Exploring the Wonders of China for a Family Vacation

Day 1: Arriving in Beijing

Step in the capital of the Middle Kingdom and get greeted by your guide who will escort you to your hotel.  After arrival, you may simply settle into your hotel for the night or if you have time, do take a street walk before beginning the actual trip to China.

Day 2-3: Exploring Beijing

Headstart your China tours with Tiananmen Square, a city square that sits at the heart of Beijing. Get marvel by the political and cultural significance this place holds for visitors. Gaze at the incredible monuments to People’s Heroes, a simple yet beautiful marble and stone structure that honors the heroes of modern Chinese history. Also, pay a visit to The Great Hall which serves as a host for the state leaders, who hold various diplomatic meetings within its walls, including the National People’s Congress.  Once done with this, travel next to take in the wonders of the Forbidden City, an incredible imperial palace with landscaped gardens and fascinating buildings that date back to 1406. The city spans an area of 950 by 750 meters which you can not explore fully in a single day. If you really want to explore it all, spend two days in this stunning city entailing 1,000 buildings, withholding almost 9,000 rooms. While enjoying your customized China Tour itinerary, do not miss to try your hands on some Chinese folk dancing, take calligraphy classes, and much more.

Day 4: Visiting Great Wall and Temple of Heaven

Begin the fourth day with the magical Temple of Heaven. A tranquil park coupled with a panoply of uniquely designed buildings with the centerpiece being the Temple of Heaven complex is simply stunning, The name Heaven fits perfect to every single element of this majestic temple. The deeper you go, the more you will explore the full variety of structures and immerse yourself in history. Once done with this, move next to China’s most famous landmark, the Great Wall. Start your journey to the Mutianyu section of the wall, a peaceful area that draws fewer crowds of people than the main Badaling section. Get to travel with the cable car available as an alternative to the 30-minute hike. Could you have asked for more from this customized China Family Vacation itinerary? The answer has to a NO.

Day 5: Tour of Terracotta Warriors

Today is the day to explore the life-size statues of the Terracotta Warriors that were stumbled upon by farmers drilling a well. It is completely made up of horses, chariots, and warriors which make it an extraordinary piece of history. Next, move to one of Xi’an’s most famous landmarks with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. When done, take some time out to re energize and wander a bit before your guide escorts to your hotel.