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12-Day China Tours
Beijing - Xian - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
| Tour Code | CT-L/S103 |
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| Category | Luxury & Standard |
| Price | Starting from $1600.00 per person Price Details |
| Departure | Daily |

Day by Day Itinerary
B - Breakfast L- Lunch D- Dinner
Our guide will meet you at the airport according to your flight schedule and transfer you to the well-selected hotel. The balance day is left for you to recover from the jet lag or explore the city on your own.
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Our clients at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing Provided by Mr. Slagmulder |
Your fantastic tour will start from the solemn Tiananmen Square, which is the largest city public square in the world and is regarded as the symbol of China. Afterwards, visit the majestic Forbidden City, a perfect-preserved architecture complex which was the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. And it is also the largest culture museum in China. In the afternoon, continue the journey to the Temple of Heaven which boasts a history of around 600 years. It was a sacrificial place for ancient emperors and the landmark in ancient Beijing. Tonight you will feast on Peking Duck Dinner at a local famous restaurant. A lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre will be arranged after dinner. (B+L+D)
This morning you will walk on the most visited part of the Great Wall, Badaling, where the true spirit and the eximious soul of the Great Wall have been fully displayed. The Badaling Great Wall was a crucial strategic point which was built for protecting the Juyongguan Pass. To avoid the tourist eateries around the Wall, you will be driven to a local popular Sichuan restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Ming Tomb, the most representative one of the thirteen royal mausoleums in the Ming Dynasty and have a visit to the first scenic spot of the tomb, the Sacred Way which is an avenue having various stone animals standing guard. (B+L+D)
Differences:
For luxury series, an a la carte dinner at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area will be served. While for standard series, we would like to leave the dinner on your own. You may try the local flavor by yourself and could get some suggestions from your local guide in advance.
This morning you will visit the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of the immense Kunming Lake. The Summer Palace is the archetypal Chinese garden, and is ranked amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world. After lunch, visit the Lama Temple (also called Yonghegong), the largest lamasery in Beijing. The temple ranks among the famous monasteries in Gelu Sect (Yellow Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism. Then take an afternoon flight to Xian. Our professional tour guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of your flight schedule. Transfer to the local best hotel. (B+L+D)
Differences:
For luxury series, a buffet dinner at your hotel this evening will be arranged. As for standard series, we intend to leave the dinner on your own. You may have dinner at your hotel by yourself or ask for your guide's advice.
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Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, Xian |
Tour the stunning Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, 30 kilometers east of the downtown area. It is the well-known eighth largest miracle in the world and a must destination in Xian. And it is a sensational archeological find of all time, which has put Xian on the map for tourists. Then you will return to the city for an a la carte lunch at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the early afternoon, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Then tour the ancient City Wall with a history of more than 1400 years. The wall covers 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) in length with a deep moat surrounding it. When try biking on the City Wall, you will have an enjoyable and interesting experience. (B+L+D)
Differences:
For luxury series, we would like to offer you the Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show at Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) And for standard series, we would like to arrange a Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show at Shaanxi Opera Theatre for you. (Add: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xian)
Visit the Great Mosque, the center of Xian's sizeable Muslim community. In Xian, it is really well worth a trip to see the Great Mosque, not only for its centuries-old history but also for its particular design of mixed architecture - traditional Muslim and Chinese styles. Then an interesting local family visit will be arranged, which will help you to know the local people's life. After enjoying a delicious a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to the prosperous Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
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Our clients cycling in Yangshuo Provided by Ms. Janice Johnson |
In the morning, visit the Shanghai Museum, a large-scale Chinese art museum which resembles a large bronze mirror of the Han Dynasty (206BC -220). Afterwards, visit the Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden which has six areas, each with its own style. As for the afternoon activities, please see the following different arrangements for the luxury and standard series. Tonight a memorable a la carte dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)
Differences:
For the afternoon activities of luxury series, you will be transferred to the Bund area, where you will take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The cruise will start at 14:00, reach the Wusongkou pier and then return to the Bund at 17:00. Then some free time will be left for you to explore the Bund area. But for standard series: We would like to offer you a visit to the Bund, the famous Nanjing Road and a local family.
Morning is intended to leave on your own arrangement. And you may try the local flavor as lunch by yourselves with the advice of your tour guide. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the fabulous Guilin. You will be warmly welcomed at the Guilin airport. After dinner, enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre. (B+D)
Today you will experience the highlights of Guilin tour, the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, which is also the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery when you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. A short bicycle trip to the countryside in Yangshuo is arranged, which should be an interesting experience. You could visit a local villager's home and experience his rural lifestyle. Alternatively, you can take our comfortable electric car instead of taking a bicycle. Transfer back to Guilin after the full day tour. (Kind notice: Sometimes the food served on the cruise may not meet your expectation, so consider a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning.) (B+L)
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Nanjing Road, Shanghai |
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, a brilliant cave marked on almost all travel itineraries. Then have a look at the Seven Star Park, the largest comprehensive park in the city, and pay a visit to the Elephant Trunk Hill, which is regarded as the symbol of Guilin. The hill externally seems like an elephant sucking water from the river with its long trunk. In the afternoon, see you off at the airport for a flight to the international metropolis, Hong Kong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is scheduled today. You are advised to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour on your own. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District and then to the Victoria Peak that is the highest point in Hong Kong Island. Visit the Repulse Bay which is the most representative local beach and continue the journey to Aberdeen, a famous dock for sightseeing and Stanley Market, a busy walking street. (B)
You will arrange your own transportation to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. A leisure China tour ends. (B)
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars, Valid from Mar. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)
| CityClass | Luxury | Standard | ||
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| Beijing | Crowne Plaza Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
| Xian | Hyatt Regency Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Grand New World Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
| Shanghai | Ramada Plaza Shanghai ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Ya Fan Long Men Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
| Guilin | Sheraton Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Guilin Bravo Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
| Hong Kong | InterContinental Grand Stanford ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Regal Kowloon Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
| TravelersSeasons | High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season |
| 2-5 | $2820.00 | $2630.00 | $2290.00 | $2180.00 |
| 6-9 | $2490.00 | $2300.00 | $1980.00 | $1870.00 |
| 10 & above | $2210.00 | $1980.00 | $1720.00 | $1600.00 |










