Our group at the Tiananmen Square, Beijing Photo by our client Mr. Glenn Theodore Biederman with his feedback

Day 01Arrival in Beijing

Your international flight will land in Beijing today. After reclaiming your luggage, you will find our experienced tour guide is waiting for you outside the customs by holding a sign on which your name is written. Our guide and driver will take you to the hotel. The rest time of the day remains free for you. You may have a good rest to adapt to the time difference and recover from the long-distance flight.

Meals: No meals
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel    
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

Day 02Beijing

At 08:30 of this morning, a tour briefing will be given at the hotel lobby when you will meet the companions who may travel with you for the following days. Your first stop is the impressive Tiananmen Square, where most of the national ceremonies of China are held. From the square, you could walk to the splendid Forbidden City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial palace, travelers are always shaken by the high red walls and large quantity of buildings with golden roofs. To avoid the cheap tourist restaurant as the most are doing now, we will serve you an a la carte lunch at a very nice restaurant that will give you a taste of authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, you will go to the Temple of Heaven, which was the imperial temple for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship for the Gods of Heaven. This evening's entertainment is to enjoy a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel

Our group at Badaling Great Wall, Beijing Photo by our client Ms. Robyn Baker with her feedback

Day 03Beijing

Please have enough breakfast at the hotel since you will be driven to climb the most splendid and best preserved Badaling section of China Great Wall this morning. Much energy will be consumed. At the Great Wall area, there are many peddlers selling souvenirs, we suggest you keep away from those people and do not respond to them if your have no interest in their goods, otherwise they may persist to talk to you. After that, you will be driven to a nearby town for a delicious Sichuan meal rather than having lunch at the shopping site tourist eatery. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain. As the main path in the Ming Tomb, the Sacred Way is believed to be the way leading the passed emperors to the heaven. Lining on the way, there are many huge stone statues of human figures and animals, which are the loyal guarders of the royal graveyard. The Ming Tomb, as its name indicates, is a cluster of tombs for the 13 emperors and their wives in the Ming Dynasty. On the way to the downtown area, appreciate the appearance of the magnificent Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) at close quarters.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch 
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel

Day 04Beijing - Xian

Before heading for Xian, a visit to the elegant Summer Palace - the existing largest imperial palace in China and a classic Hutong tour with passing by Shichahai, Yinding Bridge, Yandaixiejie, Drum tower or Bell tower will be arranged for you to feel the essence of Beijing and its old culture. After having an abundant a la carte lunch at an elegant local restaurant, an afternoon flight will take you to the ancient city - Xian. Upon arrival, you will be driven to the hotel. Our guide will help you with the check-in procedure and introduce the hotel layout to you so that you will have an easy stay.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch 
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel 

Our group at the City Wall, Xian Photo by our client Ms. Almerie Fourie with her feedback

Day 05Xian

Today you will be driven one hour to the suburb area to marvel at the powerful Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Rather than having lunch at the tourist eateries, you will enjoy a homely cooked a la carte lunch at a local family that you will visit. Highly commended by our former clients, it is a good opportunity for you to experience close contact with the local people and dine with them in the family. After lunch, continue your exploration to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at Da Ci'en Temple, where you may find lots of people are burning joss sticks for the Buddha to pray for being blessed. Besides, the north square of the temple which boasts the large-scale Tang-culture sculptures and the beautiful waterscape fountains is also charming. It is a most popular place for local people and tourists to have a leisurely stroll. Then come to the well-preserved City Wall on the South Gate of the city. Usually when some VIP leaders or persons pay a visit to Xian, a welcome ceremony with the glorious Tang Dynasty performances will be held at the entrance of this gate; or during some big festivals, the celebration activities will also be held there. Tonight, you will be invited to a traditional dumpling dinner and a splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Tips: Clients who take our group tours in December, January and February will arrange the dinner and evening activity on their own for this day, since the theater will not be open at that time.

Retired people's leisure life

Day 06Xian - Guilin

This morning a visit to the Great Mosque, a nice place of serenity amid bustling city life, is scheduled. Surrounding the mosque is a lively Muslim bazaar, which is a good place to pick the souvenirs or gifts and taste local snacks. Our guide will leave you some free time there. Around noon, we will serve you an a la carte lunch at a well-known restaurant. After that, you will fly to Guilin and meet your local guide at the airport. A private drive will take you to the hotel. Guilin is a scenic city with alluring night views, so walking nearby around your hotel is a good chance for you to appreciate.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day 07Guilin

Today you will take a full day city tour including visits to the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill, which are all highlight attractions in Guilin. Possessing advantaged water and mountains, Guilin has a large number of amazing natural beauties, including the well-know Li River and the karst cave of the Reed Flute Cave and the Seven Star Park. Erected on the bank of the Li River, the Elephant Trunk Hill just looks like a huge elephant drinking water in the river, which has been a landmark of Guilin.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Li River cruise, Guilin

