Tour Detail
Tour Program
01 alone
ISTANBUL – DUBAI - BEIJING
We meet with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. After completing baggage drop-off and passport procedures, we depart for Dubai on Emirates Airlines' scheduled flight. Following our arrival in Dubai and the transfer we will make there, we take our seats for our flight to Beijing. Our journey to Beijing will continue throughout the night, and overnight accommodation will be on the plane.
02 alone
BEIJING
After our arrival in Beijing, we complete our passport and luggage procedures, then 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 and modern architecture together. During our panoramic city tour in Beijing, we first view from the outside the Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), considered one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism and notable for its magnificent architecture. This magnificent structure, which has survived from the Qing Dynasty to the present day, is regarded as one of the most impressive examples of traditional Chinese architecture. Then we turn our route to the White Stupa Temple (Miaoying Temple), one of the important religious structures reaching from the Yuan Dynasty to the present day. This historic structure, one of the important symbols of the Beijing skyline, fascinates visitors with its impressive white tower and elegant architecture. While witnessing Beijing's story from the past to the present throughout our city tour, the Bird's Nest Stadium and the Water Cube structures, symbols of modern China and built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, will also be seen panoramically. These architectural masterpieces, which have drawn the world's attention, are among the most important symbols reflecting Beijing's contemporary face. During our tour, we will closely feel Beijing's unique atmosphere amid the city's wide boulevards, traditional neighborhoods, and impressive city views. After this special day in which we will have our first encounter with China's ancient culture, an unforgettable China adventure awaits us! At the end of the day, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
03 Tokyo
BEIJING
After breakfast, we begin an unforgettable journey of discovery into Beijing’s thousands of years of history and cultural heritage. On our full-day tour covering the Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven & Tiananmen Square, we will explore this fascinating city where ancient Chinese culture and modern life are intertwined. 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 around it, we will have the opportunity to closely witness China’s recent history. Next, we visit the magnificent Forbidden City, where Chinese emperors lived and ruled for centuries. One of the world’s largest palace complexes, this unique structure takes visitors back in time with its splendid palaces, expansive 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. Our tour continues with a visit to the Pearl Factory, where we will get to know traditional Chinese arts and culture more closely. Here, we will have the chance to observe up close the process of freshwater pearl formation, its processing, and the stages of transforming it 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 place where emperors prayed for abundant harvests. With its flawless architecture, spacious 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.
04 Tokyo
BEIJING - LUOYANG
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and depart for our Great Wall & 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. The Great Wall, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and forms an important part of an enormous defense system stretching approximately 21,000 kilometers, was built and strengthened by different dynasties over the centuries. On our visit to this unique structure stretching between mountains and valleys, we will closely feel the magnificence of Chinese civilization and its strategic importance throughout history. We then make a special visit where we will learn about the deep-rooted history of traditional Chinese medicine. Here, while learning 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 way of life. Carefully restored and revitalized, this enchanting area, with its narrow streets decorated with red lanterns, wooden architecture, and authentic atmosphere, will take us back in time. As we walk through the lively streets of the ancient city, we will feel traditional Chinese life on one hand, and on the other, enjoy the impressive scenery created by the combination of lighting and historical texture. This special area, where every corner holds a different story, is one of the places that most strongly 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.
05 Tokyo
LUOYANG – ZHENGZHOU
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures from 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 important 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 inside reflect the spiritual world and artistic refinement of the era in a fascinating way. In particular, the giant seated Buddha statue, 17 meters tall, offers visitors a deep sense of serenity and admiration with its peaceful expression. Continuing our tour, we visit the Shaolin Temple, one of China’s most important spiritual centers. Built in 495 AD, this legendary structure is regarded not only as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism but also as the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. In this sacred place, where monks trained for centuries in both spiritual and physical discipline, we will deeply feel the traces of the past among stone courtyards and ancient structures. After our visit, we watch the Shaolin Kung Fu Show, considered one of the most impressive performances in the world. This show, presented by traditional Shaolin masters, showcases not only fighting techniques but also the harmony of body, mind, and spirit. Acrobatics reflecting years of discipline offer the audience 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 dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
06 Osaka
ZHENGZHOU - XI’AN
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures from 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 Wall, and 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 regarded as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this unique site was built to protect the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor. Hidden underground for approximately 2,200 years, this magnificent subterranean army of thousands of soldiers, horses, and chariots showcases the military strength and artistic mastery of ancient China. After our visit to the Terracotta Army, we continue with a visit to the Clay Factory, where we will get a close look at the region’s traditional crafts. Here, while learning about the production techniques of the Terracotta soldiers, we will have the opportunity to discover the subtleties of traditional Chinese ceramic art. Later, we visit the 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 city defense systems in the world. During our walk along the wall, we will have the opportunity to see the striking views of historic Xi’an and the modern city together. In the continuation of the day, we explore the Muslim Quarter, one of the areas that best reflects Xi’an’s cultural fabric. Famous for its traditional architecture, colorful streets, local flavors, and lively atmosphere, this district carries the traces of the city’s historical 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.
