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Comfort China Treasures & Pandas and Imperial Empires Tour Turkish Airlines 7 Nights 9 Days PEK PVG
Istanbul - Beijing
We meet with you, our valued guests, at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing our baggage drop-off and passport procedures, we depart for Beijing on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Our journey will continue throughout the night, and we will spend the night on the plane.
Beijing
After our arrival in Beijing, we complete our passport and baggage procedures, meet our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport, and begin exploring this impressive city of Beijing, which offers thousands of years of history alongside modern architecture. During our panoramic city tour of Beijing, we first see the Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) from the outside, considered one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism and notable for its magnificent architecture. This splendid structure, surviving from the Qing Dynasty to the present day, is regarded as one of the most impressive examples of traditional Chinese architecture. We then head to the White Stupa Temple (Miaoying Temple), one of the important religious structures dating from the Yuan Dynasty to the present day. One of the significant symbols of the Beijing skyline, this historic structure captivates visitors with its striking white tower and elegant architecture. Throughout our city tour, while witnessing Beijing's story stretching from the past to the present, we will also see panoramically the Bird's Nest Stadium (Bird's Nest) and the Water Cube (Water Cube), symbols of modern China and built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. These architectural masterpieces, which have attracted the world's attention, are among the most important symbols reflecting Beijing's contemporary face. During our tour, we will experience Beijing's unique atmosphere up close, accompanied by the city's broad boulevards, traditional neighborhoods, and impressive city views. After this special day, on which we will have our first introduction to China's ancient culture, an unforgettable Chinese adventure awaits us! At the end of the day, we have our Dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel This performance presented by traditional Shaolin masters showcases not only fighting techniques but also the harmony of body, mind, and spirit. The acrobatic movements reflecting years of discipline offer viewers an unforgettable visual feast. We continue our program with a visit to a diamond factory. Here, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the processing of precious stones and modern production techniques. At the end of the day, we have our Dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Beijing
After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery into Beijing’s thousands of years of history and cultural heritage. During our full-day tour covering the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven & Tiananmen Square, we will explore this fascinating city where ancient Chinese culture and modern life intertwine. First, we visit Tiananmen Square, one of the most important symbols of China and the world. Considered one of the largest squares in the world, this impressive area is the heart of modern Chinese history and has hosted many significant events. As we explore the vast square and the monumental structures surrounding it, we will have the opportunity to closely witness China’s recent history. We then visit the magnificent Forbidden City, where Chinese emperors lived and ruled for centuries. One of the largest palace complexes in the world, this unique structure transports visitors back in time with its magnificent palaces, spacious courtyards and impressive architecture. Bearing traces of China’s rich imperial history in every corner, the Forbidden City is one of Beijing’s most important cultural heritage sites. We continue our tour with a visit to the Pearl Factory, where we will learn more about traditional Chinese handicrafts and culture. Here, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the formation process of freshwater pearls, their processing and the stages through which they are transformed into elegant jewelry. Afterwards, we visit the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most important religious and cultural structures. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this impressive complex was used during the Ming and Qing Dynasties as a sacred area where emperors prayed for bountiful harvests. With its flawless architecture, expansive gardens and historical atmosphere, it is one of Beijing’s most impressive landmarks. At the end of the day, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Beijing - LUOYANG
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and depart for our Great Wall of China & Juyong Pass & Luoyi Ancient City tour. Our first stop will be Juyongguan (Juyong) Pass, one of the best-preserved and most important passes of the Great Wall of China. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forming an important part of the immense defense system stretching approximately 21,000 kilometers, the Great Wall of China was built and strengthened by different dynasties over the centuries. During our excursion along this unique structure extending between mountains and valleys, we will closely experience the grandeur of Chinese civilization and its strategic importance throughout history. We will then make a special visit where we will learn about the deep-rooted history of traditional Chinese medicine. Here, while gaining information about China’s health and life philosophies practiced for centuries, we will have the opportunity to relieve the fatigue of the day with a traditional foot massage experience. In the evening, we depart by high-speed train for Luoyang, one of China’s ancient capitals. Upon arrival, we head to Luoyi Ancient City, which reflects Luoyang’s history and traditional lifestyle. In this fascinating area, carefully restored and revitalized, narrow streets decorated with red lanterns, wooden architectural structures, and the authentic atmosphere will almost transport us back to the past. As we walk through the lively streets of the ancient city, we will both feel traditional Chinese life and enjoy the impressive scenery created by the combination of illuminations and historic texture. This special area, with a different story hidden around every corner, is one of the places that most powerfully reflects Luoyang’s ancient spirit. At the end of the day, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
