Classic China Tours: Ten Days China Tour - 01

Tour Map

Itinerary :

DAY1
Arrive in Beijing
Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts - an ancient capital with some incredible historical sites and a bustling modern metropolis getting ready to host the 2008 Olympics. Upon your arrival in Beijing, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your Hotel. The guide will give you some tips on local restaurants that we recommend and shopping in streets nearby. The rest of the day is free to rest to recover from jetlag or to explore by yourself.

DAY2
Beijing
After breakfast, our guide will accompany you to the Great Wall - Mutianyu Section which has some unique characteristics over other sections. It is surrounded by wonderful landscape and has a rarely seen structure formed by three connected watch towers and the cable car provides a safe comfortable assent and decent. Lunch is at local restaurant near the Wall. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy visiting the attractive tree-lined Sacred Road, bordered by stone statues along which the Emperors once trod to conduct their sacred ceremonies. Dinner is at Quanjude which serves the world known Beijing roasted duck.

DAY3
Beijing
Firstly today, we visit the Forbidden City where you will be able to experience the ancient emperor's daily life. Emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. The magnificent and solemn palace will arouse your imagination regarding the life of Chinese emperors. This afternoon we are going to have the unique experience of by taking a rickshaw ride to the Hutong. We will visit a local flea market which is an excellent example of typical architecture of this area. You may find some interesting things and learn how to bargain. You will also visit with a local family and talk to the family members to gain a true understanding of life in this region and experience of this unique form of community. We can guarantee you will have impressive stories to tell your friends.

DAY4
Beijing - Xian
Today we will visit the Summer Palace.Equally famous as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace is called'Yiheyuan'(Garden of Nurtured Harmony) in Chinese. It is up to now the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China. You can also cruise on the lake in the palace. It will take 10 minutes by the ferry boat.and then you will visit The Garden of Virtue and Harmony, which was built as a theater for the Empress Dowager. After the tour,your guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Xi’an.

DAY5
Xian
After breakfast in the hotel, you will set off for the incredible 2000 year-old Terra cotta warriors. The Warriors are part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over 7000 figures in full battle array are formed for battle in several large pits. Many of the figures - soldiers, archers, horses and chariots have been restored. The repairs and excavations continue at the site where you can see both repaired and broken warriors in a truly impressive display. It will takes about 15 minutes to walk from parking place to the entrance, so we have provided an electric car to make the day a little easier. In the afternoon,we will take a half-hour's hike along the Ancient City Wall to familiarize ourselves with this fascinating cross cultural city. For the energetic we recommend a ride bike along the top of the wall (Bikes can be rented for around 20 yuan/hour). We will continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his collection of classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India. Another highlight of the day is the evening show which presents the palace dances and songs from the Tang Dynasty when China was ruled from Xi'an.

DAY6
Xian - Guilin
The last day we stay in Xi'an will visit the Grand Mosque and Muslim Quarters.the Grand Mosque which is one of the four grand Islamic mosques in China and has a history of more than 1,200 years. The mosque's architecture combines traditional Muslim and Chinese styles. And we will continue our tour to the Muslim Quarters which is a 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall, souvenir shop, café and bars.In the afternoon your guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Guilin.

DAY7
Guilin
Guilin is famous for its stunning scenery, and the best way to see it is from the deck of a Li River Cruise boat. The boats leave from various wharves, according to river height at different times of the year, and you'll be transferred to the appropriate pier for an unforgettable trip downriver to the lovely old town of Yangshuo. You can spend the afternoon exploring some of Yang Shou's best attractions. Moon Hill requires some hiking but it's worth the effort to climb this unusual formation just for the view. Don't forget to wear your hiking shoes as there are quite a few steps to climb. Before returning to Guilin by private bus we stop at the Big Banyan Tree. It dates to the Jin Dynasty more than 1400 years old and is famous for its towering beauty.

DAY8
Guilin - Hong Kong
Today agenda features Guilin. Elephant Trunk Hill (which really does look like an elephant drinking from the river) and Reed Flute Cave, which is a vast and very impressive cave system, are two of the best attractions in the city. Make sure you have plenty of small change with you at the caves - the children there sell flutes for about 1 yuan, and if you only have an American dollar, you're likely to end up with a whole basketful of flutes! You fly on to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

DAY9
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a fascinating combination of East and West but it has its own unique and distinctive culture. Your half day tour will take in Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's number one tourist destination. It features the 112 year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's most unusual building, The Peak Tower. Next stop is Aberdeen Harbor which is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. If you would like close up look at this unusual way of life, you can take a sampan ride (US$10-12). Repulse Bay is the last stop today; it is one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive residential areas.

DAY10
Hong Kong
Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Price Includes :

1. Entrance fees as it listed.
2. Scheduled sightseeing by private air-conditioned deluxe coach with English-speaking guide service
3. China domestic flights, with airport tax included.
4. Accommodations in 4/5-star deluxe hotel based on twin sharing, with daily breakfast included.
5. Transfer service RT Airport-Hotel
6. Entrance fee in Schedule sightseeing.
7. Meals

Price Excludes :

1. Personal expenses.
2. Tipping to tour guide and drive.
3. Excess baggage.
4. International air tickets.

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