07 Osaka
XI’AN - CHENGDU
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out and head to Xi’an Train Station, beginning our pleasant journey to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and one of China’s most colorful cities. We are departing for our Sevimli Giant Panda Conservation and Living Park & Kuanzhai Alley & Chunxi Road program. First, we visit the Giant Panda Breeding and Conservation Center, one of the most important symbols of Chengdu and even China. This world-famous research and conservation center was established to protect, breed, and ensure the sustainability of the natural habitats of endangered giant pandas. Within lush bamboo gardens and natural habitats, we will have the chance to observe these lovable creatures up close, regarded as China’s national treasure. In particular, the playful moments and natural behaviors of the baby pandas will be one of the most unforgettable parts of our visit. After our visit to the Panda Center, we continue to Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Streets), one of Chengdu’s liveliest districts. In this historic area where traditional architecture meets modern life, we experience authentic streets and local life up close. Later in the day, we visit Chunxi Road, one of Chengdu’s busiest shopping and lifestyle streets. We enjoy free time in this area, where the heart of modern city life beats. At the end of the day, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
08 Osaka
CHENGDU - SHANGHAI
After breakfast, we transfer to Chengdu Airport and depart for Shanghai on our domestic flight with local airlines. Upon arrival in Shanghai, one of China’s most modern and cosmopolitan cities, we head out 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 enchanting and best-preserved historic settlements. With a history of approximately 1,700 years, this unique settlement is known as “the Venice of Shanghai” with its canals, stone bridges, and traditional architecture. Historic structures lined along narrow stone streets, traditional houses adorned with wooden carvings, and teahouses by the water give visitors the feeling of traveling back in time. Traditional boats gliding through the town’s calm canals, streets decorated 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 town. After our tour, we visit the Silk Factory, where we will closely learn about the production process of silk, one of China’s most valuable cultural heritages. Here, we will discover the story of how the journey that begins from a silkworm’s cocoon turns, in the hands of masters, into one of the most elegant fabrics in the world. We will have the opportunity to gain detailed information about this precious craft that Chinese civilization has offered to the world for centuries. Continuing our tour, we head 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 chance to browse and shop among many options, from electronics to souvenirs, from leather goods to textile products. At the end of the day, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
09 Istanbul
SHANGHAI – DUBAI - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and begin our city tour covering 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 carefully arranged landscaping. We enjoy our time in this unique place where we will get to know Chinese classical garden architecture up close. Next, we 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 worship centers. We will have the opportunity to explore the temple’s impressive architecture and spiritual atmosphere. Continuing our tour, we head to Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s most famous shopping and lifestyle street. We enjoy free time in this area, one of the city’s liveliest spots, 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 banks of the Huangpu River. The impressive view created by the historic colonial-era buildings and the modern skyscrapers rising on the opposite shore brings together Shanghai’s past and future. During our walk here, we will have the opportunity to photograph the city’s unique skyline. After our tour, we transfer to Shanghai Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us at the transfer time to be announced by our guide. We depart for Dubai on Emirates Airlines’ scheduled flight.
10 Istanbul
DUBAI - ISTANBUL
After our transfer following our arrival in Dubai, we take our seats for our flight to Istanbul. Upon our arrival in Istanbul local time, our tour ends. We hope to see you again on another tour..
