- Stay at luxurious hotels in each destination;
- Access to the Hall of Clocks and Treasure Gallery in the Forbidden City.
- Closer look at the terro cotta warriors.
- Luxury cruise on the Li River.
- Chance to hug a panda and take a picture with it;
- Jazz band in Peace Hotel Shanghai.
- Peaceful water town of Tongli
- Meals at the finest restaurants carefully selected for you.
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the city center. Check into your hotel for a 3-night stay. Relax after your long flight.
Today visit the lively People's Square, a popular area for Shanghai residents to do morning stretching exercises and a good spot to take in a panoramic vista of the city.
Continue to the Urban Planning Museum to learn more about the city's future and past and to see a scale model of how Shanghai will look in 2020.
Then move on to the Former French Concession to experience a mixture of both Chinese and Parisian taste.
Lunch will be served to you at Din Tai Fung Restaurant which is highly praised for its 'steam dumplings' and many other authentic dim sum items.
After lunch pay a visit to the Shikumen Museum, where a traditional courtyard home is decorated as it would have been in the 1920s.
After that visit the trendy boutiques and restaurants in the Xintiandi district.
Dinner at Beauty South 881 Club.
Today you will be driven to Suzhou. After that, stop at Tongli, a small water town with delightful scenery in peace and tranquility. It's well-known for its "low bridges, running water and small villages", for its customs and traditions, as well as its rich collection of antiques and historic sites.Enjoy lunch at Deyuelou Restaurant which is a time-honored restaurant in Suzhou. It is well-known for its history and the delicious local-taste dishes there.
In the afternoon vVsit Suzhou Museum which is designed by the world famous architect I.M.Pei.
Besides thousands of cultural relics housed, the museum itself is absolutely a piece of exquisite piece of art work.
You will also visit Net of Master Garden. Small but elegant, it was listed as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site in 1997.
you will be transferred to Shanghai.Tonight you will dine at Jean Georges, a very nice restaurant on the Bund that offers wonderful views across the river of the Pudong skyline.
After dinner go to the historic Peace Hotel to hear its famous jazz band.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Guilin.
After that, flight: MU5321 (China Eastern, 10:45am-1:00pm).
Picked up by your local guide on arrival and transferred to the city center.
Have lunch at Left Bank Cafe.
In the afternoon visit Reed Flute Cave. The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and sizes, which, with a multicolored lighting system, resemble a Chinese-version story of Journey to the Center of the Earth. The cave was also a frequent refuge for the local people escaping bandits and war in the past.
Enjoy dinner at Xiangshan Shanshui Garden Restaurant.
Today enjoy a half-day cruise tour on the picturesque Li River, a trip that affords close-up views of the stunning karst formations for which Guilin is famous.
Pass tranquil farming land, fishing scenes and picturesque villages as the ship sailing down the river.
A buffet lunch is served onboard.
After lunch This morning make this day with trip to Li River Cruise to witness the spectacular limestone rock formations and rural life along the riverbanks. After lunch, stop at Yangshuo, a small town set in the lush rice paddies and surrounded by meandering rivers and limestone peaks. After that, embark a golf cart to travel through the streets and explore the peaceful countryside view.
Tonight enjoy a wonderful show named Impression Liu Sanjie directed by Zhang Yimou who is regarded the most intelligent and creative director in China. He also successfully directed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008.
Today attend a Tai Chi class.
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art well-known to the public. In traditional Chinese fictions, it is often depicted as a sort of unconquerable power. But in modern time, its legendary meaning gradually fades away and it is now treated as daily exercise done mainly for health purpose.
Then you will be driven to Guilin.Have lunch at Xinjiulong Restaurant. It is a nice restaurant located by the picturesque Li River. When dining there, you can meanwhile enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the river. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Kunming. After that, flight: CZ3247 China Southern, 2:40 pm - 3:55 pm).
Upon arrival your local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Taste local food at Laofangzi Restaurant,dishes like Boiler Chicken and Fried Mushroom are most popular.
After breakfast visit the Provincial Museum where you'll view a large collection of artifacts from Yunnan's ethnic groups. The museum has three exhibits: displaying ethnic clothes, bronze drums and Buddhist art. It provides a quiet and relaxed way to learn more about the Yunnan's history and culture.
Then you will visit Yuantong Temple, one of the oldest and biggest Buddhist temples in Kunming dating back to the early 14th century. On the 1st and 15th day of each lunar month people will gather here for all kinds of Buddhist activities.
