Silver-0803 12 days from $1279

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CLASSIC CHINA

Tour Code: SILVER-0803

12 Days Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai: Starting from $1279 per person

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Day by Day Itinerary

Our group at the Summer Palace, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival 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: Forbidden Hotel

Day 02: Beijing
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 Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel

Day 03: Beijing
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 restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Forbidden Hotel

Our group at the City Wall, Xian

Day 04: Beijing - 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 hotel. An a la carte dinner valued at CNY60.00 net per person will be arranged at a well-known restaurant. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 05: Xian
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your today's tour. In the afternoon, you will visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained at the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking of the famous Dumpling Banquet Dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 06: Xian
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi Province. After lunch, 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. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Li River cruise, Guilin

Day 07: Xian - Guilin
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then board a flight to Guilin, you will be met at the airport and transferred to check in the hotel upon arrival. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day 08: Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. 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. Dinner is left on your own. There are many western-style restaurants and cafes in the famous West Street for your choice. (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)

Accommodation: Yangshuo Paradesa Resort - the local best hotel

Cycling around the Yangshuo rural area, Guilin

Day 09: Yangshuo - Guilin
Today, you will have the morning free to explore this small tranquil town. You can hire a bicycle enjoying the breathtaking scenery around the town or wonder along the West Street or having a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at about 13:00 and drive you back to Guilin to visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day 10: Guilin - Shanghai
This morning you will be transferred to board a flight to Shanghai. Our Shanghai guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You will be taken to visit Xin Tian Di, which is a newly developed recreation area in Shanghai with old styled buildings. You may find a cafe or western-style restaurant to have your dinner there during your exploration. (B+L)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai - Deluxe Room

Strolling along the Bund, Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Then you will have some free time to stroll along the Bund to experience the thrills of old Shanghai. After sightseeing, you will be transferred back to your hotel to have dinner. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai - Deluxe Room

Day 12: Departure from Shanghai
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for 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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Departure Dates and Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!

Group Code	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Status
08-G0115	Jan 15	Jan 26	$1279	$1479	Closed
08-G0220	Feb 20	Mar 02	$1279	$1479	Closed
08-G0320	Mar 20	Mar 31	$1339	$1589	Closed
08-G0409	Apr 09	Apr 20	$1419	$1759	Closed
08-G0425	Apr 25	May 06	$1419	$1759	Closed
08-G0514	May 14	May 25	$1419	$1759	Closed
08-G0530	May 30	Jun 10	$1369	$1679	Closed
08-G0613	Jun 13	Jun 24	$1369	$1679	Closed
08-G0627	Jun 27	Jul 08	$1369	$1679	Closed
08-G0711	Jul 11	Jul 22	$1479	$1789	Closed
08-G0725	Jul 25	Aug 05	$1549	$1849	Open
08-G0912	Sep 12	Sep 23	$1509	$1879	Open
08-G0924	Sep 24	Oct 05	$1509	$1879	Open
08-G1017	Oct 17	Oct 28	$1459	$1819	Open
08-G1031	Oct 31	Nov 11	$1439	$1749	Open
08-G1119	Nov 19	Nov 30	$1399	$1679	Open
08-G1220	Dec 20	Dec 31	$1329	$1549	Open

Inclusions

Internal flights & taxes;
Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;
Excellent guide & driver;

Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van;
Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
Two bottles of mineral water per day;
Government taxes;

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Convenient and cheap way from Pudong airport to Nanjing Road:

Take bus #2 from Pudong airport to the bus terminus on Nanjing Road. The trip cost RMB19. Then you could take a taxi to your hotel nearby, cost at 15-30RMB. You can also go back to the airport on the same way.

Client's information:: Mr.Tim Dison , Canada , 2008-2-25 16:27

Get up early in the morning or get out late in the afternoon. Run ahead of your group or linger behind to try to catch the moment without the crowd. Buck-up your courage to request/demand that the bus or car stop for picture taking along the road or even exploration of a market you see along the way. (You may irritate some of your fellow travelers but more will be happy to take advantage of the opportunities.) Insist that "escorted" does not mean rigidly limited. Despite what you might think Chinese tourists do individually complain but group power does have an even greater effect. Do not be put off by some guide saying you have a schedule to keep, etc. When you have free time feel free to wander the streets. I think this is very safe compared to other countries. You will be surprised at how easy and fun taking people pictures can be in China. You will almost certainly be asked to have your picture taken with Chinese on vacation. Cooperate and then take this as an opportunity to take their picture. (Hold up your camera and say "qing" meaning please and pronounced "Cheeng".) Another trick is to offer to take the picture of a family or couple with their camera and then ask if you too can take a picture of them with your own camera. The most common Chinese response to your taking of their picture with your own camera is "Thank you" as if they see it as a compliment.

Since I am really kind of shy about taking people pictures, I really did enjoy the ease of taking this type of picture in China. It often served as a ice-breaker for some sweet moments of mostly non-verbal interaction with Chinese people.

Client's information:: Mr.Bob Melon , Brazil , 2008-1-29 17:12

Not matter which city you are travelling in, i am here just want to remind you of not taking the taxi parked in front of the hotel if not at the rush hour. My driver told us that the taxi drivers in front of the hotel had paid some amount of rake-off to the porters in the hotel and they were allowed to park there. For convenience, the guests always choose them to drive to the airport at a higher price. If you are not urgent, walk some steps away from the hotel and call a taxi on the road. You could ask a price from the taxi driver before the hotel for reference, and then set a price 30-50Yuan lower with the taxi driver you called on the road, heyhey~~ sounds like a good idea?

Client's information:: Mr.Sam Grant , United Kingdom , 2007-11-16 14:28