CT-06
Day 1. Hometown to Beijing
Take overnight flight to Beijing. Meals & drinks are included.
Day 2. Beijing (IM)
Welcome to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), the 2nd busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic. You will be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to check in at your luxurious hotel where you are at your leisure to
relax and enjoy the evening.
Hotel: Beijing International Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 3. Beijing (American Breakfast, Lunch )
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from the heaven. Start your city tour with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, it is the largest public square in the world. Next, we will tour the Forbidden City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration of ancient structures of the imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with 9999rooms, resplendent golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. Next stop is the Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for good harvest in ancient times. Then tour to the Summer Palace, the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen few. Optional : Enjoy the famous 'Legend of Kungfu' show in the evening
Hotel: Beijing International Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 4. Beijing (AB, L,)
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall at Juyongguan Path. The Great Wall is the most famous image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from space, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world. It is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of the Chinese nation. Later visit the Sacred Path of Ming Tombs, 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs here. This is an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. Visit the Cloisonne Factory .and admire the beautiful Bird’Nest National Stadium & Water Cube from outside. Optional Dinner : Enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner in the evening.
Hotel: Beijing International Hotel or similar 4Star
Day5. Beijing/Xi'an (AB,L,SD)
Visit the historic Hutong Alley of Beijing’s old town via Rickshaw. Here you can sense the many different sights and sounds of historic Beijing . Walk along Lotus Flower Market. Later in the day, you will catch a flight to Xi'an, the first Chinese city to open up its doors to the ancient world during the Tang Dynasty as the first stop on the Silk Road. Over a period of more than 2000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties. Along with Rome and Constantinople, this city was a world leader in culture and trade and played a vital role in bridging the gap between east and west. Upon arrival sightsee the Bell Tower, and enjoy the Dumpling Banquet dinner in the evening.
Hotel: Xi'an Titan Times Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 6. Xi'an (AB, L)
Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the attached defending army to the first emperor of China, it is regarded as “the eighth wonder of the world” and among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Visit the Large Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city, it is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang. Optional : Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing Show in the evening.
Hotel: Xi'an Titan Times Hotel or similar 4Star
Day7. Xi'an/Chengdu ( AB, )
Fly to Chengdu, upon arrival, transferred to hotel, and the rest of the day at your leisure.
Hotel : Tibet Hotel Chengdu or similar 4Star
Day 8 Chengdu ( AB, L )
In the morning, go to visit the Giant Panda Research Base, here is the best place to see Chengdu's most famous residents. The Museum Here graphically details the panda reproductive problems and there is also a large breeding ground at the site. After a few hours with pandas, drive to Wenshu Temple, a typical ancient monastery of Qing Dynasty in downtown Chengdu. You can also spend some time sitting in its tea house enjoying a cup of traditional Chinese tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu. Then drive to Jinli Old Street, you’ll roam through one of the oldest streets and experience the local snacks and artifacts. Experience here may bring you back to Shu Kingdom.Optional : Optional Sichuan flavor dinner & folklore show, including mask-changing magic
Hotel : Tibet Hotel Chengdu or similar 4Star
Day 9 Chengdu /Guilin ( AB, L, D )
In the morning, after visiting visit the famous Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which is a miracle of ancient Chinese ingenuity, then fly to Guilin., the city which is hailed by many as the mostbeautiful place in China and is one of the must-see destinations for most foreign tourists. According to a popular Chinese saying, Guilin’s scenery bests all others in the world. Its shapely-rising limestone towers and crystal-clearwaters are often portrayed in Chinese artworks. Adding to its natural beauty are many fascinating caves.
Hotel : Guilin Bravo Hotel (former Holiday Inn) or similar 4Star
Day 10 Guilin-Longsheng-Guilin ( AB )
Excursion to Longsheng.In the morning, drive about 3 hours to Longsheng County, where the
Zhuang and Yao Ethnic people have lived there over the centuries. Upon arrival, take a full day excursion to Longsheng Dragon Spine Rice Terraces, one of China's best known scenic landscapes. In the spring, when the terraces are full of water, they resemble irregular silver ladders; and in autumn, when the rice ripens, the mountains turn into golden waves. You will also visit the unique culture of local minorities and their villages where life has remained unchanged for thousands of years. In the later afternoon, drive back to Guilin and transfer to thehotel.
Hotel : Guilin Bravo Hotel (former Holiday Inn) or similar 4Star
Day 11. Guilin/Yangshuo (AB, L)
The highlight of today is a 4-hour leisure cruise down Lijiang River, passing through valleys, bamboo groves and rice fields. As the boat travels the river, watch spectacular landscapes, waterfalls and elegant hills among thousands of beautiful peaks. You should be able to spot the mountain scenery that's printed on the 20 Yuan RMB note. Lunch will be served on board the river cruise boat. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, you can enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure. Walk on the famous West . At night, you can enjoy the famous nature theatre performance 'Light Show'. With natural mountains and water as the setting, this show is a must for visitors to Yangshuo. It is directed by famous movie director Zhang Yimou and is performed by local villagers and fishermen, particularly local minority groups as Zhuang and Yao.
Hotel: Yangshuo New Century Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 12. Yangshuo/Guilin/Shanghai ( AB, L )
Drive back to Guilin to finish up the tour in Guilin by visiting the Elephant Trunk Hill, located at the junction of the Li Riverand the Peach Blossom River in the downtown area. Fly to Shanghai,the largest commercial and financial center of China. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, and the rest of the day at your leisure.
Hotel: Shanghai Salvo Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 13. Shanghai (AB, L )
Today, we visit the magnificent Yu Garden, where you can observe local people's life at the Yuyuan Market (Yu Garden Market). Proceed to the Temple of Jade Buddha. Take a stroll or shop in the famed Nanjing Road and then down to the Bund alongside the Huangpu River to explore the modern aspect of Shanghai. and People's as they have a unique architecture style that combines western and Chinese style. After shopping, we go to Shanghai Museum. With special exhibits and a collection of 120,000 precious works of art, this has become a favorite destination for tourists and local people. You can easily spend a few hours to examine its rich quality collection of ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy Optional : We will enjoy the world famous Acrobatic Show tonight
Hotel: Shanghai Salvo Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 14 Shanghai-Suzhou-Shanghai ( AB, L )
Excursion to the water town Suzhou, including the Garden of Master of Nets, Silk Spinning Factory, cruise on the Grand Canal and Pingjiang Road Old Town Area.
Hotel: Shanghai Salvo Hotel or similar 4Star.
Day 15 Shanghai ( AB )
Free
Hotel: Shanghai Salvo Hotel or similar 4Star
Day 16. Shanghai/Home (AB)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or begin optional Post-Trip Extension.
Hotel List :
Beijing International Hotel ( www.bih.com.cn )
Xi’an Titan Times Hotel ( www.titantimeshotel.com )
Chengdu Tibet Hotel (www.tibethotelchengdu.cn )
Guilin Bravo Hotel (www.glbravohotel.com)
Yangshuo New Century Hotel (www.ysxsj.com )
Shanghai Salvo Hotel (www.salvohotelshanghai.com)
