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12 Days Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Guilin-Hong Kong

  Tour Code: CT-02S
   
 Tour Itinerary : 12 Days China tour of tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo and Hong Kong
 Departure : Daily
 Tour Summary : This is the most typical and traditional China trip, which includes Beijing with more than 3000 years history, Xian used as the capital of 13 Dynasties, Shanghai with the most modern architecture, Guilin with picturesque natural wonders and the shopping paradise-Hong Kong.

Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package

Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing

CT guide will hold a warm welcome to you at the airport, and take you to the hotel we have booked. The rest of the day will be on your own to adapt the time difference.
Accommodation : Sunworld Hotel, Beijing

Day 2 - Beijing

After enjoying breakfast, the guide will pick you up and transfer you to visit the largest city square in the world-Tiananmen Square, you can have some free time there and take some photos. Walking through the square, Forbidden City will be in front of you, you will be impressed by such a magnificent and graceful architecture. After lunch, proceed to Temple of Heaven. After a tasty Peking Duck Banquet dinner, a classic Peking Opera performance is followed by. (B+L+D)

Day 3 - Beijing

Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby according to the appointed time, and drive you to Badaling Great Wall, one of the best known Eight World Wonders. After having lunch at a well-investigated restaurant, transfer to visit Ming Tombs. You could reach Ming Tombs through Sacred Way, the main road leading to Ming Tombs. On the way back to the hotel, our guide will take you to see the famous Bird's Nest and Water Cube, which were built for the Olympic Game of 2008. You can walk around, and have a photo stop there. Drive back to the hotel, you could have a good rest after one day's exciting tour. (B+L)

Day 4 - Beijing-Xian

Before fly to Xian, our guide will take you to pay a visit to Summer Palace, the imperial palace for the ancient emperors firstly in the morning. After enjoying the a la carte lunch, experience the Chinese traditional life style in the Hutong area by rickshaw. Afterwards, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Xian. Our local guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation : Grand New World Hotel, Xian

Day 5 - Xian

The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to pay a visit to Terra Cotta Army, which has attracted people from all over the world, including world leaders, artists, archaeologists and Chinese art lovers etc due to its discovery. After the a la carte lunch, take you to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is regarded as the landmark of the Xian city, and Ancient Xian City Wall, which is the best preserved City Wall in China. After the Dumpling Banquet for today's dinner, the exciting Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will waiting for you, and drive you back to the life of Tang Dynasty. (B+L+D)

Day 6 - Xian-Shanghai

Pay a visit to the Shanxi History Museum and the Great Mosque as well as the Muslim Street. See you off at the airport and your Shanghai trip will begin. The guide in Shanghai will pick you up at Shanghai airport and transfer to the hotel, the rest of the day is left on your own, you are suggested to visit Nanjing Road or Shanghai Bund by yourselves. (B+L)
Accommodation : Ramada Shanghai Wujiaochang

Day 7 - Shanghai

Today's excursion starts with Shanghai Museum, where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed. After the a la carte lunch, start the Huangpu River Cruise.After a dainty dinner, the inspiring Acrobatic Show will begin.(B+L+D)

Day 8 - Shanghai-Guilin

This morning you will visit Yuyuan Garden where you will have some free time at the surrounding local bazaars. Then visit French Concession Region and Xintiandi, where you will not only experience the modern atmosphere of Shanghai but also see the unique construction-Shikumen in
1930s. Afterwards. transfer you to the airport to take a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, the local guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation : Bravo Hotel, Guilin

Day 9 - Guilin-Yangshuo

CT guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and drive you to the Zhujiang Pier to take a cruise along Li River. We feast our eyes on the beautiful scene around. After about 4 hours' cruise, the boat disembarks Yangshuo, a little town surrounded by karst peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River. And biking in beautiful Yangshuo along the country lane begins. Escaping from the boisterous metropolis and riding bicycle through the quiet and comfortable country side is really an unforgettable experience. On the way of biking, we also arrange a family visit to experience the local lifestyle. After dinner, enjoy the well known show-Impression Liusanjie. Transfer back to the hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation : New Century Hotel,Yangshuo

Day 10 - Guilin-Hong Kong

Drive back to Guilin and pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave, which is famed for the odd-shaped Karst formations and becomes a tourist attraction to bring visitors into a kind of fairyland. Then the symbol of Guilin-Elephant Trunk Hill, you can take some photos there,and Fubo (whirlpool) Hill. After the a la carte lunch, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Hong Kong. Upon your arrival, please check in the hotel we have booked by yourselves.(B+L)
Accommodation : Regal Kowloon Hotel

Day 11 - Hong Kong

The whole day is on your own to visit Hong Kong, which is considered as the paradise of shopping, you are suggested to ride on funicular tram up to Victoria Peak (About 1,305ft. above sea level) where you can view the magnificent panorama of the Victoria harbor spread out below, the Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay and Stanley Market where Bargain shopping are expected, and Aberdeen Fishing Village (home of the floating population) etc. (B)
Accommodation : Regal Kowloon Hotel

Day 12 - Departure from Hong Kong

Free time for you to explore Hong Kong, Afterward, please arrange your own transportation to the airport and board your homeward flight according to your flight schedule. Your unforgettable China trip ends. (B)
Accommodation : None
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The prices shown below are based on each person.  Currency Converter

Season DivisionValidityOccupancy Type2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season 2010-03-01 to 2010-11-30 Twin OccupancyUSD2245/CNY15224USD1975/CNY13390USD1919/CNY13014
Single OccupancyUSD2720/CNY18444USD2446/CNY16585USD2350/CNY15934
Low Season 2010-12-01 to 2011-02-28 Twin OccupancyUSD2171/CNY14718USD1900/CNY12884USD1648/CNY11176
Single OccupancyUSD2581/CNY17498USD2307/CNY15639USD1991/CNY13501

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The price listed are valid excluding the periods of Spring Festival, May 1st to May 3rd, Oct 1st to Oct 7th; Canton Fair and other large conferences staying in Hong Kong.



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