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10-Day Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

Tour Code CT-L/S101 
Category Luxury & Standard 
Price Starting from $1110.00 per person Price Details
 
Departure Daily

Day by Day Itinerary

B - Breakfast      L- Lunch      D- Dinner

 Great Wall, Beijing

Great Wall of China



Day 01: Arrival in Beijing

After an illusionary air journey, you will be greeted by our amiable English-speaking guide at the exit of the Beijing Capital International airport. On the way of being transferred to the well-select hotel, you will experience how this city waded thought the vicissitudes of 5000 years and how it takes in world cutting-edge modernity and is compatible with the traditional Chinese culture.



Day 02: Beijing

In the morning, walk though the Tiananmen Square, watch the solemn Tiananmen Rostrum. Your guide will lead you to the north of Tiananmen Rostrum; enter in the palatial Forbidden City to date back to the prosperous old imperial dynasties. As the ancient emperors believed that his palace erects in the center of the earth, they declared that the palace should be built symmetrically along the north-south central axis of Beijing. Therefore, this palace was reputed for its harmonious configuration and majestic grandeur. In the afternoon, enjoy another kind of cultural flavor by visiting the largest complex of heaven-worship architecture - the Temple of Heaven. A whole day cultural journey will be awarded by a Peking Duck Dinner and a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)



Day 03: Beijing

Today we will invite you to the suburban area where you can leave your footprint on the 600 years marvel - the most representative part of the Great Wall, Badaling. This glorious Great Wall exhibits the tourists a splendid chapter written by Chinese people's assiduity, courage and wisdom. Standing on this masterpiece of human civilization, you will feel the greatness of being a true man, seeing a vigorous dragon winding its way along the mountain ranges. In order to safeguard that your stomach could be well served, you will be taken to a popular Sichuan restaurant to taste the tempting Sichuan cuisine. After an attempt of Chinese cuisine, an imperial mausoleums adventure will be followed by visiting the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. On the way back to downtown, have a brief outside visit of the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). (B+L+D

Differences
Luxury Series: An a la carte dinner is reserved for you to taste the delicious and nutritious Cantonese cuisine in a restaurant around Wangfujing area.
Standard Series: We intend to leave the dinner for you to find your interest by yourselves. You may ask for some suggestions from your local guide.

 

Our client at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian



Day 04: Beijing - Xian

The ornate Summer Palace was an imperial palace first constructed in the 12th century. We will escort you to have a panoramic view of this classical Chinese architecture. The Lama Temple, once the emperor Yongzheng's residence and later a lamasery for Tibetan monks, will show you a tip of the iceberg of the distinguished lamasery architecture. Your guide in Beijing will bid you farewell in the Capital airport. Fly to the historical city - Xian and your local amiable guide will pick you up at Xi'an airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B+L+D
 
Differences
Luxury Series: A buffet dinner is served in your hotel.
Standard Series: We would like to leave this dinner on your own. You may have dinner at your hotel by yourself or ask for your guide's suggestion. Xi'an is a place with a strong folk flavor. A stroll around the Bell Tower is not only the starting point for you to recognize this city, but also a chance to dig out the local yummy snack.



Day 05: Xian

Qing Shihuang is a controversial emperor, who is criticized as an atrocious sovereign or awarded as a hero united the Chinese territory in the history. However, it is without doubt that his astounding Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is a treasure for China and it also creates the prestige of Xi'an. The visit of this world miracle will be followed by an a la carte lunch at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the downtown area. The next stop for the Xi'an tour is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is regarded as the symbol of this city. Continue to today's last stop - the City Wall and you will feel the vicissitudes of Xian's 3,100 years history, as the capital city of 13 dynasties. Tonight you'll enjoy Xian's famous dining specialty, the Dumpling Banquet and be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D)
 
Differences
Luxury Series: Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show is prepared at Tang Dynasty Palace (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian).
Standard Series: Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is prepared at Shaanxi Opera Theatre (Add: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xian).



