Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.

Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall. Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.

Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an.

Visit one of China's greatest archaeological treasures??the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.

In the morning, visit the ancient Xi'An City Wall and learn more about China's incredible history. Then take the bullet train to Suzhou in the afternoon. The ancient Xi'An City Wall was built for protection during the Tang Dynasty through to the Ming Dynasty. Your visit will start at 8:00 am and can take 1-2 hours to explore only a portion of the wall. Choose to rent a bike and hop off where you'd like to admire the views as you pedal along the 12m (39 ft) wide wall, which takes about 2 hrs to cycle along.

Start the day by exploring in the city. Visit Suzhou's famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander around Shantang Street. In the late afternoon, ride the bullet train to Shanghai.

After an orientation walk along Shanghai's famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Hop on a flight from Shanghai to Osaka. Take the evening to explore the city. Board a flight from Shanghai to Osaka and enjoy a free night exploring the cityscape.

Travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). Journey to Mt Koya, a religious centre founded in 816 by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. The train ride up the mountain is possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Japan. For the final steep ascent, switch to funicular and then hop on a bus to reach the monastery. In the evening, dine on shojin-ryori, typical vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata, or kimono.

Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Have some time to enjoy Koyasan this morning, before travelling to Hiroshima this afternoon. Early morning offers the chance to observe the monks praying. Breathe in some fresh mountain air before a vegetarian breakfast, then start the journey back down the mountain via bus, train and funicular. Later, board a train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city, marked by the explosion of the first atomic bomb in 1945.

This morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen.

Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour.

Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyoto's many temples with free time.

Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a feast on a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs. Travel to Hakone, a town in the hills famous for its onsens, or natural hot springs. In the evening, enjoy savouring a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, followed by a recommended soak in the onsen.

Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping. Arrive before noon to Tokyo, with time to explore this energetic metropolis. Opt to visit Ueno park and the museums, Akihabara for cutting edge electronics, Harajuku for funky fashions, Ginza for the highest of the high end, walk the grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden, or just stroll the streets, looking for the traditional life that still lies just under the modern surface.

Depart at any time.

Summary

Extra expenses at the destination

A Letter of Invitation may be required for your China Visa. www.gadventures.com/visa-forms/China/

Hotels (13 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities), traditional inn (1 nt, shared facilities).

Train, local bus, air-conditioned bus, walking, metro, bullet train, plane, ferry.

Meals Included: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Meals Budget: Allow USD575-750 for meals not included.

Beijing
- The Pearl Market (Free)
- Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person)

Mutianyu
- Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)
- Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person)

Xi'an
- Muslim Quarter Visit (Free)
- The Great Mosque (25CNY per person)
- Bell and Drum Towers - Xi'an (50CNY per person)
- Big Goose Pagoda Visit (50CNY per person)
- Cycling Xi'an City Walls (45-45CNY per person)

Shanghai
- Shanghai Museum (Free)
- Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person)

Miyajima
- Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person)

Kyoto
- Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (500JPY per person)

Tokyo
- Ginza Shopping (Free)
- Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free)
- Ueno Park Visit (Free)
- Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person)

Asakusa
- Sensō-ji Temple Visit (Free)

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Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

Day 1 - Beijing

Day 2 - Beijing

Day 3 - Beijing/Xi'an

Day 4 - Xi'an

Day 5 - Xi'an/Suzhou

Day 6 - Suzhou/Shanghai

Day 7 - Shanghai

Day 8 - Shanghai/Osaka

Day 9 - Osaka/Koyasan

Day 10 - Koyasan/Hiroshima

Day 11 - Hiroshima

Day 12 - Hiroshima/Kyoto

Day 13 - Kyoto

Day 14 - Kyoto/Hakone

Day 15 - Hakone/Tokyo

Day 16 - Tokyo

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