Enjoy lunch at Shiping Restaurant, a traditional courtyard near the south end of Cuihu Park serving authentic Yunnan cuisine.
After lunch you will stroll around the Flower Market. The unique geographic location and temperate climate year-round makes the city one of the major bases of Flower planting. you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Lijiang. After that, flight: CZ3451 (China Southern, 5:15pm-6:10pm).
Upon arrival in Lijiang, your local guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
This morning take a scenic drive to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
It is praised as both the "Museum of the Contemporary Glaciers" and the "Kingdom of Plants". Take the cable car up to the halfway mountain (about 3,200 metres above sea level) for the expansive mountain view and snowy scenery.
Some people might have the signs of altitude sickness: dizziness, headaches and a feeling of sluggishness. Make sure you have a good sleep the night before.
Have lunch at Jinsheng Lishui,it makes authentic Naxi flavor food.
In the afternoon pay a visit to Baisha Village, capital of the Naxi people prior to the 13th century and known for the collection of murals in the village.
Then come to Dongba Museum and enjoy a performance of traditonal Naxi music featuring Naxi people's ancient instruments. The Naxi tribe is one of China's most interesting ethnic minorities living mainly in Yunnan.
After breakfast stroll around the Old Town of Lijiang, which is the first Chinese hill town to earn a World Cultural Heritage status from UNESCO in 1997. It is full of cobbled streets, crisscrossed canals and swaying willow trees.
At the heart of the Old Town is the Square Street. Centuries ago it was the central bazaar where people bartered each other. Today it is still the centre of the town and business is open everyday. On sale are a variety of handicrafts, from homemade griddlecakes to handpicked tea leaves.
Lunch will be served at Muwang Yanyu Restaurant.
You may try Yunnan dishes, Sichuan cuisine or even western food.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Chengdu. After that, flight: MU5855 (China Eastern, 4:40 pm - 5:55 pm).
Upon arrival met and transferred to your hotel by local guide.
After dinner be transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast you will be driven to Le Shan. After that, this excursion is to visit the Giant Buddha.
You will take a short boat trip to view this biggest carved stone Buddha in the world.
Have lunch at the local best Shengyan Restaurant.
After lunch you will be transferred to Chengdu. After that, Enjoy hot pot food at Huangcheng Laoma Restaurant (local best hot pot).
After dinner enjoy a famous Sichuan opera show.
After enjoying your breakfast take a drive to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
The lovely creature is usually more active in the morning. Instructed by the staff you can hug and take picture with them.
Enjoy lunch at Humble House, a great place located in a park surrounded by bamboo groves and waterways.
This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian. After that, flight: MU2348 (Eastern Airlian.3:50 pm - 4:55 pm).
On arrival meet your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Dinner is on your own.
Today <div>depart with your guide and driver for Xian's most famous attraction,the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum,one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.</div>
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Your tour here will see the archaeologists working in the pit as the warriors are still being excavated.</div> Enjoy lunch at Real Love Chang An, Xian's best-known restaurant. You will be deeply impressed by both its tasty dishes and excellent decoration.
In the afternoon drive to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It was built in AD652 to house and protect Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by a famous Chinese monk Xuanzang, who spent 17 years traveling to India for the scriptures and translating them into Chinese. His journey has been described in the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Tonight you will enjoy dinner at Tang Palace while watching a fantastic dancing show Tang Dynasty Show. It is quite impressive and reflects the social conditions and culture of Tang Dynasty (618-907) vividly.
This morning visit the Shaanxi History Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of historic and cultural artifacts.
Xian saw its heyday in Han (206 BC - AD 220) and Tang (618 - 907)Dynasty. The museum boasts a great deal of extremely valuable relics reflecting the history, culture and social life of the two periods. From this point of view, even the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) can't compete with it.
Lunch will be served at Xian Restaurant. This time-honored restaurant serves authentic Shaanxi food including various traditional Xian snacks.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Beijing. After that, flight: CA1224 (Air China, 4:05 pm - 5:45 pm).
Meet your local guide on arrival and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Dinner is on your own arrangement.
