14 Days Highlights of Japan, South Korea and China Group Tour

Meals: No Meal
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Tokyo ★★★★

Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita International Airport, you will meet our local representative with a name board at the airport exit and be transferred to your hotel.  After check-in, the rest of the day is free at leisure on your own.

Notes:

1. Hotel check-in time is from 15:00. If you arrive at the hotel in the morning, luggage can be stored at the hotel when you explore the city on your own.
2. We suggest you fly to Tokyo Narita International Airport. If you fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport, it will cause a separate transfer fee. Please advise us in advance.
3. The airport pick-up will be arranged with only driver service.
4. If you are a solo traveler and cannot share the transfer service with other tourists, an airport transfer supplement: US$100 per car per way will be charged.

Tokyo City View

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Tokyo ★★★★

Today is your time to explore Tokyo City. After your breakfast at the hotel, our local guide will meet you at the hotel to start a full day to explore Tokyo City through the convenient public transportation system.

The first stop is Tokyo Tower (approx. 30 mins), from which you could enjoy a panorama of Tokyo from the main observation platform. Then we will move to Meiji Shrine. It takes a fine example of Japanese shrine architecture. It is nestled in a peaceful and picturesque area. Passing by the Akasaka Guest House and National Diet Building, we will go to visit Imperial Palace East Garden and enjoy a pleasant walk through the garden, which is a place of historical interest and scenic beauty. 

At noon time, our local driver or guide will advise you of a good place where we will have about 1 hour to enjoy a typical Japanese-style lunch.

In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to visit Hama-rikyu Garden, which is a typical daimyo (Japanese feudal lord) garden in the Edo period with a tidal pond. Then we will enjoy a boat ride on the Sumida River from Hinode Pier to Asakusa to see a harmonious blend of old and new Tokyo. In the Asakusa area, we will visit Asakusa Kannon Temple which is a famous temple in the Asakusa district. 

Tokyo city exploring tour will end by sending you back to the hotel by our local guide.

Note: Lunch is on your own arrangement. Your guide will make recommendations for your preference.

Meiji Shrine

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Tokyo ★★★★

After breakfast in your hotel, please check out and meet your guide at the hotel lobby.

You will start the exciting tour to visit Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi. The motor-coach rides for about 150 minutes, and we arrive at Mt. Fuji 5th Station, from which we would enjoy a panoramic view for about half an hour and you will be amazed by the spectacularly breathtaking views from above the clouds. 

After lunch, we will ride the Lake Kawaguchi cruise You can enjoy the magnificent Mt. Fuji and the panoramic 360-degree view.Then we will drive about 1.5 hours back to Tokyo.
 
Note: From the end of November to the beginning of March, the road up to Mt.Fuji 5th station will be closed due to snowfall. The fifth station of Mount Fuji will be replaced by Oshino Hakkai and Shin-kura Mountain Asama Park, and there will be no additional charges.

Mt. Fuji

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Seoul ★★★★

Free at leisure before you meet the driver and be transferred to Narita/Haneda International Airport for your flight to Seoul. Meet our Seoul driver at the airport and check in hotel. Have a good rest for your Seoul tour.

Notes:

1. Hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m. If a check out after it, it will cause a late check-out fee.
2. Estimate pick-up time is 3.5-4.5 hours prior to passengers'  flight departure.

Seoul City View

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Seoul ★★★★

Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you will meet our local guide in the hotel lobby. You will start a full day city tour of Seoul.

First, we will move to visit Gyeongbok Palace, the largest palace among the Five Grand Palaces built in Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace was once destroyed by Japan in the early 20th century. The palace has been gradually restored since then. (Tuesday: Replaced by Changdeokgung Palace). Then we will visit the National Folklore Museum, which is located on the ground of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The design of the building is based on various historical buildings in Korea. You can see over 98,000 historical objects that were used in everyday life from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty.

We will pass by the Presidential Blue House or Cheong Wa Dae, which has blue tiles as the signature markings. These tiles were baked individually so that they can withstand for hundreds of years. The Blue House is actually a complex of buildings and each is uniquely designed, mainly in Korean architectural style with some elements of modern elements.

Later we will get to Gwanghwamun Plaza. The redesigned Gwanghwamun Square just opened to the public on Aug 1st, 2009, which is located at the center of the 600-Year old historic city of Seoul, where you can see the statue of King Sejong the Great who invented the Korean Alphabet 'Hangul' and the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin.