Day 08Guilin - Yangshuo

Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Li River is the essence of Guilin landscape, especially the section from Guilin to Yangshuo, which is reputed as 'A Hundred Miles Gallery'. The wandering river, grotesque peaks, fantastic reflections and pretty waterfalls will present picturesque scenery for you. Upon disembarking in Yangshuo, you will check in the hotel. During the rest of the day, you are going to ride a bike to the nearby countryside to appreciate the amazing scenery there. Or we will transfer you there instead of riding bicycles. Along the way, you will pay a visit to a local peasant's family, where you may see many scenes that can only be obtained in some old Chinese movies. Dinner is not provided, though there are many western-style restaurants and cafes in the famous West Street for you to choose. 

Tips: Today we have to provide you a poor lunch on the cruise which can not meet the serving standards of TravelChinaGuide. This is a long-standing problem that nobody can solve it. We recommend you take a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning. The cruise arrives at terminal Yangshuo around 13:30 to 14:30 according to the different water flows. There are plenty of coffee shops ashore for your choice.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: New Century Hotel

Day 09Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

This morning, we will transfer you to Guilin airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will find your local guide is waiting for you outside the baggage claim area of the airport. Then transfer you to the hotel. The remaining time of the day is left free for you. Since your hotel is near to Shanghai's shinning star – Xian Tian Di area, we suggest you take a visit there. It is a wonderful place for shopping, entertainment and dining. You may get a general impression of Shanghai young people's life and it is also a good choice to give play to your photography as buildings in Xin Tian Di perfectly combine the traditional Shanghai style with the newest modern architecture.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel

Shanghai Bund Photo by our clients Frank and Hilde van Diest with their feedback

Day 10Shanghai

Today's tour will be started at Shanghai Museum which specializes in ancient art works of China, especially China bronze ware, chinaware, calligraphies and paintings. Later, continue the trip to the classical Yuyuan Garden to see the sophisticated design and fine layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters. After that, a farewell a la carte lunch of authentic Shanghai cuisine will be provided at a nice local restaurant with public praise. In the afternoon, continues to tour the Bund, famous Nanjing Road and an ancient street to compare the old and modern metropolis of Shanghai. Our guide and driver will take you back to the hotel and say goodbye to you. If you need some information on how to go to the airport from your hotel the next day, please ask your guide or hotel reception for more details.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel 

Day 11Departure from Shanghai

After breakfast, you may have all your belongings and luggage packed and then check out of the hotel by yourself. Please make sure from which airport your flight will depart before you leave as there are two airports in Shanghai, one is Pudong International Airport and the other is Hongqiao Airport. We kindly suggest you reserve a taxi or the airport shuttle bus with the hotel bell desk beforehand to save time. Also if you wish to stay on in China, please contact your travel consultant about an extension tour, we are pleased to arrange it for you. Wish you a nice trip home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Departure Dates and Prices

Based on per person and shown in US dollars
Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!

Group Code	Arrival Date 2012	Departure Date 2012	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy	Status
12-G0105	Jan 05(Thu)	Jan 15(Sun)	$1429	$1679	Full
12-G0214	Feb 14(Tue)	Feb 24(Fri)	$1429	$1679	Available
12-G0320	Mar 20(Tue)	Mar 30(Fri)	$1499	$1779	Available
12-G0410	Apr 10(Tue)	Apr 20(Fri)	$1629	$1999	Available
12-G0424	Apr 24(Tue)	May 04(Fri)	$1629	$1999	Available
12-G0508	May 08(Tue)	May 18(Fri)	$1629	$1999	Available
12-G0522	May 22(Tue)	Jun 01(Fri)	$1629	$1999	Available
12-G0605	Jun 05(Tue)	Jun 15(Fri)	$1569	$1879	Available
12-G0626	Jun 26(Tue)	Jul 06(Fri)	$1569	$1879	Available
12-G0710	Jul 10(Tue)	Jul 20(Fri)	$1589	$1899	Available
12-G0724	Jul 24(Tue)	Aug 03(Fri)	$1589	$1899	Available
12-G0807	Aug 07(Tue)	Aug 17(Fri)	$1589	$1899	Available
12-G0821	Aug 21(Tue)	Aug 31(Fri)	$1589	$1899	Available
12-G0904	Sep 04(Tue)	Sep 14(Fri)	$1629	$2009	Available
12-G0918	Sep 18(Tue)	Sep 28(Fri)	$1629	$2009	Available
12-G1009	Oct 09(Tue)	Oct 19(Fri)	$1639	$2019	Available
12-G1023	Oct 23(Tue)	Nov 02(Fri)	$1639	$2019	Available
12-G1106	Nov 06(Tue)	Nov 16(Fri)	$1519	$1819	Available
12-G1218	Dec 18(Tue)	Dec 28(Fri)	$1449	$1689	Available

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