This morning your tour begins with a walk through Tiananmen Square, which is the world's largest with a capacity to hold over one million people. Continue through the beautiful Gate of Heavenly Peace to enter the splendid Fobidden City. It was the sacred heart of the empire for about 500 years (1420 - 1911), totally 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors lived and ruled here. Your tour here will include access to two special exhibition halls, Hall of Clocks and Treasure Gallery, which are not included in normal tours.
Have lunch at Family Li Imperial Cuisine Restaurant, the first Michelin star restaurant in Beijing famous for Chinese imperial cuisine.
After lunch embark on a pedi-cab tour of the hutongs(alleyways) in Beijing's historic Houhai(Back Lakes)district. These alleyways containing traditional courtyard homes used to be neighborhoods in Beijing. Though many have been torn down to make room for modern buildings, some are saved and well preserved. On this tour, you will get to visit several homes and chat with the families who reside in them, a rare insight into everyday life of Beijingers.
Tonight enjoy a traditional Peking duck dinner at Dadong Restaurant which is considered by many as the best duck restaurant in Beijing and repeatedly voted "Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year" in Beijinger's Annual Restaurant Awards. The skin of the duck at Dadong is crispy and you dont find any oil at all in the duck meat, more tasty and healthier.
After enjoying your breakfast head for the superb Mutianyu section of the 2,000-year-old Great Wall, which is the country's most famous attraction and one of the few sights in the world that is still able to exceed the expectations of visitors. Walking along the walls and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes. Cable car ride is available to save your energy.
Enjoy authentic American food at Beijing Schoolhouse Restaurant located in the nearby Mutianyu Village.
In the afternoon visit the Summer Palace, a royal residence set among traditional Chinese gardens on the beautiful Kunming Lake.
Stroll along the famous Long Corridor and enjoy the traditional imperial architecture.
Dinner is your own choice tonight.
Today you will visit the spectacular Temple of Heaven, one of the important landmarks of Beijing and a magnificent example of ceremony architecture, where emperors offered ritual sacrifices and pray for good harvests.
After that go to Liulichang, a street with long history and rich cultural atmosphere. It is a favorite place of scholars, painters and calligraphers as there were hundreds of shops selling ancient books, paintings, ink stones...etc.
This noon, you will taste authentic Cantonese cuisine and dim sum for lunch at Crystal Jade.
This afternoon pay a visit to Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), the largest and best preserved lamasery in China.
The next program is a leisurely walk along Salitun, the famous bar street in Beijing.
Tonight enjoy your dinner at Capital M, a great place at Qianmen serving European cuisine.
Free till being transfered to the airport. End of the fabulous tour in China.
Service included
- 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 8 dinners at China's finest restaurants with soft drinks & local beer 0r wine included).
- Professional local English speaking guide. For groups of 6 and more people, we offer a complimentary national escort with rich knowledge and experiences.
- All internal flights (Shanghai/Guilin, Guilin/Kunming, Kunming/Lijiang, Lijiang/Chengdu, Chengdu/Xian and Xian/Beijing)
- All land transportation.
- Entrance fees to all tourist attractions.
- Travel Agency's Liability Insurance.
- Service charge and government taxes.
Service not included
- Visa processing fees.
- Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, excess luggage fees, telephone charges, room service and laundry charges.
Remarks
With the acceleration of opening to the outside world, the economy of Shanghai is getting developed on a daily basis. Most of 500 world famous enterprises who have invested in China have chosen Shanghai as their headquarters. More and more foreigners, who speculate on Chinese economic growth, or who are fond of Chinese culture and oriental culture, come to Shanghai working, traveling or studying.
When talking about Suzhou, Chinese people might mention the old saying: Paradise in Heaven, Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth. If you find yourself walking in the downtown area, your pace will be slow as you are appreciating the scenes of ancient narrow lanes, verdant trees and small rivers. Everything here will be startled by the light air flow that to be caused by passing visitors. In the scene, you will virtually be in the dream of the good old days : the tranquil lanes with ancient architectures, stone carved lions on both sides of the doors, and the air is filled a slight smell of old wood. As well as picturesque Suzhou gardens are an excellent example of simple elegance, with intriguing scenes found in every season and in all weathers.
Guilin lies in the central part of the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with abundant sunshine, high annual precipitation and moderate temperatures. The mean annual temperature in Guilin is 18.9 degrees Celsius, and the coldest month is January, in which the daily average lowest temperature is about 5 degrees Celsius. The hottest month is July, in which the daily average highest temperature is around 32 degrees Celsius. Thus there is no extreme weather for the city. Snow is rare, too, except for the snow covering the peaks in the outskirt of the city during winter.
