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YUNNAN MINORITY DISCOVERY

15-Day China Group Tours

Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour Code SG10-Luxury06 
Category Luxury 
Price Starting from $2140.00 per person Price Details
 

Day by Day Itinerary

B - Breakfast      L- Lunch      D- Dinner



Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
The elaborate designed tour begins with a warm greeting from our guide at Beijing Capital International Airport. Accompanying by your guide and driver, you will check in at the 4-star Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel, which is the best Holiday Inn hotel in Beijing. The rest of the day is reserved for you to overcome the jet lag. Alternatively, you may take an easy walk around the hotel at your own leisure.

 

Forbidden City, Beijing



Day 02: Beijing

Today you will first take a pre-tour briefing at the hotel lobby, where you will meet your travel companions. After knowing each other, you will be guided to the Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City that are close together. Being the actual and symbolic seat of imperial power, the stately Forbidden City remained as the residence and office of 24 emperors for almost 500 years in Ming and Qing Dynasties. You will then visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. The well-known delicacy, Pecking Duck Dinner at a local famous restaurant could surely give you a good appetite. This will be followed by a colorful Pecking Opera at Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)



Day 03: Beijing

You will go away from the busy city for a while by visiting the spectacular Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and Ming Tomb. As a historic site, the Ming Tomb had never been disturbed or changed, and the natural environment is also not broken. It possesses a high degree of authenticity and integrality. To avoid the inferior meals at tourist site restaurants, we specially arrange lunch at a Sichuan food restaurant nearby urban district. Besides, you will have the opportunity to view the appearance of the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) at a distance on the way back to downtown. In the evening, the guide will take you to enjoy an a la carte dinner at the well selected restaurant at the Wangfujing street. After dinner, one hour free time will be left for you to wander along this famous street. (B+L+D)


Day 04: Beijing - Xian
Today you will have the morning to the visit theexquisite Summer Palace and the cuddly Giant Pandas in Beijing Zoo. The Summer Palace is known as the 'garden of gardens' for it features the garden styles of both northern and southern China. Take an afternoon flight to Xian, another noted ancient capital of China. A superb buffet dinner valued at CNY170.00 net per person (price included) is prepared for you at your hotel - the 5-star Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown. (B+L+D)
 

 

Our group at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian



Day 05: Xian
The inviting day starts from the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, where the grand underground corps guards the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang for over 2000 years and displays the powerful army of the Qin Dynasty. At about noon, we will take you to a downtown fancy restaurant for a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person (price included). Later, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight you will be entertained with the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the Tang Dynasty Palace. (Address: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian). (B+L+D)


Day 06: Xian
Today you will have ample time to take a city tour including the majestic City Wall, a local family and the Great Mosque. While on the top of the city wall, you'll run into folks playing Chinese chess, walking or enjoying the sunshine. While in the family's house you could know about the local's daily life. While in the Great Mosque you can see Muslim come to attend prayer services. The a la carte lunch and dinner both valued at CNY80.00 net per person (price included) will be offered at carefully selected restaurants. (B+L+D)


Day 07: Xian - Guilin
After breakfast, the guide will help you complete the check-out procedure. On the way to the airport, you will make a stop at Hangyangling Museum, which is built on the base of the joint tomb of Western Han Emperor Li Qi and his Empress, combining the modern technology, ancient civilization, historical culture and garden scenery. Leave for Guilin by air after lunch, the local guide will meet you at Guilin airport and escort you to the 5-star Sheraton Hotel on riverside. (B+L+D)

 

Beautiful Yangshuo



Day 08: Guilin - Yangshuo
We kindly remind you to have a big breakfast at the hotel in the morning since lunch will be served on the ship and it may not cater to your taste. As the most brilliant part of Guilin scenery, the Li River cruise is a must for any tourist. While standing on board, you can fully relax and enjoy the magnificent landscapes of nature glide by. The pleasure ship will be anchored in the famous small town - Yangshuo at about 13:00. After a short break at the 5-star Green Lotus Hotel and you will have a delightful bicycle tour to enjoy the rural scenery of Yangshuo, as well as drop at a village family en route. You may also take the electric car instead as your will. This evening, you can make of your dinner anything you wish. (B+L)


