China Xi'an Chang'an Zhengzhou Luoyang Yuntaishan 6 Days 5 Nights GOCN9407

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (Meal 1)
Take you to travel and see the grandeur of the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, a symbol of the greatness and prosperity of Chinese history. Built during the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty in 1370, this wall is about 13.7 kilometers long, surrounding the center of Xi'an and is considered one of the most perfectly preserved ancient city walls in China. The structure of the Xi'an City Wall reflects the wisdom of the city's defense in the past. With a height of about 12 meters and a width at the base of about 15-18 meters, this wall is strong and can support the march of soldiers and the transport of weapons on top of the wall. In addition, there are forts and towers built at appropriate distances to strengthen the defense. The Xi'an City Wall is not only a military structure, but also a symbol of long-standing culture and history. You can walk or cycle on top of the wall. (Tour price does not include bicycle rental) To see the view of Xi'an from a high angle, experience the atmosphere that perfectly combines the old and the modern. Take you to Drum Tower Square, located in the heart of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. It is an important symbol of the city. The Bell Tower was built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty. It was originally located in the west of the city, but was moved to its current location in 1582 to accommodate the expansion of the city. The Bell Tower is about 36 meters high and stands on a spacious square base. The structure is made entirely of wood, with a roof covered with green tiles and a top decorated with gold. Both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are excellent examples of ancient Chinese architecture that combines beauty and balance. It is also the center of cultural and tourist activities in Xi'an. The area around the Bell Tower and Drum Tower has a large plaza where people often gather in the evening and night. Nearby are also shops, cafes and a bustling pedestrian street. Take you to Muslim Street, the Muslim Quarter of Xi'an, a cultural fusion between traditional Chinese and Islamic civilization that has been deeply rooted for thousands of years. The area is full of the smell of spices, the call to trade and memories of the Silk Road that are still alive. This area is a maze of old streets that connect to the Muslim way of life. More than 60,000 people have lived in the heart of Xi'an since the Song Dynasty, through to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. On both sides of the streets are Ming-Qing style buildings that blend with the delicateness of Islamic art. You will find halal food shops, fragrant spices, grills of fresh beef and lamb kebabs, bowls of beef stewed in clear soup that keeps boiling, and local snacks that combine ancient recipes with the local way of life. In addition to delicious food, there are many old mosques hidden in the alleys, which are like the heart of faith and the peaceful coexistence of Chinese and Muslim cultures for a long time.
Lunch at a restaurant (Meal 2)
Afternoon: Visit the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, the greatest record of Buddhism, the quest for knowledge, and the cultural heritage of China for over 1,300 years. Located in the heart of the sacred Da Ci'en Temple, this towering pagoda is not only an ancient architecture, but also a symbol of the journey of the Tang Sanzang, who walked tens of thousands of li to bring the Tripitaka from India back to China via the Silk Road, full of obstacles, faith, and hope. The Great Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652 AD to store the scriptures and relics that the Tang Sanzang brought back from India. It was built under the patronage of the Tang Dynasty, led by Emperor Gaozong of Tang, and has been renovated time and time again by Empress Wu Zetian. With a height of 64 meters and an elegant square shape that is typical of Chinese pagodas mixed with Indian architecture, every floor of the pagoda is filled with mystery and knowledge, from ancient inscriptions, carved door panels, stone panels with poems, to rare Buddha statues and Pali scriptures on leaves from India. Some of the top floors are still reserved.
Dinner at a restaurant (meal 3)
Visit the Sleeping Tang Pedestrian Street, the largest cultural tourist attraction in China, which combines Tang Dynasty architecture and modern tourism experience. Covering an area of ​​936,000 square meters, it reproduces the glorious atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty through its architecture, art, and light shows, allowing you to immerse yourself in the lifestyle, performing arts, restaurants, and shopping areas, and the decorations are full of historical atmosphere.
* Optional Show Silk Road Show, 400 yuan per person. If you are interested, you can ask for more information and pay with the local guide or tour leader.
