We will meet three hours before the flight at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Dubai will begin with a scheduled Emirates Airlines service.
After our arrival in Dubai, our flight to Beijing will begin following a connecting flight operated by Emirates Airlines. We will spend the night on the plane. After our arrival in Beijing, we will proceed to our private bus waiting for us at the airport and depart for our panoramic Beijing city tour. On our tour, we will first see Lapa Temple. (From the outside) The temple, which contains an 18-meter Buddha statue, is one of China’s important temples and has the distinction of being the largest temple area in the country. Built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, the temple is regarded as one of the most important centers for members of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Our next stop will be Miaoying Temple, also known as the White Stupa Temple, an important monastery of the Sakya branch of Tibetan Buddhism. (From the outside) Built during the Yuan Dynasty, the temple is one of the oldest and largest temples. With its white tower and magnificent 13th-century Chinese architecture, it was last restored in 2010. Later, the Bird's Nest Stadium, built for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, and the Water Cube are among the places we will see panoramically. (From the outside) After the tour, we will depart for the local restaurant where we will have dinner. After dinner, transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we will begin the day by discovering the city’s mystical history. As our bus takes us toward the heart of the city, the Forbidden City, we will observe how Beijing’s old and new textures coexist, and we will feel step by step the magnificence of this grand palace complex that hosted China’s emperors for centuries. Walking among vast courtyards, majestic palaces, and stone paths steeped in history, you will feel as if you have been transported to an ancient imperial era. Centuries-old giant gates, golden palace roofs, spacious squares, and elegant gardens will draw you into the past. While every corner of the palace holds a story, every detail carries traces of thousands of years of Chinese culture. Afterwards, we will proceed to Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Square). Known as one of the largest squares in the world, this place is both a symbol of modern China and a witness to historical events. Then we will go to the Pearl Factory to discover the secrets of China’s famous freshwater pearls. As we learn how pearls are collected from nature, expertly processed, and transformed into dazzling jewelry, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the intricacies of this unique craft. Our next stop on the tour will be the Temple of Heaven, with its magnificent domes reaching toward the sky and its flawless architecture. Blending with the sky in its eye-catching shades of blue, this unique structure is not only a temple but also a symbol of the mystical bond the Chinese people have formed with nature. At this sacred place, where emperors for centuries made their prayers to the heavens, we will witness the temple’s spiritual texture while feeling the traces of the past step by step. After the tour, we will head to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. After dinner, transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin by exploring the world-famous Great Wall of China in Beijing. When we get off the bus, we will see the Great Wall, stretching along the slopes and hills with its breathtaking mountain scenery, spanning approximately 21,000 km. One of the world’s most iconic and massive structures, this unique defensive line is considered not only a military structure but also one of the greatest engineering achievements in Chinese history. The Great Wall, whose construction dates back to the 7th century BC, was expanded and strengthened by different dynasties over the centuries. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this magnificent structure holds great importance not only for China but also for world history. As we explore the Great Wall, we will walk among its stone walls, tracing the traces of the past step by step, and embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of history. Afterwards, we will visit the Jade Factory to discover the fascinating world of jade, which has been regarded for centuries in Chinese culture as a symbol of luck, prosperity, and elegance. Here, while watching how raw stones are delicately shaped by master hands, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the elegance of traditional Chinese handicrafts and the mastery of workmanship. The detailed figures and graceful designs carefully crafted by artisans will remind us that jade is not just an ornament, but also a living part of cultural heritage. After the tour, we will head to a local restaurant where we will have dinner. After dinner, transfer to our hotel. Free time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we will head to the train station to go to Xi’an. With the high-speed train waiting for us, we will set off on a journey into China’s deep history. Gliding along the rails, the scenery outside the train window will pass before our eyes like a film scene: mountain silhouettes hidden among the mist, vast rice fields, and pagoda temples sprinkled between villages. As we move forward with the pace of the modern world into the depths of the past, we will prepare to step into Xi’an’s history-filled atmosphere.
