13 Day tour visiting Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai
Day 1
Departs from your hometown for Beijing
Day 2
After crossing the international dateline over the Pacific, arrive Beijing today . After clearing immigrations and customs formalities, you will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel for rest.
Day 3 Beijing
This morning after breakfast \, begin your tour of the city with visits in Tiananmen Square, then onto the 1000 room Forbidden City where you can explore its chambers and priceless treasures from china’s past. After lunch, tour the tranquil retreat of the summer Palace with its shimmering lakes and beautiful pavilions. Enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel for rest. (B/L/D)
Day 4 Beijing
Today we continue our sightseeing tour of Beijing with a visit to the Great Wall at Badaling, the only man-made objects viewable from outer space. After climbing The Great Wall, enjoy lunch before moving out to visit the Ming Tombs and its treasures excavated from the tomb. End your fabulous day of touring with a visit to the “Sacred Way” when larger than life size stone animals, real and mystical , lined a pathway towards the burial place of the emperors. Enjoy dinner upon returning to the city (B/L/D)
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Day 5 Beijing
This morning continue our touring of Beijing with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, the temples where emperors used to pray for good harvest for his kingdom. Then on to touring the Museum of China Ancient Architecture and History of Beijing where you can see how many of the amazing historical buildings were built in and around Beijing. After lunch, tour the fast disappearing Hutong (little alleys) on tricycles and visit a local family that is still living in one of these traditional houses in Beijing. This evening, bid farewell to this amazing city with a delicious Peking duck banquet at one of the famous Peking Duck restaurants. (B/L/D)
Day 6 Beijing to Xian
After Breakfast, fly to the ancient capital city of Xian. On arrival, tour the famous Wild goose Pagoda and the famous Shannxi Provincial Museum. Taken to hotel for rest. (B/L/D)
Day 7 Xian
Today we will tour Xian famous terra-cotta warriors excavation site and its museum. This evening, you will treated to a scrumptious dumpling banquet and the fabulous Tang Dynasty Cultural Show. (B/L/D)
Day 8 Xian to Guilin
We continue our journey this morning with a flight to Guilin, one of China’s most beautiful scenic cities. On arrival, you will tour the famous Elephant Trunk Hill ( lime stone hill that resembles an elephant with its trunk drinking from the river) and Piled Silk Hill. Arrive at hotel for rest. (B/L/D)
Day 9 Guilin
Today enjoy a delightful cruise down the scenic Li River with the Lime Stone Hills and beautiful wild birds nested along the river. Enjoy lunch on the cruise as your cruiser sails effortlessly down the serene river. Return via coach to Guilin for dinner upon disembarkation at the town of Yangshou. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Guilin to Shanghai
This morning depart Guilin via air for Shanghai. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for rest. The balance of today is set aside for you to relax or if you wish, to explore the city on your own for shopping or any other person activities. (B)
Day 11 Shanghai
Shanghai, china most modernized city has a population of 18 million. It is the main hub of china’s national and international commerce. Today we will have a chance to see the old and the new Shanghai on a full day tour of the city. Tour the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, the “Bund” waterfront and the old town area. This evening after dinner, enjoy and amazing acrobatic show performed by the world famous Shanghai acrobatic troupe. (B/L/D)
Day 12 shanghai
Enjoy the other side of bustling Shanghai today when you visit the ancient “water town” of Zhu Jia Jiao. This little “water town” has a history of more than 1,500 years and an area of about 18 square miles. It is one of the best persevered towns in all of China. With its tranquil streams, beautiful traditional bridges inviting alleys and carefully refurbished Chinese houses along the waterways, the town is a sharp contrast to the bustling city like shanghai. This beautiful water town is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the simpler way of life. After lunch, return to Shanghai and visit the famous Shanghai Museum. (B/L/D)
Day 13 Homeward Bound
Bid Farwell to China today when you are transferred to the airport for you flight home. (B)
Or extend your stay in Hong Kong with this tour. Visit Hong Kong on a 3 Day /2 night extension in this incredible city that never sleeps.
Tour Includes:
Roundtrip transpacific airfare and all domestic air/land transportation with in China
11 nights in First class hotel accommodations
11 Breakfast, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Special evening events including Peking Duck banquet, Tang Dynasty Cultural Show, and Acrobatic Show