LUOYANG – ZHENGZHOU
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and begin our unforgettable exploration program covering the Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple & Shaolin Kung Fu Show & Zhengzhou route. Our first stop will be the Longmen Grottoes, one of China’s most important historical and artistic heritages. Skillfully carved into the steep cliffs along the Yi River, this unique Buddhist complex is one of the most significant works from the period when Buddhist art reached its peak in China between the 5th and 10th centuries. The more than 100,000 Buddha statues within the complex fascinatingly reflect the spiritual world and artistic refinement of the era. In particular, the 17-meter-high giant seated Buddha statue offers visitors a profound sense of tranquility and admiration with its serene expression. Continuing our tour, we visit the Shaolin Temple, one of China’s most important spiritual centers. Built in AD 495, this legendary structure is considered not only the birthplace of Zen Buddhism but also the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. In this sacred place, where monks have trained in both spiritual and physical discipline for centuries, we will deeply feel the traces of the past among the stone courtyards and ancient structures. Following our visit, we watch the Shaolin Kung Fu Show, considered one of the world’s most impressive performances.
ZHENGZHOU - XI’AN
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and depart for Zhengzhou Train Station. We begin our pleasant journey to Xi’an, covering the Terracotta Army & Clay Factory & Xi’an City Walls (City Wall) & Muslim Quarter (Muslim Quarter), some of the most important heritage sites in Chinese history. Upon arrival, we visit the Terracotta Army, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Chinese history. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this unique site was built to protect the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. This magnificent underground army, consisting of thousands of soldiers, horses, and chariots that remained hidden beneath the earth for approximately 2,200 years, reveals the military power and artistic mastery of ancient China. Following our visit to the Terracotta Army, we visit the Clay Factory, where we will gain a close insight into the region’s traditional handicrafts. Here, while learning about the techniques used to create the Terracotta soldiers, we will have the opportunity to discover the intricacies of traditional Chinese ceramic art. We then visit the City Walls (City Wall), one of Xi’an’s most important landmarks. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this magnificent structure is considered one of the best-preserved urban defense systems in the world. During our walk along the walls, we will have the opportunity to enjoy impressive views of historic Xi’an and the modern city together. Later in the day, we explore the Muslim Quarter (Muslim Quarter), one of the areas that best reflects Xi’an’s cultural fabric. Famous for its traditional architecture, colorful streets, local delicacies, and lively atmosphere, this area carries the traces of the city’s historic Silk Road heritage into the present day.
At the end of the day, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
XI’AN - CHENGDU
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and depart from the hotel for Xi’an Train Station, beginning our pleasant journey to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and one of China’s most colorful cities. We depart for our Cute Giant Panda Conservation and Living Park & Kuanzhai Alley & Chunxi Road program. First, we visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Conservation Center, one of the most important symbols of Chengdu and even of China. This world-famous research and conservation center was established to protect and breed endangered giant pandas and ensure the continuation of their natural lives. Among lush bamboo gardens and natural habitats, we will have the opportunity to observe these adorable creatures, regarded as China’s national treasure, up close. The playful moments and natural behaviors of the baby pandas in particular will be one of the most unforgettable highlights of our visit. Following our visit to the Panda Center, we visit Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alleys), one of the liveliest areas of Chengdu. In this historic district, where traditional architecture meets modern life, we experience the authentic streets and local lifestyle up close. Later in the day, we visit Chunxi Road, one of Chengdu’s liveliest shopping and lifestyle streets. In this area, where the heart of modern urban life beats, we enjoy some free time. At the end of the day, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
CHENGDU - SHANGHAI
Following breakfast, we transfer to Chengdu Airport and depart for Shanghai on a domestic flight operated by local airlines. Upon arrival in Shanghai, one of China’s most modern and cosmopolitan cities, we depart for our Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town & Silk Factory & AP Plaza Shopping Tour program. Our first stop will be Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, one of Shanghai’s most fascinating and best-preserved historic settlements. With a history of approximately 1,700 years, this unique settlement is known as the “Venice of Shanghai” thanks to its canals, stone bridges and traditional architecture.
