which is a symbolic center both politically and culturally in Chinese history, are important structures such as the National Museum, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, and Qianmen Gate to the south. Afterward, we will head to a local restaurant for our lunch. After lunch, we will proceed to the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the Forbidden City, completed in 1420. For centuries, unauthorized public entry was prohibited, hence the name. It is the largest palace complex in the world, with approximately 980 buildings and over 8,700 rooms, where Chinese emperors lived and ruled the country for 500 years. At the end of the tour, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at our 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (or similar) in Beijing.
Day 9 | Beijing | [B, L]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will complete check-out procedures and continue with the Beijing tour. First, we will visit the Summer Palace, the summer residence of Chinese emperors. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Houhai Area, famous for its traditional architecture and lively atmosphere. Then, we will have free time for shopping on Wangfujing Street. After free time, we will transfer to Beijing Airport. Overnight on the plane.
Day 10 | Beijing – Istanbul
After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK0089 at 00:40. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 06:15 local time, marking the end of our tour. We bid farewell, looking forward to meeting again on our next distinguished and enjoyable journey.
Abbreviations explanations: [B] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air tickets on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights for the IST-PVG and PEK-IST routes
- One-way economy class air ticket on local airline flights for the PVG-XIY route
- Airport taxes
- Economy class high-speed train ticket between Xi'an and Beijing
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 4-star hotel in Shanghai
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Xi'an
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 4-star hotel in Beijing
- 7 lunches
- All airport – hotel – airport transfers
- All tours and entrance fees specified in the program
- Turkish-speaking guide service
- Professional liability insurance (as required by Law No. 1618)
Not Included
- China visa fee (200 EUR)
- Exit tax
- All museum and historical site entrance fees not specified as included
- All meals and beverages in meals not specified as included
- Tours specified as optional
- Personal expenses
- Tour guarantee and travel health insurance
- All services not explicitly stated as included in the tour program
- Tips for local guides, hotel staff, and drivers (Mandatory: 50 EUR per person will be collected in cash by the guide at the airport)