Beijing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Tour Type: Private Tour
Tour Code: TCT-Tech-01
Tour Highlights:
Explore ancient capitals: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors
See Chongqing's train passing through a building, Hangzhou's robot meals, and Shanghai's humanoid bots, where tradition meets technology.
Fine-designed itinerary and hand-picked tours combination of China history, culture and nature view
A private tour is well designed in chronological order day by day
Best Travel Time: Suitable for the whole year, best from April to October
From on request
Meals: No Meals
Recommended Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing ★★★★
Your journey will begin in Beijing, one of the most mysterious cities in the world. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by TCT tour guide at Beijing international airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, free at leisure and have a good sleep to get over the jet lag. Over the next several days, you'll explore this ancient city which is also the political and cultural heart of China. Get ready for that.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing ★★★★
[09:00-09:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.
[09:30-12:30] You will reach the Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk through the square and visit today's highlight Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Hike to Jingshan Park, where gives a nice panoramic view of the Forbidden City at the top of Coal Hill.
[12:30-14:00] Have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant to experience the authentic Chinese food.
[14:00-16:30] Drive to Yangmeizhu Xiejie, a charming, uncrowded hutong that blends old Beijing with trendy cafes and artisan shops. Stroll along the alley and continue to Liulichang, the famous antique and cultural street, where you can browse traditional Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and rare books in elegant shops.
[16:30-17:30] Back to your hotel after today leisure tour. You are free to ask your guide for suggestion of evening activities, such as the night show and place to have Peking duck dinner.

Yangmeizhu Xiejie
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing ★★★★
[08:00-08:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.
[08:30-12:30] Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, which is popular among foreign visitors. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great Wall, or take cable car up and roam around.
[12:30-13:30] Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant nearby The Great Wall.
[13:30-16:30] Drive back to Beijing city, while you can take a nap in the car. Upon arrival the downtown, enjoy orientation walk in Olympic Park and visit the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube, the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games.
[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel after today’s tour. We would highly recommend you take a traditional Chinese foot massage, or have fun at Sanlitun Bar Street in the evening.

Mutianyu Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square ★★★★
[09:30-10:00] You will be met at the hotel lobby and enjoy half day leisure tour before leaving Beijing.
[10:00-11:30] Visit Temple of Heaven, which is the masterpiece of ancient times and China's existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. You could also see lots of local residents doing exercises in the square and full of vigor. After that, step into the pure Hutong nearby and pretend to be a real Beijinger for a while.
[11:30-12:30] A La Carte lunch at a local popular restaurant to enjoy authentic Chinese food.
After lunch, be transferred to the train station for the 5 hours train to Xi'an. Your Xi'an tour guide will wait for you at the train station and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Temple of Heaven
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square ★★★★
[09:00-09:30] You will be met at the hotel lobby and start today's tour for the Ancient city.
[09:30-12:30] Drive to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. Shuttle bus will be arranged for your convenience. Then you will have a chance to visit pottery figurine factory, where you can learn how to make a pottery figurine.
[12:30-14:00] A Chinese lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.
[14:00-17:00] Afternoon visit the Bell tower, which is the largest bell tower in structure and shape and the best-preserved one in China. Then have a visit at Gao's Courtyard, which is a wonderful choice for you to appreciate ancient residences and explore local culture of paper-cutting and shadow puppetry. Continue to walk around Muslim Quarter and enjoy your shopping time there and you can also challenge the various local snacks.
[17:00-17:30] Back to the hotel. Tonight, we highly recommend you watch the Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner at your own cost.

Terracotta Warriors
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing ★★★★
[08:30–09:00] You will be met at the hotel lobby and enjoy a brief leisure time before starting your Xi'an exploration.
[09:00–11:00] In the morning, you will visit the Ancient City Wall of Xi'an - one of the best-preserved city walls in China. You may walk or cycle along the broad top of the wall, taking in panoramic views of the old city and its surrounding modern skyline.
[11:30–13:00] Enjoy a final lunch in Xi'an at a local restaurant, savouring the authentic flavours of Shaanxi cuisine.
Transfer to Xi'an railway station for your high- speed train to Chongqing after lunch. Upon arrival at Chongqing railway station, you will be met by our local guide and transferred to your hotel.The evening is yours to enjoy a delicious Chongqing hotpot or to take a well-deserved rest at the hotel.