The historic buildings lining its narrow stone streets, traditional houses decorated with wood carvings and teahouses by the water offer visitors an almost time-travel-like experience. Traditional boats gliding along the town’s tranquil canals, streets adorned with red lanterns and an atmosphere unchanged for centuries transform Zhujiajiao into a world completely different from Shanghai’s modern skyline. As we cross the historic bridges, we will feel the traces of ancient Chinese life and have the opportunity to capture unique photographs of this fairytale-like town. Following our tour, we visit the Silk Factory, where we will learn about the production process of silk, one of China’s most valuable cultural heritages. Here, we will discover the story of the journey that begins with the silkworm’s cocoon and transforms into one of the world’s most elegant fabrics in the hands of skilled craftsmen. We will have the opportunity to receive detailed information about this valuable craft, which Chinese civilization has gifted to the world for centuries. Continuing our tour, we proceed to AP Plaza, one of Shanghai’s most popular shopping centers. At this famous shopping destination, known for its wide range of products and affordable prices, we will have the opportunity to browse and shop among many options, from electronic products and souvenirs to leather goods and textiles. At the end of the day, we have Dinner at a local restaurant and are then transferred to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
SHANGHAI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and begin our city tour covering some of Shanghai’s most important landmarks: YU Garden & Jade Buddha Temple & Nanjing Road & The Bund. Our first stop is Yu Garden, one of the finest examples of traditional Chinese garden art. Built during the Ming Dynasty, this enchanting garden offers visitors a peaceful atmosphere with its elegant pavilions, stone bridges, ponds, and meticulously landscaped grounds. We enjoy spending time in this unique setting, where we will get to know China’s classical garden architecture up close. We then visit the Jade Buddha Temple, one of Shanghai’s most important religious structures. Named after the precious Buddha statues brought from Myanmar and carved from a single piece of jade, this temple is regarded as one of the city’s most important Buddhist places of worship. We will have the opportunity to discover the temple’s impressive architecture and spiritual atmosphere. Continuing our tour, we proceed to Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s most famous shopping and lifestyle street. We enjoy free time in this area, which is one of the liveliest points in the city with its modern shops, historic buildings, and vibrant atmosphere. Finally, we visit The Bund, which has become a symbol of Shanghai and stretches along the Huangpu River. The impressive view created by the historic colonial-era buildings and the modern skyscrapers rising on the opposite bank brings together Shanghai’s past and future. During our walk here, we will have the opportunity to photograph the city’s unique skyline. Following our tour, at the transfer time to be announced by our guide, we transfer to Shanghai Airport in our private vehicle waiting for us. We depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Arrival at Istanbul Airport according to the local time and the end of our tour.
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- Participation in the Tour: Ferfergez.com is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by Ferfergez.com, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who do not board the aircraft and therefore cannot take their flight. The costs of new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region required for passengers who miss their flight to join the tour are their own responsibility.
- Program and Meals: The excursions specified in the programs may be held on different days than those indicated due to compelling reasons. Lunches and dinners included in the program may be served at restaurants designated by the agency when deemed necessary or due to changes in flight times. Panoramic city tours are tours lasting 2–3 hours and organized to introduce the cities. City tours and optional tours may be organized on different days, provided that their content remains unchanged. Optional tour prices may vary depending on the content and number of participants.
