Highlights
- Visit the legendary royal palace and museum – The Forbidden City
Enjoy local ethnic folk customs in Yunnan Province
View the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrive in Beijing
- Activities:You'll be greeted on arrival at Beijing and transferred to a hot spring resort on the outskirts, which is at northern part of Beijing and close to Great Wall. You can spend rest of the day at the resort, just enjoy the hot spring or traditional Chinese massage(optional)
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Day 02
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:In the morning you can choose to enjoy a spa course (optional) at the resort before your journey in the afternoon. Spend your time on climbing the Great Wall and enjoy the beautiful scenery. On the way back to the city, make a visit to Jade Caving Factory or Cloisonne (enamelware) workshop is included. Dinner is set at Quanjude Restaurant, where you'll taste the best 'Peking Duck'.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:After breakfast head out for Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square, which is closely linked to the Forbidden City, the largest royal palace in the world where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. Later you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors prayed for good harvests and worshipped God of Heaven twice each year. You will also have a chance to visit the local art & craft factory or store during your trip today.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Beijing to Kunming
- Activities:On arrival to Kunming, transfer to Brilliant Spa Resort at the shores of Lake Yangzonghai. The Brilliant Spa absorbs the aroma from the mirror-like lake high up in the mountains. Enjoy the splendid hot spring there or choose some optional spa courses.
- Hotel:Yunnan Jinhua International Hotel - Kunming
- Day 05
- Destinations: Kunming
- Activities:Visit the Stone Forest, a fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. Over there various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to the millions years movement of Earth. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, their folk customs has become one spectacular scene, the colorful embroidery and minority dances combine with the natural sceneries, which will surely leave you a deep impression.
Afternoon you will set off for the Dragon Gate on Xishan/West Hill which is the natural forest park in Kunming. The carvings on the cliff was made in 1751. Western Hills boasts an excellent environment with flourishing flowers and dense forest, providing tourists an excellent environment to enjoy the tranquility and marvelous scenery.
- Hotel:Yunnan Jinhua International Hotel - Kunming
- Meals: lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Kunming to Lijiang
- Activities:Fly to Lijiang, one of the most famous destinations in China. Start your trip to visit Black Dragon Pool, a famous pond in the scenic Yu Quan Gong Yuan (Jade Spring Park) located at the bottom of Elephant Hill. This scenic spot offers a spectacular view on the region's tallest mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge.
Explore Lijiang Ancient City in the afternoon. It is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture.
- Hotel:Lijiang Sanhe Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 07
- Destinations: Lijiang
- Activities:Take cable car up to Spruce Meadow, a large patch of pasture tucked away hidden amongst a virgin spruce forest on the eastern side of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Over there you can have a clear panorama of this holly sight.
Visit the Fresco in Baisha Village, which is about 16 kilometers north of Lijiang City. It is the important birthplace of Tu Si (chieftain of a clan) from Mu Clan. Its characteristic artistic style and precious historic content of the mural deeply attracted visitors from home and abroad. If you are interested in the world-class Banyan Tree Spa (optional), you can enjoy it in the afternoon there.
- Hotel:Lijiang Sanhe Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 08
- Destinations: Lijiang to Guangzhou
- Activities:Free and easy until time is up for your flight to Guangzhou, the commercial center of south China famous for its typical culture and delicious food.
Half Day Tour to visit Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Chen Ancestral Shrine and Qingping Market with lunch. You may get in touch with this city and local people closely and compare the difference of food from the restaurants in Chinatown at our home country.
- Hotel:Dong Shan Hotel
- Day 09
- Destinations: Depart from Guangzhou
- Activities:Enjoy your free time until airport transfer for your departure.
Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).
- Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary
- Airport tax and fuel fee.
- Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
- Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
- Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
- Service charge and government Taxes.
Price Excludes
- Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
- Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
- Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
- Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
- National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Fees for entry visa to China.
- Traveler insurance.
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
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- No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
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50% of the full payment
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