Silk Road Show, a world-class musical theater that combines Chinese art and the charm of Broadway. This show is a multi-award-winning project and has been selected as one of the important projects of the "One Belt, One Road" in culture and tourism. It tells the story of a Chinese boy who grew up in the West, travels through time to the Han Dynasty, and meets a noble man and a foreign woman. The three face the challenges and changes of the times. The story of friendship, culture, and the spirit of the Silk Road is conveyed through a grand performance. This show uses cutting-edge 3D hologram techniques, 360-degree projectors, lights, colors, sounds and spectacular stage effects, supplemented by Kung Fu fighting, puppetry and live music, making every scene full of emotional energy.
** In case you do not want to buy additional options, the company will arrange for a driver to take you to your accommodation in advance to rest at your leisure.
*** The company reserves the right to purchase Optional Shows only through the tour leader and guide, due to reasons related to the tour price and your own safety, including the time management of the tour group. Thank you for your cooperation.
Then take you to your accommodation
Accommodation HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS XI'AN HOTEL or equivalent 4-star level (Chinese standard)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 4)
Visit the Terracotta Army Museum (distance 44 km, travel time about 1 hour) The most important place in Xi'an, which was declared a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1987, is the Terracotta Army. It was discovered in 1974 by locals while digging a well. Since then, this place has become one of the most important archaeological sites in China. The museum is believed to be near the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, the emperor who unified China. He built a large tomb reflecting his power and prosperity. There are more than 8,000 Terracotta Army, which are exquisitely carved soldier statues to protect him in the afterlife. Each soldier is life-size and has a different face. It is recorded that the tomb was built by 726,000 slaves and took 36 years. The Terracotta Army not only reflects the greatness of the Qin Dynasty, but also the knowledge and technology of ancient China, from the organization of troops to the use of materials to the creation of works of art that reflect the belief in the afterlife.
Lunch at a restaurant (meal 5).
Afternoon: Travel to Sanmenxia (147 km, about 2.5 hours), a medium-sized city on the Yellow River, the capital of Henan Province in the Golden Triangle of the Yellow River, located between the three provinces of Henan, Shanxi and Shaanxi. The city is known as the "City of Heavenly Swans" due to its beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural significance. The name of the city "Sammenxia" comes from the epic legend of Emperor Yu who used his divine axe to cut through a mountain and create three waterways: "Human Gate, Divine Gate, and Ghost Gate" to alleviate the great flood. Visit the Shaanzhou Underground Village, one of the places that deeply reflects the wisdom and connection between man and nature. With its unique architectural style, it is called "the only underground village in the world". "A living museum" and a treasure of Chinese agricultural culture. "Seeing trees but not houses, entering houses but not seeing doors, hearing people but not seeing them" is the definition that reflects the unique identity of this underground village. These underground houses are designed to look like "squares", similar to the four rooms of traditional Chinese houses. Every direction of the house is determined by the directions in the Feng Shui book and designed with the principle of digging the ground from top to bottom, which does not affect nature. It is also warm in winter and cool in summer, with an average temperature of 10-20 degrees Celsius all year round. It is a tourist attraction suitable for travelers who love history, nature and architecture. Experience a unique experience in a land full of charm and magic, filled with stories of ancient Chinese wisdom!
Dinner at a restaurant (meal 6)
Then take you to your accommodation
Accommodation SANMENXIA SWAN LAKE HOTEL or equivalent 5-star level (Chinese standard)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 7)
Take you back to Luoyang City (distance 141 km, travel time about 2 hours) located in the west of Henan Province. This city is considered the center of Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years and has the status of one of the important ancient capitals of China. For more than 1,500 years as the capital of 13 dynasties, Luoyang is also the center of Buddhism and Chinese culture. It is a city that has been honored as the "City of World Culture", serving as the starting point of the Silk Road and the Dayun Canal that connected Chinese culture to the outside world. Take you to Longmen Grottoes, a rock formation located on the banks of the Yijiang River, one of the world's top cultural heritages and one of the three places of stone carving art in China, along with the Mogao Caves and Yungang Grottoes, is one of the most important and amazing ancient Buddhist sites in China. The construction of this Buddhist grotto was influenced by India and the Greeks of Central Asia. Inside, there are more than 2,100 caves, more than 100,000 Buddha statues, and more than 3,600 stone inscriptions. The cliff face was carved into caves or tunnels, and then the images of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, deities, fairies, and guardians were carved into them, as well as the paintings on the cave walls. Visit the Great Buddha of Fengxian Cave, which is 17.14 meters high. Fengxian Cave is a symbol of kindness and grace. It is said that the face of Empress Wu Zetian was used as the model for the carving because Empress Wu Zetian, when she was the Empress, donated a large amount of her personal funds to renovate the Longmen Grottoes. UNESCO has now declared Longmen a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Lunch at a restaurant (meal 8).
