Highlights
- See real China and taste real Chinese food
Enjoy beautiful landmarks along Li River cruise
View the ancient life size Terra-Cotta Warrior Corps
Step into the largest Royal Palace in the world
See modern Shanghai at Huangpu River Bund
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrival in Guangzhou
- Activities:Arrive in Guangzhou, which is also known as Canton, the biggest city in southern China. Met by local guide at airport and tranfser to hotel.
- Hotel:Ocean Hotel Guangzhou
- Day 02
- Destinations: Guangzhou
- Activities:Take a half day city tour. Visit Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, which is built in 1931 with the funds raised by the Guangzhou People and also overseas Chinese in memory of Sun Yat-sen. Then on to the symbol of Lingnan traditional architectural achievement - Chen’s Ancestral Shrine and visit Qingping Market.
- Hotel:Ocean Hotel Guangzhou
- Day 03
- Destinations: Guangzhou to Guilin
- Activities:Free time for your shopping at Guangzhou or enjoy delicious Cantonese food and dimsum. Then fly to Guilin.
- Hotel:Guilin Plaza Hotel
- Day 04
- Destinations: Guilin to Yangshuo
- Activities:Guilin is famous for its stunning scenery and the best way to see it is from the deck of a Li River Cruise boat. The boats leave from various wharves according to river height at different times of the year. You'll be transferred to the appropriate pier for an unforgettable trip downriver to the lovely old town of Yangshuo. The afternoon will give time to explore the area which is famous for its small pubs and cafe.
- Hotel:Guilin Plaza Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Yangshuo to Guilin to Shanghai
- Activities:In the morning visit Elephant Trunk Hill (which really does look like an elephant drinking from the river) and Reed Flute Cave , which is a vast and very impressive cave system, are two of the best attractions in the city.
Fly to Shanghai in the afternoon.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
- Meals: lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Shanghai
- Activities:The lovely old Yuyuan Garden (the most famous garden in Shanghai) which is decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. The Jade Buddha Temple follows. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the monk's tea ceremony. We conclude the day with Nanjing Road "shopper's paradise" and the Bund, part of Shanghai's colonial past. It is home to a myriad of European styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. The Bund is a must-see site when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance.
- Hotel:Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
- Meals: lunch
- Day 07
- Destinations: Shanghai to Xi'an
- Activities:Free time in the morning for your shopping or exploring Shanghai. Fly to Xi'an in the afternoon.
- Hotel:Grand New World Hotel
- Day 08
- Destinations: Xi'an
- Activities:After breakfast in the hotel, you will set off for the incredible 2000 year-old Terracotta Warriors and Horses. The Warriors 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. In the afternoon we're 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. 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:Grand New World Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 09
- Destinations: Xi'an to Beijing
- Activities:Fly from Xi'an to Beijing. Afternoon 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. We will drop into a primary school and a flea market and the house of a local Hutong family. You will be able to talk to the family members to gain a true understanding their life.
- Hotel:Beijing Sunworld Hotel (Wangfujing)
- Day 10
- 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. Today's itinerary includes a visit to the old Beijing handicraft workshop.
- Hotel:Beijing Sunworld Hotel (Wangfujing)
- Meals: lunch
- Day 11
- Destinations: Beijing
- Activities:Leave town in the morning for the drive (a bit under two hours) to the Badaling Section of The Great Wall, which stretches for over 6000 km, and was originally built to protect China from the barbarians. You can walk and climb at your own pace, or enjoy spectacular views from the cable car. Before returning to the city you'll enjoy visiting the Dingling (one of the Ming Tombs), and the attractive tree-lined Sacred Way , bordered by stone statues, along which the Emperors once trod to conduct their sacred ceremonies. During the day a visit to Jade Caving Factory or Cloisonne (enamelware) workshop is included.
- Hotel:Beijing Sunworld Hotel (Wangfujing)
- Meals: lunch
- Day 12
- Destinations: Departure
- Activities:Transfer to 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.
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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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