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China Tours |
The Beauty of
China Tour
Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai
Tour Code: G02
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in
Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, our guide will pick you up and
transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 2: Beijing
Begin to explore Beijing from paying a visit first to the largest
and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As walking
through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City,
the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a
rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and
pay a visit of a local family as well as have the lunch with local
neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace,
the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far. (B+L)
Day 3: Beijing
The sightseeing today starts from exploring the great Temple of
Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped
heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided
to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with
comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to
enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at
the foot of the Great Wall. At night, the dinner is arranged to let
you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck. (B+L+D)
Day 4: Beijing-Xian
After breakfast, take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's
Nest and Water Cube on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you
will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on
your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport
for a flight to Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, your local guide
will meet you at airport and then transfer to the hotel. The rest of
the day is left on your own.
Once was the military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's,
Beijing 798 Art Zone has more than 200 art & culture galleries.
Meanwhile, it is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village.
(B)
Day 5: Xian
The highlight of the tour today lies in the world-shaking
Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the
rows of life-size warriors in order. After a local featured dainty
lunch, drive back to the hotel and passing by the Big Wild Goose
Pagoda – the sign of ancient Xi'an. Make a stop and choose the best
angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China", you will also be amazed
by those exquisite architectures and sculptures on the two sides of
the square in the front of the pagoda. (B+L)
Day 6: Xian
This morning you'll explore the ancient Xian City Wall (Bicycle
Riding on the wall is included).as well as the Great Mosque. The
City Wall of Xian is the most complete one that has survived in
China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive
systems in the world, which was founded about 600 years ago. The
Great Mosque is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved
Islamic mosques in China. After enjoying lunch, head for Shaanxi
History Museum to enjoy the precious collection such as murals,
paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, and silver
objects. (B+L)
Day 7: Xian-Guilin
Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Guilin and have your
lunch on board. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up at Guilin
airport. Pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave and enjoy the diverse and
exquisite stalagmites, curtains, etc. Then appreciate the Elephant
Trunk Hill, the landmark of Guilin. (B+D)
Note: Between Nov. 2011 and Feb, the Seven Star
Park is added. Lunch is served at a popular restaurant and dinner is
on your own.
Day 8: Guilin
Today's sightseeing tour will be unforgettable. Take a cruise along
the breathtaking Li River where you'll drink in the beauty of the
natural landscape. After arriving at Yangshuo, take the electric
sightseeing vehicle to go through the small town and experience a
wholly different rurality in China. Finally drive back to Guilin and
stay at hotel in Guilin city. (B+L)
Note: If you visit Guilin between Nov. 2011 and
Feb 2012, you'll stay at hotel in Yangshuo tonight.
Day 9:Guilin-Shanghai
After breakfast, you'd be transferred to the airport to take a
flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up and
transfer to the hotel in Shanghai. The rest of the day is free for
you to explore this international metropolis. (B)
Day 10 Shanghai
In the morning, you'll be guided to visit Shanghai Museum where you
can appreciate a large number of precious collections, and then
ramble around the Bund, a famous waterfront area, which is known as
the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. After lunch, enjoy a
tranquil and happy time at Yuyuan Garden, and then stroll around the
Yuyuan Market, a bazaar of selling traditional Chinese arts and
crafts. Finally pay a visit to Tianzifang Lane, a new art zone in
Shanghai, where you can find special architectures of old shanghai
city as well as a lot of bars, cafes, craft shops, studio,
galleries, and boutiques. (B+L)
Day 11: Depart from Shanghai
Free time until you transfer to the airport for your homeward /
onward flight. (B)
Prices
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£1050 |
£1125 |
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£1115 |
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£1150 |
Price includes:
- Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified.
- Meals: as specified above ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
- Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as
specified.
- Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as
specified.
Price excludes:
- International flights to/from China (quotes
available)
- Chinese Visa
- Tips to guides, drivers & hotel porters
* Prices from, per
person based on 2
sharing, excludes flights available separately, our standard terms
apply
Hotels:
- Beijing: Beijing Marriott Hotel
City Wall
- Xian: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
- Guilin Bravo Hotel, Guilin
- Shanghai: Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai
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