Michelle Obama's China Tour

Since Mrs. Michelle Obama's China tour, the country has been struck with Michelle Fever! During her visit she visited three of China's famous tourist cities where she took part in sightseeing and got to grips with Chinese activities and culture! If you're interested in touring China like the first lady yourself take a look at our brand new US First Lady 7 Days Tour!

Destinations of Mrs. Obama China Trip

During her 7 days trip of China, Michelle visited three of China's most outstanding tourist cities that represent the country's history, culture and heritage. To learn more about the cities check out the information below

1. Beijing (The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace)
2. Xian (Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and The Ancient City Wall)
3. Chengdu (Reaserch Base of Great Panda, Kuan Zhai Alley and Jinli Street)

Fun Chinese Activities

Visiting China wouldn't be the same if it didn't include some fun traditional Chinese activities. You can try out some of the culture related activities that will prove to be so much fun!

Calligraphy
The ancient Chinese Calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years. The art of calligraphy depends on the brush stroke techniques, fluidity and accuracy.

Kung Fu
Kung Fu is a fundamental part of Chinese culture with so many forms of Kung Fu and each style has its own principles and history.

Cycling Around the City Wall of Xian
Biking around the City Wall of Xian is one of the highlights of visiting Xian. Cycling around the wall at a moderate speed should take about 2 hours to complete.

Kite Flying
Kite flying originates from China and has a history of over 2,000 years. The kites now come in all shapes and sizes with brightly decorated colors and accessories.

Hotels Chosen by Michelle

Beijing, Westin Hotel Chaoyang
Xian, Xian Westin Hotel
Chengdu, Shangri-la Chengdu

US First Lady 7 Days China Tour
Beijing→Chengdu→Xian
Highlights
- Taste the gourmet food
- Experience Michelle Obama's week-long trip to China
- Well-trained English Speaking tour guide
- Stay at 5 star hotel like Westin and Shangri-La Hotel

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China Beijing Great Wall Camping Tour

Tailor trips are also available! Beijing Riding tour is a must try! This new tour will give you new experience of Beijing tours!
Shape it yourself & Create your memories, enjoying a unique experience in the authentic Beijing!
- The Great Wall
- The sunrise on the top of the Great Wall
- Camping in a wild area
- The ride in the endless countryside
Day 1
On this tour, you will explore Beijing Riding day tour.
1.00pm to 3.00pm, Pick you up at your hotel, jump into the sidecar, and let's start the adventure!
Get a ride through the Hutong, experiencing the old city passing by Nan Luo Gu Xiang neighborhood,
Houhai Lake area, the National Opera and the Forbidden City.
3.00pm to 5.00pm, Head to the Great Wall by sidecar.

5.00pm to 7.00pm, Climb and Explore the wall and have a wild walk on the top of Great Wall.
Build your camp for the night and enjoying the panoramic view.
7.00pm to 9.00pm, Savor the dinner under the stars and appreciate the special activities that you prefer.
The Nan Luo Gu Xiang neighborhood, with its weaving hutong and hip atmosphere, as well as the nightlife scene in the Houhai Lake area, where you can pause for a drink, enjoy the lake, bars, and antique-style architecture. Next, you'll see the Drum Tower area, the National Opera and the Forbidden City. Of course, you can have this 2-hour city glace during the day time or the night!
Beijing Side Car
By day or night, come to feel the Beijing atmosphere, modern or antique sides, big avenues or little hutong, traditional homes or skyscrapers, the city will provide you an impressive contrast that you will never forget. We will bring you to almost every important place that you have must see, feeling the pleasant wind behind your helmet up and down, left and right, to make you dizzy!
Day 2
6.00am to 9.00am, Wake up early in the morning to admire the sunrise.
9.00am to 10.00am, Take time to have breakfast on the top of the wall.
10.00am to 12.00pm, Time to get back in your sidecar, and return to the city, and your hotel. Your Beijing 2 days riding tour ends.
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6 Days Train Travel Bejing to Shanghai Itinerary

