18 Days 17 Nights Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shanghai Tour
- Tour Code: ET-105
- Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shanghai
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- Departure Date: Daily
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- Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing International Airport and be greeted by your guide who will escort you to the hotel, and the rest of the day is leisured.
Day 02: Beijing
We begin our discovery of this 2,000-year-old city at vast Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, seat of imperial power during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), and Summer Palace, the former royal retreat with beautiful gardens and temples that is now a lovely park attracting both visitors and locals. Tonight we savor a traditional Peking duck dinner, followed by a traditional opera - Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B, L, D)
Tiananmen, Beijing
Day 03: Beijing
This morning we tour the Great Wall, the incredible collection of ancient defense installations (and UNESCO World Heritage Site) that stretches almost 4,000 miles from the East China Sea to Central Asia and where we visit the Ba Da Ling section by cable car. Than, we go to visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tombs. (B, L, D)
Great Wall, China
Day 04: Beijing to Xian
Our day begins with a rickshaw ride through Beijing ancient back roads and alleys (Hutongs). Here we visit the home of a local family for a rare glimpse of the traditional communal lifestyle that is fast disappearing; later, fly to Xian. When you arrive in Xian Xianyang International Airport and you will be greeted by your guide who will escort you to the hotel, and the rest of the day is leisured. (B, L, D)
Peking Opera, Beijing
Day 05: Xian
This day begins with a visit to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum which housing the army of 8,000 life-sized Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses that had been buried and forgotten for more than two millennium. Each of these astounding Terra-cotta pieces has an individually sculpted face, standing in military formation in three separate underground building. A La Carte lunch will be arranged in a local restaurant near the Museum. After your amazing exploration of these fabulous sculptures, visit the revered Small Wild Goose Pagoda (652 AD), a well-preserved ancient building in a classical Buddhist temple, about 1,300 years old and a holy place for Buddhists. In the evening, indulge in a Tang Dynasty dumpling dinner and cultural show featuring traditional music, dance, and traditional costumes. (B, L, D)
Terra-cotta Warriors, Xian
Day 06: Xian
Today we tour the countryside of Xian. We drive to a typical village of Northern China - An Wu Village to feel the real-life of local farmers, in which we will visit a rural primary school, a rural clinic, local farmer's family and underground cave house as well as a local cattle farm and the ancient dwelling buildings come from more than 100 years ago. Lunch will be arranged in a local family, taste some local flavor. After than, we go to visit Hanyang Mausoleum which was built for the fourth emperor of Han dynasty 2000 years ago. The female Terra-cotta warrior was discovered from there. (B, L, D)
Cave House, An Wu Village, Xian
Day 07: Xian to Guilin
This day begins at impressive nine-mile City Wall, and a bicycle tour on the top of 600 years old city wall, visit famous Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, with an acclaimed collection of historic and cultural artifacts from different historical period of Shaanxi Province; After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a popular local restaurant, visit Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, the center of the downtown area. Later, fly to Guilin. When you arrive in Guilin airport you will be greeted by your guide and escort you to the hotel. After having dinner, enjoy the ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang theatre. (B, L, D)
City Wall, Xian
Day 08: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Today, you will enjoy a cruise on the scenic Li River, floating through breathtaking mountain passes, languid waters overhung with fairy tale hills and graceful bamboo groves. You might meet farmers tending rice paddies, lumbering water buffalo, fishermen gliding along on their bamboo rafts. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle trip (or electric car) to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's daily life there. Drive back to Guilin. (B, L, D)
Li River, Guilin
Day 09: Guilin to Kunming
Visit the Reed Flute Cave which known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' and the Elephant Trunk Hill, after lunch, fly to Kunming. Arrive in Kunming Airport and be greeted by your guide who will escort you to the hotel, and the rest of the day is leisured. (B, L, D)
Li River, Yangshuo
Day 10: Kunming
We begin our discovery of this spring city at the limestone pillars of the Stone Forest which is celebrated as a natural wonder and it is the most visited sight in Kunming. Scattered around the Stone Forest are villages populated by the local ethnic minority, the Sani. This place is breathtaking - a lake, caves, gorgeous vistas of the surrounding countryside and stone formations projecting from the ground provide the feeling go being in a primeval forest. Then we go to visit Golden Temple which has the largest bronze temple building in China (B, L)
