Modern City Grand Tour

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Morning visit to Tian'anmen Square - the heart of Beijing. Tian’anmen Square was the locality of numerous major political and historical events. It is the witness of Chinese development. While strolling in Tian’anmen Square, looking up at the magnificent layout, you will feel the majestic momentum. Behind the imposing gates lies the today’ s highlight: the 600 years Forbidden City. It is the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world, covering an area of over 720,000 m, owning more than 9,000 buildings. The Forbidden City is a treasure trove of movable cultural relics, is also the seat of the National Palace Museum. It has over 1.8 million movable cultural relics, including more than 1.68 million pieces of precious relics. There were 24 emperors ever living here.

In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It’s China’s existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. This Chinese monument is built entirely in wood, without using a single nail, which has become the symbol of Beijing.

Forbidden City

Temple of Heaven

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The last day Beijing,  you will have some leisure time. Jump into the Hutongs (small alleys that preserve the style of the houses and structure of the feudal era) and catch a glimpse into the everyday life of the old Beijing. Climb the Mei hill north of the Forbidden City to get a unique view of the palace grounds or the famous Lama. Last, take a visit to the Confucian Temple, which is the place of worship for Beijing during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Beijing Hutong

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Your journey continues today with the high-speed train to another megacity, Shanghai. After you arrive at the hotel and have a little refreshed in the hotel, you can discover the city by yourself.

Optional:  The spectacular acrobatic show at the ERA Theater is recommended, its performances reflect the character of this city.

Shanghai

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Explore the Old City of Shanghai, which reminds you of what the city looked like hundreds of years ago. In the old town, the famous Yu Garden deserves your visiting, which proves to be a real eye-catcher for anyone who is interested in pond and garden art.

Then you go on an extensive exploration tour on the Bund. On one side of the river, the imposing buildings in European style have been preserved. You will be reminded of the contrast between modernity and tradition, because its skyline buildings stand on the other bank. ​

If you are a shopping lover, plunge into the shopping paradise on Nanjing Road. You will find Chinese as well as many European shops and experience the colorful everyday bustle of the Shanghai.

To gain inner peace, pay a visit to Longhua Temple. With the architectural design of a Song Dynasty convent, it is the oldest and largest buddhist temple in Shanghai.

Finally,  ahead to the Oriental Pearl Tower, which is located at the heart of the Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone. With a total height of 632 meters, the building offers a stunning view of the vibrant city in front of you.

The Bund

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You can explore the city on your own today!  If you need some ideas, your tour guide will be glad to help you.

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Today will be a leasure day. You have enough time to check-out and then you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Macau. Your Macau guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Free Day Tour

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In the morning, your local guide will meet you at your hotel then accompany you to the most classic sites in Macau, including Ruins of St. Paul’s and Macau Museum. Founded in 1580, the church of St. Paul combined Renaissance-style and oriental-style in harmonious way. Experienced the baptism of fire for three times, this well decorated and furnished church has been destroyed and only the stone facade can tell people its brilliant glories in the old times.

After lunch, have a visit to Macau Tower. With views of the Pearl River Delta by day or the city lights by night, nothing surpasses the Macau Tower. When ascend to the Tower’s upper limits in high-speed glass-fronted lifts, an unforgettable vista awaits you.

In the late afternoon, take a jet boat go to Hong Kong.

the Cathedral of St. Paul

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In Hongkong, enjoy your half day city tour that includes a visit to Victoria Peak, the highest hill in Hong Kong Island, with an altitude of 554 meters. On the top of the Peak, there is a platform where you can see overlook the attractive view of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbor, which is extremely beautiful, especially at night.

After the tour, enjoy your own free exploration in this city.

Victoria Peak

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Free day at leisure and then transfer to the airport for return flight.