This 6 days train travel Bejing to Shanghai will lead you explore the essence of Chinese ancient history and culture at Beijing's highlighted attractions. Then take high-speed train to Shanghai for the exploration of the modern magic Shanghai.
Hightlights
- Hutong tour experience
- Bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai
- Peking Roasted Duck Dinner
- Badaling Great Wall climbing
Day 01, Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at the arrival hall of the hotel and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Have a good rest.
Day 02, Beijing, visiting Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong and Temple of Heaven
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
You Beijing exploration will begin with Tiananmen Square. As the largest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square is able to hold over one million people. This famous monument with its historical significance and grand architecture is a popular site in Beijing.
Then we will go to visit the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, also called Imperial Museum, was the imperial palace for emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. With its magnificence of royal architectures and imperial treasures, the Forbidden City will surely amaze you.
After that we will have a Hutong tour by rickshaw riding. Hutong is an indispensible part of Beijing history and culture. It is formed by local ancient Siheyuan. A rickshaw riding tour at Hutong will get you to know what the local Beijing life is and also experience its unique local culture.
At last, we will move to visit Temple of Heaven. Firstly built in the year of 1420, Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, which was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Its grand size of architectures and profound cultural connotation make Temple of Heaven a must-see attraction in Beijing.
Afterwards, our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.
Day 03 Beijing, visiting Ming Tomb, Badaling Great Wall and Beijing Olympic Stadium
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Peking Roasted Duck Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Today our trip will start with an excursion to the Badaling Great Wall. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Badaling Great Wall is the most well-preserved and the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. As a symbol of Chinese civilization and one of the wonders created by Chinese people, Badaling Great Wall is a popular tourist site in Beijing. You will appreciate its marvelous construction and its breathtaking views of the mountains and forests.
Next we will move to visit Ming Tombs. The Ming Tombs, also known as the Thirteen Tombs of Ming Dynasty, as a collection of imperial mausoleums built by Ming Dynasty emperors.The siting of these tombs was chosen according to Chinese Feng Shui principles, and the construction of these tombs fully demonstrated the classic style of traditional mausoleum. You will get a better idea of ancient Chinese mausoleum construction when visiting there.
At last, we will go to have a visit at Beijing Olympic Stadium for the admiration of its splendid exterior. Beijing Olympic Stadium is also known as Bird's Nest. It used to be the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The stadium attracts people by its unique design and humanistic architecture.
Afterwards, our guide will take you to have dinner. Tonight you will have the delicious Beijing Roast Duck. After dinner, our guide will bring you to the hotel.
Day 04 Beijing-Shanghai
Visiting Summer Palace,Hotel to Train station Transfer (Beijing), Train station to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
This morning after breakfast, our guide will take you to visit the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is the largest and the most well-preserved royal park in China. It is famed as "The Museum of Royal Gardens". You will be captivated by its immense natural beauty and numerous cultural interests.
Then our guide will take you to the railway station and you will take high-speed train to Shanghai. Our Shanghai guide will meet you at the train station and bring you to the hotel for check in.
Day 05, Shanghai
Visiting Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi, The Bund, The Oriental Pearl Tower and Chenghuangmiao Bazaar
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
Today your Shanghai sightseeing will begin with a visit to Yuyuan Garden. As a famous classical garden in Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden attracts people by its compact and exquisite layout, and natural features of rocks, pavilions, ornamental ponds and flower walls. You will have a great time at this tranquil and exquisite garden.
Then we will move to have a visit at Chenghuangmiao Bazaar. There you can taste various kinds of local Shanghai snacks and drinks as well as shop at the numerous shops and stores.
Next we will have free strolling and shopping at Xintiandi. The Xintiandi is a popular shopping and entertainment center in Shanghai. You will appreciate the ancient European architectures and have a shopping at numerous shops.
After that we will have a stop at Former French Concession for some leisure time to experience the see the traditional Shanghai lifestyle and enjoy Shanghai traditional buildings. Then we will go forward the exploration at the Bund. As the most famous sightseeing destination in the city, the Bund has become a symbol of Shanghai and a must-go place for tourists. You will enjoy the fascinating views of Huangpu River and groups of architectures and skyscrapers.
Shanghai Museum will be the next site to see. The museum possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art. Those numerous historical relics and work of arts in Shanghai Museum will give you a better idea of Chinese history and culture.

