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Tour Features
This 23-Day private tour includes the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Army Wonders, the beautiful city - Guilin with breathtaking natural sceneries and also Kunming, an ancient and mysterious town - the home of several ethnic groups in Yunnan Province, Shanghai, the model of the modern cities in China and, Pingyao the Ancient city.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Buddha of Yungang Grottoes, Datong

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 04: Beijing
We intend to leave the day free for you to absorb something of the vibrant atmosphere of Beijing. (B)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 05: Beijing - Datong
Visit the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple and the lovely Pandas in Beijing Zoo. Take an overnight soft sleeper train to Datong. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train

Day 06: Datong
Arrive in Datong in the morning. After having breakfast at the hotel, visit the Shanhua Monastery, the Nine Dragons Screen and the Hanging Monastery. (B+L)

Accommodation: Datong Hotel

 

Unique courtyard of Qiao family,  Pingyao

Day 07: Datong - Taiyuan
Visit the Yungang Grottoes. Take a soft sleeper train to Taiyuan and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Jiaotong Hotel

Day 08: Taiyuan
Visit the Double Pagoda Temple and the Chongshan Temple. The afternoon is free. (B+L)

Accommodation: Jiaotong Hotel

Day 09: Taiyuan - Pingyao
Drive to Pingyao and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Qiao Family's compound, Shuanglin Monastery, the City Wall and the Ming - Qing Street. (B+L)

Accommodation: Pingyao Guest House

Day 10: Pingyao - Taiyuan - Xian
Visit the Ri Sheng Chang Financial House, the Tongxinggong ancient bank safeguard and the Courtyard Residence. Drive back to Taiyuan and take an overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train

 

Roofs of the old houses, Lijiang

Day 11: Xian
Pick you up at the railway station. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Provincial History Museum. (B+L)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Day 12: Xian
The day is arranged by yourselves, you are suggested to visit the City Wall, the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore the Bazaar near the Mosque by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Day 13: Xian - Kunming
You are suggested to take a shuttle bus to the airport and the bus stop is very near to your hotel. Board the flight to Kunming by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Kunming airport and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Flowers and Birds Market and the Golden Palace. (B)

Accommodation: King World International Hotel

 

Minority people, Yunnan

Day 14: Kunming - Lijiang
Visit the Stone Forest. Take a flight to Lijiang and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

modation: Sanhe Hotel

Day 15: Lijiang
Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. You can explore the Old Town by yourselves in the afternoon. (B+L)

Accommodation: Sanhe Hotel

Day 16: Lijiang - Kunming - Guilin
The morning is free and the lunch is on your side. You will be transferred to the airport to board the flight to Kunming. Then you yourselves connect the flight to Guilin. Our guide will pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Universal

Minority people, Yunnan

Day 17: Guilin - Yangshuo
Transfer you to the pier to board the cruise ship. Then the activities along the Li River and in Yangshuo will be handled by yourselves. Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, you may have a short bicycle trip to the countryside. Alternatively, you can take an electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today). (B+L)

Accommodation: New Century Hotel

Day 18: Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
Go back to Guilin by yourselves. The shuttle bus ticket from Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the front desk. After you arrive in Guilin, you are suggested to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Fubo Hill. Take a taxi to the airport by yourselves to board the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 19: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

 

Cruising along the picturesque Li River, Guilin

Day 20: Shanghai - Suzhou
We will book the train tickets for you from your hotel. Please pick up the tickets from the front desk and pay on the spot. Take the soft seat train to Suzhou by youselves. Our guide will meet you at Suzhou railway station and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, the Tiger Hill and the Humble Administrator's Garden. (B+L)

Accommodation: Gusu Hotel

Day 21: Suzhou - Shanghai
Take a soft seat train back to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we booked for you by yourselves. Afternoon is free. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 22: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 23: Departure from Shanghai
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

More Yunnan ToursB-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner