Tour Itinerary :
11 Days tour of Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai
Departure :
Tour Summary : As the top tourist destinations in China, Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai are the must-sees to get a impression of China tour through sightseeing to Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Li River and the Bund.
What's Special : Comprehensively presents the must-see attractions, full board and the most representative shows in each city. The special aspect of the itinerary is a enjoyable visit to Guilin and Li River Cruise to Yangshuo.
Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Easily recognize ChinaTours 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 :
Prime Hotel, Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing
Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning. Discover the capital city by sight-seeing on the wide and grand Tiananmen Square, in the imperial palace of Forbidden City and the magnificent Temple of Heaven. You will enjoy the most well-known local food of Beijing Roast Duck at a well-decorated 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
The most impressive sights today cover the magnificent Badaling Great Wall and the imperial Ming Tombs through Sacred Way. On the way back, we will offer a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. (B+L+D)
Day 4 - Beijing-Xian
Enjoy the beautiful sights of the imperial Summer Palace and experience the old Beijing life style through taking rickshaw and running in the Hutong lanes. Airport transfer to board the flight to Xian. Our guide will meet you at Xian airport and show you to the hotel. Today's western style buffet dinner is served at the hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation :
Grand New World Hotel, Xian
Day 5 - Xian
Drive for about one hour to get to the world famous sight of Terra Cotta Army, after lunch, visit the Banpo Neolithic Village and the land mark of Xian-Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The fantastic and splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show after the tasteful Dumping Banquet will bring you all to the ancient heyday. (B+L+D)
Day 6 - Xian-Guilin
Head towards the Xian City Wall and the well-preserved Great Mosque, then enjoy some free time in the nearby Muslim Food Street. Airport transfer to board the flight to Guilin, a beautiful city famed for its fancy mountains and rivers. Our guide will meet you at the airport. Check into the 5 star hotel and have today's dinner there. (B+L+D)
Accommodation :
Bravo Hotel, Guilin
Day 7 - Guilin
Today's city excursion takes you to the spectacular underground maze of Reed Flute Cave, the city landmark of Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park. (B+L+D)
Day 8 - 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 9 - Yangshuo-Guilin-Shanghai
After breakfast, transfer to Guilin and board the flight to Shanghai. Our guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. Take Huangpu River Cruise after lunch to appreciate the magnificent sights alongside.
Dinner is arranged for you to try the exquisite Shanghai cuisine at a famed local restaurant. (B+L+D)
Accommodation :
Crowne Plaza Fudan Hotel
Day 10 - Shanghai
The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to get more specific ideas on the integrated development of the internatinal city. The well known Bund and bustling Nanjing Road are followed by. Today's sumptuous and palatable authentic local style dinner will be followed by the exciting Acrobatic Show.(B+L+D)
Day 11 - Departure from Shanghai
Please arrange the airport transportation by yourselves after the breakfast at the hotel. Your amazing China tour with ChinaTours ends here. We would like to mention that there are two international airports in Shanghai, Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Please check the airport of the air ticket you reserved and make sure you definitely get to the right one. (B)