Elegant Legendary China Empire Tour - with Emirates Airlines - Extra Tours Included
Day 1 ISTANBUL – DUBAI
We will meet at Istanbul Airport’s international departure terminal three hours before our flight. After the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Dubai will begin with Emirates Airlines scheduled flight.
Day 2 DUBAI – BEIJING
After our arrival in Dubai, our flight to Beijing will begin after transfer on Emirates Airlines’ scheduled flight. We will spend the night on the plane. After arriving in Beijing, we will transfer to our private bus waiting for us at the airport and set off for our panoramic Beijing city tour. Our first stop will be the Lapa Temple. (From the outside) The temple, which contains an 18-meter tall Buddha statue, is known as one of China's most important and largest temples. Built during the era of Emperor Qianlong, it is considered one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism's Gelug sect. Our next stop will be Miaoying Temple, also known as the White Stupa Temple, an important monastery of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (From the outside) Built during the Yuan dynasty, the temple is one of the oldest and largest temples. The magnificent structure, with its white tower and 13th-century Chinese architecture, was last restored in 2010. Later, we will see the Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube, which were built for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics (from the outside). After the tour, we will move to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. After the meal, transfer to our hotel. Time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 BEIJING – FORBIDDEN CITY – TIANANMEN SQUARE – TEMPLE OF HEAVEN – BEIJING
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will start the day by discovering the mystical history of the city. Our bus will take us to the heart of the city, Forbidden City. While the bus drives us, we will observe how the old and new textures of Beijing coexist, and we will feel the grandeur of this magnificent palace complex, which has hosted China's emperors for centuries. Walking through wide courtyards, magnificent palaces, and historic stone paths, you will feel as if you have been transported to an ancient imperial era. Hundreds of years old massive doors, golden palace roofs, vast squares, and elegant gardens will draw you into the past. While every corner of the palace holds a story, every detail bears traces of thousands of years of Chinese culture. Then, we will move on to Tiananmen Square. As one of the largest squares in the world, this place is known both as a symbol of modern China and a witness to historical events. Next, we will visit the Pearl Factory to discover the secrets of China’s famous freshwater pearls. While learning how pearls are collected from nature and skillfully processed into dazzling jewelry, we will have the opportunity to observe the intricacies of this unique craft up close. Our next stop will be the Temple of Heaven, with its heavenly spires and perfect architecture. Blending the dazzling blue tones with the sky, this unique building is not just a temple but also symbolizes the mystical bond between the Chinese people and nature. For centuries, emperors prayed to the heavens in this sacred place, and we will experience the spiritual essence of the temple step by step. After the tour, we will move to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. After the meal, transfer to our hotel. Time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 BEIJING – GREAT WALL – JUYONG PASS – BEIJING
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will start by exploring the world-famous Great Wall of China in Beijing. When we get off the bus, we will see the Great Wall, which stretches along the mountains with a breathtaking view, approximately 21,000 km long. This unique defensive structure, one of the most iconic and massive constructions in the world, is considered not only a military structure but also one of the greatest engineering achievements in Chinese history. The construction of the Great Wall dates back to the 7th century BC, and it has been expanded and strengthened by different dynasties over the centuries. This magnificent structure, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds great significance for the world history, not just for China. While exploring the Great Wall, we will walk between its stone walls, tracing the remnants of the past as we embark on an unforgettable journey through history. After that, we will visit Jade Factory to discover the captivating world of jade, which has been considered a symbol of luck, prosperity, and elegance in Chinese culture for centuries. Here, while watching how raw stones are delicately shaped by master craftsmen, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the elegance of traditional Chinese handicrafts and the craftsmanship. The detailed figures and exquisite designs crafted by artisans will make us realize that jade is not just a decorative item but a living part of cultural heritage. After the tour, we will move to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. After the meal, transfer to our hotel. Time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5 BEIJING – XIAN
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the train station to go to Xi’an. We will take the high-speed train waiting for us for a journey into China’s deep history. As the train glides over the rails, silhouettes of mountains shrouded in mist, endless rice fields, and pagoda temples scattered among villages will pass before our eyes like a scene from a movie. While moving forward into the depths of the past with the tempo of the modern world, we are getting ready to step into the historical atmosphere of Xi’an.
