China Tour

Meeting with you, our esteemed guests, in front of the Qatar Airways counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before the flight. After baggage and ticketing procedures, flight to Doha on a Qatar Airways scheduled flight. We spend midnight on the plane.

After midnight, flight to Beijing with Qatar Airways scheduled flight. Upon our arrival, panoramic Beijing city tour.  On our tour, we will discover modern Beijing by passing in front of the Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube, which were built for the 2008 Olympic Games and attract attention with their architectures. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the Beijing Combo Tour (115€ per person) (Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven & Wangfujing Street) to be organized extra by our guide. On our tour, we will have the opportunity to closely get to know the historical and modern face of China's capital. We begin by visiting Tiananmen Square, one of the most important points of China's history and political life, our first stop. Afterwards, we visit the Forbidden City, one of the most important symbols of Chinese imperial history. This massive palace complex, which hosted the Ming and Qing Dynasties for about 500 years, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List with its magnificent architecture, wide courtyards, and historical structures. Accompanied by our guide, while exploring the living spaces of the emperors, we will receive information about important details regarding China's deep-rooted past. Continuing our tour, we visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed to the heavens for a good harvest and abundance during the Ming and Qing periods. This impressive structure, where round and square architectural forms symbolize heaven and earth, is among Beijing's most important cultural heritage sites with its wide gardens and peaceful atmosphere. Following our tour, it will end on Wangfujing Street, one of the city's most vibrant shopping and pedestrian streets. After our tour, free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can join the Juyongguan Great Wall & Hutong Neighborhoods Tour (100€ per person) to be organized extra by our guide. We start our tour by visiting the Great Wall, one of China's most magnificent structures. The Great Wall, the most important defense structure of Chinese history, also holds great importance in terms of Turkish history. Built over centuries to protect China's northern borders, this massive structure is accepted as a tangible manifestation of the struggles of the Huns (Asian Huns), Göktürks, Uyghurs, and other Central Asian Turkic communities with China. The Great Wall was conceived as a defense line against the incursions carried out by Turkic tribes from the Central Asian steppes; in this respect, it has become a historical symbol reflecting the military, political, and cultural dimension of Turkic-Chinese relations. Afterwards, we visit Juyong Pass, which stands out with its strategic importance and impressive scenery. Stretching among the mountains, this historical defense line was built over centuries to protect China against external attacks. During our walk in this section of the Wall, we will gain important information about Chinese history and military architecture while enjoying unique views. Continuing our tour, we explore the Hutong neighborhoods with a history of about 500 years, where we can closely get to know Beijing's traditional lifestyle. In our tour in the Hutongs, famous for their narrow streets, courtyard houses, and authentic atmosphere, we will gain a different perspective on China's daily life and cultural heritage. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