Dian Lake, Kunming
Day 11: Kunming to Dali
This morning we tour the Western Hills and Dragon Gate which is known as "sleeping Beauty", from where there are fine views over Dianchi Lake (Dian Chi). Later fly to Dali. Arrival in Dali Airport and be greeted by your guide , who will escort you to the hotel. (B, L, D)
Western Hills and Dianchi Lake, Kunming
Day 12: Dali
Today, we begin our exploration of this ancient city at picturesque Erhai Lake; you will cruise on Erhai Lake, and enjoy Three Courses Tea of Bai People and Tie Dying Cloth with Wax. Followed by a visit to the famous Dali Ancient Town and then the nearby Three Pagodas that symbolize Dali once stood within the monastery of Chongshen Si. (B, L, D)
Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Temple
Day 13: Dali to Lijiang
Day 14: Lijiang
We will begin our exploration of this splendid Lijiang Old Town at Square Street. Strolling through the Dayan Old Town which is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural heritage Site, first thing you notice is the town gurgles with water. Everywhere, canals, swift streams bubble with the crystal clear water, little bridges - stone, wooden, flat, arched, roofed, cobbled pathway, and ancient traditional house where local Naxi people still live. Then, we will visit Black Dragon Pool which is stunningly picturesque with the elegant Deyuelou placed at the center of a carp-filled pool, and back dropped by the peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain After have dinner, followed by a Naxi Ancient Music performance at Dongba Palace feeling the ancient Naxi culture. (B, L, D)
Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang
Day 15: Lijiang
This morning we tour the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where we visit Baishui Tableland, the Dry Sea, go to Spruce Plateau by cable car to view the wonderful snowy scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, encrusted with snow and set against a shape with blue sky. Then, we will go to Baisha Village of Naxi minority group, where we will visit Baisha Murals which tell vivid Tibetan, Naxi and Han legends, and visit the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. (B, L, D)
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang
Day 16: Lijiang to Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai. When you arrive in Shanghai International Airport and you will be greeted by your guide. Visit The Bund and Huangpu River, Shanghai broad and bustling waterfront boulevard that once was the center of European influence in the East. (B, L, D)
Pudong, Shanghai
Day 17: Shanghai
This day we tour the acclaimed Shanghai Museum, with its priceless collections of ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings and furniture. And peaceful Yuyuan Garden, a traditional Chinese garden with plantings, courtyards, pavilions, and create the illusion of mountains and lakes. Tonight we attend Chinese acrobatics show after dinner. (B, L, D)
Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai
Day 18: Depart from Shanghai
Today your guide will escort you to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour that we Tailor-made for you. (B)
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B--BreakfastL--LunchD--Dinner
Accommodation:
| City | Super Deluxe Class | Deluxe Class | Tourist Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Beijing International Hotel  | Qianmen Jianguo Hotel  | Beijing Days Inn forbidden City  |
| Dali | Regent Hotel | Landscape Hotel | Landscape Hotel |
| Guilin | Sheraton Hotel Guilin | Guilin Bravo Hotel | Guilin Universal Hotel |
| Kunming | Grand Park Hotel | Kunming Hotel | Mercure Hydro Majestic Hotel |
| Lijiang | Treasure Harbour International Hotel | Lijiang Yinxiang Old City Hotel | Grand Hotel |
| Shanghai | Sheraton Huating Hotel | Longmen Hotel | Zhaoan Hotel |
| Xian | Hyatt Regency Xian | Xian Garden Hotel | Xian Tianyi Hotel |
Tour Quotation (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
Dec. 01 - Mar. 31 Low Season (2013) Apr. 01 - Nov. 30 High Season (2013)
| Group Size | Tour Class | Tour Price | Single Room Supplement | Inquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | Super deluxe | 5399 | 0 | Inquire |
| Deluxe | 4797 | 0 | Inquire | |
| Tourist | 4498 | 0 | Inquire | |
| 2-5 Persons | Super deluxe | 3797 | - | Inquire |
| Deluxe | 3499 | - | Inquire | |
| Tourist | 3299 | - | Inquire | |
| 6-9 Persons | Super deluxe | 3298 | - | Inquire |
| Deluxe | 2898 | - | Inquire | |
| Tourist | 2697 | - | Inquire | |
| 10 Persons or Over | Super deluxe | - | - | Inquire |
| Deluxe | - | - | Inquire | |
| Tourist | - | - | Inquire |
Tour Quotation Includes:
Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
Mails as listed in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner) at typical local restaurants;
Excellent individual English speaking guide in each city ;
Entrance fees to tourist sites as listed in the itinerary;
Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary;
Service Charge and Government taxes;
Luggage transfers between airports and hotels.
Tour Quotation Excludes:
Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets;
Visa Fees;
Personal Expenses;
Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers;
Single Room Supplement;
Meals: Any meals which are not specified with 'B', 'L', or 'D'.