Yangshuo County locates 65 kilometers to the southeast of the famous city of Guilin and situates on the west bank of Lijiang River, in northern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is administrated by Guilin. Established over 1,400 years ago, today Yangshuo is 1,428 square kilometers and having 300 thousand people, there are 13 ethnicities in the county including Han, Zhuang, Yao and Hui.
Long ago, a rich man was wandering in a park of Kunming. It had been a long time for him not to go out for a breath of the fresh air. His life was just on a nonstop running wheel. He felt tired and frustrated. Then, he saw a poor ragged beggar lying on the lawn pleasantly. He felt surprised and asked : You have nothing at all. Why are you so happy? Then came the answer: Dont you see the sunshine and the flowers?
Lijiang is the very city suspected as the Shangri-La in James Hiltons masterpiece Lost Horizon first published in 1933. It lies in Yunnan Province in southwestern China. It has many magnificent natural beauties such as high mountains and deep valleys, snow on the mountains which never melt even in summer, and highland lakes. They will be exposed to specialized folklore of the ethnic Bai, Naxi, Tibetan and the Mosuo minorities in Yunnan. Visitors will also get chances to admire the Dongba culture of the Naxi people in Lijiang Old Town.
When youre on the flight to the city of Chengdu perhaps youll ask one of the passengers sitting beside you: How long does it take to Chengdu now? Hell answer: When you hear the loud sound of playing mahjong, youre arriving in the city. Indeed, playing mahjong is a very popular pastime for Chengdu people, but as a provincial capital of Sichuan Province, China, it consists of various specialties like tea culture (which is quite akin to Hangzhou in eastern China), the ever famous and taste-teasing Sichuan spicy cuisine, belles and the leisurely life of its people. If you read the simple-sketched map of Chengdu you may find it looks like a roughly-knitted net for which there are many ring roads inside the city, very interesting. Chengdu is also the home of lovely giant pandas and the city of cotton-rose hibiscus.
Xian is the real center of China, even the center of China culture and history. Xian with a history roughly as long as China is a tourist destination famous for its historic and cultural attractions. Xian travel currently is the must of Classic China tour. Any travel expert ignoring the importance of Xian in tourism will not deserve trust
Beijing City Guide is an important part of Beijing Travel. Beijing is an internationally famous metripolis for its culture and history as well as the center of China. Since Yuan Dynasty, Beijing has been the national center for several centuries. The tourist attractions, magnificant performances and city travel services rank top in China. Reading Beijing travel guide is your best way to understand Beijing in depth.
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Chinese people boast their profound and incomparable China cuisine culture throughout the world. Traveling in China and tasting Chinese food is surely an unforgettable and impressive experience. Absolute China Tours provides the finest available Western and Chinese restaurants in any destination. Some serve authentic Chinese cuisine of different regions; some may remind you of your sweet home. From Michelin star restaurants to local privately run dining house, your tour in China will be a great memory.
Beijing
Xiao Wang Fu
Xiao Wang Fu serves home style dishes in a romantic setting, located besides Houhai Lake. The
restaurant offers tasty dishes from different regions of China. In addition to the fresh and authentic dishes, it offers excellent service. As a result, the restaurant was awarded In September 2003 with the Five Stars Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. This was the first time that a privately held restaurant in China received this award.
Crystal Jade
This Singaporean chain, bills itself as "authentic Cantonese and the decor and presentation make it ideal for extravagant dining. The menu features the usual dim sum delights (i.e. pork buns and radish cakes), barbecued pork (cha shao rou), and some more interesting selections like fish glazed in osmanthus honey sauce. Voted "Outstanding Dim Sum" in the Beijinger's Reader Restaurant Awards.
Dadong Duck Restaurant
The ducks are leaner than those of other roast duck restaurants. It has been repeatedly voted "Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year" in the Beijinger's annual Reader Restaurant Awards. Try dipping a slice of duck in the sugar provided alongside other condiments? somehow, it works beautifully. The 160-page menu is a work of art in itself, with a plethora of duck dishes backed up by vegetable dishes, soups and more.
Li Jia Cai (Family Li Imperial Cuisine)
Retired professor Mr. Li's house restaurant deserves its devoted following. It serves set meals of imperial-style food . Sitting down to a meal at the Li's table is more than just an exquisite gourmet experience; it is a chance for everyone to savor one of the most prestigious and rare cuisines in the world, to dine on foods which used to be the exclusive domain of the Imperial Family.
