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Tour Code: S-106

13 Days Standard of Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Kunming - Lijiang - Shanghai: Starting from $1889 per person; Luxury| Standard | Budget

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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Our clients in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
Photo by our client Ms. Annalie Dorathea

Day One: Arrival in Beijing
TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star )- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing

Day Two: 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 Three: 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 and reach the Ming Tomb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Stone Forest, Kunming

Day Four: Beijing - Xian
Bid farewell to the city after having a stay at the Summer Palace. Fly to Xian to appreciate China’s long history. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay. Take a visit to the City Wall afterwards and have a bird’s view of this city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Grand New World Hotel (4 star)

Day Five: 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  Dance Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Six: Xian - Guilin
Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum. Fly to scenic Guilin to enjoy the top landscape of China. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.

Specials: A la carte lunch, Ethnic Songs and Dances Show at Lijiang Theatre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Lijiang Old Town

Day Seven: 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.

Day Eight: Guilin - Kunming
A whole day highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Then fly to Kunming, nicknamed City of Spring. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Wei Long Hotel  (4 star)

Day Nine: Kunming - Lijiang
This morning, have a spectacular view of the Stone Forest after 90 minutes transfer. Afterwards, fly to Lijiang and have your first impression of the Naxi minority people. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 3-star hotel for 2 nights stay and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Grand Hotel (3 star)

Lijiang Old Town

Day Ten: Lijiang
Morning excursion offers an opportunity to approach the Baisha Village , a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. Relax or further explore the city at your own step in the rest of day.

Specials: Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Eleven: Lijiang - Shanghai
No scheduled tour plans this morning and you could walk around the city on your own leisure step. Fly to prosperous Shanghai to feel the fashion atmosphere. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai   (4 star)

Day Twelve: 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 farewell dinner at Wangbaohe restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Thirteen: Shanghai Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast

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Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)

Group size

Season

2-5 travelers

6-9 travelers

10 travelers & above

High season

Double Occupancy

$2769

$2329

$2039

Sole Occupancy

$3289

$2859

$2509

Low season

Double Occupancy

$2679

$2249

$1889

Sole Occupancy

$3129

$2689

$2199

Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; May 01 to May 06, Oct 01 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Guilin; Oct 01 to Oct 07 and Jan 25 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Lijiang; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.

Quotation Includes

Domestic airfares with taxes;
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts;
Lunches and dinners as itinerary specifies;
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.

The performance of "Impression West Lake" is directed by the famous director Zhang Yimou. It takes the real nature scenery west lake with the around mountains as backgroud, giving people large scale and shocking feeling. The show lasts about 45 mins. It could compare beauty with the "Impression Liusanjie" in Yangshuo. The ticket price has lowered from Y360 to Y220 per person, while the VIP ticket Y450 per person.

Client's information:: Ms.Simmons Xe 2008-2-22 14:36

As I know, the guides in China have no salary. Their main income was the kick-back from the stores and the tips. Tipping is really not a custom in China, but in some special area, tips are expected, as the hotel porters, tour drivers and guides. There maybe also some exercitation guides who want to practise themselves and they may not require any rewards. But it is definitely that tipping is not required in China. It totally depends on you. It is just a means of showing your appreciation of their hard and excellent work. You can also give them some gifts if you think that can also express your appreciation.

It is also no need to pay for taking a photo with the local people. Chinese people are always hospitable to communicate with the foreigners and happy to take photoes with you. If you can send the photo back to them, they would cherish them for the life. While, some ones on the spot sites for show are except. They do ask you to pay them. In some extent, that may be their full time job.

Client's information:: Ms.Margot Harvey , Australia , 2007-12-12 15:27

I read some other sites and they show that tipping is not the custom in China and some guides will refuse the tips you give. If you want to express your appreciation on their service, some little gifts would be better and enough. What's in hell is correct? Which one should i follow?

One more question, if i want to take a photo with the local people, should i pay them or not?

Client's information:: Mr.Dennis allyesse , Canada , 2007-12-11 15:19