The last destination for today will be the Oriental Pearl Tower. As one of the most important Shanghai landmarks and one of the most attractive places in Shanghai, Oriental Pear Tower appeals people by its unique architectural design and the alluring Shanghai views it brings.
At last, our guide will take you back to the hotel for a good rest.
Day 06, Departure from Shanghai
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
After breakfast, our guide will escort you to the airport and help you board your departure flight. Wish you a pleasant trip back home!
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Beijing Hutong City Tour

Hutong, as the smallest structural units of Beijing, has become a hit by a number of foreign tourists.
Especially the Nanluogu Xiang, an old lane renowned for its long history, Hutong culture, specialty stores, and distinctive foods. It is 768 meters (2,519 feet) long and 8 meters (26 feet) wide.
No wonder Beijing Nanluogu Xiang was listed as the 25 best customs experience resorts in Asia on the American Time magazine.
Because I came early in the morning, there were few people in Nanluogu Xiang, and many shops still close, including bars, cafes, restaurants, and workshops.

So I could only leisurely walk through this less than 800 meters old lane to enjoy the unique charm of Nanluoguxiang, and appreciate the tradition and romance of Chinese Ming and Qing culture and modern Western civilization.
In the narrow Hutong, the swaying trees, brick and gray tiles, exquisite courtyard, and rickshaw, all reflect the visual elements of traditional Ming and Qing culture, and constantly convey the historical vicissitudes of Hutong.
With the integration of Western culture, based on the national culture, many special commercial shops show an entirely new spirit and visual experience.
Wandering around in the Hutong, you can experience the traditional elements that give you insights on the history and culture. There are many special symbols imprinted with times, including a unique shop name, personalized signs, Chinese and Western style decoration, constantly attracting your eyes, giving you a sense of romantic mood and contemporary leisure.
You can also occasionally see two or three foreigners wearing a red five-star green cap, or holding a Chairman Mao, or stopping in the statue of Mao Zedong, or smiling in front of the Fidel Castro wearing a Red Star T-shirt.
From the numbers of signs, you will know there are a variety of food here, not only the traditional coffee, bars, but also the ones I had never eat before.
Dazzling of feature gourmet shops, you will droll only looked at the signs.
It was a pity I came so early. If it were the night, I must have the chance to enjoy the delicious food as much as I could.
Out from Nanluoguxiang, you can also enjoy the bell tower, as well as the rickshaw.
When enjoy the Hutong customs, you can buy a pair of old Beijing shoes, comfortable to wear (but maybe you will feel uncomfortable at the beginning).
And of course, you'd better buy the old Beijing shoes in a shop with Chinese name as Neiliansheng, a famous shoe shop since the Qing Dynasty, making shoes for the office officials at that time.
Then take a seat in a teahouse, listening the elderly local people chatting their stories.
Hey, that feeling, it's so wonderful, you should have a try by yourself! More Beijing city tour information from China Tour Advisors.

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8.Macau One Day Join-in Group Tour
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9.Hong Kong Open-Top Bus Starry Night Tour
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10.Eastern Shenzhen 1 Day Tour
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11.Hong Kong to Macau Tour & Macau Hotel Transfer
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12.Window of the World One Day Tour
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13.Bauhinia Pearl of Oriental Dinner Cruise for 2 Hours
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14.Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha One Day Tour
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15.Guilin Half Day Tour
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16.Guangzhou Sun Yat-Sen Trail 1 Day Tour
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17.Pearl of the Orient 3 hours Night Tour
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18.Zhouzhuang Water Village 1 Day Tour from Shnnghai
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20.Guilin Memory 1 Day Tour
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21.Beijing Folk Culture Experience Cycling One Day Tour
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22.Chengdu Three Piles Museum Half Day Tour
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23.Hong Kong Transit Tour with Airport Pick Up
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24.Xiamen One Day Tour To Nanjing Hakka Tulou
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25.Hong Kong Wetland Park One Day Package
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Dunhuang China Silk Road Travel

