Legends of the Red Dragon China Tour

Meeting at 22:50 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal. We will spend the night on the plane.

After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, flight to Shanghai at 01:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK0026. Landing at Shanghai Pudong Airport at 17:10 local time. After our passport and baggage procedures, transfer to our hotel by our vehicle from the airport. We complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our 4* Shanghai Intercity Hotel (etc.) in Shanghai.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for the Shanghai tour. Our first stop will be the Jade Buddha Temple, the most important Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The temple was founded in 1882 and takes its name from two precious white jade Buddha statues, one in a sitting position and one in a reclining position. The temple has special importance because these statues were brought to Shanghai from Myanmar. The temple architecture is in the traditional Chinese Buddhist style and is still an active monastery used by monks. After our visit here, we will go to Yu Garden, a famous classical Chinese garden dating back to the Ming Dynasty, located in the Old City area of the city. The garden was built between 1559 and 1577 by an official named Pan Yunduan as a peaceful resting place for his family. It is full of ponds, bridges, stone structures, traditional pavilions, and old trees, and contains the famous Exquisite Jade Rock. After this visit, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue our tour with The Bund, the famous waterfront area located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. While known for its European-style colonial buildings from the early 20th century, it also offers the most iconic view of the city along with the modern silhouette of Pudong located on the opposite shore. Our next stop is Tianzifang, which offers a more bohemian and artistic atmosphere. After this creative neighborhood famous for its narrow streets, art workshops, design shops, and small cafes, the last stop of our tour is Nanjing Road, the most famous shopping street in Shanghai. The street, which has a wide range of shopping options from luxury brands to affordable stores, is also called the "5th Avenue of China". The last stop of our tour will be the Shanghai Tower. The tower was completed in 2015 and attracts attention with its rotating spiral design. With a height of 632 meters, it is one of the tallest buildings in China and the world. It contains offices, hotels, and some of the fastest elevators in the world. After watching the panoramic view of the city from the observation areas on the 119th floors, return to our hotel. We will spend the night at our 4* Shanghai Intercity Hotel (etc.) in Shanghai.

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and transfer to Shanghai Airport. After our ticket and baggage procedures, flight to Xi'an with local airlines. Landing at Xi'an Airport. After our baggage procedures, departure from the airport by our vehicle for the Xi'an tour. Our first stop will be the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque. After this, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and its square, which was originally built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, will be seen. The pagoda was built to store and study Buddhist scriptures and relics brought from India and continues to be one of the most important symbols of Buddhism in China. Our next stop will be a local restaurant where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we depart for the panoramic city tour where we will see the Ancient City Walls of Xi'an. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel. We complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our 5* Titan Times Hotel (etc.) in Xi'an.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for the Xi'an city tour, which is one of the richest historical regions of China. First, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, recognized by UNESCO and referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World, will be visited. The museum is famous for its giant underground army buried with China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, about 2,200 years ago to protect him. Discovered in 1974, this site is considered one of the most important archaeological excavations of the 20th century. During the tour, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. Then we will visit a traditional lacquer art workshop. Afterwards, free time for shopping on the Ancient Style Street. After free time, return to our hotel. We will spend the night at our 5* Titan Times Hotel (etc.) in Xi'an.

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and transfer to the Xi'an train station. Departure to Beijing by high-speed train. Upon our arrival in Beijing after a journey of approximately 4.5 hours, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. Then, transfer to our hotel by our vehicle. We complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. We will spend the night at our 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (etc.) in Beijing.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for our Beijing and Great Wall of China tour. We will go to the Juyong Pass (Juyongguan Great Wall), which is one of the sections of the Great Wall of China closest to Beijing. The pass was used as an important military pass in history and is located in a strategic valley. Since its view is among the greenery, it is very enjoyable especially in spring and autumn. Although it offers easier climbing options compared to other sections, some parts are quite steep. After our visit here, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant located in this region. After lunch, upon our return to Beijing city center, we will go to the Olympic Stadium. After seeing and examining the stadium from the outside, return to our hotel. We will spend the night at our 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (etc.) in Beijing.

After breakfast at our hotel, we continue our Beijing tour. Our first stop will be Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the center of Beijing. It takes its name from the Gate of Heavenly Peace to its north, and China's national ceremonies, flag-raising ceremony, and various official events are held here. Important structures such as the National Museum, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, and the Qianmen Gate in the south are located around the square, which is a symbolic center in terms of both politics and culture in Chinese history. Afterwards, departure to a local restaurant where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will move to the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the Forbidden City, which was completed in 1420 and was called so because the public was forbidden from entering without permission for centuries. The place where Chinese emperors lived and the country was ruled for 500 years is the world's largest palace complex with approximately 980 buildings and more than 8,700 rooms. At the end of our tour, return to our hotel. We will spend the night at our 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (etc.) in Beijing.

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and continue our Beijing tour. First, we will visit the Summer Palace, which was the summer palace of Chinese emperors. In the late afternoon, the Houhai Area, famous for its traditional architecture and lively atmosphere, will be visited. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant and then free time for shopping on Wangfujing Street. After free time, transfer to Beijing Airport. We will spend the night on the plane.

After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK0089 at 00:40. We land at Istanbul Airport at 06:15 local time, marking the end of our tour. We bid you farewell until we meet on our next exclusive and enjoyable trip.