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15 Days Classic China Highlights Tour (Luxury)

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Destinations: Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Yangshuo-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shanghai
Tour Code: CV-08L
From USD 3374
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrival in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Welcome by our guide at airport and drive you to the hotel. The rest of today is free for you to relax or feel the historic capital city of China.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	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 and taste a delicious lunch served at a local family home. Then enjoy the breathtaking views of Summer Palace, the finest imperial garden built in Qing Dynasty.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	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). Taste delicious Peking Duck at dinner. In the evening, watch the world-famous Kungfu Show before driving back to hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	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 Xi'an 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.

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	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. After lunch, drive to the square in front of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. 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 attend a special Dumpling banquet followed by a remarkable Tang Dynasty Culture Show.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dumpling Banquet Dinner
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian-Guilin
	Today's Activities	The morning tour includes the well preserved Xi'an 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, you touch the real local life here. After a la carte lunch, you fly to Guilin and indulge yourself in China's most amazing natural scenery. Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel in the city.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast,A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Guilin


Day 7	Place & Transport	Guilin-Yangshuo
	Today's Activities	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. The evening is free for you to relax and explore the well-known West Street. Note: If you don't like riding bicycle in Yangshuo, battery car could also be arranged after you paid the extra charge.
	Attractions	Biking in Beautiful Yangshuo Li River Yangshuo
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel


Day 8	Place & Transport	Yangshuo-Guilin-Kunming
	Today's Activities	Drive back to Guilin to tour the symbol of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill. The hill's shape is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk. After a la carte lunch at the local famous restaurant, you will visit the amazing Reed Flute Cave, the landmark and most fascinating karst cave. Reed Flute Cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites offers an awesome spectacle to visitors. Then, transfer to the airport for a flight to Kunming. Meet our guide upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
	Attractions	Elephant Trunk Hill Reed Flute Cave
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Kai Wah Plaza International Hotel, Kunming


Day 9	Place & Transport	Kunming
	Today's Activities	Drive 75 miles to the Stone Forest, an undoubtedly unique natural stone wonder. Visit the Golden Palace, the largest Taoist Tongwa (bronze-tiled) temple surviving perfectly to the modern times.
	Attractions	Stone Forest Golden Temple
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Kai Wah Plaza International Hotel, Kunming


Day 10	Place & Transport	Kunming-Dali
	Today's Activities	Upon arrival in Dali by taking a morning flight, our guide will meet you at the airport and then take you to the hotel. The sightseeing today starts from visiting beautiful Erhai Lake by boat and then exploring the Three Pagodas as well as the South Gate of the Dali Old Town. When coming to the Foreigner Street, you have some free time to relax yourself.
	Attractions	Erhai Lake Three Pagodas Dali Old Town Foreigner Street
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Regent Hotel, Dali


Day 11	Place & Transport	Dali-Lijiang
	Today's Activities	Drive to Lijiang in the morning. Based on the tour today, first, you will visit a local market, and then watch the traditional tie-dying in Zhoucheng as well as the featured Yan's Compound of Bai ethic group in Xizhou. Finally, go back to the hotel. Besides, if time permits, you might tour the Black Dragon Pool in the afternoon.
	Attractions	Tie-dyeing in Zhoucheng Yan’s Compound
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Crown Plaza Lijiang Ancient Town


Day 12	Place & Transport	Lijiang
	Today's Activities	Today will vist Shuhe Ancient Town, a quieter place than Lijiang Old Town, Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village, Baisha Murals in Baisha Village, the Local Bazaar and walk up Lion Hill to visit the Wangu Pavillion and have a picturesque view of Lijiang Old Town's roof top. Enjoy the traditional Naxi Ancient Music after dinner.
	Attractions	Baisha Murals Dry Sea Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Naxi Ancient Music Rock Joseph’s Former Residence Spruce Plateau White Water River
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Crown Plaza Lijiang Ancient Town


Day 13	Place & Transport	Lijiang-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	This morning is free for you to explore Lijiang Old Town. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, China's most dynamic city and vibrant financial center. Our local guide will welcome you at the airport and drive you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Lijiang Old Town
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 14	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	You visit the Shanghai Museum, with a collection of more than 120,000 cultural relics of ancient China, its display includes ceramics, jade, bronze, furniture and paintings, etc. And then you will visit the Bund and stroll around the famous Nanjing Road. A La Carte Lunch is included. After the tour of the 400-year old famous classical Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby, you take a walk along Tianzifang, one of the few places in Shanghai with preserved old shikumen houses. This area is filled with arts, crafts, and boutique shops. Afterwards, you attend an unforgettable Acrobatic Show.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Chinese Acrobatic Show
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 15	Place & Transport	Departure from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Our guide will drive you to the airport per your flight schedule, and help you board the plane. Your memorable China tour ends here.

	Meals	Breakfast

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:

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Occupancy Type	2-5 Travelers (USD)
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy	3872
Single Occupancy	5051
High Season (3/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy	3854
Single Occupancy	4962
Low Season (12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	3508
Single Occupancy	4423
Low Season (12/1/2013-2/28/2014)
Twin Occupancy	3374
Single Occupancy	4184
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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.).

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.

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