Gyeongbok Palace

In the afternoon, we will go to visit Bukchon Hanok Village, home to hundreds of traditional houses, called Hanok. This hanok is closely packed together, which makes it a great photo spot for you to take. Hanok galleries, Hanok Handicraft Workshops, and Hanok restaurants are also available. However, please note that this is a living place for residents and you need to keep your voice low. Walk around Insadong Antique Street in the heart of the city, which is a unique place where you can see ancient but precious and traditional goods on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys, there are galleries and traditional restaurants, tea houses, and cafes.

The last attraction is the Old Market of Gwangjang, an old market of South Korea, with a history of about 100 years. Within this market, there is not only a variety of products such as silk, cloth, clothing, as well as a long food street where you can taste different traditional Korean foods, it is an ideal place to learn the way of life of the locals.

At the end of the tour, return to the hotel.

Note: Generally speaking, the tour time is between 09:00-18:00.

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Seoul ★★★★

Today you will meet our local guide in the hotel lobby after breakfast at the hotel.

First, we will go to the Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple, which is a famous buddhist temple in Seoul. Here you can visit important buildings such as daxiong treasure hall and bell pavilion, sense the solemnity and mystery of buddhist culture, and enjoy exquisite Buddha statues and murals.

Then we will transfer to the Starfield Library and Coex Mall. The Starfield Library is located at Coex mall. First, we will visit the library, where you will find shelves 13 meters high. It is an ideal place to take photographs. Afterwards, you will have free time at the coex mall for shopping. It is one of the largest underground shopping malls in the world.

At noon, you will go to a local restaurant in Seoul to enjoy a delicious lunch. Then you will move to the new underground market in a private vehicle and have free time in this market.

At the end, we will go to the Lotte Tower, which is 555 meters high and has the Seoul sky lookout, the highest in Seoul. When you stand at the lookout, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Seoul, admiring the beautiful sunset scenery and the illuminated city.

At the end of the tour, return to hotel.

Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Beijing ★★★★

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to meet your internaitonal flight to Beijing. Arriving in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be greeted and met by TCT tour guide at the airport, whenever your flight arrives in Beijing.  We will transfer you to check in hotel with the guide's assistance. After check-in, free at leisure for the rest of the day. You could choose to have a rest in the hotel or walk around by yourself.

Note:
1. We will arrange a transfer for the whole group together to airport together at a certain time. Generally speaking, the transfer time is at 11:00 in the morning, which might be adjusted when we receive and consider all the tourist flights information.
2. If you prefer a private transfer or the time is not suitable for your flight timing, please contact us to double-check the separate airport transfer supplement based on different vehicle types.

Beijing City View

Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Beijing ★★★★

TCT local guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time. It will be an exciting day as we will explore the world well-known wonders today. The 1st stop is Temple of Heaven, the existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven and a place where the emperors prayed for a year of abundance. In the visit of Temple of Heaven, you will be astonished by the exquisite ancient Chinese architectures. Besides, you will see local seniors doing morning exercises in the square and full of vigor. You will have chance to watch Chinese Kongfu, Taichi, square dancing, playing cards, playing chess etc.

Then you will enjoy a Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with a local family visit, which will give you a deep impression of the local residents' live. 

A la carte lunch is served at a local restaurant to have a taste of authentic Chinese food at noon time and have a break at the restaurant.

Then continue this Beijing city treasure tour by a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city center square, the locality of numerous major political and historical events. It is the witness of Chinese development. It is only a walking distance from Tian'anmen Square to Forbidden City, the world's existing largest and most complete ancient wooden structure buildings. You will explore the glorious palace halls and gardens for more than 2 hours in Forbidden City, learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there. You will be stunned by the numerous old art treasures exhibited in halls. The memorable Beijing city tour for the 1st day ends by dropping off at your hotel lobby. 

Notes: At night, al ively and dramatic Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater or the Acrobatic Show can be your optional night entertainment.  

