Cultural Treasures & Urban Wonders: India-China Expedition
Experience China's Essential Highlights with Indian Hospitality
Tour Overview
This meticulously crafted 11-day journey through China's most iconic destinations combines cultural immersion with thoughtful amenities for Indian travelers. From Beijing's imperial grandeur to Xi'an's ancient warriors, Guilin's breathtaking landscapes, and Hong Kong's vibrant energy, this tour delivers essential Chinese experiences while ensuring comfort through Indian meals, strategically located hotels, and cultural shopping opportunities.
Tour Highlights
- Comprehensive exploration of China's four most iconic destinations
- Specially selected Indian restaurants for authentic meals
- Handpicked hotels conveniently located near Indian dining options
- Cultural immersion through traditional workshops and performances
- Extended Hong Kong experience including Disneyland and Victoria Peak
- Curated souvenir shopping at cultural representative stores
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel Meals: No meals
Arrive in Beijing, China's capital city, where our local guide will greet you at the airport with a TCT signboard. After airport transfer and hotel check-in, enjoy leisure time to recover from your journey and adjust to the new time zone.
Day 2: Beijing Imperial Heritage
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch Sightseeing: Tian'anmen Square, Exterior of National Centre for Performing Arts, Forbidden City, Tea Ceremony, Temple of Heaven
Begin your Chinese exploration at Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city center square, followed by a photo stop at The National Centre for Performing Arts (The Egg). Continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, exploring its palace halls and gardens while learning about imperial history. Enjoy an authentic Indian lunch followed by a traditional tea ceremony experience. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for abundant harvests, admiring its exquisite ancient architecture.
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel Meals: Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch Sightseeing: Juyongguan Great Wall, Jade Carving Factory, Exterior of Bird Nest and Water Cube, National Museum of China
Experience the iconic Juyongguan Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its strategic mountain pass location. Walk along this ancient marvel enjoying spectacular views. Enjoy a specially arranged lunch at a selected restaurant near the Great Wall. En route back to Beijing, visit a jade carving factory and take photos outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube Olympic venues. Conclude your day at the National Museum of China, housing over 120 million cultural artifacts (alternative Hutong alley walking tour on Mondays when museum is closed).
Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an Transfer
Accommodation: Xi'an Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch Sightseeing: Summer Palace, High-speed train to Xi'an
Check out from your hotel and visit the magnificent Summer Palace, China's largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Enjoy boating on Kunming Lake (optional) and walk along the world's longest corridor adorned with exquisite paintings. After Indian lunch, transfer to Beijing West Railway Station for your high-speed train journey to Xi'an (approximately 5 hours). Upon arrival, our guide will transfer you to your hotel.
Day 5: Xi'an Ancient Wonders
Accommodation: Xi'an Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch Sightseeing: Terracotta Warriors, Pottery Workshop, North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall
Discover the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, one of archaeology's most significant finds. En route, participate in a pottery workshop to create your own souvenir. After exploring the warrior formations, visit the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, potentially witnessing the fountain show. Following Indian lunch, experience the Ancient City Wall, where you can optionally bicycle along this well-preserved fortification (Bell Tower alternative in inclement weather). Your guide can provide evening entertainment recommendations, including the Tang Dynasty Show.
Day 6: Xi'an to Guilin Transfer
Accommodation: Guilin Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch Sightseeing: Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Jianfu Temple, Xi'an Museum, Flight to Guilin
Enjoy a leisurely morning before visiting the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a beautifully preserved Tang Dynasty Buddhist structure. Experience traditional shadow play performances and explore Jianfu Temple and Xi'an Museum. After Indian lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, gateway to Southern China's stunning landscapes.
Day 7: Guilin Scenic Beauty
Accommodation: Guilin Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch-box Sightseeing: Li River Cruise, West Street
Embark on a memorable Li River cruise to Yangshuo, meandering through spectacular karst landscapes, bamboo groves, and traditional riverside life. Upon disembarking, explore West Street, Yangshuo's 1,400-year-old thoroughfare blending Eastern and Western cultures. Return to Guilin via expressway, appreciating the scenic Yangshuo Ten-Mile Gallery en route.
Day 8: Guilin to Hong Kong Transfer
Accommodation: Hong Kong Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Indian lunch Sightseeing: Reed Flute Cave, Pearl Store, High-speed train to Hong Kong
After breakfast and hotel check-out, explore the magnificent Reed Flute Cave with its colorful stalactites and stalagmites. Visit a seawater pearl store before enjoying Indian lunch. Transfer to Guilin Xi Railway Station for your high-speed train to Hong Kong (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, our driver will transfer you to your hotel.
Day 9: Hong Kong Island Exploration
Accommodation: Hong Kong Hotel Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Half-day Hong Kong Island Bus Tour (join-in basis)
Traverse Victoria Harbor via Cross-Harbor Tunnel, passing through Wanchai to reach Victoria Peak for breathtaking 360-degree views of Hong Kong. Continue to Aberdeen Village to observe traditional fishing junks and floating restaurants, passing Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay resort areas. Visit Hong Kong's largest jewelry factory to observe artisans creating prize-winning designs. After the tour, enjoy free time for shopping in this retail paradise.
Day 10: Hong Kong Magical Experience
Accommodation: Hong Kong Hotel Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Full-day Disneyland Theme Park Bus Tour (join-in basis)
Transfer to Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park for a full day of magical experiences. Explore the park's themed lands - Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland - enjoying classic Disney attractions, unique shopping, and dazzling entertainment. Return to your hotel independently using provided MTR tickets.
Day 11: Hong Kong Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy leisure time before transferring to Hong Kong International Airport via the hotel's airport shuttle bus service.
Service Ends