Upon our arrival in Xi’an, we will be greeted by the majestic city walls, cobbled narrow streets, and architecture reflecting the spirit of ancient times. Once the capital of emperors and known as one of the most important junctions of the Silk Road, this city has been a stopover for merchants, travelers, and historians for centuries. Here, it will also be possible to feel the whispers of the past among the stones. Our first stop will be the Xi’an City Walls. This will be a tour of one of China’s best-preserved and most magnificent defensive structures, built by the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century. This monumental structure, with a length of 13.7 kilometers, surrounds the city, bringing the glory of the past to the present day. With a height of 12 meters, these magnificent walls are regarded as one of the strongest examples of military architecture in China. While walking on them, we will sense how this defense system once protected the city, and how it was one of the most strategic structures of its time. From here, we will enjoy a panoramic view of Xi’an, immersed in a unique atmosphere where the past and present blend together. After the tour, we will move to the local restaurant and have our dinner. After the meal, transfer to our hotel. Time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 XIAN – TERRACOTTA – ANCIENT STYLE STREET – LUOYANG
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a journey through history by visiting the Terracotta Museum, one of the most important legacies of Chinese history, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by UNESCO. This colossal underground army, built to protect the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, remained hidden underground for 2200 years until its discovery in 1974. Thousands of soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with different facial expressions and life-sized, compose this extraordinary structure, which is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in history. This impressive site showcases the military might and artistic craftsmanship of ancient China, and we will embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of history. Following this, we will visit one of Xi’an’s most authentic points, the Ancient Style Street, whose narrow streets adorned with traditional Chinese architecture, wooden shops decorated with red lanterns, and cobbled paths bring the traces of the past into the present. From handmade souvenirs to antiques, elegant silk products to traditional Chinese calligraphy, many cultural values can be found in this historic market. This captivating atmosphere, where old and new blend together, transports visitors on a journey through time with its dazzling details and historical texture. The scents of spices wafting through the street, echoes of traditional music, and displays of craftsmanship transform this place into a scene of living history. After this visit, we will transfer to Luoyang by high-speed train. Then, we will take a pleasant tour of the Luoyi Ancient Town, located in the heart of Luoyang. With its narrow paths illuminated by red lanterns and the authentic atmosphere, this region will take us on a journey through time. After the tour, we will move to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. After the meal, transfer to our hotel. Time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 LUOYANG – LONGMEN CAVES – SHAOLIN TEMPLE – KUNG FU SHOW – ZHENGZHOU
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will set off towards the Longmen Caves, one of China’s most impressive cultural heritages. This unique cave complex, carved into steep cliffs along the Yi River, witnessed a peak in Buddhist art between the 5th and 10th centuries. Here, over 100,000 Buddha statues, intricately carved into the rocks, reflect the period's religious beliefs and aesthetic understanding in a fascinating way. Especially the towering seated Buddha statue, which is 17 meters high, leaves visitors in deep admiration with its serene expression, almost stopping time. Each figure carries both a spiritual significance and artistic grace, while exploring the caves envelops you in a magnificent atmosphere where history and belief intertwine. After visiting the Longmen Caves, we will head towards the Shaolin Temple, considered one of the most sacred sites in China. Established in 495 AD, this mystical structure is recognized not only as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism but also as the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. The monks, who have become the subject of legends, have been trained in both mental and physical discipline for centuries, and today the temple continues to be a spiritual center. While walking through the ancient courtyards of the temple, you will feel the traces of the monks’ silent training, and you can hear the whispers of the past embedded in the stone walls. One of the most exciting moments of our visit will undoubtedly be the Shaolin Kung Fu Show. The monks representing traditional Shaolin arts will demonstrate not only fighting techniques but also the harmony of body and mind, balance, and spiritual depth. The breathtaking acrobatic movements showcase the results of years of training and discipline, presenting a visual feast to the audience. This show means not just watching martial arts; it is about experiencing a culture, a belief, and the inner strength of a person. In the afternoon, we will visit a diamond factory known for its production in a laboratory environment, typical of Henan. After the tour, we will enjoy our dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel in Zhengzhou. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 8 ZHENGZHOU – JADE TEMPLE – YU GARDEN – NANJING ROAD – SHANGHAI
