
Ancient Water Town Tours: Thirteen Days China Tour - 01
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Itinerary :
| Tour Code : | CCTS - AWT - 13D - 01 | |
| Departure Date : | Daily | |
| Destinations : | Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Xi'an, Beijing | |
| Major attractions : | Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Jade
Buddha Temple, Humble Administrator’s Garden, Tiger Hill, Six
Harmonies Pagoda, The
West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Li
River, Great Mosque, Terracotta
Warriors, Big
Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Show, Ancient City Wall, Temple
of Heaven, Forbidden
City, Summer
Palace, The
Great Wall, Ming Tombs |
|
| Transportation : | Domestic Flight & Luxury Air Conditional Bus | |
| Tour Price: | from $3230 USD ( Tourist Class, 2-5 Persons ) | |
DAY1
Shanghai
On arrival, Our guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be
transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. You could
take a walk along the famous waterfront to fully appreciate this diverse
city.
DAY2
Shanghai
Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese
Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
Afternoon: Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured.
Evening: An acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment after dinner. (B,L,D) *
DAY3
Shanghai - Suzhou
Morning: Transfer to the rail station, an hour train journey takes you
to Suzhou, known as the Venice of the east.
Afternoon: City tour begins with visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is followed by a trip to Silk Reeling Factory. Transfer to the hotel after dinner. (B,L,D) *
DAY4
Suzhou - Hangzhou
Morning: You will go to the Tiger Hill. Climb the hill and find a number
of historical sites which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding
of Suzhou. Transfer to the rail station and afterwards take a three hours
journey to Hangzhou where sightseeing focuses on the lovely gardens, lakes
and terrific islands.
Afternoon: Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel,check in for 2 nights and have a good rest. (B,L,D) *
DAY5
Hangzhou
Morning: Have a cruise on the scenic West Lake, then goes to Six Harmonies
Pagoda, which is definitely a masterpiece of ancient Chinese arcitechture.
Afternoon: Visit Lingyin Temple - the biggest Buddhist Temple in the southern China and tea farm. (B,L,D) *
DAY6
Hangzhou - Gulin
Morning: Transfer and take your flight to Guilin.
Afternoon: Upon arrival, meet the guide and visit historic Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave- a 790 feet deep dripstone cave which includes myriads of stalactites and stalagmites of dazzling colors. (B,L,D) *
DAY7
Guilin - Yangshuo - Gulin
Today take a scenic river cruise along the Li River with its peaceful senerity
and jagged limestone peaks. Lunch is included on board before arriving at
Yangshuo where you have free time to explore and peruse the local shops and
markets. Continue to take the private car back to Guilin. (B,L,D) *
DAY8
Gulin - Xi'an
Morning: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, China's ancient
capital.
Afternoon: Upon arrival, visit the Great Mosque,which is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China before checking in at the Hotel for 2 nights. (B,L,D) *
DAY9
Xi'an
Morning: Full day visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors where life-sized
infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses symbolically guard the tomb
of the first Qin emperor.
Afternoon: Followed by the dramatic Wild Goose Pagoda.
Evening: You will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Show after dinner. (B,L,D) *
DAY10
Xi'an - Beijing
Morning: Visit the Ancient City Wall that still compasses the center of
Xi'an.
Afternoon: Transfer and take the flight to Beijing. Explore the Temple of Heaven which itself has become a symbol of the city. Here ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Transfer to the hotel for 3 nights. (B,L,D) *
DAY11
Beijing
Morning: Take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City
with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24
emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to
Tian'anmen Square - the biggest of its kind in the world.
Afternoon: Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting.
Evening: After dinner a fascinating Peking Opera Show will be presented to you at the Liyuan Theatre. (B,L,D) *
DAY12
Beijing
Morning: You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall
of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this
seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance.
Afternoon: Continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete.
Evening: Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant. (B,L,D) *
DAY13
Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.
(B) *
* B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Price Includes :
1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned;
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary,
B= American breakfast; L= Chinese lunch; D= Chinese dinner;
3.Excellent
private guide;
4.Private vehicle with driver;
5.Round transfers between
airports or rail stations and hotels;
6. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed
in the itinerary. Single supplement will be charged;
7.Domestic flights
(Economy-class) or trains as listed, airports taxes and fuel charges;
8.Service
charge & Government taxes.
Price Excludes :
1.Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, telex, telephone calls or
excess baggage charges;
2.China visa fees;
3. The international flight
or train of entering and exiting China;
4. Any meals that are not specified;
5. Tips to guides and drivers.
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