Highlights
- By taking this package tailor-made exclusively for you, you will experience a fantastic and typical China.
Visit the legendary military defense work - Great Wall in Beijing.
View the ancient life size Terra-Cotta Warrior Corps in Xi’an.
Cruise along beautiful landmarks of Li River in Guilin.
Linger on the bank of west lake in Hangzhou - the Paradise Under Heaven
Stroll on Huangpu River Bund and view modern constructions at Shanghai
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrive in Beijing
- Activities:You'll be met on arrival at Beijing airport. Free time rest of the day exploring the nearby streets, or resting and catching up on your jetlag. Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts – an ancient capital with incredible historical sites, and a bustling modern metropolis hosted the 2008 Olympics.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Day 02
- 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, from which 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 rain, or gave thanks for the harvest.
In the evening, enjoy watching a splendid show of Shaolin Kungfu
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:After breakfast, we will leave for Great Wall at Badaling, which stretches for over 6000km, and was originally built to protect China from the barbarians. You can walk and climb at your own pace.
In the afternoon visit the 2008 Beijing Olympic Park and Olympic village will be open to public from October, 2008. We will walk in the world's biggest Olympic Park and have a glimpse of the Olympic stadiums, such as Bird's Nest - National Stadium, and Water Cube - National Aquatics Center.
Finally visit the Summer Palace, the most beautiful imperial garden in China. You can have a boat ride on the lake which is a best way to enjoy the beautiful view.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Beijing to Xi'an
- Activities:Your last stop in Beijing is a trip through the Hutong by rickshaw. This maze of narrow alleyways winding around the Forbidden City is fast disappearing, and you'll get a precious glimpse into their distinctive culture as you zigzag through them, drop into a primary school and a flea market, and have lunch with a local family featuring delicious Chinese dumplings. Those who are interested can learn how to make this traditional Chinese food.
Flight to Xian, after arrival, In the afternoon we are going to the Bell Tower where you can get a bird's view of the city from the top. There is a music performance of the ancient music and a display of the instruments.
- Hotel:Hotel Ibis Xian
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Xian
- Activities:Spend the morning at one of the best museums in China, the Shaanxi Historical Museum in Xi'an. Among the 400,000 items on display are treasures from many of the Dynasties, including some magnificent bronzes and porcelain, many of which have never been on permanent display before.
You will have close access to visit the antique cultural relics, and will have the chance to touch the antiques for yourselves in Shaanxi Provincial History Museum.
In the afternoon, visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses are part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over 7000 figures in full battle array are formed for battle in several large pits. Many of the figures - soldiers, archers, horses and chariots have been restored.
We will continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his collection of classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India.
- Hotel:Hotel Ibis Xian
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Xi'an to Guilin
- Activities: Elephant Trunk Hill : At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city. The stone drooped into the water looks like an elephant drinking the water from the Li River.
Reed Flute Cave : Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations.
Fubo(Whirlpool) Hill: It is located in the city proper, propping up from the ground. Up on top of the hill you will get a view of whole Guilin city.
- Hotel:Guilin Dangui Hotel
- Day 07
- Destinations: Guilin to Yangshuo
- Activities: 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. Between 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. You can spend the afternoon exploring the little town and wandering at the West Street, then rent a bicycle to explore the local villages.
- Hotel:Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 08
- Destinations: Yangshuo to Guilin then to Hangzhou
- Activities:Departs from Yangshuo to Guilin, take flight from Guilin to Hangzhou. Arrive in Hangzhou. Upon your arrival at Hangzhou, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.Visit the Liuhe (Six Harmonies) Pagoda in the afternoon.
- Hotel:Lily Hotel Hangzhou
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 09
- Destinations: Hangzhou
- Activities:Today we will firstly visit the West Lake. The entire lake is ringed on three sides by mountains and one side by the city proper. With the green hills, willow trees, elegant bridges and clean spring water around, the view of the West Lake is simply enchanting. Afterwards, we will continue to visit Lingyin Temple, a celebrated Chan (Zen) Buddhist temple founded in 326AD. Our next stop is Feilai Peak.
After lunch, we will visit the Meijiawu Tea Plantation, you can try to pick the tea leaves, taste a nice cup of tea and learn the history and processing procedure of tea.
- Hotel:Lily Hotel Hangzhou
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 10
- Destinations: Hangzhou to Shanghai
- Activities:Take train to Shanghai .Arrive in Shanghai. On arrival we will go directly to The Bund - the old colonial sector, which is home to a myriad of European-styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. It is a must-see when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance. An in depth visit to Shanghai old alley will allow you to experience the real life of the Shanghainese. Enjoy a tea and chat with locals in their home. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the authentic culture of this city.
- Hotel:New Asia Hotel Shanghai
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 11
- Destinations: Shanghai
- Activities:Today you visit the lovely old Yuyuan Garden, the Shanghai Museum which possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower (also known as the Pearl Tower, for its distinctive shape). The second-highest platform provides wonderful views over Shanghai and the Huang Pu River, and those with a good head for heights can choose to buy a ticket to continue on to the very top.
- Hotel:New Asia Hotel Shanghai
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 12
- Destinations: Depart from Shanghai
- Activities:Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport 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.
Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
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- To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
- No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
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30-10 days
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50% of the full payment
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100% of the full payment
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