Upon our arrival in Xi’an, the splendid city walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and architecture that reflects the spirit of ancient times will greet us. Once the capital of emperors and known as one of the most important crossroads of the Silk Road, this city has been a frequent destination for merchants, travelers, and historians for centuries. Here, it will be possible to feel the traces of the past whispering among the stones. Then, we will depart for our Xi’an City Walls (Ancient City Walls) tour. Our first stop will be the Xi’an City Walls, one of China’s best-preserved and most magnificent defensive structures. Built by the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century, this magnificent structure, with its 13.7-kilometer length, surrounds the city and carries the glory of the past into the present day. Standing 12 meters high, these magnificent walls are regarded as one of the strongest examples of Chinese military architecture. As we walk on them, we will feel how this defense system once protected the city and that it was one of the most strategic structures of its time. From here, while taking in the panoramic view of Xi’an, we will be immersed in a unique atmosphere where past and present blend together. After the tour, we will head to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner. After dinner, transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we will embark on a historical journey in Xi’an by visiting the Terracotta Museum, one of the most important legacies of Chinese history, recognized by UNESCO as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This enormous underground army, built to protect the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, remained hidden beneath the earth for 2,200 years and was discovered in 1974. Consisting of thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with different facial expressions, this extraordinary structure is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history. In this impressive site, which reveals the military power and artistic mastery of ancient China, we will embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of history. Then, the Historic Style Street (Ancient Style Street), one of Xi’an’s most authentic spots, brings the traces of the past to the present with its narrow streets adorned with traditional Chinese architecture, wooden shops decorated with red lanterns, and cobblestone roads. From handmade souvenirs to antiques, from elegant silk products to traditional Chinese calligraphy, many cultural values are found within this historic bazaar. This enchanting atmosphere, where the old and the new are blended, takes its visitors on a journey through time with both its eye-catching details and historical texture. The scent of spices rising along the street, the echoes of traditional music, and the shops where craftsmanship is skillfully displayed turn this place into not just a shopping point, but a living stage of history. Afterwards, we will take the high-speed train to Luoyang. Then, we will enjoy a pleasant tour in Luoyi Ancient City, located in the heart of Luoyang and carrying the past into the present. Rebuilt streets with traditional Chinese architecture, narrow roads illuminated by red lanterns, and its authentic atmosphere will take us on a journey through time. After the tour, we will head to a local restaurant where we will have dinner. After dinner, transfer to our hotel. Free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we will set off toward the Longmen Grottoes, one of China’s most impressive cultural heritages. Carved into the steep cliffs along the Yi River, this unique cave complex bears witness to a period when Buddhist art reached its peak between the 5th and 10th centuries. Here, more than 100,000 Buddha statues intricately carved into the rock are located, and each one beautifully reflects the religious beliefs and aesthetic understanding of the era. Especially the massive 17-meter-tall seated Buddha statue leaves visitors in deep admiration; with its serene gaze, it seems to stop time. While each figure carries both spiritual meaning and artistic elegance, as you move through the caves, you will be surrounded by a magnificent atmosphere where history and faith are intertwined. After our visit to the Longmen Grottoes, we will set off toward the Shaolin Temple, considered one of China’s holiest sites. Built in 495 AD, this mystical structure is accepted not only as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism but also as the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. This temple, where monks who became the subject of legends were trained for centuries with both mental and physical discipline, still continues today as a spiritual center. While walking through the temple’s ancient courtyards, you will feel the traces left by the monks’ silent training and be able to hear the whispers of the past embedded in the stone walls. One of the most exciting moments of our visit will undoubtedly be the Shaolin Kung Fu Show. The monks, representatives of traditional Shaolin art, will display not only combat techniques on stage but also body-mind harmony, balance, and spiritual depth. Breathtaking acrobatic movements present the audience with a visual feast as a product of years of training and discipline. This show means not only watching martial arts; it means experiencing a culture, a belief, and the inner power of انسان. In the afternoon, we will visit the diamond factory produced in the laboratory environment for which Henan is famous. After the tour, we will have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel in Zhengzhou. Accommodation at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Zhengzhou Airport to take a domestic flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival after the flight, we will begin our Shanghai city tour. We will head to the Jade Buddha Temple (Jade Buddha Temple). This place is home to two magnificent Buddha statues carved entirely from white jade and adorned with precious stones. In particular, the seated Buddha statue draws attention with its elegant texture that softly reflects the light and its serene expression. Considered one of the important symbols of the Buddhist faith, this temple offers a peaceful experience with its spiritual atmosphere. Afterwards, we will go to Yu Garden (Yuyuan Garden), one of the