Tour Code: WT-L/S10513 Days to Beijing, Xian, Kunming, Lijiang, Kunming, Guilin and Shanghai

Departure: Daily

Please be sure that B, L, D denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Local flavored snack in Beijing

Day 01 - Entry Beijing
When you arrive in Beijing, our guide will meet you at the airport exit holding a sign with your name on it and transfer you to the well-selected hotel we arranged for you in advance. The rest of day is free for you to stroll around in the city. You can ask your guide for some useful information.

 

Day 02 - Beijing
Today's tour will begin with strolling across the Tiananmen Square leisurely. At each corner of the Tiananmen Tower is a marble pillar engraved with flying dragons and clouds. The structure is called Huabiao in Chinese and is a symbol of supremacy built in front of Chinese architecture. Through the Meridian Gate on the north side of the square, you will enter the well-known Forbidden City. Dominating the heart of the city, the Forbidden City is a range of well-preserved palace architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties and it is the largest of its kind in the country. Later, transfer you to visit the Temple of Heaven which is the largest temple architecture in China with a history of over 500 years. In the evening, the Beijing Duck Dinner will be served at a local famous restaurant, followed by a fascinating Peking Opera performance. (B, L, D)

 

Day 03 - Beijing
Drive out of downtown to visit the Badaling Great Wall. The wall in this section was constructed of stone slabs and the top of the wall was paved with bricks. The crenellated battlements on the outer side of the wall provide archers cover and the large and small holes on it were used for watching and shooting in wartime. To celebrate this historic visit, your lunch is specially arranged at a local popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant. Then visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. The Sacred Way is a road usually built in front of an ancient Chinese mausoleum, which symbolically led emperors to Heaven. The Sacred Way in the Ming Tomb is a typical example. On the way back to downtown, drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). You will see its appearance at a distance. An a la carte dinner will be served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B, L, D)
 
Note: A la carte dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.

 

Day 04 - Beijing/ Xian

A calligrapher selling his works on the street

In the morning, take a visit to the Summer Palace. Most travelers enter the Summer Palace from East Palace Gate and the first section includes Court Area also called Administrative Area where emperors dealt with court affairs and diplomatic events. The visit in the Summer Palace takes around 2 hours. Then you will be transferred to visit the Lama Temple. Built initially in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, this building was the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. However, in 1744 the Qing Dynasty formally changed the status of the dwelling to that of a lamasery, and so Yonghe Lamasery became the national centre of Lama Administration. In the afternoon, drive to Beijing airport and take a flight to Xian. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to check in the hotel. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening. (B, L, D)
  
Note: Buffet dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.

 

  Day 05 - Xian
Morning excursion takes you to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Unlike the terra cotta figures unearthed in the other two pits, those in Pit 3 are stand along the walls seemly serving as a guard of honor. These men carried unique weapon called a 'Shu'. Sacrificial offerings unearthed indicate religious ritual and prayers for a victorious army. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, go to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The newly built North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda is also worth a visit especially in the evening. Having the largest musical fountain in Asia, the square also contains a strong sense of Tang Dynasty culture. It combines well the past with modern life. The day tour ends by a view of the City Wall. Cycling on top of the wall, you will have a bird's eye view of the city. Tonight you will enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. (B, L, D)
 
Note: Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the Tang Dynasty Palace is arranged for Luxury series while Standard series will have the Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dances Show at Shaanxi Opera Theater.

 

Day 06 - Xian - Kunming

Enjoying the beautiful rural scenery in Yangshuo

Your last two stops in Xian are the visit of the Great Mosque and a local family. Unlike Arabic mosques which have splendid domes, minarets reaching into the clouds, and colorful engraved sketches with dazzling patterns, the Great Mosque is built in a Chinese traditional style with the grounds taken up by platforms, pavilions and halls. Near the mosque is a lively bazaar, where you will enjoy some free time. While in a local family's home, you can have a rough view of their usual native life and experience the different culture. Lunch will be served at the family you visited. Then take a flight to Kunming and transfer you to the hotel.  (B, L)

 

