China Small Group Tours: Fifteen Days China Tour - 01

Tour Map

Itinerary :

DAY1
Arrive in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

DAY2
Beijing
Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.(B,L,D)*

DAY3
Beijing
This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan food restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. Conclude the full day tour after taking a glance of the Bird Nest (Olympic National Stadium) and the Water Cube (Olympic Aquatic Center).( B,L,D ) *

DAY4
Beijing - Xi'an
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the local best hotel, where a sumptuous buffet dinner valued at CNY168.00 net per person will be specially served for you this evening. You may take time to enjoy it.( B,L,D ) *

DAY5
Xi'an
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have the a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person at a well-known restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the mighty City Wall. This evening you will be transferred to the Tang Dynasty Palace, where you will be entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian)( B,L,D ) *

DAY6
Xi'an
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi province. After an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person served at a local famous restaurant, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. This evening, an a la carte dinner valued at CNY80.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known Sichuan cuisine restaurant.( B,L,D ) *

DAY7
Xian - Guilin
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then you will board a flight to Guilin, and check in at the local best hotel upon arrival.( B,L,D ) *

DAY8
Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, which we feel sure will be one of the most memorable parts of your tour. You may also visit a local villager's home. If you feel tired, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Dinner is leaved on your own. There are many western-style restaurants and cafes in the famous West Street for your choice. (Tips: Since lunch on the Li River cruise may not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have a big breakfast at the hotel today.)( B,L ) *

DAY9
Yangshuo - Guilin
Today, you will have the morning free to be totally relaxed. You can hire a bicycle enjoying the breathtaking scenery around the town or wander along the West Street or having a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at about 13:00 and drive you back to Guilin to visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner served.( B,L,D ) *

DAY10
Guilin - Kunming
Morning is reserved on your own leisure. After lunch take a flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel.( B,L,D ) *

DAY11
Kunming - Lijiang
Today you will first visit the Karst landform of stone pillars in the Stone Forest, and then take a flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.( B,L ) *

DAY12
Lijiang
Lijiang is an ancient town as well as being a Historical and Cultural Heritage in China. It is the center of the Naxi people, a relatively small minority group with a rich culture. Today you will visit the Baisha Village and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in the Yuhu Village. After that you will be taken to a Naxi family and have a real contiguity with the local residents. The rest of the time is scheduled for you to visit the Square Street of the Lijiang Old Town. This evening we arrange the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance for you at the Dongba Palace.( B,L,D ) *

DAY13
Lijiang - Shanghai
Morning is reserved on your own leisure. After lunch take a flight to Shanghai, our Shanghai guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.(B,L)*

DAY14
Shanghai
You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. Then you are invited to a farewell dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person at Wang Bao He in Central Hotel, which enjoys 260 years history and serves the best Shanghai cuisine. Following the dinner is a fascinating Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.( B,L,D ) *

DAY15
Departure from Shanghai
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Packages as an extension to your China adventure!(B)*

* B: Breakfast　L: Lunch　D: Dinner

Price Includes :

1.Internal flights & taxes;
2.Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
3.Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;
4.Excellent guide & driver for the land tour;
5.Standard cruise cabin with full board;
6.Cruise shore excursions;
7.Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
8.Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
9.Two bottles of mineral water per day;
10.Government taxes

Price Excludes :

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

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