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China Essence Photography Tour

  Tour Code: ST-00018S
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 Tour Itinerary : 10 Days tour of Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai
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 Tour Summary : It is designed to visit the most essence of China and give you time to experience and photograph each destination under the guidance of the professional photographer. We carefully select destinations will offer a wealth of photo opportunities.

Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package

Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing

Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.
Accommodation : Beijing Guangzhou Hotel

Day 2 - Beijing  

Head for the largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square and reach the majestic Forbidden City. After lunch, pay a visit to the impressive Temple of Heaven. In the evening, the palatable Peking Duck Banquet for dinner will be followed by an elegant Peking Opera performance. Transfer to the hotel. (B+L+D)

Day 3 - Beijing  

Today's morning excursion transfers you to conquer the famed Badaling Great Wall. After enjoying lunch, proceed to Ming Tombs through the tranquil Sacred Way to get more idea of emperors in 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-Xian  

Visit the imperial Summer Palace, the notable Lama Temple, and experience Hutong flavor by rickshaw. Then, fly to Xian. Our local guide will wait for you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation : Grand New World Hotel, Xian

Day 5 - Xian  

Today's excursion transfers you to the Ancient Xian City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. After lunch, proceed to the miraculous Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses. The delicate Dumpling Banquet will be followed by the splendid Tang Dynasty music and dance Show. (B+L+D)  

Day 6 - Xian-Guilin  

Drive about one hour to Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve, which is specialized in raising wild giant pandas and other rare wild animals, e.g. golden monkey, crested Ibis and other kinds of rare birds and animals, where you will find various information about the Giant Panda and you will enter into a world filled with the wildlife.Then you will visit the Donghan Village, where has famous and fabulous farmer's paintings and paper cutting in China. By visiting the new village, you will have a chance to learn what a change the Chinese farmers' life in the last 20 years after China's Opening Door Policy, and you could have a chance to learn about Chinese painting and paper cutting, these works themed on farmer's daily life, e.g. plowing, harvesting and so on, and you will enjoy the farmers' lunch as well. Transfer to take a flight to the attractive Guilin. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.  (B+L)
Accommodation : Bravo Hotel, Guilin

Day 7 - Guilin-Yangshuo

You will create an unforgettable experience as you cruise down the Li River. After arrival at Yangshuo, we will start a short but interesting bicycle tour around the countryside and have a local family visit to get more idea of their daily life. A palatable dinner will be followed by the splendid performance of Impression Liu Sanjie. Transfer back to the hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation : New Century Hotel,Yangshuo

Day 8 - Guilin-Shanghai

Drive back to Guilin. Then visit the mysterious Reed Flute Cave, the symbol of Guilin, 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+L)
Accommodation : Hengsheng Peninsula Int`L Hotel

Day 9 - Shanghai

Visit the grand Shanghai Museum, elegant Yuyuan Garden and ancient Jade Buddha Temple. Today's dinner will be followed by the exciting Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)

Day 10 - Departure from Shanghai

Transfer you to the airport and see off, ends your pleasant China trip. (B)  
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