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Zhengzhou Airport for our domestic flight to Shanghai. After our arrival, we will begin our Shanghai city tour. We will visit the Jade Buddha Temple. This temple houses two magnificent Buddha statues carved entirely from white jade, adorned with precious stones. Especially the seated Buddha statue attracts attention with its soft light-reflecting texture and serene expression. Considered one of the important symbols of the Buddhist faith, this temple offers a serene experience with its spiritual atmosphere. Next, we will go to the Yuyuan Garden, one of the most beautiful examples of traditional Chinese gardening. This garden, resembling a painting, with its labyrinth-like paths, stone bridges reflecting on the water, and artistic rock formations, becomes an impressive space that evokes the feeling of a time travel. Following this, we will visit the Silk Factory to closely observe China's world-renowned silk production process. We will watch how the silkworm’s delicate touch is transformed into luxurious fabrics, exploring the intricacies of traditional Chinese silk-making. Our next stop will be the famous Nanjing Road, the heart of trade and shopping in Shanghai. Compared to the world’s most famous shopping destinations, this vibrant street is surrounded by luxury stores, traditional arts and crafts boutiques, and restaurants offering local delicacies. Like New York’s Fifth Avenue and Paris’s Champs-Élysées, Nanjing Road is an enjoyable shopping destination for shopping enthusiasts. Then, we will visit the Pearl Tower (from the outside), which has become a symbol of Shanghai. Soaring 468 meters high towards the sky, this tower becomes one of the city’s most stunning structures with its illuminated silhouette at night. After the tour, we will move to the local restaurant for our dinner. After the meal, transfer to our hotel. Time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Days 9/10 SHANGHAI – ZHUJIAJIAO WATER TOWN – AP PLAZA SHOPPING – DUBAI – ISTANBUL
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms and head to one of Shanghai’s most enchanting spots, Zhujiajiao Water Town. With a history of over 600 years, Zhujiajiao Water Town is known as the "Venice of Shanghai," shining like a pearl frozen in time. Its narrow stone streets, intricately carved wooden houses, and elegant arched bridges make every corner a work of art. The reflections of red lanterns in the still waters of the canals, the scents of incense wafting into the sky, and the echoes of traditional music transform this place into a realm of discovery that nourishes the soul, not merely a travel destination. Traditional boats gently gliding over the crystal-clear waters add a magical touch to the town's timeless atmosphere, while the jasmine aromas rising from the historic tea houses accompany the sounds of the past. Antique shops lined along cobblestone streets, with their elegant silks, handcrafted ceramics, and historical calligraphy works, draw those who discover them into a fairy tale world. After the tour, we will move to AP Plaza, one of the most vibrant and colorful markets in the city. This shopping spot, famous for its wide range of products and attractive prices, offers numerous options from quality leather goods to electronic gadgets and luxury watches to Chinese silks. After that, we will head to Shanghai Airport for our flight to Istanbul. After baggage and passport procedures, we will depart with Emirates Airlines scheduled flight to Dubai. After our arrival in Dubai, we will transfer to Istanbul flight. Upon arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services conclude.
Museum and Historical Site Entries: Forbidden City + Temple of Heaven + Terracotta Army + Jade Temple + Yu Garden + Zhujiajiao Water Village Boat + Longmen Grottoes + Shaolin Temple + Kung Fu Show + Local Guides + Tourist City Taxes
150 Euro per person
***To be paid to our guide during the tour***
CHINA VISA: Guests holding a Green Passport do not require a visa, while citizens of Turkey holding a Red Passport must obtain a visa to enter China. An invitation letter will be provided by us. Since the visa is obtained as a group visa and printed on a single page, all group members must obtain the visa at the same time. As the visa takes approximately 30 days to be issued, we kindly ask that you take this into account when making your reservation. Once the visa application is submitted and the visas are obtained, name changes will not be allowed, and due to it being a group visa, it must be obtained by us. The entire group will travel together, and they must enter and exit the country and spend the trip together. For the visa application, you must have a passport that is valid for at least 8 months from the date of the trip's end. Guests under the age of 18 may be asked for a document showing the mutual consent of both parents when traveling alone or only with one of the parents during entry and exit procedures. Therefore, we recommend that guests under the age of 18 and their parents be cautious about this matter. There is no visa requirement for Green Passport holders.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• Our Tour Program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. In the case that there is insufficient participation for the trip, the agency will notify you of the cancellation at least 21 days before the start of the tour. The tour that is canceled due to insufficient participation will be informed to you through your agency.
• In cases where just the category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or if there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
• During periods like fairs, congresses, concerts, events, and sports tournaments, hotels may be used at distances greater than specified kilometers or in different cities. In such cases, you will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
• Panoramic city tours included in the tour packages are designed to provide a general introduction to the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours that occur only through narrations by the guide from inside the vehicle, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, and do not include entries to museums or historical sites. In cases where panoramic tours and other specified tours cannot be conducted due to local authorities not allowing visitation on the designated days and times, road closures, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible, the agency is not responsible for these circumstances. Some tours may be conducted with public transport or on foot when vehicles are prohibited from entry or in restricted areas, to the extent possible.
• Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. The extra beds are opening and closing beds and are referred to as coach beds, so tour participants accept that they have been informed about the possible tightness and bed type in reservations for a 3rd person and/or child. Child discounts are valid only for one child who meets the age criteria and stays with two adults. No bed guarantee is provided for children aged 0-2 years in hotels.
• Breakfasts included in the tour services are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and generally consist of a limited menu usually referred to as continental breakfast, which may include butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate room allocated for groups.
• Since the tour flights are group tickets, the flight times may change. You can confirm the current flight details from your agency. The updated times will be communicated to you by your agency during the tour briefing.
