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Day 1
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Arrive in Beijing
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Our local guide in Beijing will meet you at the airport and take you to check in the hotel, rest of the day will be left for you to relax yourselves and do enough preparation for your memorable trip in China.
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The Westin Beijing Chaoyang  |
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Day 2
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Place & Transport |
Beijing
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After breakfast, your visit in Beijing begins from the largest public square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will enter the world's largest palace building complex - Forbidden City. Afterwards, drive to Old Beijing's Hutongs (narrow alleys) for a rickshaw ride, visit a traditional courtyard house. Then enjoy the breathtaking views of Summer Palace, the finest imperial garden built in Qing Dynasty.
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Forbidden CitySummer PalaceTiananmen Square |
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Breakfast |
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The Westin Beijing Chaoyang |
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Day 3
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Place & Transport |
Beijing
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The morning excursion takes you to Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven for good harvest. After lunch at a local restaurant, you take a scenic drive to the Great Wall, the less- crowded Mutianyu section (including round-trip cable car). Sample the Chinese feast in a deluxe Peking Duck restaurant.
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Breakfast, Peking Duck Dinner |
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The Westin Beijing Chaoyang |
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Day 4
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Place & Transport |
Beijing - Xian
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Check out in the morning, and then take a photo stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube - the main stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympics on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone. Beijing 798 Art Zone with more than 200 art & culture galleries was once a military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's. As for lunch, you can get by yourself in Beijing 798 Art Zone. Then take the afternoon flight to Xian for more Chinese history experience. Upon arrival in Xian, our local guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.
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Breakfast |
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The Westin Xian |
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Day 5
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Place & Transport |
Xian
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Take an excursion to China's greatest archaeological discovery - Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an underground army for the tomb of China's First Emperor over 2,200 years ago. Drive to the square in front of Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the afternoon. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda is the landmark of this city. A walk around the square will help you appreciate the exquisite Tang-styled architectures and sculptures. This evening, you will attend a Dinner Show at Tang Dynasty Theatre Restaurant.
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance ShowTerracotta Army |
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Breakfast, Dinner(Royal Banquet) |
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The Westin Xian |
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Day 6
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Place & Transport |
Xian - Guilin
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The morning tour includes the well preserved Xian City Wall, which was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City. A bike ride on the wall is arranged. Followed by visiting the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby, where you will touch the real local life here. Fly to Guilin in the afternoon and indulge yourself in China's most amazing natural scenery. Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel in the city.
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Great Mosque of XianXian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang) |
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Breakfast |
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Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin (Deluxe River View Room) |
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Day 7
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Place & Transport |
Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
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A beautiful day starts with a scenic drive through the countryside. You arrive at the Zhujiang Pier to embark on a memorable Li River cruise. The 4 - hours' cruise allows you to appreciate the classical Chinese landscapes — bamboo groves, fishermen's villages, limestone peaks and Karst sceneries. Your cruise ends at the famed Yangshuo finally. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and explore this fascinating town by riding a bicycle through the quiet and comfortable countryside and enjoy the rural life in China. On the way of biking, a visit to a local family is included to experience the local lifestyle. At last, transfer back to your hotel in Guilin.
Note: If you don't like riding bicycle in Yangshuo, electric sightseeing vehicle could also be arranged instead, but the extra charge will be paid on your own.
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Breakfast, lunch served on the cruise |
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Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin (Deluxe River View Room) |
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Day 8
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Place & Transport |
Guilin
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Pick you up and visit the symbol of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill, then followed by Seven Star Park. Then you will go to the mysterious Reed Flute Cave, the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. Reed Flute Cave famed for its odd-shaped Karst formations leads visitors come into a fairyland. The rest of the day is on your own.
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Breakfast |
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Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin (Deluxe River View Room) |
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Day 9
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Place & Transport |
Guilin - Chongqing
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Go to the airport and take the flight to Chongqing. Our Chongqing guide will greet you at the airport and bring you to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo where you can find the adorable giant pandas and the historic Ciqikou Old Town which boasts a long history of over 1,000 years. After dinner, embark on the cruise ship and stay overnight.
