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20 - Day Standard Tours

Beijing - Shanghai - Xian - Kunming - Lijiang - Kunming - Lunan - Xingyi - Huangguoshu Waterfall - Guiyang - Kaili - Guiyang - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
Tour Code CT-S702 
Category StandardLuxury   
Price Starting from $2650.00 per person Price Details
 
Departure Sunday

Day by Day Itinerary

B - Breakfast      L- Lunch      D- Dinner

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of your day is free.
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


 

 A local minority girl in Lijiang



Day 02: Beijing
You will walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.  Tonight you will feast on Peking Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant.  Following dinner you will witness a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day 03: Beijing
Today you will walk on the most visited segment of the Great Wall, Badaling. To avoid the tourist eateries at the Wall, you will be taken to a local popular Sichuan restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Ming Tomb and the Sacred Way. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza  - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day 04: Beijing - Shanghai
This morning you will visit the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of the immense Kunming Lake. Take flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. Stroll on the Bund and Nanjing Road to experience the modern flourishing Shanghai. Tonight's dinner will feature Shanghai cuisine at the renowned 260-year old Wang Bao He restaurant. After dinner, you'll go to the Shanghai Centre Theatre and see the fabulous Portman Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: River Bund Hotel


Day 05: Shanghai - Xian
This morning tour the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. Later, you will visit a local family to experience the local people's life. Take a late afternoon flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel 



 

Lijiang Old Town



Day 06: Xian
Tour the astounding Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Then we'll return to the city for an a la carte lunch at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. Tonight you'll enjoy Xian's famous dining specialty, the Dumpling Banquet. After dinner you’ll be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D) 
 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel  


Day 07: Xian - Kunming
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and the Great Mosque in the morning. After having the a la carte lunch at a local well-known restaurant, take flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Wei Long Hotel  


Day 08: Kunming - Lijiang
Take a morning flight to Lijiang and check in the local hotel. Today you will visit the Baisha Village with its famous murals, a local Naxi family, the Joseph Rock's former residence in Yuhu Village and the Square Street of Lijiang Old Town. This evening enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Grand Hotel   


Day 09: Lijiang
Full day is free at leisure. You can enjoy the ancient town and pay a short visit to a Local Family of Naxi Minority by yourselves. (B)
 
Accommodation: Grand Hotel  


 

Langde Miao minority people in their traditional costumes in Kaili



Day 10: Lijiang - Kunming - Lunan
Take a morning flight back to Kunming. Drive to the incredible must - Stone Forest at Lunan for a visit. Stay overnight in Stone Forest Hotel. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Stone Forest Hotel


Day 11: Lunan - Shizong - Xingyi
Drive to Xingyi via Shizong. Xingyi is the southwest gate of entering Guizhou province. En route, visit the Local Tobacco Farm and a Local Country Market if time is proper. Upon arrival in Xingyi, visit the Local Folk Museum of the Wedding Rituals. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Panjiang Hotel   


Day 12: Xingyi
Visit the Forest of Thousands of Mountain Peaks, the Maling Gorge and the Heaven-star Gallery which takes 2 hours' hiking. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Panjiang Hotel  


Day 13: Xingyi - Huangguoshu Waterfall
Drive to Huangguoshu. En route, explore Zuoqi Black Miao Village to discover women's traditional costume with big earring, black turban and black cotton jacket. Visit the Buyi People Village to see their traditional way of spinning and weaving. Stay overnight at Huangguoshu. (B+L+D)
 
Accommodation: Huangguoshu Hotel


Day 14: Huangguoshu Waterfall - Guiyang
Visit the largest waterfall in Asia - Huangguoshu Waterfall. Upon arrival in Guiyang, visit the Jiaxiu Pavilion and the Qingyan Old Town. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza 



 

A local free market in Kaili



Day 15: Guiyang - Kaili
Drive to Kaili and check in at the hotel. Visit a Long-skirt Miao Village. You will experience the Miao people's daily life by visiting the Local Families. Meanwhile, you can appreciate the Miao people's typical architecture - Wooden Stilt House. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Grand Dragon Hotel    


Day 16: Kaili - Guiyang - Guilin
Visit the traditional way of paper-making and a Long-skirt Miao Village. Transfer back to Guiyang and take a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel  


Day 17: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo you can take a short bicycle trip to the countryside where you will visit a local villager's home and experience his rural lifestyle. Alternatively you can take our electric car instead of a bicycle. Then take the short drive back to Guilin. (Sometimes the food served on the cruise is not the best, so consider a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning) (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel


Day 18: Guilin - Hongkong
Today's visit includes the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Then take an afternoon flight to Hongkong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)
 
Accommodation: Regal Kowloon Hotel



 

The unique Li River cruise in Guilin



Day 19: Hongkong
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own. (B)
                                                                                
Accommodation: Regal Kowloon Hotel


Day 20: Departure from Hongkong
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)


Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)

SeasonGroup size 2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $3940.00 $3240.00 $2780.00
Sole Occupancy $4810.00 $4110.00 $3560.00
Low season Double Occupancy $3880.00 $3170.00 $2650.00
Sole Occupancy $4680.00 $3970.00 $3300.00
Remark :Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai; Oct 01 to Oct 07, Jan 25 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Lijiang, Xingyi and Kaili; May 01 to May 06, Oct 01 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Guilin; Mar 27 to Mar 30 (Rugby 7 period), Apr 14 to Apr 30, Oct 10 to Nov 15 staying in Hongkong.