Tour Code: Luxury - 080317-Day China Group Tours of Beijing/ Xian/ Chongqing/ Yangtze River Cruise/ Wuhan/ Shanghai/ Guilin/ Yangshuo/ Guilin/ Hongkong


Making a difference

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Our group at the Forbidden City, Beijing

Day 01 - Entry Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the best Holiday Inn hotel in Beijing - 4-star Holiday Inn Central Plaza. The rest of the day is free.


Day 02 - Beijing
After breakfast, a pre-tour briefing is presented at your hotel. Visit the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Tonight, we will spend CNY122.00 net per person to arrange you a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant. Following the dinner is the enlightened Peking Opera Performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B, L, D)
 
 
Day 03 - Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichun food restaurant. (B, L, D)
 
 
Day 04 - Beijing/ Xian
Visit the Summer Palace and the Pandas. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the deluxe 5-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in the downtown. We will spend CNY168.00 net per person to arrange you a luxurious buffet dinner at your hotel. (B, L, D)

Our group enjoying their a la carte Cantonese cuisine meal, Xian

Day 05 - Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. We will spend CNY80.00 net per person to arrange you an a la carte lunch at a finest Sichuan restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and might City Wall. Tonight, you will be treated to a wonderful Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B, L, D)


Day 06 - Xian
Visit the Provincial History Museum. After your a la carte lunch of CNY80.00 net per person served, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. This evening, your a la carte dinner of the same value will be arranged at a well-known Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B, L, D)


Day 07 - Xian/ Chongqing
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Take a flight to Chongqing and transfer to the downtown. Before boarding the 5-star German-made China Regal cruise ship, you will enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner valued at CNY88.00 at a 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel. (B, L, D)

Relaxing Yangtze River cruise tour

Day 08 - Chongqing/ Fengdu
Depart from Chongqing at 08:00 am to explore the Three Gorges downstream. Your first shore excursion is to the Ghost City of Fengdu, which is scheduled in the afternoon. After you go back to the cruise ship, the buffet diner followed by a fascinating music and dance show will be served in the evening. You could join for fun. (B, L, D)


Day 09 - Badong/ Xiling Gorge/ Sandouping
Today, you will see all three gorges: the Qutang Gorge, the Wu Gorge and the Xiling Gorge. You will stop at Badong, a small town, and then journey to the Shennong Stream, where you will ride a 'pea boat' up the small gorges against the rapid. At about 17:00, the cruise will get in line to pass the five-level ship lock. (B, L, D)


Day 10 - Sandouping
Wake up early for a shore excursion around the Three Gorges Dam Site to view the progress of the Three Gorges Dam. (B, L, D)

Li River cruise tour, Guilin

Day 11 - Wuhan/ Shanghai
The cruise is expected in Wuhan at 12:00. Get prepared to disembark. A flavor lunch is served at the local restaurant. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the 5-star JC Mandarin Hotel in the downtown. The rest of the day is on your own leisure. (B, L)


Day 12 - Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River. The farewell dinner of CNY105.00 net per person will be arranged at a very famous restaurant, which serves the best Shanghai Cuisine. Following the dinner is an exciting Portman Acrobatic Show at Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B, L, D)


Day 13 - Shanghai/ Guilin
Morning is free on your own leisure. After lunch take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the local best 5-star Sheraton Hotel. After an a la carte dinner served at a local well-known restaurant, you will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre. (B, L, D)


Day 14 - Guilin/ Yangshuo/ Guilin
Take the Li River cruise down to Yangshuo. To enjoy the beautiful rural scenery in Yangshuo, we specially arrange you a cycling trip to the countryside (electric car is also available) and a visit to the local resident's family. Back to Guilin by car. (B, L, D)

Our group having bicycle trip in the countryside of Yangshuo

Day 15 - Guilin/ Hongkong
Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Seven Star Park. Take a flight to Hongkong. Transfer to the 5-star InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong by yourselves. (B, L)


Day 16 - Hongkong
The whole day activities will be arranged fully on your own. You are suggested to take the half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District, then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. Remain afternoon free for your shopping. (B)


Day 17 - Exit Hongkong
Today you will board the flight home by yourselves. Alternatively, our tour specialists are very glad to arrange you the private extension tour upon request. (B)

Tips:
It is approx 25 miles (40 km) from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong to Hongkong International Airport. You may book a taxi through your hotel reception to avoid any long waiting at the gate. The rate is about HKD300.00 (USD39.00 net) per trip for 40 minutes drive. Alternatively, you may take the hotel shuttle bus to the airport. It is less expensive. Please contact the hotel reception for more information.

Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Group Code	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Status
08-YH0403	Apr 03	Apr 19	$3160	$4540	Closed
08-YH0417	Apr 17	May 03	$3030	$4260	Closed
08-YH0506	May 06	May 22	$3030	$4260	Closed
08-YH0520	May 20	Jun 05	$2990	$4180	Open
08-YH0607	Jun 07	Jun 23	$2800	$4060	Closed
08-YH0619	Jun 19	Jul 05	$2800	$4060	Open
08-YH0705	Jul 05	Jul 21	$2770	$3760	Open
08-YH0717	Jul 17	Aug 02	$2810	$3800	Closed
08-YH0904	Sep 04	Sep 20	$3140	$4430	Open
08-YH0918	Sep 18	Oct 04	$3140	$4470	Open
08-YH1011	Oct 11	Oct 27	$3190	$4590	Open
08-YH1021	Oct 21	Nov 06	$3170	$4540	Open
08-YH1108	Nov 08	Nov 24	$2870	$3990	Open