Crescent Lake in Dunhuang
So you're in the desert and you think you're hallucinating and seeing an oasis...Well, you're not dreaming if you're in Dunhuang! You have reached Dunhuang's Crescent Lake which is indeed a real life oasis in the middle of the Gobi Desert. The lake is located on the outskirts of Dunhuang, approximately 6 kilometers from the city. The Crescent Lake is a heritage site and is really one of its kind, hard to believe it's been around for more than 2,000 years!

Over recent years there have been growing concerns about the preservation of the lake. The main worries over the lake are due to the shrinking of the lake over the years. However, measures have been taken to preserve the lake and after all it is a listed UNESCO heritage sight therefore the government has created a man-made lake to balance out the Crescent Lake and in recent reports it has been said that the lake has continued to grow over the past couple of years. Though despite the shrinking of the lake what can't be denied is the beauty of the sight with its fine setting and traditional architecture.
The appeal of the Crescent Lake is its absolute individuality and location. At the Crescent Lake you can experience fun in the sand with Camel rides that allow you to enjoy the view of the magnificent sand dunes. Or you can take a trek all the up to the top of the sand dunes and take an adrenaline rush back down by sand sliding all the way back to where you came from!
Jade Gate in Dunhuang
In the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), the Jade Gate (Yumen pass) was a frontier pass of Han territory leading to the Western Regions, mostly referred to the Central Asia. It was an important pass on the China Silk Road travel, a famous trade route between Asia and Europe. Jades were transported from the Western Regions to Han which gave the pass its name. The Jade Gate was of military significance as well. The western border of Han was constantly suffered from invasions of Xiongnu, an ancient state located in the north of China. Many Chinese people knew the gate because of the classic piece "Beyond the Border" written by a poet called Wang Zhihuan (688-742). The poetry depicts how barren and rough the situation is around the Jade Gate and the border soldiers' homesickness.

Here I found one of the translations of the poetry,
The Yellow River goes all the way up to the sky.
A lone fort sits amid numerous mountain tops.
The Qiang flute need not envy the willow trees.
The spring breeze never sweeps beyond Gate Yumen.
(The Qiang flute: a musical instrument of the Qiang ethnic group)
Although I am not too satisfied with this translation, it is sufficient in giving you the idea of what the poetry is about. I really like the last sentence. There is no spring breeze or blossom flower or willow tree, or whatever beyond the Jade Gate. The desert-like landscape will only worsen the soldiers' homesickness and depression. To be exact, spring breeze will not even reach the back of the Jade Gate, not to mention beyond the Jade Gate.
Nowadays, Jade Gate is no longer at the frontier of Chinese border. Its relic locates inside Dunhuang, Gansu province. This region has rich tourism resources. Dunhuang is home to the well-known Mogao Grottos and Gobi desert. And to its southeast, there is Qinghai Lake. Plenty of tourists visit this region by train and by car. For those who came to this region, the Jade Gate is an attraction that tourists do not want to miss due to its rich historical and cultural meaning. They came here to feel the lines of Wang Zhihuan. Southern dwellers are likely to find the landscape around the Jade Gate very unique, or even bizarre, as it has nothing similar to the south. The Gobi landscape is just stunning. It is barren, but beautiful. Of course, if you go there as a soldier without knowing your returning date, you might not feel that way anymore. Maybe all you have are the same sadness and depression the guarding soldiers had more than one thousand years ago. More information on China Tourist Agency.

6 Days Kunming and Dali Muslim Tour Package

Join this group, you can stay at Kunming and Dali Muslim hotel in whole trip, and also will arrange to visit Eastern lotus village of weishan county-natural muslim village with colorful Islamic culture heritage.

