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CC-08 Beijing-Xi'an-Guilin-Shanghai-Suzhou-Shanghai (9D8N) |
| Day 1 Arriving at Beijing airport, meet the local guide and transfer you to your hotel. This afternoon we will visit the favorite haunt of the Empress Dowager, the Summer Palace. Walking in this veritable museum of classical Chinese garden architecture, where the royal family could relax away from the formal ceremony of the court, is a pleasant experience. There are a number of pavilions as well as the Long Corridor, now a popular place for people to spend the day. |
( D ) Overnight in Beijing
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| Day 2 Today we will visit some of the contrasting sights of Beijing, our capital city. Our first stop will be at Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Dominating the north side of the square is the massive red Tiananmen Gate through which we will pass into the fabled Forbidden City and another age, where we will see the home of the members of the royal family and their court during China Ming and Qing Dynasties. After lunch we will visit the imposing Temple of Heaven where the Emperor came each year to intercede with the Gods for a good and plentiful harvest. |
( B/L/D ) Overnight in Beijing
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| Day 3 Today we will visit the Great Wall where you will have the opportunity to not only see one of the most impressive sections of the Great Wall of China but also take a walk along it. After lunch you will travel some 50 km northwest of Beijing to the Sacred Way with its fabulous stone animals. The way leads to the Ming Tombs in the shadow of Longevity Mountain. A visit to the Underground Palace of Dingling will allow you to see imperial coffins, burial artifacts and treasures. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Beijing
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| Day 4 Take morning flight to the ancient former capital city of Xi’an, and visit the ancient Xi’an City Wall (14th century) one of the most important city walls in China. Then take a visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. The thousands of life size soldiers and horses were created to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first Emperor to unite China under his firm rule. The royal tomb itself has yet to be opened but the rank upon rank of Warriors is a sight that is unrivalled anywhere in the world. Afterwards, we will transfer to your hotel. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Xi’an
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| Day 5 To start your day before breakfast, you will have a unique chance to experience the mysterious and ancient art of Tai Chi Chuan, a 300-year old traditional Chinese martial art, also known as shadow boxing. After breakfast in the hotel, today we will visit the Huaqing Hot Spring, which is famed for both its dainty spring scenery and the romantic love story of Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) and his concubine Yang Guifei in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Its long history and location among the wonderful landscapes of Xian should entice any visitor to visit and bathe in this hot spring. For the last visit of the afternoon we will go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The square, seven-storey pagoda was built in 652 AD and is a fine example of Tang Dynasty Buddhist architecture. In the evening take flight to Guilin. After arrival, meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Guilin
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| Day 6 After breakfast, take a short drive to join a cruise that will take you on a voyage of discovery along the Li River. The river wends its way through the unique scenery of Karsts (limestone mountains) that have strange and fabulous shapes. Admire the shapes and try to guess their names - Crown Rock, Conch Hill, Jade Lotus Peak and Snow Lion Peak are just a few while enjoying lunch on board. Finally arrive at Yangshuo and check at hotel in town. |
(B/L/D) Overnight in Yangshuo
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| Day 7 Drive back to Guilin by car. Visit the Reed Flute Cave, named after the reeds used in the manufacture of flutes that grow near it. The cave system has a stunning array of natural limestone formations that are made all the more impressive by the clever use of colored lighting. Then visit Elephant Trunk Hill, as its name implies a quite remarkable example of the hand of nature upon the landscape. Fubo Hill and Seven Star Park. Take flight to Shanghai, after arrival transfer to hotel. |
| (B/L/D) Overnight in Shanghai |
| Day 8 Take the soft seat train from Shanghai to Suzhou. Meet the local guide and transfer to visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Garden of the Master of the Net and the Lingering Garden. |
| (B/L/D) Overnight in Suzhou |
| Day 9 In the morning drive back to Shanghai. Visit The Bund, one of the most famous thoroughfares in China and here you will see a collection of buildings dating from the 1930’s displaying their western influence and fulfilling the role of the commercial heart of Shanghai. Leaving the ancient for the modern you visit the TV Tower of the Oriental Pearl situated in the thriving Pudong area of the city dominated by the 88-storey Jin Mao building. In the evening take flight to exit. End of service. |
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| Quotation |
Peak Season ( Apr. – Nov. ) |
Slack Season ( Dec. – Mar. ) |
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| ( USD p/p ) |
Budget |
Standard |
Luxury |
Budget |
Standard |
Luxury |
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| 2 – 5 pax |
2221 |
2317 |
2527 |
2124 |
2219 |
2430 |
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| 6 – 9 pax |
1763 |
1858 |
2069 |
1674 |
1768 |
1979 |
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| Single Room Supplement |
397 |
481 |
691 |
346 |
430 |
619 |
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| 10 pax up |
1628 |
1719 |
1933 |
1541 |
1636 |
1847 |
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| Single Room Supplement |
333 |
427 |
607 |
283 |
366 |
536 |
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| INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE |
* 3 domestic flights in the economic class with tax ( Beijing/Xi'an/Guilin/Shanghai )
* One soft seat train ( Shanghai/Suzhou )
* 3* hotel ( budget ), 4* hotel ( standard ) or 5* hotel ( luxury ), twin-bed room with private shower and WC
* English speaking local guide
* Daily meals ( exclude the special flavor food )
* Admission charges where applicable as shown in the tour description
* Transportation in the program
* Service charges for baggage handling between hotel and airport
* Domestic travel insurance | |
| NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE |
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* International flights and tax
* Personal consumption
* Visa fee
* Tips for guide, driver and porter | |
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