15-day China Taoism Pilgrimage Adventure
Destinations: Beijing, Taishan, Qingdao, Xi'an, Wuhan, Nanchang, Shanghai
Tour code: TCG-L-023
Explore China's mysterious & traditional Taoism by taking this adventure trip. From the Baiyun Temple in capital Beijing, to the famed Taoism centers in Mount Tai, Mt. Lao, Wudang Mountains and Dragon Tiger Mountain. It features unique practices, different customs and activities and of course another kind of theory that make it different from other religions.
-
Day 1 Beijing
Transfer via: international flight - your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer
Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel at downtown.
-
Day 2 Beijing
Activities for today: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Peking duck dinner
After breakfast at your hotel, meet the guide and start today's city tour from the Tian'anmen Square which is the largest city square in the world, followed by the Forbidden City. It is the largest imperial palace in Cina for 24 emperors' reign during the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. Lunch will be taken at a local Chinese restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, which is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China with a history of over 800 years. You will take a short boat on the Kunming Lake. In the evening, enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner. -
Day 3 Beijing
Activities for today: Mutianyu Great Wall
After breakfast at your hotel, meet the guide and drive to visit the Great Wall of Mutianyu Section, which is one of the great wonders in the world and the symbol of China. You can take a short hiking on the wall. Lunch will be taken at a local Chinese restaurant.
In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Cloisonné Factory where you can see the traditional Beijing culture Art. Drive back to the city, and have a photo stop at the Olympic Stadiums Bird's Nest and Water Cube (exclude entrance fee). -
Day 4 Beijing/Taishan
Transfer via: high speed train for seat class - on our arrangement
Activities for today: Temple of Heaven Park, and White Cloud Temple
After breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide and visit the Temple of Heaven Park, which is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design where the ancient emperors used to pray for the God's bless of the whole nation. Followed tour to visit the famous Taoist Monastery - White Cloud Temple.
After lunch, transfer to the railway station for the high speed train to Tai'an (Taishan City). You will be met at the station and transfer to the hotel for a leisure evening. -
Day 5 Taishan / Qingdao
Transfer via: express train for seat class - on our arrangement
Activities for today: Dai Taoist Temple
Today guide tour to take a cable car up the Taishan Mountain and visit Dai Taoist Temple and other attractions.
In the later afternoon, transfer to take an express evening train to Qingdao. You will be met and transfer to hotel. -
Day 6 Qingdao / Xi'an
Transfer via: domestic flight - on our arrangement
Activities for today: Lao Mountain
Full day excursion to visit Lao Mountain, the holy mountain for Taoists. Drive back to visit the Pier.
Then transfer the airport and take an evening flight to Xi'an. You will be met and transfer to hotel. -
Day 7 Xi'an
Activities for today: Louguantai Temple, Shaanxi History Museum
Morning meet the guide and drive to visit the Luoguantai Temple, which is regarded as the 'First Happy Land' in Taoism. This famous scenic spot is located in the foothills of Zhongnan Mountain in Zhouzhi County about 70 kilometers away from the Xi'an downtown area.
In the afternoon, drive back to the city and visit the Shaanxi History Museum, one impressive museum housing more than 370,000 pieces of historical relics. -
Day 8 Xi'an
Activities for today: Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Old City Wall, Grand Mosque
After breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide and drive to visit the Xi'an Daqin Terra-Cotta & Lacquer Furniture Art Factory. In the factory, you can see the process of how to make Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Continue drive to visit the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. It is one of the most important archaeological finds in the 20 th century; an army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb since 2200 year ago.
In the aftenoon, visit the Ancient City wall which is the best-kept and biggest city walls in China. After that, visit the Grand Mosque and have a free walk at the nearby Muslim Quarters (Old City Street). -
Day 9 Xi'an / Wudang Mountain
Transfer via: express bus for seat class - on our arrangement
Activities for today: Taoist Wudang Mountain
Meet the guide and drive to the Bus station and take an express bus to Taoist Wudang Mountain where Oscar Winner "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed.
In the afternoon, guide tour to visit the Golden Summit. -
Day 10 Wudan Mountain / Wuhan
Transfer via: train for seat class - on our arrangement
Activities for today: South Cliff Palaces, Purple Heaven Palace
Today guide tour to explore South Cliff Palaces, Purple Heaven Palace, then transfer to train station and take the afternoon train to Wuhan.
Arrival in Wuhan, you will be met and transfer to hotel for a leisure evening. -
Day 11 Wuhan / Nanchang
Transfer via: express train for seat class - on our arrangement
Activities for today: Hubei Provincial Museum
Today guide tour to visit Hubei Provincial Museum.
Transfer to the railway station for the later morning train to Nanchang. You will be met and transfer to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. -
Day 12 Nanchang
Activities for today: Dragon and Tiger Mountain
Full day excursion to Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Longhu Shan). It is a famous Taoism mountain with a long history. The mountain has been noted as the 'Residence of Celestials' and 'Blest Earthly Abode' because of its beautiful scenery. As a cradle land of Taoism, Dragon and Tiger Mountain has been regarded as a Holy Land to which many pilgrimages are made every year.
-
Day 13 Nanchang / Shanghai
Transfer via: express train for seat class - on our arrangement
Activities for today: The Bund, Nanjing Road
Transfer to the railway station and take a morning express train about 6 hours to Shanghai.
Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be met and transfer to visit the Bund and Nanjing Road. Free evening for your own leisure.
Recommended evening activity: Acrobatic Night Show. -
Day 14 Shanghai
Activities for today: Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden
After breakfast at the hotel, meet the guide and drive to Zhujiajiao Water Town to see the traditional life at Yangtze River Delta.
In the afternoon, drive back to the city and pay a visit to the Yu Garden. The garden used to be a private garden with 400 years' history; it features traditional architectural style of Yangtze Delt. Today's tour ends at the Jiangnan Silk Workshop. -
Day 15 Shanghai/Exit
Transfer via: international flight - your arrangement
Activities for today: Hotel to airport transfer
Transfer to airport and fly to your next destination.
Why Choose Us
- Free Inquiry
- Cheap and Flexible Itineraries
- Licenced Guides & Drivers
- High-quality Travel Enjoyment
- Professional Travel Consultants
- No Hidden Charges
- No Forced Shopping
- 24*7 Service and Support
How to Book
- Find a sample tour or Tailor-make a tour
- Adjust you tour plan
- Confirm with payment