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16-day tour of Beijing-Shanghai-Xian-Lhasa-Chengdu-Guilin-Hong Kong (Luxury)

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Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Lhasa, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong
Tour Code: TB-03L
From USD 3949
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Upon your arrival, our guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you and transfer to the hotel. The rest of today will be free for you to adjust the time difference or explore the city by yourself.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Begin to explore Beijing from paying a visit first to the largest and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and pay a visit of a local family as well as have the lunch with local neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The sightseeing today starts from exploring the great Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall.Take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way back to the city. At night, the dinner is arranged to let you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck. Enjoy the world-famous Kung Fu Show afterwards.

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


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your local guide will meet you at airport and then transfer to the hotel. The introduction of Beijing 798 Art Zone: Once was the military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's, Beijing 798 Art Zone has more than 200 art & culture galleries. Meanwhile, it is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 5	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	In the morning, head for Shanghai Museum where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed. And then you will visit the Bund and stroll around the famous Nanjing Road. After enjoying lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby. And then take a walk along Tianzifang Lane where you can find the special architecture of old shanghai city. Enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show. Drive back to the hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, A la carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 6	Place & Transport	Shanghai-Xian
	Today's Activities	Catch a flight to Xian.Meet our guide upon arrival and transfer to the city. After lunch, visit well-preserved Xian City Wall (Bicycle Riding on the wall is included) and the Great Mosque with the famous Muslim Street nearby where you can taste the local snacks and view the special local products along the street.

	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 7	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	The highlight of the tour today lies in the world-shaking Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the rows of life-size warriors in order. After lunch, pass by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda – the sign of ancient Xi'an on the way back to the hotel. Make a stop and choose the best angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China", you will also be amazed by those exquisite architectures and sculptures on the two sides of the square in the front of the pagoda. Feast on the world-famous Dumpling Banquet and immerse yourself in the wonderful Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show in the evening. Then return to the hotel.

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


Day 8	Place & Transport	Xian-Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Drive to the airport to take flight to Lhasa. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You will need time to adapt to the high altitude and should avoid physical activity for the rest of the day in order to prevent altitude sickness. Dinner is served at hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 9	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Start your tour by visiting Lhasa's landmark, Potala Palace and the famous Jokhang Temple. Then proceed to enjoy a walking tour through the busy and flourishing Bhakhor Street and visit Lhasa Nunnery.
	Attractions	Barkhor Street Jokhang Temple Potala Palace
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 10	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Explore the UNESCO-designated World Heritage site, Norbulingka, a summer resort for Dalai Lama. After lunch, visit the Sera Monastery housing large numbers of rare cultural relics and art works and experience atmosphere of Lamas scripture debate.
	Attractions	Norbulingka Sera Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 11	Place & Transport	Lhasa-Chengdu
	Today's Activities	Transfer to the airport and board the flight for Chengdu. Our Chengdu guide will await you at the airport and then take you to the hotel. After lunch, take you around Renmin Park to experience the local people's life, drink tea with local people together and then go to Kuanzhai Lane where you can walk along the ancient street flanked by courtyard houses in Qing dynasty style and enjoy a nice break from the modern shopping malls.
	Attractions	Tibet Museum
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Sofitel Wanda, Chengdu


Day 12	Place & Transport	Chengdu-Guilin
	Today's Activities	Visit the Research Base of Panda Breeding Center and Wangjianglou Park. Fly to Guilin in the late afternoon.

	Meals	Breakfast, lunch
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Guilin


Day 13	Place & Transport	Guilin-Yangshuo
	Today's Activities	You'll be met at the hotel lobby and driven to the Zhujiang Pier to take a cruise along the Li River. Feast your eyes on the beautiful scene around. After 4 hours' cruise, the boat disembarks Yangshuo, a little town surrounded by karst peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River. Take a bicycle tour in beautiful Yangshuo. On the way of biking, have a family visit to experience the local lifestyle. And then you can explore the city around the West Street. Note: If you don't like riding bicycle in Yangshuo, sightseeing battery car could also be arranged instead of bicycle, but extra charge will be paid on your own.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel


Day 14	Place & Transport	Yangshuo-Guilin-Hong Kong
	Today's Activities	Drive back to Guilin and pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave, which is famed for the odd-shaped Karst formations. Then see the symbol of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill, you can take some photos there. Transfer to the airport and fly to Hong Kong. Upon your arrival, please check in the hotel by yourselves that we have booked for you. The rest of day is left on your own.

	Meals	Breakfast, A la carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Inter-Continental Grand Stanford


Day 15	Place & Transport	Hong Kong
	Today's Activities	The hotel accommodation with breakfast is arranged today. Whole day is left on your own. You are suggested to pay a visit to Stanley Market on your own or have a half-day Hong Kong Island Tour including Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, and Aberdeen Fishing Village. Optional Activities (Price offered upon request): 1: Morning Hong Kong Island Seat-in-coach Tour (Duration: 4Hours). Lunch is on your own. 2: One Day Macao Seat-in-coach Tour.

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Inter-Continental Grand Stanford


Day 16	Place & Transport	Depart from Hong Kong
	Today's Activities	Please go to the airport and board your homeward flight by yourself. Your unforgettable China trip ends.

	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 (3/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy	4834
Single Occupancy	6547
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy	4894
Single Occupancy	6720
Low Season (12/1/2013-2/28/2014)
Twin Occupancy	3949
Single Occupancy	5015
Low Season (12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	4116
Single Occupancy	5321
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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.). The room rates in Hong Kong can ONLY be confirmed after your exact travel dates is finalized.

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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