Day 09: Yangshuo - Guilin
The morning is schedule for you to explore this small peaceful town, take photos or just simply ramble around the street on your own. At about noon, you will have lunch with other group members together at a nice restaurant and then get back to Guilin. The afternoon tour includes the Reed Flue Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Following the dinner, an Ethnic Minority Song and Dance Show at Lijiang Theatre would be presented to you as tonight's specialty. Tonight you will also stay at the 5-star Sheraton Hotel. (B+L+D)


Day 10: Guilin - Chongqing
As the saying goes, "East or west, Guilin landscape is best". We particularly leave the whole morning and lunch to be arranged by yourself. You will gain unexpected experiences. Fly to Chongqing in the afternoon. The local guide will escort you to go aboard the deluxe 5-star New Century Cruise ship after dinner. The ship sets sail at about 23:30. (B+D)


Day 11: Chongqing - Fengdu
After breakfast, the river guide will give all the passengers a brief narration of safety and cruise schedule while you are on board. Your sightseeing highlight today will be a visit to the Snowy Jade Cave, which gets its name for the fact that great numbers of the stalactites are as white as snow and jade. The Karst formations construct a realm of enigmas and mystery. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held tonight while the ship continues sailing to the Three Gorges. (B+L+D)


Day 12: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Today, you’ll stop at the town of Badong and take a small junk up the Shennong Stream and enjoy the spectacular natural scenery. You are sure to be impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. The cruise will resume sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge in the afternoon and passing through the five-step ship lock in the evening. (B+L+D)

 
Shanghai Pudong new area



Day 13: Yichang - Shanghai
Take an excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam Project in the morning. The sheer size of the dam and the exhibition hall with the Dam model will pleasantly surprise you. After you finish packing your luggage and the disembarkation procedure, the local guide in Yichang will meet you at the pier. Visit the Yichang Museum, time permitting. Fly to Shanghai by an afternoon flight and transfer to the 5-star JC Mandarin Hotel. Dinner tonight is left on your side. You may ask some suggestions from your Shanghai guide about some good restaurants near the hotel. (B+L)


Day 14: Shanghai
You will be captivated by today's tour, which covers the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Gardeng and a short cruise on Huangpu River. The Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden created during the Ming Dynasty more than 400 years ago, bears witness to the rapid development of the city. You will feel a sense of familiarity and strangeness when viewing the scenes along the Huangpu River. A rich dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person will be served at the 260-year old Wang Bao He restaurant. Following the dinner, you will enjoy the stirring Portman Acrobatic Show at Shanghai Centre Theatre. Later our guide will bid you farewell at the lobby of your hotel. (B+L+D)


Day 15: Departure from Shanghai
You can take time to pack your luggage and complete the check-out procedure before noon. If you are going to back home directly, please leave for the airport by yourself according to your schedule and may you a nice trip. If you have ample time, you may check out our City Tour Package for a private extension tour. (B)

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

Group Code Arrival Date Departure Date Double
Occupancy
Sole
Occupancy
Status  
10-GY0414 Apr 14(Wed) Apr 28(Wed) $2230.00 $3060.00 Open  
10-GY0519 May 19(Wed) Jun 02(Wed) $2300.00 $3170.00 Open  
10-GY0616 Jun 16(Wed) Jun 30(Wed) $2140.00 $2880.00 Open  
10-GY0714 Jul 14(Wed) Jul 28(Wed) $2140.00 $2880.00 Open  
10-GY0814 Aug 14(Sat) Aug 28(Sat) $2140.00 $2880.00 Open  
10-GY0915 Sep 15(Wed) Sep 29(Wed) $2300.00 $3190.00 Open  
10-GY1013 Oct 13(Wed) Oct 27(Wed) $2300.00 $3190.00 Open  
10-GY1110 Nov 10(Wed) Nov 24(Wed) $2160.00 $2930.00 Open  

Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!