most striking examples of traditional Chinese gardening. This garden, which looks as if it came out of a painter’s brush, is one of the most elegant examples of traditional Chinese garden art. Its maze-like pathways, stone bridges reflected in the water, and artistic rock formations turn this place into an impressive setting that evokes a feeling of traveling through time. Next, we will visit the Silk Factory to observe China’s world-famous silk production process up close. Here, we will discover the intricacies of traditional Chinese silk weaving by watching the transformation process from the delicate touch of the silkworm into luxurious fabrics. The next stop on our tour is the famous Nanjing Road, considered the heart of commerce and shopping in Shanghai. Compared with the world’s most famous shopping destinations, this lively street is lined with luxury stores, traditional handicraft boutiques, and restaurants offering local delicacies. Like Fifth Avenue in New York and Champs-Elysées in Paris, Nanjing Road is also an enjoyable shopping destination for shopping enthusiasts. Afterwards, we will visit the Pearl Tower, which has become a symbol of Shanghai, from the outside. Soaring skyward at a height of 468 meters, this tower becomes one of the city’s most striking structures with its illuminated silhouette at night. After the tour, we will head to a local restaurant for dinner. Transfer to our hotel after dinner. Free time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of the rooms and head to Zhujiajiao Water Village, one of Shanghai’s most enchanting spots waiting to be explored. With a history spanning over 600 years, Zhujiajiao Water Village is a paradise that shines like a pearl suspended in time, known as “Shanghai’s Venice.” Its narrow stone streets, centuries-old Chinese houses with intricately carved wooden details, and elegant arched bridges make every corner look like a work of art. The red lantern lights reflecting on the still waters of the canals, the scents of incense rising into the sky, and the echoes of traditional music transform this place from a mere travel destination into an exploration area that nourishes the soul. Traditional boats gliding gently over the crystal-clear water add a magical touch to the village’s timeless atmosphere, while the jasmine scents rising from historic tea houses accompany the voice of the past. Antique shops lined along the narrow cobblestone streets, with elegant silks, handmade ceramics, and historic calligraphy works, draw those who explore this place into a world of fairy tales. After our tour, we will head to AP Plaza, one of the city’s most lively and colorful bazaars. Famous for its wide range of products and attractive prices, this shopping destination offers countless options, from quality leather goods to electronics, from luxury watches to Chinese silks. Then we will head to Shanghai Airport for our flight to Istanbul.
After baggage and passport procedures, departure to Dubai on an Emirates Airlines scheduled flight. Following the transfer to be made upon our arrival in Dubai, our flight to Istanbul begins. With our arrival at Istanbul New Airport, the tour and our services come to an end.
Museum and Site Entrance Fees: Forbidden City + Temple of Heaven + Terracotta + Jade Temple + Yu Garden + Zhujiajiao Water Village Boat + Longmen Caves + Shaolin Temple + Kung Fu Show + Local Guides + Tourist City Taxes
150 Euros per person
***Will be paid to our guide during the tour***
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES
o Hotel check-in time is between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out time is between 10:00 – 12:00.
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
o Prices are not valid for groups; please ask for our special prices.
o The participant hereby accepts in advance that they will participate in the tours scheduled in the tour program and will not disrupt the program, and accordingly will additionally pay to the tour representative during the trip the amount previously notified in the tour program for expenses such as local guide, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and audio headset system, if any. The participant has been fully and completely informed on this matter.
CHINA VISA:
Our guests holding Green Passports do not need a visa, while T.C. citizens holding Burgundy Passports require a visa to enter China. An invitation letter will be provided by us. Since the visa is obtained as a group visa and printed on a single page, visas must be obtained for the entire group at the same time. Since the visa takes approximately 30 days to be issued, we kindly ask you to make your reservation process accordingly. After the visa application has been submitted and the visas have been obtained, name changes cannot be made, and since it is a group visa, the visa must be obtained through us. The entire group will travel together and must enter and exit the country at the same time and travel together throughout the trip. For the visa application, you must have a passport valid for at least 8 months from the end date of your trip. For our guests under 18 years of age, when traveling alone or only with either their mother or father, a document may be requested by police officers during entry and exit procedures stating the mutual consent of the parents. Therefore, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents pay attention to this matter. There is no visa requirement for Green Passport holders.
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17 April 2026
EK 122 17APR ISTDXB 19:35 01:55*
EK 306 18APR DXBPEK 03:50 15:25
EK 303 26APR PVGDXB 00:05 05:25
EK 123 26APR DXBIST 09:30 14:30
EK 122 15JAN ISTDXB 20:05 01:20*
EK 306 16JAN DXBPEK 03:20 14:45
EK 303 23JAN PVGDXB 23:00 05:10*
EK 123 24JAN DXBIST 10:15 14:25
EK 122 22JAN ISTDXB 20:05 01:20*
EK 306 23JAN DXBPEK 03:20 14:45
EK 303 30JAN PVGDXB 23:00 05:10*
EK 123 31JAN DXBIST 10:15 14:25
EK 122 08MAR ISTDXB 20:05 01:20*
EK 306 09MAR DXBPEK 03:20 14:45
EK 303 16MAR PVGDXB 23:00 05:10*
EK 123 17MAR DXBIST 10:15 14:25
EK 122 16APR ISTDXB 20:05 01:20*
EK 306 17APR DXBPEK 03:20 14:45
EK 303 24APR PVGDXB 23:00 05:10*
EK 123 25APR DXBIST 10:15 14:25
IMPORTANT NOTES
Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the latest cancellation notice date by the agency is 21 days before the tour departure. Any tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.
