Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities Your special culture tour starts with a warm welcome by our guide at airport. Transfer to the hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Accommodation :
Sunworld Hotel, Beijing
Day 2
Beijing
Today's Activities Today's Beijing exploration covers the largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square, and the majestic Forbidden City in the morning. After lunch, head for the impressive Temple of Heaven. You will enjoy the welcome dinner of a palatable Peking Duck Banquet in a notable restaurant followed by a classical Peking Opera Performance. Back to the hotel. （B+A la carte Lunch+Peking Duck Banquet Dinner）
Day 3
Beijing
Today's Activities Go on to explore Beijing by conquering the famed Badaling Great Wall in the morning. After enjoying lunch, reach Ming Tombs through the tranquil Sacred Way to get more idea of Ming Dynasty. On the way back to the city, you will have a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Dinner is left for you to taste some local snacks yourself. (B+L)
Day 4
Beijing-Datong
Today's Activities You will take a soft sleeper train to Datong after the sightseeing to the imperial Summer Palace and Lama Temple. Transfer to the railway station to take the train to Datong. Be met and taken to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Yanbei Hotel,Datong
Day 5
Datong
Today's Activities As another ancient city, Datong boasts some must-see places. Your tour will cover all of them including one of the Four Grottoes in China, Yungang Grottoes, the splendid Nine-Dragon Screen and Shanhua Monastery. Transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 6
Datong-Pingyao
Today's Activities Pick you up. On the way to Pingyao, pay a visit to the featured Hanging Temple in Mt. Hengshan and Wooden Pagoda in Ying County. Then transfer you to the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Yide Hotel, Pingyao
Day 7
Pingyao
Today's Activities Your whole day sightseeing in Pingyao Ancient Town covers the highlights of Rishengchang Draft Bank, Ancient City Wall and Ming and Qing Street. (B+L)
Day 8
Pingyao-Taiyuan
Today's Activities See the well-preserved Qiao Family Compound, and the ancient Shuanglin Monastery in the morning. On the way to Taiyuan, visit Jinci Temple. Stay overnight in Taiyuan. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Shanxi Grand Hotel, Taiyuan
Day 9
Taiyuan-Xian
Today's Activities Take flight from Taiyuan to Xi'an. A full day sightseeing takes you to the amazing Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. After lunch in downtown, visit 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. (B+L+ Dumpling Banquet Dinner)
Accommodation :
Grand New World Hotel, Xian
Day 10
Xian
Today's Activities Pick you up at the hotel lobby and head for the well preserved Xian City Wall, the wall show the brightness and the wisdom of the Chinese working people in the ancient time. After having the a la carte lunch, pay a visit to the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby. The rest of day is free for you to arrange and you could do some shopping here and experience the local snacks. (B+A la carte Lunch)
Day 11
Xian-Luoyang
Transfer you to the railwaystation and take train to Luoyang. Upon you arrive in Luoyang, our guide will met you at the railway station. After having lunch, takes you to one of the Four Grottoes in China, Longmen Grottoes, and the grand White Horse Temple. Then back to the hotel.(B+L)
Accommodation :
Luoyang Peony Hotel
Day 12
Luoyang-Songshan-Chengdu
Today's Activities Head for the notable Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest. Enjoy the exciting Kungfu Performance. Then transfer you to Zhengzhou airport and board a flight to Chengdu. Be met and escort you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Minshan Lhasa Hotel, Sichuan
Day 13
Chendu
Today's tour starts from The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. After having lunch, see the mirable Sanxingdui Museum. Transfer back to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 14
Chengdu-Guilin
Pay a visit to the grand water conservancy project, Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Then drive back to Chengdu to see the well-preserved Dufu Cottage and the notable Wuhou Memorial Temple. Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Guilin. Upon you arrival, be met and escort you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Bravo Hotel, Guilin
Day 15
Guilin-Yangshuo
Today's Activities Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle tour to the countryside will be followed. On the way, you will have a family visit to experience the local farmer's lifestyle. In the evening, you could enjoy the magnificent Impressive Liusanjie Show after dinner. (B+L+D)
Accommodation :
New Century Hotel,Yangshuo
Day 16
Yangshuo-Guilin-Shanghai
Drive back to Guilin .Today's sightseeing covers the mysterious Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park. Then, board a flight to Shanghai. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B+A la carte Lunch)
Accommodation :
Ramada Shanghai Wujiaochang
Day 17
Shanghai
Today's excursion transfers you to Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden and the surrounding area. Then, head for Jade Buddha Temple. A tasty dinner in a noted restaurant will be followed by the exciting Acrobatic Show. (B+A la carte Lunch+D)
Day 18
Shanghai
Today's Activities Proceed to the most modern place in Shanghai, Pudong New Area where we will see the Oriental Pearl Tower, and take a walk along Riverside Promenade. After lunch, visit French Concession, and Xintiandi to the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Back to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 19
Departure from Shanghai
Today's Activities Hotel to Airport transfer(Shanghai), See off. (B)
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