We depart from the hotel with the breakfast box we will receive at the hotel and then depart for Xian by high-speed train. Upon our arrival, transfer to the hotel and free time. Guests who wish can join the Xian Wonders Tour [City Walls & Muslim Quarter and Xian Great Mosque & Bell and Drum Tower] (100€ per person) to be organized extra by our guide. Our first stop on the tour will be the South Gate of Xian City Wall, one of the symbols of the city. Built during the Tang and Ming Dynasty periods, this magnificent wall gate is an important part of the city's defense system, and with the walk we will take on it, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the historical texture of Xian. Afterwards, we visit the Muslim Quarter, where we can see the colorful and vibrant face of city life. Famous for its narrow streets, authentic Chinese-Islamic architecture, delicious street food, and souvenir shops, this region is an ideal stop to closely get to know Xian's cultural diversity. Our tour continues with a visit to the "Bell and Drum Tower", two important historical symbols of the city. Located in the center of the city, these towers were used throughout history to measure time and protect the city. Our last stop will be the oldest and largest "Xian Great Mosque" in China. Built during the Tang Dynasty period, the mosque draws attention with its unique structure that brings together Chinese architecture and Islamic elements. Here, we will be able to see the deep traces of Islamic culture in Xian by visiting both the worship areas and the historical courtyards. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time after breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Guests who wish can join the Terracotta Army Museum & Big Wild Goose Pagoda & DaTang Tour (100€ per person) to be organized extra by our guide. On our tour, we begin to explore China's historical and cultural riches. Our first stop will be the world-famous Qin Terracotta Army Museum. Made for China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd century BC, this massive statue army consists of thousands of soldiers, horses, and chariots, each crafted with unique details. Accompanied by our guide, we will get to know the emperor's tomb and the historical importance of the army closely. Afterwards, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the important structures of the Tang Dynasty period. This temple and pagoda is one of the important symbols of China's Buddhist heritage. During our walk around the pagoda, we will breathe the historical atmosphere and find the opportunity to take photos in the surrounding gardens. The last stop of our tour will be DaTang Everbright City, where we can experience modern city life. In this region, famous for its wide pedestrian streets, shopping areas, and colorful lighting, we will find the opportunity to both rest and shop. Free time after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for Shanghai with the scheduled flight of Local Airlines. Upon arrival, a short panoramic Shanghai city tour. During our tour, we will see The Bund, which has become the symbol of the city, Nanjing Road, one of the most beautiful streets of the city, and the magnificent buildings from the colonial period accompanied by the view of the Huangpu River. Free time after our tour. Guests who wish may join the extra Huangpu River Boat Tour (50€ per person) organized by our guide. During our tour, we will discover the city under the lights. Transfer to the hotel after our tour. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time after breakfast at our hotel. Guests who wish may join the extra Shanghai Combined Tour [Yuyuan Garden & The Jade Buddha Temple & Xintiandi & Silk Market & Huaihai Road] (100€ per person) organized by our guide. We start our tour with Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar, one of the structures that best reflects China's classical garden architecture. While wandering among its finely crafted pavilions, tranquil pools, and elegant stone bridges, we find the opportunity to closely get to know the aesthetic spirit of traditional Chinese garden art. Afterwards, we visit The Jade Buddha Temple, one of the iconic religious structures of Shanghai. In the temple, we experience this sacred atmosphere by seeing Buddha statues carved from white jade brought from Myanmar and having great spiritual value. Then, we move to the Xintiandi area, where historical Shanghai houses and contemporary urban life are intertwined. We feel the modern face of the city with a short walk we will take in this area, which attracts attention with its chic cafes, original shops, and restaurants. At the end of our tour, we offer free time for shopping at the Silk Market, famous for its quality and affordable silk products. Here you can find special gifts for your loved ones. Following our tour, we give free time on Huaihai Road, one of the busiest shopping streets of the city where you can find beautiful brands. Transfer to the hotel after our tour. Overnight at our hotel.

We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then perform our check-out procedures from the hotel and give free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Zhujiajiao Water Village & AP Plaza Shopping Tour (65€ per person) organized by our guide. We set off towards Zhujiajiao Water Village, the first stop of our tour. Having a history of approximately 600 years, this special settlement is referred to as the “Venice of Shanghai” thanks to its structure woven with water channels and invites its visitors to a fascinating atmosphere where the past and the present are intertwined. Stretching along paved narrow streets, traditional Chinese houses, facades decorated with fine woodcraft, and elegant arched bridges look like an open-air museum. Traditional boats moving silently over the channels are one of the most beautiful details completing the tranquil spirit of the village. Lanterns reflected on the water, incense smells, and traditional melodies coming from afar transform Zhujiajiao into an experience that is not only seen but felt. Historic tea houses, antique shops, and small workshops that we will encounter along the way offer visitors pleasant moments of discovery with silk products, handmade ceramics, and traditional works of art. Carrying traces of the past in every corner, this water village creates a sense of a journey independent of time. After our trip, we move to AP Plaza, one of the most popular shopping spots in Shanghai. Known for its wide product variety and affordable prices, we find the opportunity to shop among many alternatives from leather goods to electronic items, watches to Chinese silks in this bazaar. Free time after our tour and transfer to Shanghai Airport in the evening hours.

After our baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Doha with the scheduled flight of Qatar Airways. Upon arrival in Doha, departure for Istanbul with the scheduled flight of Qatar Airways. With our arrival, the end of our tour and services.