Forbidden City

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A la Carte Lunch
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Beijing ★★★★

It will be an exciting day today. In the early morning, the guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Today we will visit the must-visit spot in Beijing--- Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the famous sections of China's Great Wall. It takes about 2 hours to drive from downtown of Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall was first built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, making it older than the Badaling section. (*** Round-way cable cars are included at Mutianyu Great Wall***)

A la carte lunch is arranged at a good restaurant at the foot of Mutianyu. Drive back to downtown Beijing. When we reach Beijing, we will have a photo stop outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube, which were the famous sites constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The tour finishes by dropping you off at your hotel. If you would like to try local specialty tonight, you could ask for some suggestions about Peking Roast Duck Restaurant.

Beijing Great Wall

Meals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Xi'an ★★★★

In the morning, check out from the hotel and start to visit the last spot in Beijing --- Summer Palace, the existing largest, best-preserved imperial garden in China. Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake are regarded as representative of Summer Palace. In the park, you could choose to take a boating trip on the lake, enjoying the beautiful royal garden view. Walk along the Long Corridor--- the longest corridor in the world, admiring the extremely rich and prestigious paintings on the beams of the corridor.

A la carte lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant on the way to Beijing West Railway Station to take high-speed train (2nd class seat, duration: about 5-5.5 hours) from Beijing to Xi'an. TCT guide will wait at the exit of Xi'an train station with our signboard and transfer you to check in hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the time.

Summer Palace

Meals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Xi'an ★★★★

Today we will have a full day to explore this historical and cultural city in China. Pick up from hotel in the morning, and then have a visit to the landmark of Xi'an---Xian City Wall. You could choose to have a bicycle riding on the city wall (***Bicycle riding is optional and excluded from our price***). An impressive Tai Chi Chuan course is arranged at the City Wall for you. Originating from the roots of classical Chinese culture, Tai Chi Chuan absorbed a variety of sources including the Book of Changes, Taoism and Buddhism. With a professional Tai Chi Master's teaching, you will understand Chinese culture better.

After that, we will drive to the highlights in Xi’an ---the Terracotta Warriors. On the way to Terracotta Warriors, we will have a stop at a pottery workshop, where you will have chance to learn how to make a pottery figure.  A la carte lunch is arranged at a local restaurant nearby Terracotta Warriors. In the afternoon, we will have enough time to visit this world wonder --- Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation.

The tour finishes by dropping-off at the hotel lobby. You could ask your local guide for some information about evening entertainment or night show, such as Tang Dynasty Show.

Qin Terracotta Warriors

Meals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Shanghai ★★★★

You will have a leisure morning for your to walk around. Then our guide will meet you at hotel and help you with check-out. Continue to the well-known Muslim Quarter to visit Gao's Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore the local culture of shadow puppetry. Continue to our trip to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza, from which you will have photo stop at this landmark of Xian and enjoy the magnificent and world top music fountain show at the plaza at 12:00 (depends on the availablity).

Take a night flight or late afternoon from Xi'an to Shanghai, the local guide will meet you at Shanghai airport and transfer you to check in the hotel.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Hotel: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Shanghai ★★★★

The last day but still an inspiring day to explore the city of Shanghai,the largest and most modern city in mainland China. We will start the tour by walking into Nong Tang, the alleys in Shikumen, where you could witness the locals' relaxing and plain life. You will also find the unique architectural feature of Shanghai.

Then continue the day trip to Yuyuan Garden which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then continue to explore the Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street) nearby.

After a la carte lunch is served at a local restaurant, we continue our trip to the foot of The Oriental Pearl TV Tower to visit Shanghai City History Museum(The Former Shanghai Wax Museum), where you will know more about the history and development of Shanghai. Then take the elevator up to the 2nd ball of the TV tower, from which you will have a bird-eye view of Shanghai. Go on driving through Lujiazui, the finance & trade zone in Pudong of Shanghai, where you will find many skyscrapers. We will have a view of the modern skyline of Shanghai.

Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. From the Bund, you could see the landmark of Shanghai--- The Oriental Pearl TV Tower as well as other high-rised buildings, just on the opposite of Huangpu River. 

The Bund

Meals: Breakfast

Your China Experience is over too soon as your transfer to the airport by our driver and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.
 

Service Ends
 

Please note: We generally arrange the free hotel-airport transfer on sharing basis according to all the travelers' departure flights. If a separate private transfer is required, it will cause transfer supplement: US$75 per 5-seat car per way. Independent private transfer service will be required in advance.