Highlights
- Stroll on Huangpu River Bund and view modern constructions at Shanghai
Cruise along beautiful landmarks of Li River and enjoy local market shopping at Yangshuo
Feel the holly sightseeing at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Step into the largest Royal Palace in the world
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrive in Shanghai
- Activities:Situated at the southern side of Yangtze River estuary, Shanghai became communication and trade center in 1930s between China and the west. Based on economy redevelopment from 1980, Shanghai grew into commercial and financial center as well as largest metropolis in China. Shanghai owns large amount of landmarks, sightseeing attractions and good facilities of hotels, catering and transportation. One of the largest global events, World Expo 2010 will be held in Shanghai from May to October.
- Hotel:New Asia Hotel Shanghai
- Day 02
- Destinations: Shanghai
- Activities:Morning sightseeing begins at Yuyuan Garden in the old town of Shanghai, which has an original city wall established in the 11th century. Next you will visit the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The second highest viewing platform provides wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu River. After shopping at local art & craft souvenir store, continue your trip to the Bund, the waterfront which shows Shanghai in early 1930s and then you can stroll or shop in the Nanjing Road.
- Hotel:New Asia Hotel Shanghai
- Meals: lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Shanghai via Hangzhou to Guilin
- Activities:Take morning train to Hangzhou , one of the seven ancient capitals in China with picturesque landscape. First you will visit the most famous scenic spots - the West Lake and cruise on the lake to enjoy the beauty both natural and artificial.
Continue your trip to Lingyin Temple (Monastery of the Hidden Souls). It is one of the most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China and houses a variety of Buddhist literature and treasures.
In late afternoon fly to Guilin. You will be met by your local guide there and transferred to hotel.
- Hotel:Guilin Sunshine Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Guilin
- Activities:Your excursion today is Li River Cruise. A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Among spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts and fishing cormorants.
In the afternoon you may explore the little town in Yangshuo and wander around the West Street, or take an optional excursion to the local villages to get in touch with local people.
- Hotel:Guilin Sunshine Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Guilin
- Activities:Today you will have one day tour to Terrace Rice Fields at Longji (Dragon's Backbone) which is about 2.5 hrs drive from Guilin city. There you will find the amazing natrual view of terrace fields, which look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill.
Moreover, this trip offers a great chance to get in touch with local ethnic customs, colorful cultures and traditional life style. You are welcome to visit Zhuang and Yao Minority villages and families. The different minority customs and local people's dressing style are specially delicate and beautiful.
- Hotel:Guilin Sunshine Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Guilin via Kunming to Lijiang
- Activities:Visit Reed Flute Cave in the morning. Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts', this large and well-presented cave has some remarkable formations. See the landmark of Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill which really does look like an elephant drinking from the river.
Transfer to airport in the afternoon and fly to Kunming. You will transfer on your own at Kunming airport. Then connect your next flight to Lijiang. Your local guide will meet and greet you at Lijiang airport.
- Hotel:Lijiang Sanhe Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 07
- Destinations: Lijiang
- Activities: Excursion starts 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 08
- 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.
- Hotel:Lijiang Sanhe Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 09
- Destinations: Lijiang to Beijing
- Activities:Be free and leisure and enjoy yourself wandering around the Lijiang Old Town before airport transfer for your flight to Beijing. This flight may stop by Kunming for about one hour.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Day 10
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:Sightseeing at Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square where important occations took place such as Founding of P.R. China in 1949. Go straight ahead to Forbidden City, largest royal palaces as administration center and living quarters for Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1911.
Later you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors worshiped the God of Heaven and prayed for good harvest. Today's itinerary includes a visit to the Beijing handicraft workshop to see traditional arts and crafts.
At night enjoy Peking Roast Duck dinner.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: lunch
- Day 11
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:Leave town in the morning for the drive (a bit under two hours) to the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. Stretching over 6000 km, the Great Wall was recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Originally it was built as defense work to protect China from attacks of nomadics. You can walk and climb at your own pace, or enjoy spectacular views from the cable car.
Continue your trip to the Summer Palace, which is the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China. This royal garden was regarded as an outstanding expression of the creative art of Chinese landscape garden design, incorporating the works of humankind and nature in a harmonious whole.
During the day you will visit local art & craft factory or store to get in touch with typical souvenirs.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: lunch
- Day 12
- Destinations: Depart from Beijing
- Activities:You can have your own free time shopping in the famous Xiushui Market (silk market) before transfer to airport for your flight back home.
- Meals: lunch
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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