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Tour Code: S-08-413
- 16 Days Standard of Hongkong - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai - Wuhan - Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing - Xian - Beijing
- Starting from $2169 per person
- Luxury| Standard | Super Deluxe
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Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.
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Day One: Entry Hongkong
Upon arrival in Hongkong, please take a shuttle bus or a taxi to TCG reserved hotel by yourselves. The balance of day is to indulge yourselves in the shopping paradise or just take a rest at the hotel.
Meals: None
Hotel: Regal Kowloon Hotel (4 star)
Tips: Since English signs are available everywhere in Hongkong, you could easily have an access to the destination by yourselves. We only book the hotel with breakfast for you.
Day Two: Hongkong - Guilin
Hotel with breakfast has been well-handled by TCG ahead of schedule. You are suggested to have a Peak tram ride to reach the Central District, view city panorama in the Victoria Peak, promenade along the Repulse Bay and Aberdeen, and conclude the day to visit the Stanley Market. The air ticket will be delivered to you ahead of schedule. Please board the flight to Guilin on your own. TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you outside the baggage claim area at the Guilin Airport. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel
Day Three: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Highlight cruise excursion along the Li River will take you to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, stroll along the west street, have a short cycling trip around the village (electric car instead) and pay a visit to a villager's home. Drive back to Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tips: the cruise lunch may not be as good as your expectation, please be sure you are well fed this morning at the hotel.
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Day Four: Guilin - Shanghai
A city highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Fly to the prosperous Shanghai feel the fashionable atmosphere after being treated with lunch at a local notable restaurant. TCG guide will wait for you outside the baggage claim area at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (4 star)
Day Five: Shanghai
A whole day excursion covers the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the famous Bund area along the Huangpu River and a local family visit.
Specials: Portman Acrobatic Show and a tasty dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Shanghai - Wuhan
Morning visit to the Jade Buddha Temple. Fly to Wuhan. TCG guide will wait for you outside the baggage claim area at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and be leaded to Hubei Provincial Museum for a short stay. Then transfer to check in at the China Regal cruise ship after dining at a local notable restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruises: China Regal Cruises (5 star)
Day Seven: Sailing
Take a whole day to gorge yourself on the beautiful scenery along the Yangtze River or relax fully on the Sun Deck to shower the sunshine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Proceed to enjoy the relaxing Yangtze River tour today. Disembark to marvel at the Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project in the world. The rest of the day continues to sail.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Nine: Shennong Stream
Onshore excursion takes you to the Shennong stream at Badong, the tributary of the Wu Gorge. Return to the ship and continue sailing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Ten: Wanxian
Have a stop at Wanxian County, disembark to visit the local bazaar for souvenirs and enjoy the youth acrobatic show there. Return to the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eleven: Chongqing - Xian
Cruise arrive in Chongqing at approximate 10:00. Meet the TCG guide and visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell afterwards. After being treated with an abundant lunch, fly to Xian to appreciate China's long history. TCG guide will wait for you outside the baggage claim area at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.
Specials: Buffet lunch at the 4 star Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel (4 star)
Day Twelve: Xian
Highlight morning excursion transfers you to visit the amazing Terracotta Soldiers Museum. This afternoon, visit the Great Mosque and the landmark of this city - Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Specials: A la carte lunch, Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dances Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Thirteen: Xian - Beijing
Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum and the City Wall. Fly to China's capital Beijing, TCG guide will wait for you outside the baggage claim area at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay.
Specials:A la carte lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
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Day Fourteen: Beijing
Stroll along the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, and reach the Forbidden City. This afternoon, transfer to visit the Temple of Heaven.
Specials: Peking Roast Duck Banquet & Peking Opera Performance
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Fifteen: Beijing
Morning excursion transfers you to climb the China Great Wall - Badaling section. A spicy Sichuan cuisine lunch is served at a notable restaurant to recruit your physical energy. This afternoon, stroll across the Sacred Path to reach the Ming Tomb.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Sisteen: Beijing Exit
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
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2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | |||
| High season | Double Occupancy | $2949 | $2579 | $2319 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $3809 | $3439 | $3129 | |||
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $2799 | $2429 | $2169 | ||
| Sole Occupancy | $3539 | $3169 | $2859 | |||
| Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Mar 27 to Mar 30 (Rugby 7 period), Apr 14 to Apr 30, Oct 10 to Nov 15 staying in Hongkong; May 01 to May 06, Oct 01 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Guilin; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai; Olympic Games staying in Beijing. | ||||||
Quotation Includes- Domestic airfares with taxes;
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts;
- Lunches and dinners as itinerary specifies;
- Standard cabin with all meals during the whole cruise;
- Shore excursions during the cruise;
- Private guides and drivers;
- Air-conditioned vehicles;
- Tourist sites permission fees;
- 2 bottles of mineral water each day;
- Government taxes.
For our quotation inclusions & exclusions, booking and cancellation terms, please read details.
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Our Private Tour is customized for you or your personal group specially. You will enjoy our private guide, driver as well as car service during the whole land tour individually, instead of sharing with other travelers.
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Accomodation - We stayed at Yes Inn. They have a website, www.yesinn.com. It was a lovely place. The room was expectedly small but homely and very comfortable. It was obvious that the owners made an effort to make it so, demonstrating great attention to detail. TV, laundry, internet, WiFi, drinking water, hot shower, air-conditioning, fridge, microwave and kettle all avaliable. The pictures in their website is an accurate representation of how the guesthouse really looks like. It is just across the road from the Fortress Hill MTR station, which is just 4-5 stops away from Admiralty and Central. There are supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, money changers, cheap eateries and convenient stores in the vicinity. There is also a tram stop right in front of the block. The rate, for a double was about 360HKD per night. In my opinion, its a steal.
Do visit...
1. Sheung Wan Market
2. Upper Lascar Row & Hollywood Road - Amazing array of antiques.
3. Goldfish Market - If pets if your thing, this will certainly bark up your tree.
4. Pottinger Street
5. Mid-Levels Escalator
6. Tai O Fishing Village (Lantau island) - Purchase fresh live seafood from any of the many fisherman and ask any of the restaurant to prepare it for you.
7. Aberdeen - Don't miss out on the fish market!
8. Stanley
9. Ave of Stars - The Symphony of Light show is rather lame but the view of HK island at night is nonetheless amazing. It is better for you to be at the Central/ Admiralty area itself during the show. Seeing the buildings light up right in front of you is far more impressive than watching it from afar.
10. Peak - We went there twice, once in the early morning, once in the evening. And we are glad we did, it was a totally different experience each time round. Be warned, the peak tram is extremely popular and expect to wait on your way up/down. During our morning visit we got to the peak tram station at 8am in the morning. It was empty, we didn't have to wait to get up or down an hour later. When our tram arrive at the bottom station we were shocked to find a long queue of people waiting to get on. The point is, be there early, the tram starts operating at 7am. Unless you want to share the view with an army of trigger happy package tourists get there early.
Don't waste your time on...
1. Western Market - Impressive exterior but little of interest inside.
2. Li Yuen Street East/West - Packed with stalls selling cheap tacky clothing, there are far better market streets in HK than these.
3. Ladder Street - Just a long staircase.