What's Included
Round-trip economy class airline ticket with Emirates Airlines from Istanbul (IST) – Beijing (PEK) / Shanghai (PVG) – Istanbul (IST)
Beijing → Luoyang / Zhengzhou → Xi'an / Xi'an → Chengdu High-Speed Train Tickets
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 Habitat Park 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
Exit fee for departure abroad
Travel health insurance
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
China Visa per person 220 Euro
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees + tourist city taxes + local guide per person 150 Euro
Driver tips (optional)
Important information
- Intermediation and Responsibility: Tayga Tour acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Flight times may change and all times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Routes may vary depending on the city where the aircraft will land. You can obtain information about flight times from our offices or your sales representative. Tayga Tour cannot be held responsible for any schedule changes or delays made by airline companies.
- Flight Procedures: Passengers participating in tours with flights are personally responsible for check-in and boarding procedures and must complete them at the airline counters at the airport or online before the flight. Last-minute delays and gate changes are announced verbally at airports and shown on information boards. This information must be followed.
- Participation in the Tour: Tayga Tour is not responsible for the failure of persons who are not present at the specified airport at the times announced by Tayga Tour, or who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who do not board the plane, to take the flight. New round-trip airline tickets and transfer costs in the region required for persons who miss the plane in order to join the tour are their own responsibility.
- Program and Food & Beverage: The excursions stated in the programs may be carried out on different days other than those specified due to compelling reasons. Lunches and dinners included in the program may, when deemed necessary or due to changes in flight times, be served at restaurants determined by the agency. Panoramic city tours are tours lasting 2-3 hours organized to introduce cities. City tours and extra tours may be arranged on different days, provided that their content does not change. Extra tour prices may vary according to content and number of participants.
- Tour Not Being Operated: Panoramic tours and other program tours may not take place if local authorities do not permit visits or due to closed roads. In cases where the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions, Tayga Tour is not responsible for the inability to carry out these tours. They may be conducted by public transportation or on foot at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
- Extra Tours: Excursions specified as extra in the program may not be operated if there is not sufficient participation. Extra tours along the route will be carried out even without the participation of all passengers. Guests who do not participate will be directed to rest areas by the guide. Passengers who do not participate in extra tours along the route are considered to have joined the tour by accepting to wait at the break point.
- Personal Belongings: The personal belongings, bags, and suitcases of persons participating in the tour are their own responsibility. If forgotten, lost, or stolen items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country or to the person are borne by the owner of the item.
- Hotel and Accommodation: Tayga Tour reserves the right to change hotel names. In 3-person rooms, an extra bed may be provided, and these beds may consist of folding beds and beds called coach beds. Therefore, room congestion and bed type in reservations for the 3rd person and/or children will be deemed accepted. Child prices specified in the price list are valid if the child stays with two adults. Continental breakfast served in hotels consists of butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and fruit juice. Group breakfasts may be served in a separate hall.
- Insurance and Health: Participants are required to have their travel insurance with them during the trip. Medical reports regarding health problems, pregnancy, and medications used on a continuous basis must be carried with you during participation in the tour.
- Other Notes: Tours may be combined with tours from other agencies. In this case, Tayga Tour guests are the responsibility of Tayga Tour. During busy periods (fair, congress, concert, event, sports tournament, etc.), hotels may be farther than the specified kilometers. In such cases, information will be provided 15 days before the departure date of the tour. If children under 18 do not participate in the tour with one or both of their mother and father, the consent forms must be carried with them during the trip.
- Passport validity date: For all our passengers traveling abroad, the first issue date of their currently valid passports must not be older than 10 years. In addition, their validity period must be 6 months as of the end of the trip. Guests who will renew their passport are obliged to share their updated passport information through the channel through which they purchased it if they did not provide valid passport information at the time of purchase.
Accommodation ;
**** Our hotels will be the specified hotels or similar, provided that the standards are the same.
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
The visa processing time is approximately 21 days, and in order for the visa application to be completed on time, the required documents and the original passport must be delivered to us at least 20 days before the tour departure date.
Flight Details ;
5 March 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
14 March 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
16 April 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
25 April 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
14 May 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
23 May 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
17 June 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
26 June 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
8 July 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
17 July 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
12 August 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
21 August 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
10 September 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
19 September 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
22 October 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
31 October 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
5 November 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
14 November 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
10 December 27 EK122-306 IST/DXB DXB/PEK 2005 0120*/0320 1445
19 December 27 EK303-123 PVG/DXB DXB/IST 2300 0510*/1015 1425
Departure and arrival times are local times.
* Flights marked with this sign arrive at the destination on the next calendar day after the departure date.
Prices are not valid for groups; please ask for our special prices.
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