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- 17 Days Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
- Starting from $2689 per person
Our group at the Sacred Way, Beijing
Photo by our client Ms. Monta Lynn RevealDay 01Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in BeijingDay 02Beijing
Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in BeijingDay 03Beijing
This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan food restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. Conclude the full day tour after taking a glance of appearance of the Bird Nest (Olympic National Stadium) afar on the way back to downtown.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Deluxe Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
Bell Tower, XianDay 04Beijing - Xian
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the local best hotel, where a sumptuous buffet dinner valued at CNY168.00 net per person will be specially served for you this evening. You may take time to enjoy it.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtownDay 05Xian
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person at a well known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the mighty City Wall. This evening you will be transferred to the Tang Dynasty Palace, where you will be entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian)(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtownDay 06Xian
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi province. After an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person served at a famous local restaurant, 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, an a la carte dinner valued at CNY80.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known Sichuan cuisine restaurant.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown
Pea-boat ride along the Shennong Stream, Yangtze RiverDay 07Xian - Chongqing
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. You will then board an afternoon flight to Chongqing. Here a rich buffet dinner valued at CNY88.00 net per person served at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze will precede your boarding of the deluxe German-built cruise ship where you will spend the night.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal CruisesDay 08Chongqing - Fengdu
At 08:00 am your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty.(B+L+D)
Day 09Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
You will visit Badong and take a small junk for a close-up view of the breath-taking natural splendors along the Shennong Stream. You are sure to be impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. Back to China Regal to continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock.(B+L+D)
Day 10Sandouping
Your morning excursion is to visit the world-famous Three Gorges Dam Project. The sheer size of the dam and the exhibition hall with the Dam model will pleasantly surprise you. Afterwards pass the eastern section of Xiling Gorge and the river guide will be available to provide a narration. Exit the gorges at Yichang city, where you pass the ship lock of Gezhouba Dam. At 20:00 enjoy yourself with the dancing and music performance in the evening party.(B+L+D)
Shanghai Pudong new areaDay 11Wuhan - Shanghai
Arrival in Wuhan at around mid-day, you will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum after a flavored lunch served. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. This evening will be free for you to explore something of Shanghai and maybe sample your dinner at one of the many cafes or restaurants there.(B+L)
Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe roomDay 12Shanghai
You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. Then you are invited to a farewell dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person at Wang Bao He in Central Hotel, which enjoys 260 years history and serves the best Shanghai cuisine. Following the dinner is a fascinating Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe room
Cruising along the scenic Li River, GuilinDay 13Shanghai - Guilin
You will have morning free to explore this city by yourselves. After lunch, you will board a flight to Guilin. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner served.(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Sheraton HotelDay 14Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, which we feel sure will be one of the most memorable parts of your tour. You may also visit a local villager's home. If you feel tired, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Then you will be transferred back to Guilin to stay overnight at Sheraton Hotel. (Tips: Since lunch on the Li River cruise may not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have a big breakfast at the hotel today.)(B+L+D)
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
HongkongDay 15Guilin - Hongkong
After visiting the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the delightful Seven Star Park, you will take a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves.(B+L)
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford HongkongDay 16Hongkong
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hong Kong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own.(B)
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford HongkongDay 17Departure from Hongkong
After breakfast, you will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Packages as an extension to your China adventure!(B)
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Questions & Reviews
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Feb. 19,2008 15:53 Reply
Mr.Edwin said:
Travel for entertainment, but be careful!
Strange custom and regulations of the destination may spoil your vacation. Be careful! Custom and regulations need be cared before traveling. Not paying attention to it may spoil your vacation. Some countries’ custom or regulations are so strange enough to you that you may break the regulations and then be fined or may be sent to jail. Belows are some examples:
HongKong: HongKong is the paradise for shopping lovers. Meanwhile, it has strict regulation to maintain the city environment. If you spit on the street, you will be fined 80HKD immediately.
Singapore:This is a very fantastic place to visit in the South East Asia. It is not such a very fantastic place at all when you use chewing-gum and spit out in the street though. You may be fined up to 1000 EUR and you have to do the social work for 12 hours. If you argue, you may be sentenced to the lash.
Dubai - Arab:
When travel there, you should not take anodyne or anesthetic drugs. If you are found to have them, you may live in jail for 4 crazy years. If you are about to use these kinds of medicine, you’d better have doctor’s medical prescription.Other places...Source: http://shareknowledges.blogspot.com/2008/01/strange-custom-and-r egulations-of.html
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Dec. 25,2007 17:40 Reply
Ms.Caro Fito(United States) said:
hi everyboby!,
for those interested in visit china!, Here I have some good places U have to Go!
1. Shanghai!. Go for a drink at the Jazz bar in the lower level of the Peace Hotel or go up to the terrace to get some of the most spectacular views of beautiful and enchanting Shanghai, you will love it!.
In the old town, in the middle of a more and more modern city, a 400 years old classical Chinese garden is an oasis, one of the most famous places you can visit in Shanghai.
2. If you luckily stop in Beijing , there are great places you have to go, should I say, to experience: The Temple of Heaven located in Xuanwu district in Beijing, The Mao Zedong Mausoleum, The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel which is China’s first cross-river artificial sightseeing tunnel and “The Forbidden City" declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 as the “Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties”, and is listed as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the World.”
3. In Hong Kong, U cannot miss The Big Buddha, as it is the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and it is a major center of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction.”
The visit to the ICF won’t take you more than 30 minutes and you will get in return a few views of the city you won’t forget!
Stanley is one of the coolest places to visit in Hong Kong. A beautiful and casual market where you can find everything, is located along two narrow and steep streets full of color and with a friendly atmosphere.
And of course! You always hear that you have to go to see the Great Wall. Indeed, you have to. Here, at a spot called The Secret Wall, a non-touristic area, where you can see the original condition of the wall, walk and go up to one of the towers, where it will be only you and another five or six adventurers. Fantastic experience!
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Nov. 26,2007 17:16 Reply
Mr.Known(United States) said:
Tips for overseas travel
Read up on local cultures and learn a few words of the local language - travelling with respect earns you respect
Remove all excess packaging - waste disposal is difficult in remote places and developing countries
Ask your tour operator for specific tips for responsible travel in your destination
Ask your tour operator/hotel if there are useful gifts that you could pack for your hosts, local people or schools
Ask your tour operator whether there are local conservation or social projects that you could visit on your trip, and if/how you could help support them
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Oct. 29,2007 16:44 Reply
Mr.Robin Chiang(Hungary) said:
We enjoyed the trip very much and we liked China culture! You know, China has long history, the time is not enough to learn it during the short time. We suggest you may give us some book or list with the brief introduction of the museum or sightseeings before we visit. Then, we can know it more easily.
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Oct. 18,2007 15:14 Reply
Mr.Fred Paul(United Kingdom) said:
The following emergency telephone numbers work in all areas of China:
Police: 110
Fire alarm: 119
Medical care: 120 (or 999 in some places)
Calling these from a cell phone is free.