Schoolhouse Canteen
Schoolhouse Canteen serves food based on fresh local ingredients and home made from scratch in their own kitchens under the leadership of Executive Chef Randhir Singh. The Canteen's a la carte luncheon menu offers Western comfort food and fusion are as well as several Chinese and Asian specialties to accommodate the tastes of our guests, who come from all over the world to the visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
Shanghai
LAN Club
For those seeking the ultimate dining experience, LAN Club Restaurant has a unique blend of contemporary design and quiet luxury, complemented by the most attentive service. LAN Club Restaurant delivers excellence in fine dining, whether the occasion is group dining or romantic escape. There are many kitchen areas, each one skilled in preparing authentic flavors from around the world. All of this combines with expert service, exquisite food, and glorious wines to ensure a memorable experience of stylish, sophistication and classic dining experience at LAN Club.
Crystal Jade
Situated in the second floor of Nanli Square in down town Xintiandi, an obscure location yet famous for authentic Cantonese cuisine. Crystal Jade is a popular restaurant in Shanghai. It has won many awards, including the "one of the Best Shanghai restaurants" by Shanghai Tatler in 2006, No.1 Best Dim Sum by That's, "The best Cantonese restaurant" in 2003, 2004 and 2005 by "Modern Weekly", the 2004-2005 yearly "Eat and Drink Mobilization" and "Most popular restaurant" by "Sky Weekly".
Lynn
Vogue & modern, Lynn, the new generation of Shanghai cuisine, revitalizes famous Suzhou, Zhejiang and Shanghai dishes with modern cooking techniques. Lynn Shanghai cuisine, with it's unique taste, culinary skills and environment, evolves as the emblem of beauty and fashion. To the discerning diner, Lynn is an unforgettable experience and a true feast for the senses.
T8
T8 features a creative, eclectic mix of contemporary European, Asian flavored cuisine. This makes T8 a major attraction in a city that boasts a distinguished culinary tradition. T8 was awarded as one of the best 50 restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveller 2002.
Jean Georges
Shanghai features Mr. Vongerichten's eminent French cuisine in a refined setting, with sweeping views of the Bund and Pudong neatly complimenting his lilting recipes. Mr. Vongerichten's first signature restaurant outside of New York has set the bar for fine dining in Shanghai, with an inspired seasonal menu, elaborate wine list, and elegant, understated service.
Din Tai Fung
This restaurant's popularity and reputation for delicious Taiwanese cuisine is well deserved. The tender, juicy crab roe-filled dumplings are accompanied by a tasty mouthful of broth in each bite, and the chicken and beef soup nicely complements the palate. No wonder tasting the dumplings in Din Tai Fung is considered by many as one of the 10 must-do things in Shanghai.
Hangzhou
| Double occupancy | USD7982 |  |
| Single Room Supplement | USD3317 | |
| First Class Upgrades (Domestic Air) | USD0 |
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Summary
- Day 1 Arrive Shanghai
- Day 2 Shanghai Discovery
- Day 3 Suzhou Day Excursion
- Day 4 Shanghai to Guilin
- Day 5 River Excursion to Yangshuo
- Day 6 Guilin to Kunming
- Day 7 Kunming to Lijiang
- Day 8 Lijiang Sightseeing
- Day 9 Lingjian to Chengdu
- Day 10 Chengdu Sightseeing
- Day 11 Chengdu to Xian
- Day 12 Xian Discovery
- Day 13 Xian to Beijing
- Day 14 Beijing Sightseeing
- Day 15 Great Wall Excursion
- Day 16 Beijing Sightseeing
- Day 17 Depart Beijing
Hotels
| Shanghai | Pudong Shangri-La Hotel (Horizon Club Deluxe Room) |
| Guilin | Shangri-La Hotel Guilin (Deluxe River View) |
| Yangshuo | Guilin Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel (Deluxe River View) |
| Kunming | Grand Park Hotel Kunming (Crystal Club Room) |
| Lijiang | Banyan Tree Lijiang (Deluxe Garden Villa Suite) |
| Chengdu | Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu (Executive Room) |
| Xian | Sofitel on Renmin Square (Executive Room) |
| Beijing | The Peninsula Beijing (Grand Deluxe Room) |