Day 07 - Kunming/ Lijiang
Today's highlight excursion will take you to 'The First Wonder of the World', Yunnan Stone Forest, which is a splendid example of typical karst physiognomy and a real labyrinth that often stuns visitors. The present Stone Forest is a scenic area, consisting of Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest, Naigu Stone Forest, Zhiyun Cave, Strange Wind Cave, Long Lake, Dadie Waterfall, and other attractions. It takes about 2 hours for the visit there. Then take a flight to Lijiang and transfer to the hotel. The unimaginable peace and harmony between nature and humans in Lijiang has made it a Xanadu on the earth. (B, L)
 

  Day 08 - Lijiang
Visit the Baisha Village, a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. The afternoon is free for you to explore the Old Town by yourselves. In the center of this old town there is a Square Street. Four branch streets stretch to the four directions: east, south, west and north. Stores are standing shoulder by shoulder. You can easily find various kinds of paintings, craftworks, bronze wares, woodcarvings, jade articles, musical instruments and other snacks of Naxi nationality. In the evening, you will enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace.(B, L, D)
 

  Day 09 -  Lijiang/ Kunming/ Guilin

Minority people in Yunnan

See you off for the flight to Kunming. And then take the flight to Guilin by yourself. Upon reaching the Guilin airport, the guide will pick you up with comfortable transfer. (B)
 

  Day 10 - Guilin/ Yangshuo/ Guilin
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. As the saying goes that the hills and rivers of Guilin are the best across the world. This praise is popular among most Chinese of all ages as well as regular tourists from other countries. The town is most famous for the 'Four Perfections', namely verdant hills, emerald-green rivers, unusual caves and elegant stones. Hence Guilin has become a paradise for sightseers from every corner of the globe. During the cruise tour on the Li River, you will have a good view of the beautiful scenes in Guilin. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Transfer back to Guilin before dinner time. (B, L)
 
Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggest that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.
 

Day 11 - Guilin/ Shanghai
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. The three sites are the typical destinations for travelers from other places to visit Guilin. It will be a pleasant experience to listen to a tour guide's interpretation of the romantic legends and stories behind those fantastic formations of the Reed Flute Cave and you will have a lot fun to be in the Seven Star Park - the largest zoological park in the city with a combination of several hill attractions, a zoo, a stone forest and other garden architecture and the Elephant Trunk Hill, a landmark of Guilin. Restaurants, teahouses, pavilions and other convenient tourist facilities make the travelers' trips comfortable. After the visit, you will take a flight to Shanghai to experience the glitz of China's most cosmopolitan city. You will be accommodated in a well-selected hotel with convenient transportation. (B)

 

Day 12 - Shanghai

Shanghai Bund area

The morning tours take you to the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. The Shanghai Museum building has a circular upper storey but square ground floor. Seen from a distance, the entire structure is just like an ancient Chinese bronze, providing you with a very different impression of the building. While the Yuyuan Garden is the most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai and attracts countless visitors from home and abroad each year. After lunch, different schedules are arranged for luxury and standard series. The Farewell Dinner will be arranged at the well-known Wang Bao He restaurant which has a history of over 260 years and is the best place serving Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre after dinner.(B, L, D)
 
Note: We will arrange a short cruise tour along the Huangpu River in the afternoon for Luxury series while for Standard series the guide will accompany you walking along the Bund area and visiting a local family in the afternoon. 

 

Day 13 - Exit Shanghai
See off at the airport to board your homeward flight and our service ends here. (B)

 

Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars, Valid from Jan. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)

Class City	Luxury				Standard
Beijing	Crowne Plaza Hotel				Holiday Inn Central Plaza
Xian	Hyatt Regency Hotel				Grand New World Hotel
Guilin	Sheraton Hotel				Guilin Bravo Hotel
Kunming	Grand Park Hotel				Weilong Hotel
Lijiang	Jian Nan Chun Hotel				Grand Lijiang Hotel
Shanghai	Majesty Plaza Shanghai				Ya Fan Long Men Hotel
Seasons Travelers	High Season		Low Season		High Season		Low Season
	Double	Sole	Double	Sole	Double	Sole	Double	Sole
2-5	$2800	$3460	$2630	$3130	$2480	$2920	$2380	$2710
6-9	$2390	$3050	$2220	$2710	$2070	$2510	$1970	$2300
10 & above	$2100	$2710	$1890	$2280	$1790	$2170	$1670	$1930

The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.