Tour Itinerary :
14 Days tour of Beijing, Lhasa, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai
Departure : Daily
Tour Summary : This tour begins from Beijing, a hub of Chinese international interaction, via Lhasa considered as "the roof of the world", Xian, a city rich in a history that spans thousands of years, Guilin, a beautiful city boasting "blue mountains, green water, astonishing caves, and beautiful stone", finishes in Shanghai, the biggest commercial and financial center in China.
Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1 - Arrival in Beijing
Easily recognize our guide by a welcome board which has your name on it, at Beijing airport. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free.
Accommodation :
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
Day 2 - Beijing
Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning. Go sight-seeing on the wide and grand Tiananmen Square, in the imperial palace of Forbidden City and the impressive Temple of Heaven. You will enjoy the most famed local food of Beijing Roast Duck at a well-known restaurant. The featured Peking Opera is arranged after the goluptious duck banquet for offering you a more artistically Chinese culture impression. (B+L+D)
Day 3 - Beijing
Proceed to Mutianyu Great Wall (including cable car up and toboggan down), here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along. After enjoying lunch at a local popular restaurant, continue to Ming Tombs through Sacred Way. Dinner is left for you to taste some local snacks yourself. (B+L)
Day 4 - Beijing-Lhasa
Airport transfer to board the flight to Lhasa. The rest of today is for you to adapt to the high altitude. You should avoid excessive physical activity in order to prevent altitude sickness. Dinner is served at hotel. (B+D)
Accommodation :
Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa
Day 5 - Lhasa
Today's tour covers Lhasa's landmark, Potala Palace,Norbulingka - the summer resort for Dalai Lama, and Tibet Museum. (B+L+D)
Day 6 - Lhasa
Take you to the famous Jokhang Temple, the busy and flourishing Bhakhor Street in the morning. Visit Sera Monastery to experience the atmosphere of Lamas scripture debate after lunch. (B+L+D)
Day 7 - Lhasa-Xian
Transfer to visit Lhasa Carpet Factory. After having lunch, airport transfer to board the flight to Xian. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Sheraton Hotel, Xian
Day 8 - Xian
Today's initial sightseeing takes you to the amazing Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. After having lunch at down town, visit the completely-preserved Xian City Wall and the landmark of the city-Big Wild Goose Pagoda. For today's dinner, the scheduled Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will liven up your Dumpling Banquet. Transfer to hotel. (B+L+D)
Day 9 - Xian-Guilin
Transfer you to visit the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby, then to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. After the a la carte lunch, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Guilin. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Sheraton Hotel, Guilin
Day 10 - Guilin-Yangshuo
East or west, Guilin Landscape is the best. Today's Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo will offer you the centerpiece of Guilin Landscape. You will be enchanted by the gorgeous Karst peaks, limpid river, blue sky, honest water buffalo, hard-working peasants and the free-floating bamboo rafts. After disembarking the ship, enjoy a bicycle tour running through the countryside and have a rest at a peasant family. West Street with glamour bars and cafes is the optimum selection for nightlife here. (B+L)
Accommodation :
New Century Hotel,Yangshuo
Day 11 - Guilin
Go on to explore Guilin through visiting the mysterious Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park. The splendid minority show of Dreamlike Lijiang after dinner is on the schedule. (B+L+D)
Accommodation :
Sheraton Hotel, Guilin
Day 12 - Guilin-Shanghai
Airport transportation to board the flight to Shanghai. Our guide will meet you at Shanghai airport and show you to the hotel. The rest of the day is left for your own to explore the city. (B)
Accommodation :
Crowne Plaza Fudan Hotel
Day 13 - Shanghai
Spend most of the morning at Yuyuan Garden and Pudong New District. After lunch, see Shanghai Museum. The famed Acrobatic Show is a special arrangement after dinner. (B+L+D)
Day 14 - Departure from Shanghai
Airport transfer and see off. (B)
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