In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a hotel name and/or where options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the stated km distances or in a different city. In such a case, you will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of cities and are at most 2-3 hours long, conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide commentary and do not include museum or site entrance fees. Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability to conduct the relevant tours in cases where, including panoramic tours and other tours specified in the program, local authorities do not permit visits or entry on the day and time of the tour, or when the tour cannot take place due to closed roads or weather conditions making it impossible. Some tours may, where possible, be conducted by public transport or on foot in places with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are pull-out, foldable, or coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have acknowledged and accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child within the applicable age group staying with 2 adults. No bed guarantee is provided in hotels for children aged 0-2.
Breakfasts included in the tour program services are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are usually provided as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served for groups in a separate lounge allocated to the group.
Since tour flights are group tickets, flight times may change. You can confirm the current flight details with your agency. Current times will be communicated by your agency with the tour information.
It is necessary to confirm the tour flight times before purchasing domestic connecting flights. If the guest purchased the domestic connecting flight from a different provider independently of the agency, they cannot request any refund from the agency in case the trip is canceled by the agency or if there is a schedule change. The guest accepts in advance, at the time of purchasing the tour, any material or moral losses that may arise due to tour cancellation or changes. Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for this situation.
According to airline rules, if the outbound flight of tickets purchased as round-trip is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline.
Guests included in the tour without flights must be present at the tour starting point on their own means and without any delay. Otherwise, they will need to arrange all transfers themselves.
Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability of guests who do not arrive at the specified airport at the stated times in accordance with airline rules for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but still cannot board the plane, to take the flight. All expenses for obtaining new round-trip tickets required for guests who miss the plane to join the tour and for transfers in the destination region, etc., are their responsibility.
The personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/IDs of participants in the tour are under their own responsibility, and Lidya Tour is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In cases where forgotten items are found, there is no obligation to deliver them to the country and/or person, and the expenses incurred during delivery belong to the owner of the item.
In cases such as illness, loss, or theft, since the integrity and continuity of the group are essential for the guide, the guide cannot accompany guests one-on-one in such adverse situations.
When purchasing the tour, it is mandatory to provide the name as it appears in the passport, date of birth, and passport number correctly. Air tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellation and change penalty fees for tickets resulting from incorrect information will be collected from you.
In some airlines, food and beverage services and online check-in services may be subject to a fee.
During the tour, seat numbers on the bus cannot be guaranteed.
During our tours, the times announced by our guide to guests are departure times, the time for the vehicle’s wheels to turn. Our guide, who is responsible for equally considering the rights of all our guests, will move the vehicle without waiting at meeting times. In any possible case, a guest who is late must arrange their transportation to the next stop on their own.
Extra tours are organized by the local agency from which we receive service, with a minimum participation of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the tours may not be held, or the extra tour prices, content, and vehicle used may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums and sites in the destination areas and weather conditions. A different guide may accompany our guests during extra tours.
In classic packages where extra tours are not included, extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join the extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest area located along the route. These passengers will be left at a roadside rest area before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
In programs where extra tours are included, payment of museum & site entrance fees to your agency at the time of reservation or to the guide during the tour is mandatory.
The participant hereby accepts in advance that they will participate in the tours scheduled in the tour program and will not disrupt the program, and accordingly will additionally pay to the tour representative during the trip the amount previously notified in the tour program for expenses such as local guide, museum & site entrance fees, city taxes, and audio headset system, if any. The participant has been fully and completely informed on this matter.
Lidya Tour is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. On scheduled and special flights, there may be a risk of delay, or times may change before the current tour and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
VISA
T.C. citizens require a visa. For visa applications, you must apply through our agency with a passport valid for at least 8 months from the end date of travel and the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list.
Green passport holders do not require a visa, and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel is sufficient.
The visa information specified in the program is the information applicable to citizens of the Republic of Turkey. Guests holding passports other than a Republic of Turkey passport must obtain visa information from the relevant consulates.
Obtaining a visa does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed; passport police have the authority to deny you entry. Lidya Tour is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger.
In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border crossing of the country to be visited due to passports that are torn, worn, wet, and/or similarly damaged; passports must be renewed, and if the country applies visas to T.C. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility lies with the passenger.
When our guests under 18 years of age travel alone or with only one parent, since there is a possibility that the police officer in charge at entry and exit may request a document showing the mutual consent of the parents, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive on this matter.