Updated Quote ():
💵 Dollar = | 💶 Euro =
Entry + 10x
“Essential China with Tokyo” takes you deep into the ancient cultures of China and Japan, combining the ancient and the modern in a unique experience. Begin your journey in Beijing, where the Great Wall and the Forbidden City tell the story of China’s majesty. In Shanghai, explore the fusion of past and present as traditional temples contrast with futuristic skyscrapers. Then, explore the historic city of Xi’an, home to the famous Terracotta Army, before heading to Tokyo, where vibrant modernity blends with Japanese traditions. In Tokyo, discover serene temples, tech districts and rich Japanese cuisine, ending your trip with a perfect blend of history, culture and innovation.
ESSENTIAL CHINA WITH TOKYO (11 Days and 10 Nights)
Airline NOT INCLUDED. If you wish to add Air transportation to your package, we are available to customize your experience. Issuance for ALL AIRPORTS.
📍 See Payment Terms under “Package Notes“
Welcome to China. Transfer to the hotel. In the early evening, to start exploring the city, we will take a transfer to the famous Wangfujing Street, full of shops, life, activities, and restaurants. Dinner included. Return to the hotel.
On this day we will visit: The Imperial Palace, known as “the Forbidden City”, a World Heritage Site. We will also have the opportunity to visit Jingshan Park, where Coal Hill is located, one of the best preserved imperial gardens in Beijing. We can climb to the top of the hill for the best views (if the day is clear) of the Forbidden City. It is worth the effort. We will continue to Tian An Men Square, one of the largest in the world, and from outside we will be able to admire the National Grand Theater, the Beijing Opera House. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we will visit the Summer Palace, which was a summer garden for the imperial household of the Qing Dynasty. We will include a tricycle tour (a typical three-wheeled bicycle) through the traditional neighborhoods of Beijing, known as Hutong. In this area we will be able to see the characteristic lifestyle of the residents of these popular neighborhoods, visit typical shops and even visit a traditional hutong house, a Siheyuan, with all its rooms around a courtyard. Return to the hotel.*Note: For reasons of heritage protection and increased visitor safety, the regulatory body of the Imperial Palace or Forbidden City has reduced the daily visitor capacity for an indefinite period of time. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that such a visit will take place. If it cannot take place, it would be replaced by a visit to the Confucius Temple and also the Lama Temple, both also emblematic of Chinese history and culture.
Excursion to the Great Wall (Mutianyu section), a spectacular and grandiose architectural work with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. We include the funicular to go up and down the Great Wall. On the way back to Beijing, we will stop in the 798 district with its contemporary art located in a former military factory. Today we will also visit the TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, one of the largest sacred complexes in the country, declared a World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we will learn about traditional Chinese medicine, which for centuries has been based on the theory that our health is related to the health of our feet. We will relax with a foot massage. You will also receive a Tai Chi class. Dinner of lacquered duck is included.
After breakfast, transfer to the train station and take one of China’s most modern high-speed trains. In just two hours, traveling at 300 km/h, we will reach TAIAN, at the foot of Mount Taishan, considered the most sacred mountain in China. We will visit the DAI Temple, a magnificent 11th-century Taoist temple complex, which is the beginning of the pilgrims’ route. Lunch is included. Then we will take the cable car up to the “Gates of Heaven” of the sacred mountain… the last leg of the journey will have to be walked, climbing its steep stairs among hundreds of pilgrims. In the late afternoon, we will travel by bus to QUFU, the city of Confucius.
We will visit the city of Confucius, a Chinese thinker from the 5th century BC and the creator of Confucianism. We will visit and enter the Confucius Mansion and Temple. We will continue our journey to XUZHOU. Lunch included. We will visit the impressive underground Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty emperor, where we will be amazed by the Terracotta Army Museum (similar, but smaller, to the famous sculptures of Xian). After this, we will take a bus ride to the beautiful Yunlong Lake, located in the city center. Accommodation.
We will leave Xuzhou early. At around 12:30 pm we will arrive in NANJING, a city of eight million inhabitants considered by many to be the most pleasant in China. We will be surprised by the activity and commercial life of this modern metropolis. We will visit the Purple Mountain, where we will visit the Mausoleum of SUN YAT-sen and the picturesque Lingu Temple. Afterwards we will have free time.
We will head to SUZHOU, with its wonderful gardens, declared a World Heritage Site. This city was the world's leading producer of silk, which has always been associated with beauty and elegance. We will enter (entrance included) the Humble Administrator's Garden. We will have free time to stroll along the picturesque Pingjian Road. Lunch included. We will then head to TONGLI, a charming lakeside town with its small houses along the canals and its gondolas. We will take a beautiful boat ride. We will continue towards SHANGHAI. Accommodation.
In the morning we will visit this impressive city, passing through the Pudong financial district with its skyscrapers. We will take a ferry across the Shanghai River where we will enjoy an excellent view of both sides of the city. We will walk through the streets of the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a spectacular private garden where lush vegetation has been combined with ancient pavilions, stones and crystal clear waters. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea Ceremony, a drink that plays a very important cultural role in China. We will pass through one of the best-known neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. We will continue on to the Tianzifang neighborhood, the old residential area of French influence with its traditional narrow and labyrinthine streets full of small shops and art galleries. We will end the visit at the mall, known as the Bund, with its old buildings that remind us of the European commercial influence.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport (flight included). Tokyo Welcome to Japan! After the border and customs formalities, an assistant (usually Spanish-speaking, although sometimes English-speaking) will be waiting for you. He or she will provide you with basic information and will also accompany you on the modern shuttle bus service that provides transfers from the airport to the hotel. 6:30 p.m. – We will meet our guide at the hotel reception. We will meet the members of our group and then we will go on a night tour. We will take the subway (tickets included) towards the Shinjuku area. The Tokyo subway is impressive, with Shinjuku station being the busiest transportation hub in the world! You will be able to see the masses of people using this modern and efficient public transportation system. Afterwards, we will take a walk to the restaurant. Shinjuku is one of the areas with the most nightlife in the city. Welcome dinner included at a local restaurant and return to the hotel, again by metro, accompanied by our guide. NOTE: If your flight arrives in the afternoon, metro transportation and dinner may take place the following day, during the afternoon or evening.
In the morning, we will take a long tour, lasting approximately five hours, with our guide through this simply impressive city! Its frenetic activity and ultra-modern neighborhoods coexist with areas full of peace. We will make a brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to photograph the most beautiful image of the Tokyo Tower. The hundreds and hundreds of Jizos, deities carved in stone and considered guardians of children, are highlighted, adorned with woolen hats, bibs and windmills. Then we will continue to the famous Shibuya Crossing, said to be the most crowded intersection in the world. We will go to the Meiji Temple dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife. We will continue on our bus along the elegant Omotesando Avenue. We will go around the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and gardens. We will stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will cross the neighborhood of Akihabara, the “Electric City”, the center of Japanese Manga and Anime; We will pass by the Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, the Japanese sport. We will end our visit in Asakusa, visiting the Sensoji Temple and the famous Nakamise Street. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel. Free afternoon.
After breakfast, end of our services.
PAYMENTS: CASH, CARD, PIX or BOLETO (CONTACT US)
Each image is an invitation to explore, discover and be enchanted by the stunning scenery that awaits you. Feel the magic, culture and authenticity of each location before you even embark on this unique journey.
Entry + 10x