- Cancellation of the Tour: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place because local authorities do not permit visits or because of closed roads. Ferfergez.com is not responsible when these tours cannot take place because weather conditions make the tour impossible. At locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted, the tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot.
- Optional Tours: Excursions specified as optional in the program may not take place if there is insufficient participation. Optional tours along the route will be conducted even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed by the guide to rest areas. Passengers who do not participate in optional tours along the route shall be deemed to have participated in the tour by agreeing to wait at the rest stop.
- Personal Belongings: Participants' personal belongings, bags, and luggage are their own responsibility. If forgotten, lost, or stolen belongings are found, any costs incurred in delivering them to the country or person concerned shall be borne by the owner of the belongings.
- Hotel and Accommodation: Ferfergez.com reserves the right to change the hotel names. In triple rooms, an extra bed may be provided, and these beds may consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds. Therefore, in reservations for a third person and/or children, any possible crowding in the rooms and the type of bed shall be deemed accepted. The child prices stated in the price list are valid when the child stays with two adults. The continental breakfast served at hotels consists of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate room.
- Insurance and Health: Participants must carry their travel insurance with them during the trip. Reports concerning health problems, pregnancy, and medications used continuously must be carried with you when participating in the tour.
- Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours organized by other agencies. In this case, Ferfergez.com guests are the responsibility of Ferfergez.com. During busy periods (fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc.), hotels may be located farther than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided 15 days before the tour departure date. If children under the age of 18 do not participate in the tour accompanied by one or both of their parents, they must carry the required consent forms with them during the trip.
- Passport Validity Date: For all our passengers traveling abroad, the first issuance date of their currently valid passports must not be more than 10 years ago. In addition, their passports must be valid for 6 months as of the end of the trip. Guests who will renew their passports are obliged to share their updated passport information through the channel from which they made the purchase at a later date if they do not provide valid passport information at the time of purchase.
Accommodation ;
**** Our hotels will be the specified hotels or equivalent hotels of the same standards.
o The check-in times at the hotels are between 15:00 and 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 and 12:00.
The visa processing period is 21 days on average, and the required documents and the original passport must reach us no later than 20 days before the tour departure date so that the visa application can be completed on time.
Flight Details ;
TK88 IST - PEK 23.01.2027 02:10 - 16:15
TK27 PVG - IST 30.01.2027 22:55 - 06:00*
TK88 IST - PEK 06.03.2027 02:05 - 16:15
TK27 PVG - IST 13.03.2027 23:05 - 06:05*
TK88 IST - PEK 03.04.2027 01:40 - 15:35
TK27 PVG - IST 10.04.2027 22:25 - 05:25*
TK88 IST - PEK 25.04.2027 01:40 - 15:35
TK27 PVG - IST 02.05.2027 22:25 - 05:25*
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with an * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
o Prices are not valid for groups; please ask about our special prices.
What's Included
Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul (IST) – Beijing (PEK) / Shanghai (PVG) – Istanbul (IST)
High-speed train tickets: Beijing → Luoyang / Zhengzhou → Xi'an / Xi'an → Chengdu
Domestic flight ticket between Chengdu and Shanghai
7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
7 dinners specified in the program
Beijing Panoramic City Tour
Great Wall of China, Juyong Pass, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven Tour
Traditional Chinese foot massage
Longmen Grottoes and Luoyi Ancient City Tour
Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Kung Fu Show Tour
Xi’an City Walls and Muslim Quarter Tour
Terracotta Army and Museum Tour
Kuanzhai Alley and Chunxi Road Tour
Giant Panda Conservation and Breeding Research Base Tour
Shanghai City Tour and The Bund Visit
Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town Tour
Airport taxes
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
All city transfers by private vehicles
Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
International departure fee
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All personal expenses and hotel extras
China visa: 220 Euros per person
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees + Tourist City Taxes + Local Guide services: 150 Euros per person
Driver tips (optional)