Chongqing City View
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing ★★★★
[09:30–10:00] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and begin your day's exploration of Chongqing.
[10:00–12:00] In the morning, you will head to Hong'ensi Forest Park, a lush green retreat in the heart of Chongqing. Climb to the hilltop to enjoy a sweeping view of the city.
[12:00–13:00] Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savouring Chongqing's signature spicy cuisine.
[13:00–15:00] Later in the afternoon, you will visit the Liziba, where you can witness the captivating spectacle of a monorail train piercing directly through a residential building. Afterwards, enjoy a ride on the Huangguan Escalator, one of the longest public escalators in Asia, for a distinctive urban experience.
[15:00–17:00] Your guide will take you to explore Chongqing's ancient city gates-remnants of old defensive walls. Walk along historic paths, touch weathered stone gates, listen to stories, and enjoy the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
[17:00–18:00] Dinner is at your own choice-feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
[18:00–20:30] In the evening, you may visit the 131 Observation Deck or WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck for stunning night views from above. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing ★★★★
[09:30–10:00] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and begin your day's exploration.
[10:00–11:30] Begin your day at Hejing Jurong Parking Garage: drive into the car elevator to different floors-a taste of Chongqing's layered transport. Then navigate underground ring road and exit at Hongyadong.
[11:30–13:30] Upon arrival, you will enter Hongyadong, a spectacular complex of stilted buildings clinging to the hillside, often compared to a scene from Spirited Away. Afterwards, you will take a ride on the Yangtze River Cableway, gliding high above the river for sweeping views of both banks.
[13:30–14:30] Lunch is included, you can enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant to sample Chongqing's signature cuisine.
[14:30–16:30] This afternoon you will stroll through Xiahaoli Old Street, soaking up the authentic, rustic atmosphere of old Chongqing. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the Panlong Interchange, a spectacular multi - layered flyover that showcases the city's remarkable engineering.
[16:30–18:00] Arrive at Danzishi Old Street and wander along its flagstone lanes, enjoying the unique hillside setting with views overlooking the river.
[18:00–19:30] Enjoy dinner in the Danzishi area. Afterwards, you may wait for the opening of a spectacular drone show - a perfect way to conclude the day's adventures. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing ★★★★
[09:00–09:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and set off for today's exploration.
[09:30–12:00] Start your morning at The Ring Mall, a cutting edge retail and lifestyle destination celebrated for its breathtaking indoor garden and visionary design. From there, you will proceed to the Chongqing Robot AI Center, where you can engage with state of the art robots from intelligent service bots to humanoid companions offering a captivating window into tomorrow's technology.
[12:00–13:00] Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savouring the final flavours of Chongqing's signature cuisine.
[13:00–14:00] After lunch, you will be transferred to Chongqing airport for your afternoon flight to Hangzhou. Upon arrival in Hangzhou, you will be met by our local guide and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, perhaps take a stroll along the nearby West Lake or simply unwind after your flight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: Zhejiang International Hotel ★★★★
[09:00–09:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and begin your exploration of Hangzhou.
[09:30–11:30] In the morning, you will visit Wen'er Road Market, a bustling local market, to experience Hangzhou's daily life with fresh produce and snacks. Then, head to Wensan Road Tech Center to watch robots cook-a fusion of tech and cuisine.
[11:30–12:30] Lunch will be served at the robot restaurant, where automated delivery systems bring your meal with futuristic flair.
[12:30–14:00] In the afternoon, you will take a relaxing boat cruise on West Lake, gliding across its calm waters while admiring the iconic pagodas, willow lined shores, and distant hills that have inspired poets for centuries.
[14:00–15:30] Afterwards, you will visit Meijiawu Tea Village, a scenic plantation nestled in the hills, where you can wander through the lush tea terraces, learn about the cultivation and production of Longjing tea, and enjoy a traditional tea tasting at a local tea farmer's home - savouring the aroma and flavour of authentic Dragon Well tea.
[15:30–18:00] Continue to Hefang Street, a lively pedestrian street lined with traditional shops, snack stalls, and handicraft boutiques, perfect for an evening stroll and souvenir hunting.
Following the tour, you will be taken to the train station for your journey to Shanghai, where a local guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Recommended Hotel: SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund ★★★★
[09:00–09:30] You will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby and begin your exploration of Shanghai.
[09:30–11:30] Start your day at Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden from the Ming Dynasty, with pavilions, rockeries, and lotus ponds. Afterwards, wander through the adjacent Chenghuangmiao, where narrow alleyways are filled with traditional shops, tea houses, and local snacks, a vibrant glimpse into old Shanghai.
[12:00–13:00] Take a stroll along the Bund, Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade, offering stunning views of the historic colonial buildings on one side and the futuristic skyline of Pudong on the other. Then walk along Nanjing Road, one of the world's busiest shopping streets, where old meets new in a lively urban scene.
[13:00–14:00] Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savouring Shanghai's signature flavours.
[14:30–15:30] In the afternoon, you will head to the Unitree Technology Embodied Intelligence Experience Center, where you can interact with cutting edge robots and humanoid machines, a fascinating encounter with the future of AI and robotics.
[16:00–17:30] Continue to Robo Space 001, a one of a kind robot bar where robotic arms mix and serve your drink, enjoy a refreshing beverage or a creative cocktail in a truly futuristic setting.
[17:30–18:00] After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Free day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for return flight. We can arrange the Maglev train ride to Pudong airport if you are interested in, or we will drive you directly to the airport.
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