Ancient Empires—Beijing to Tokyo

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18 days,Beijing to Tokyo
Trip Code: ACCJ

Experiencing the contrast between cultures, Exploring bustling cities and spectacular markets, meeting the ancient Terracotta Warriors, crossing the East China Sea, getting a bird's-eye view of Mt Fuji from a cable car, discovering ancient cultures and monuments, staying in a traditional ryokan

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Explore two ancient nations in 18 well-packed days on this unique journey that takes you from the epic lengths of the Great Wall of China to the poetic views of Mt Fuji. You'll face an army of Terracotta Warriors for an historical encounter you won't soon forget and spend nights in a traditional ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging for an authentic Japanese experience. Our CEOs will take you off the beaten track to reveal the cultural treasures of the region’s ancient sites.

What's Included

  • Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, Entrance to the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors tour, Master of the Nets, Walking tour of Shanghai Bund area, Chinese acrobat performance, Sea Ferry Journey, Kinkaku Ji Temple, Nijo Castle entry, Daisen-in Temple entry, Excursion to Miyajima Island, 7 day Japan Rail (JR) pass
  • 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD400-590 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), ferry (2 nts, multi-share), mountain monastery (1 nt), Japanese-style ryokan accommodation with hot springs (1 nt).
  • Train, local bus, air-con bus, sea ferry, boat, walking, plane, bullet train.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout except on boat from China to Japan.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Ancient Empires—Beijing to Tokyo
Places Visited
  • China
  • Japan
Day 1 Beijing

Arrive at any time.

Days 2-3 Beijing

Included visit to the Great Wall and tour of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

Day 4 Xi'an (1L)

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. Option to cycle the city's ancient walls.

Day 5 Suzhou

Visit Suzhou, the 'Venice of the East'. Take in the Master of Nets performance.

Days 6-7 Shanghai

Shanghai Bund walking tour. Chinese Acrobat show.

Days 8-9 Ferry to Osaka (2B)

Cross the East China Sea to Japan aboard a modern passenger ferry.

Day 10 Osaka

Free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city. Options included visiting Osaka Aquarium or Japan's very own Universal Studios Theme Park.

Day 11 Koyasan (1B,1D)

Visit the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Included shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) meals. Watch the monks pray in the morning.

Days 12-13 Hiroshima

Visit the Peace Park and Museum, and take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate.

Days 14-15 Kyoto

Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, the famous Kinaku-ji Golden Pavilion and practice meditation in Daisen-in's Zen rock garden.

Day 16 Hakone and Mt Fuji (1B,1D)

Take a cable car up Mt Owakudani for views of Mt Fuji, a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko and a walk along the Old Tokaido Highway. Staying in traditional ryokan accommodation, you will feast on a Japanese multi-course kaiseki meal, soak in the natural hot springs and sleep on a futon.

Day 17 Tokyo

Free time to explore Tokyo and do some last-minute shopping.

Day 18 Tokyo

Depart at any time.

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