-Muslim Hotel in Dali
-Experience Colorful Islamic Culture Heritage
-Halal Food Throughout Tour
-Kunming Yingrong Muslim Expression Hotel or similar 3 *** Tourist

Day 01, Arrival at Kunming
Arrival at Kunming Changshui International Airport, Meet your guide transfer to check in at your hotel and rest.
Kunming Changshui International Airport (IATA: KMG, ICAO: ZPPP) is the primary airport serving Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, China.

Day 02, Kunming
Meals, Breakfast, Halal Lunch & Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Hotel breakfast, transfer to visit the Western Hill & Dragon Gate,and then, continue your trip to Golden Horse-Green Rooster Archway and walking street to get a glimpse of local way of life.
Western Hills lies in the Biji Mountain chain to the west of Kunming. It is visible from the eastern or northern banks of Dianchi Lake. Clouds and mist often hide the mountain sides, with their giant firs and pines and many ancient temples.
The Dragon Gate in the Western Hills is close to the west shore of the Dianchi Lake. The elevation of the Dragon Gate is over 2,300 meters, 300 meters higher than the water surface of the Dianchi Lake. It consists of the Sanqing Temple and the Dragon Gate Grotto which was accomplished through 72 years of hard work (1781-1853). The 3rd March of lunar year is a festive time in the Western Hills, when it is considered the best time for Kunming residents to climb the mountains and look into the distance, to admire the spring flowers and appreciate the feeling of new life
Golden Horse-Green Rooster Archway is a traditional piece of architecture.
The emblem of the city of Kunming is composed of a golden horse and a green rooster. It was designed according to a popular legend about Dianchi Lake.
Day 03, Kunming to Dali
Attractions & Activities
The Ancient City of Dali, Xizhou Village
Meals, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
After breakfast at your hotel you will be driven to Dali, which is about 360 kilometers from Kunming and requires 4 hour drive. After lunch you will visit Dali Ancient Town which was set up in 1382.
During the Ming Dynasty it was the capital of the Dali Kingdom you will then proceed to visit Xizhou Village, where you will enjoy the architecture of the Bai ethnic people. At the village you will experience Bai minority dancing and singing performances and taste the local three courses tea.
Dali Ancient City, also called Yeyu City, Forbidden City, Zhonghezhen, lies 3 kilometers north from Xiaguan, the capital of Dali Prefecture. Embracing Erhai Lake in the east and adjoining Cangshan Mountain in the west.
Xizhou Village established for more than 1,000 years, Xizhou Village is located 18 km north of Dali at Yunnan province of China. Historically, it was a military fortress of Nanzhao Kingdom and a temporary palace of the King of Nanzhao. The village is famous for its genuine culture and architecture of Bai people.
Day 04, Dali
Attractions & Activities
Donglianhua Village, The Ancient City of Weishan
Meals, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
After breakfast at your hotel you will be driven to Donglianhua Village (Eastern Lotus Village) of Weishan County, which is about 48 kilometers from Dali. After lunch you will be transferred to the Ancient Weishan County, which was once the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom. Later you will be driven back to Dali.
Donglianhua Village, also called East Village of Lotus, is situated in Yongjian Township, Weishan Yi and Hui Nationalities Autonomous County of Yunnan Province. Donglianhua Village is a classic Muslim village that has a long history and glorious culture.

The ancient city of Weishan is located on Mount Weishan in the west of Yunnan Province. The ancient city was established during Yuan Dynasty.
Day 05, Dali to Kunming
Attractions & Activities
Green Lake Park (Cuihu Park)
Meals, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven to Kunming. After lunch you will visit Green Lake.
Green Lake Park, also called Cuihu Park, is an urban park which was created in the 17th century on the west side of the Wuhua Mountain in Kunming. It is sometimes described as a "Jade in Kunming".
Day 06, Depart Kunming
Meals, Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary
You are free for leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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