Day 06: Xian - Guilin

Today we will offer you a chance to take a shot of Great Mosque, standing in famous Muslim Street and a genuine local family. As a leisurable city, the people and their daily life here reflects a vivid picture of the distinguished Chinese moral value. Have an a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant to linger in the special flavor of Northern cuisine and then take a flight to Guilin and start a fresh feeling in China's top landscape resort famed for enticing mountains and water. Meet your guide outside the airport and be transferred to the hotel. A delicate dinner and an Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre will initiate the prelude and offer you a general impression of this south China scenic city. (B+L+D)

 

Our clients in Yangshuo

Provided by Mr. Remmelt Haange



Day 07: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Picturesque Li River has been regarded as an essential part of Guilin scenery. Numerous tourists come to the Li River and create the enduring memories here. Your fairy journey is carried with a secure and comfortable cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle tour can make you energetic and get an intimate touch to the rural living creature. A special visit to a local villager's home is scheduled to experience the simple and diligent Chinese countrymen and their life. Alternatively, we also put the electric car in the choosing list to substitute bicycle if you want to be more leisurable. Yangshuo is a small rural city, where you can have a breath of natural fresh air and explore the diverse cultures and exotic flavors in China. After a whole day visit, private car drives you back to the downtown area of Guilin. Have a good rest in your hotel. (Sometimes the food served on the cruise might not meet your appetite, so consider a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning) (B+L)
 


Day 08: Guilin - Shanghai
For the last day in Guilin, we intend to draw your attention on caves, which enrich in enchanting stalagmites, stone pillars, stele, stone curtains and stone flowers. Reed Flute Cave and the Seven Star Park are two symbolized scenic spots. These wonderlands are also referred as Nature's Museum of Art. Elephant Trunk Hill is preferred to be a rural setting for the inviting views in Guilin. As the shape of the hill is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk, it is named as the Elephant Trunk Hill. It is a good day for you to interpret the Chinese old saying that the landscape of Guilin tops that elsewhere. Then take an afternoon flight to Shanghai to feel the great changes in modern China. (B+L)

 

Our clients at the Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai

Provided by Mr. Terence Openshaw



Day 09: Shanghai
A splendid Chinese culture show initiated from Shanghai Museum. It is an incomparable treasure house with well-preserved ancient Chinese art as bronzes, potteries, paintings and calligraphies, totaled to 120,000 precious relics. Continue to go to Yuyuan Garden and bathe in the soothing and relaxing vista. You might sip a cup of coffee in the waterside pavilion, take a phone with delicate corridor or sit on the terrace catching sight of exquisite workmanship. For the afternoon activities, please see the following different arrangements for the luxury and standard series. As the farewell dinner for the elaborate Chinese cuisine enjoyment, tonight a memorable a la carte dinner is served at Wang Bao He with a history of around 260 years, which is the known as the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. A lively Portman Acrobatic Show is an rejoicing bonus for the whole China journey we prepared for you. (B+L+D) 
 
Differences
Luxury Series: An afternoon Bund area cruise tour along Huangpu River is designed for you. The cruise will start at 14:00, reach the Wusongkou pier and then get back to the Bund at 17:00. Have some free time to along the Bund area if time permits.
Standard Series: Stroll along the Bund area and see the landscape of Huangpu River. Private transfer takes you to the famous Nanjing Road. Lots of world famous brand corporations have their subsidiary branch there and you might hunt for your favorite. A local family visit is scheduled to be close to Chinese people's life.


Day 10: Departure from Shanghai

We will escort you to the airport and board your homeward bound flight carried with memories of your exciting journey to this most amazing land. (B)

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars, Valid from Mar. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)

CityClass Luxury Standard
BeijingCrowne Plaza Hotel Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
XianHyatt Regency Hotel Grand New World Hotel
GuilinSheraton Hotel Guilin Bravo Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel
ShanghaiMajesty Plaza Shanghai Ya Fan Long Men Hotel
TravelersSeasons High Season Low Season High Season Low Season
2-5 $2180.00 $1990.00 $1740.00 $1640.00
6-9 $1850.00 $1660.00 $1430.00 $1330.00
10 & above $1630.00 $1390.00 $1230.00 $1110.00