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Breakfast |
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President Prime, Deluxe Suite with Balcony |
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Day 10
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Place & Transport |
Yangtze River Cruise
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Sail along the Yangtze River today. There is a necessary Safety, Orientation & River Briefing presentation for you in the morning. Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, which looks like a strangely-shaped pagoda hugging a hill. It is about 200 meters or 700 feet tall. Shibaozhai Pagoda is a 12-tier wooden pavilion with a height of 56 meters (184 feet) built against the mountain. Visitors reach the top of the mountain by climbing the stairs inside the pavilion.
Enjoy the wonderful Chinese folk dance and music performance by the cruise staff at the exciting Captain's Welcome Banquet in the evening.
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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President Prime, Deluxe Suite with Balcony |
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Day 11
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Place & Transport |
Yangtze River Cruise
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Today's sailing along Yangtze River offers you the charming sights of the spectacular Qutang Gorge and the pretty Wu Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will tell you more about the Three Gorges, including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway and hanging coffins. On the way, you will land at Badong for a small wooden boat trip to enjoy the natural beauty of the crystal Shennong Stream. After that we will return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. Tonight Farewell Party will invite you to join in the cruise staffs' performance.
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Shennong StreamXiling GorgeQutang GorgeWu Gorge |
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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President Prime, Deluxe Suite with Balcony |
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Day 12
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Place & Transport |
Yichang - Shanghai
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See the great project of Three Gorges Dam after breakfast. Then back to the ship and prepare well for check-out. The ship will arrive in Yichang at about 11:30 and our guide will meet you on board. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and take the flight to Shanghai. Our Shanghai guide will pick you up to the hotel.
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Breakfast |
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The Peninsula Shanghai |
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Day 13
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Place & Transport |
Shanghai
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Our guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby and lead you to Shanghai Museum, a museum of ancient Chinese art. And then visit Tianzifang. After lunch, we will transfer to Yuyuan Garden which shows us the typical architectural and artistic style of Ming and Qing Dynasties. At the same time, you will also have some time to visit Yuyuan Market nearby. Then take a walk at Shanghai Bund and Nanjing Road. Later, you can appreciate the exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show.
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Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai MuseumShanghai BundYuyuan GardenChinese Acrobatic Show |
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Breakfast |
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The Peninsula Shanghai |
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Day 14
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Place & Transport |
Depart from shanghai
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Local guide will see you off at the airport according to your homeward flight schedule. Your unforgettable China trip ends.
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Breakfast |
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Land Only Prices & Highlights
10% OFF sale is available for all tours running between Nov 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2013, excluding the period of Jan 1 to Jan 3 2013 and the period of Feb 6 to Feb 18 2013.
Note: To enjoy the private group with your family or friends, please find the prices (per person) below:
Enquiry| Occupancy Type | 2-5 Travelers
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| High Season (5/1/2013-5/31/2013, 9/1/2013-10/31/2013) |
| Twin Occupancy | 4776 |
| Single Occupancy | 7395 |
| High Season (5/1/2012-5/31/2012, 9/1/2012-10/31/2012) |
| Twin Occupancy | 4935 |
| Single Occupancy | 7763 |
| Shoulder Season (3/1/2013-4/30/2013, 6/1/2013-8/31/2014, 11/1/2013-11/30/2013) |
| Twin Occupancy | 4578 |
| Single Occupancy | 6999 |
| Shoulder Season (6/1/2012-8/31/2013, 11/1/2012-11/30/2012) |
| Twin Occupancy | 4722 |
| Single Occupancy | 7336 |
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The prices shown above are not valid during China's Offical Holidays (National Day - 01 to 07, Oct., Spring Festival - 09 to 15, Feb. 2013, ect.).
We intend to set aside most lunches and dinners on your own side so that you can dine at your own taste and pay at your own budget.
Services Inclusions:
- 1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
- 2. Meals: as specified above;
- 3. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- 4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
- 5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
- 6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
- 7. Government taxes & fees.
Services Exclusions:
- 1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
- 2. China visa fees;
- 3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.
