GRAND CHINA TOUR 2027 SUMMER (PVG-PEK) TK

1. DAY                 ISTANBUL – SHANGHAI     (MEETING DATE IS 1 DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE DATE)     

Meeting with our valued guests at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport, 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Shanghai on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival, we will take a short panoramic tour of Shanghai city. 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 magnificent buildings from the colonial era alongside the view of the Huangpu River. After our tour, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Huangpu River Boat Tour (50€ per person) organized by our guide. During this tour, we will explore the city under its lights. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

2. DAY                      SHANGHAI                                                                                                                                 

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Shanghai Combined Tour [Yuyuan Garden & The Jade Buddha Temple & Xintiandi & Silk Market & Huaihai Road] (100€ per person) organized by our guide. Our tour begins with Yuyuan Garden and its bazaar, one of the structures that best reflects classical Chinese garden architecture. While strolling among pavilions designed with intricate craftsmanship, tranquil ponds, and elegant stone bridges, we have the opportunity to get close to the aesthetic soul of traditional Chinese garden art. Afterwards, we visit The Jade Buddha Temple, one of the iconic religious structures of Shanghai. Inside the temple, we experience this sacred atmosphere by seeing Buddha statues carved from white jade brought from Myanmar, which hold great spiritual value. Then, we move to the Xintiandi area, where historic Shanghai houses blend with contemporary city life. With a short walk in this district, known for its stylish cafes, unique shops, and restaurants, we feel the modern face of the city. 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 souvenirs for your loved ones. After our tour, we give free time at Huaihai Road, one of the busiest shopping streets in the city where you can find wonderful brands. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

3. DAY                      SHANGHAI                                                                                                                                 

We start the day with breakfast at our hotel and then check out from the hotel and are given free time. Guests who wish can 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. This special settlement, with a history of approximately 600 years, is known as "Venice of Shanghai" due to its structure woven with water channels, inviting visitors into a magical atmosphere where past and present intertwine. Traditional Chinese houses stretching along cobblestone narrow streets, facades decorated with fine woodwork, and elegant arched bridges give it the appearance of an open-air museum. Traditional boats moving silently over the canals are one of the finest details completing the tranquil spirit of the village. Lanterns reflecting on the water, scents of incense, and traditional melodies heard from afar turn Zhujiajiao into an experience not only seen but felt. Historical tea houses, antique shops, and small workshops encountered along the way offer enjoyable moments of discovery to visitors with silk products, handmade ceramics, and traditional artworks. This water village, carrying traces of the past in every corner, creates a feeling of a journey independent of time. After our excursion, we move to AP Plaza, one of the most popular shopping spots in Shanghai. In this market, known for its wide variety of products and affordable prices, we have the opportunity to shop among many alternatives ranging from leather goods to electronics, watches to Chinese silk. After the tour, free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

4. DAY                  SHANGHAI – XI'AN                     

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart for Xi'an on the scheduled local airline flight. Upon arrival, we transfer to the hotel and are given free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Xi'an Wonders Tour [City Walls & Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque of Xi'an & Bell and Drum Towers] (100€ per person) organized by our guide. Our first stop on the tour will be the South Gate of Xi'an City Wall, one of the symbols of the city. Built during the Tang and Ming dynasties, this magnificent city gate was an important part of the city's defense system, and while walking on it, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the historical texture of Xi'an. Then, we visit the Muslim Quarter, where we can see the colorful and lively side of city life. This area, famous for its narrow streets, authentic Chinese-Islam architecture, delicious street food, and souvenir shops, is an ideal stop to get to know the cultural diversity of Xi'an up close. Our tour continues with visits to the two important historical symbols of the city: the Bell and Drum Towers. Located in the center of the city, these towers were used throughout history to measure time and protect the city. Our final stop will be the Great Mosque of Xi'an, the oldest and largest mosque in China. Built during the Tang Dynasty, this unique structure stands out for combining Chinese architecture with Islamic elements. Here, we will be able to see the deep traces of Islam culture in Xi'an by visiting both prayer areas and historical courtyards. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