• It is necessary to confirm the tour flight times without taking any domestic flights. If a guest has obtained a domestic connecting flight from a different service provider independently of the agency, they cannot claim any refund from the agency in the event of a cancellation or time change. Guests accept in advance the potential financial and emotional losses that may occur due to the tour's cancellation or modification when purchasing the tour. The agency cannot be held responsible for this situation.
• According to airline regulations; if the outbound flight of the round-trip ticket purchased is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline.
• Guests who are included in the tour without a flight must be present at the tour starting point at their own expense and without any delay. Otherwise, they will be required to provide all their transfers at their own expense.
• Guests who do not appear at the specified airport at the reported times according to airline regulations, or who do not complete check-in and boarding in time, or who complete check-in and boarding in time but cannot board the airplane, are not the agency's responsibility if they fail to complete the flight. All expenses regarding obtaining new round-trip tickets and transfers in the area to which they are headed for guests who miss the flight are their own responsibility.
• Personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/IDs of participating persons are their responsibility, and the agency is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. There is no obligation to deliver forgotten items if and when found to the country and/or person and any costs incurred during delivery will be borne by the item owner.
• In cases of illness, lost items, theft, etc., since the integrity and continuation of the group are essential, the guide may not accompany guests individually in these negative situations.
• During the purchase of the tour, it is mandatory to provide correct information regarding the names as on the passport, date of birth, and passport number. Tickets are issued based on this information. Any cancellation and change fees arising from incorrect information will be charged to you.
• Some airlines may charge for food and drink and online check-in services.
• Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed for bus usage during the tour.
• During our tours, the times communicated by the guide to the guests are departure times, the time when the bus wheel starts turning. Our guide, who is responsible for ensuring that all our guests are treated equally, will not wait for anyone at meeting times and will start moving the vehicle. In case a late guest arises, they must make their own way to the next stop.
• Extra tours are organized with a minimum participation condition of at least 20 people by the local agency that we serve. If sufficient numbers are not provided, the excursions may not occur, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for the extra trip may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and hours of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the open/closed status of the museums and historical sites to be visited and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany guests during extra tours.
• Extra tours, which are not included in our classical packages, are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours arranged during the tour accept waiting in a convenient rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped at the rest facility before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from the point they were dropped after the completion of the tour.
• In programs where extra tours are included, entrance fees for museums and historical sites must be paid at the time of reservation to your agency or to the guide during the tour.
• Participants acknowledge that they will join the tours arranged in the program and will not disrupt the program, and they have accepted in advance to pay the amounts previously notified in the tour program for the expenses incurred such as the local guide, museum & historical site entries, city taxes, and, if any, the audio system. Participants have been fully and comprehensively informed on this matter.
• The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and chartered flights or changes in existing trip and flight times prior to the journey. The agency is obliged to notify this change as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the trip knowing and accepting that the flight details may change.
VISA
• Visa applications are required for citizens of Turkey. To apply for a visa, it is required to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip along with the documents listed in the "Required Documents for Visa" from our agency.
• The visa must be obtained from the first country to which entry is made during the trip or the country where the most accommodation will be spent.
• There is no visa requirement for holders of a Green Passport, and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip is sufficient.
• The visa information stated in the program is based on the regulations applicable to the citizens of the Republic of Turkey. Guests holding a passport other than Turkish Republic should obtain visa information from the relevant consulates.
• Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country; border police have the authority to deny you entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
• To avoid issues at the border with the customs police of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, or similarly damaged passports; it is necessary to renew the passports that have been received, and if the country issues a visa to Turkish citizens, the respective visa must be on the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
• Guests under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked by the police to show a document proving the mutual consent of both parents for entry-exit; thus, it is advised for guests under 18 and their parents to be careful about this matter.
What's Included
Domestic economy class flight ticket (20 KG baggage allowance) with local airlines from Zhengzhou to Shanghai
2nd class train ticket from Beijing to Xian
2nd class train ticket from Xian to Luoyang
Airport taxes
Accommodation with breakfast for 7 nights in 4* hotels
7 dinners at local restaurants as specified in the program.
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Panoramic city tour of Beijing
Tiananmen Square
Temple of Heaven
Forbidden City
Great Wall – Juyong Pass
Jade Factory visit
Xi’an City Walls
Ancient Style Street
Panoramic city tour of Xi’an
Panoramic city tour of Shanghai
Terracotta Museum
Jade Temple
Yu Garden
Nanjing Road
Zhujiajiao Water Town
AP Plaza Shopping Mall
Longmen Grottoes (Luoyang)
Shaolin Temple & Kung Fu Show (Dengfeng)
Panoramic city tour of Luoyang and ancient city tour
Diamond Factory visit (Zhengzhou)
All city transfers with our private buses
Professional Turkish guiding and assistance services
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not Included
Travel health insurance
Lunches
All personal expenses and hotel extras
Foreign exit tax fee
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Tourist city taxes
Driver tips 10 Euro per person (optional)
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