BLOSSOMS OF THE MIDDLE KINGDOM

Beijing / Shanghai / Wuhan/ Xi'an

Duration

9 Nights / 10 Days

Tour Type

CHERRY BLOSSOM TOURS

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

Arrive at Pudong International Airport; meet your group and transfer to the hotel. Evening: Walk along The Bund to see the colonial skyline lit up, with a stop at Nanjing Road for initial shopping.

Spend the full morning at Gucun Park, home to China’s largest cherry blossom festival with over 16,000 trees across 80+ species Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower or the Shanghai Museum.

Evening: Enjoy a Huangpu River Cruise to see the “Pink City” from the water.

Board a High-Speed Train to Wuhan (approx. 4 hours). Visit the Yellow Crane Tower, an ancient landmark offering views of the Yangtze River framed by spring greenery.

Visit Wuhan University, famous for its “Cherry Castle” and historic architecture (advance reservation required).  Explore East Lake Cherry Blossom Park, which features Japanese-style pagodas and stunning night illuminations.

High-speed train to Xi’an. Visit the Ancient City Wall; you can cycle along the top for a unique view of the city. Explore the Muslim Quarter for famous local street food like Roujiamo.

Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors (UNESCO site). Visit Qinglong Temple, where cherry blossoms frame Tang Dynasty-style ruins—a favorite for photographers.

High-speed train to Beijing. Visit the Temple of Heaven, where early-blooming species are found in the surrounding 270-hectare park.

Spend the morning at Yuyuantan Park, which features over 3,000 cherry trees and a massive lake. Visit the Summer Palace; take a boat ride on Kunming Lake to see lakeside blossoms.

Visit the Great Wall (Juyongguan Section). If timed right, you can see the S2 “Train to Spring” passing through a valley of flowering trees. Tour the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

Final shopping at Wangfujing Street or Silk Market before transferring to the airport for your return flight to India

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