5. DAY                      XI'AN                                                                                                                                          

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Terracotta Army Museum & Big Wild Goose Pagoda & DaTang Tour (100€ per person) organized by our guide. On our tour, we begin to explore the historical and cultural richness of China. Our first stop will be the world-famous Qin Terracotta Army Museum. This magnificent army of sculptures, built for the first Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd century BC, consists of thousands of soldiers, horses, and chariots, each processed with unique details. Along with our guide, we will get to know the emperor's tomb and the historical importance of the army up close. Then, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the important structures of the Tang Dynasty. This temple and pagoda are one of the important symbols of China's Buddhist heritage. While walking around the pagoda, we will breathe in the historical atmosphere and have the opportunity to take photos in the surrounding gardens. The final stop of our tour will be DaTang Everbright City, where we can experience modern city life. In this area, famous for its wide pedestrian streets, shopping areas, and colorful lighting, we will have the chance to both relax and shop. Free time after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

6. DAY                  XI'AN – BEIJING      

We leave the hotel in the morning with a breakfast box and then head to Beijing by high-speed train. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic tour of Beijing city. During our tour, we will explore modern Beijing by passing in front of the Bird's Nest Stadium and the Water Cube, structures built for the 2008 Olympic Games and notable for their architecture. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

7. DAY                 BEIJING                                                                                                                                        

After breakfast in the morning, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Beijing Combined Tour (115€ per person) (Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven & Wangfujing Street) organized by our guide. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to get to know the historical and modern faces of China's capital up close. We begin our tour by visiting Tiananmen Square, one of the most important points in Chinese history and political life. Then, we visit the Forbidden City, one of the most important symbols of Chinese imperial history. This vast palace complex, which served as the home for the Ming and Qing dynasties for approximately 500 years, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with its magnificent architecture, spacious courtyards, and historical structures. Along with our guide, while exploring the living quarters of the emperors, we will receive information about important details regarding China's deep past. Continuing our tour, we visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed to the sky for good harvest and abundance during the Ming and Qing periods. This impressive structure, where round and square architectural forms symbolize the sky and the earth, is among the most important cultural heritages of Beijing with its extensive gardens and peaceful atmosphere. After our tour, it will end at Wangfujing Street, one of the busiest shopping and pedestrian streets in the city. After the tour, free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

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8. DAY                  BEIJING                                                                                                                                         

After breakfast in the morning, free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Juyongguan Great Wall & Hutong Neighborhoods Tour (100€ per person) organized by our guide. We begin our tour by visiting the Great Wall of China, one of the most magnificent structures of China. The Great Wall of China, the most important defensive structure in Chinese history, also holds great significance in terms of Turkish history. Built over centuries to protect China's northern borders, this massive structure is considered a concrete manifestation of the struggles between the Huns (Asian Huns), Göktürks, Uyghurs, and other Central Asian Turkic communities with China. The Great Wall was thought of as a defensive line against raids by Turkic tribes from the Central Asian steppes; in this regard, it has become a historical symbol reflecting the military, political, and cultural dimensions of Turkish-Chinese relations. Then, we visit Juyong Pass, which stands out with its strategic importance and impressive views. This historical defensive line, stretching between mountains, was built to protect China from external attacks for centuries. While walking on 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, where we can get to know the traditional lifestyle of Beijing up close, with a history of approximately 500 years. In our tour through the Hutongs, famous for their narrow streets, courtyard houses, and authentic atmosphere, we will gain a different perspective on daily life and cultural heritage in China. After the tour, free time and transfer to Beijing Airport in the evening hours.

9. DAY                  BEIJING – ISTANBUL                                                                                                                   

After our baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Istanbul on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight shortly after midnight. Upon arrival, our tour and services come to an end.