Afternoon Visit the Guan Yu Temple, one of the most important historical sites in China. This is where the head of Guan Yu, the great hero of the Three Kingdoms period, who is a symbol of loyalty, devotion, and bravery, is buried. This temple was built with great honor by Cao Cao, one of the warlords who highly respected Guan Yu's virtues and heroism. Inside this temple, you will find valuable Ming Dynasty architecture, along with a statue of Guan Yu in the pose of a graceful general, with a face as red as a ripe jujube, a long beard, wearing green clothes, and holding the "Green Dragon Halberd", his favorite weapon, which is a symbol of power and justice. This temple is also home to a carved stone tablet, which shows the sacredness and respect that people have for the god Guan Yu. Worshiping here is not only a way to pay respect to the great general, but it is also believed that it will bring good fortune, success in one's career, and promotion to those who come to worship, whether they are officials, businessmen, or business owners. They all come to pray for prosperity, especially in terms of power, fortune, and financial stability. Take you to Yingtianmen Gate, one of the prominent historical sites in Luoyang, built in 605 during the Sui Dynasty. It was originally called Zhetianmen Gate before being renamed during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian (705). This grand structure used to be the center of important royal ceremonies and celebrations. This gate was used to announce imperial edicts and important ceremonies, such as the coronation of Empress Wu Zetian and the reception of ambassadors, such as the Japanese ambassadors during the Sui and Tang dynasties. Yingtianmen Gate has been renovated into a museum. With a height of 35 meters, it is built on a large base of 9.2 meters, allowing you to experience the grandeur of ancient China during the Sui and Tang dynasties with a magnificent view, perfect for capturing memories, especially at night when the lights are beautifully displayed.
Dinner at a restaurant (meal 9)
Then take you to your accommodation
Accommodation LUOYANG EASEHOUSE HOTEL or equivalent 4-star level (Chinese standard)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (meal 10)
Travel to Shaolin Temple (including park car), a world-famous holy place as the origin of Zen Buddhism and the famous Chinese martial arts. Founded by an Indian monk named "Bodhidharma", also known as Grandmaster Tak Mo, it has a history of more than 1,500 years. From the origin of the Zen way of life during the Northern Wei Emperor era to helping the Tang Dynasty in the war and being honored as the "first temple under the heavens", Shaolin remains the center of Buddhism and martial arts that have been passed down to the present day. Visit Pagoda Forest or Ta Lin, which has more than 200 pagodas, a group of intricately designed tombs of former monks. There are also important historical sites such as the Da Xiang Temple and the carved stone monument, which are the places where the ashes of the former abbots of Shaolin Temple are enshrined. Then watch the Kung Fu show. The powerful and beautiful Shaolin Kung Fu, a martial art that connects the mind and body, along with the training of fists, swords, batons and Qi, conveys the skills and discipline of the monks in the past, which is an important highlight that should not be missed.
Lunch at a restaurant (meal 11)
Afternoon: Take you to Yuntaishan Park, a natural wonderland in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. This park is recognized as the world's first geological heritage site and is also a 5A-level tourist attraction in China. Covering an area of ​​over 190 square kilometers, it is full of magnificent nature and sacred places. Take you to experience the landscape of Red Rock Valley, one of the most prominent places in Yuntaishan, with its bright red sandstone cliffs that are unique to this region, as well as impressive attractions such as the White Dragon Waterfall, which is over 50 meters high, and natural water sources in the valley, such as the beautiful and charming Nine Dragon Wells. The park is designed to suit all ages, with convenient walking trails and park buses that allow you to fully explore the beauty of nature. It is a place full of stories and tranquility, surrounded by nature that remains pure and fresh. Suitable for relaxation and recharging
Dinner at the restaurant (meal 12)
Then take you to the accommodation
Accommodation YUNTAISHAN WANDA JINWUZI HOTEL or equivalent 5-star level (Chinese standard)