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10 Days Beijing,Xian,Guilin,Shanghai Tour from US$ 1,220

An excellent short tour covering four hot destinations that appeal to most people interested in Chinese culture and history.

Tour code: CHP-02
Destination: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai
Departure: Daily
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Highlights: Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City,Beijing Zoo,Summer Palace,Great Wall,Ming Tombs,Temple of Heaven,City Walls,Wild Bid Goose Pagoda,Terracotta Warriors, Historical Museum,Great Mosque, Elephant Trunk Hill,Fubo Hill,Li River ,Reed Flute Caves,Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and Old Street

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Day 1 Arrive in Beijing

When you arrive in Beijing, your local guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Check in for three nights stay. Relax or explore the city on your own.

Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar.

Day 2 Beijing (B/L)

Today you will be exploring the heart of Beijing. The routine starts with Tiananmen Square and then the Forbidden City, continue to Beijing Zoo to say HI to the lovely pandas, and finally the Summer Palace. A Chinese lunch is served at a fine local restaurant.

Tonight we recommend an optional evening for Peking Opera or Chinese Kung-fu performance.

Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar.

Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D)

Today you will take a day tour to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs, which might be must-see sites to most people.

You will visit the Mutianyu sector , where a cable car ride is included. Enjoy plenty of time to walk along its ramparts and absorb the breathtaking views. After lunch continue to the Ming Tombs where 13 Ming dynasty emperors and their consorts were buried. In 2003, the imperial burial site was enlisted as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Changling Tomb where emperor Yongle and his empress are buried is the first as well as the largest one of all the Ming Tombs. Return to Beijing, enjoy a special Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.

Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar.

Day 4 Beijing - Xian by plane (B/L/D)

Begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Heaven which is one of the landmarks of Beijing. After lunch transfer to the airport and take a flight to Xian – another historical city. This afternoon you will visit the City Walls and Wild Bid Goose Pagoda. In the evening enjoy the well-known local flavor dumpling for dinner.

Night entertainment: Tang Dynasty Singing & Dancing performance.

Accommodation: Mercure Xian on Renmin Square or similar.

Day 5 Xian (B/L)

An unforgettable full day tour including the Terracotta Warriors, Historical Museum and the Great Mosque.

Accommodation: Mercure Xian on Renmin Square or similar.

Day 6 Xian - Guilin by plane (B/L)

Transfer to the airport and take a morning flight to picturesque Guilin, home of China's most famous landscapes and inspiration for many Chinese artists. This afternoon you visit the Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill.

Accommodation: Xishan Business Hotel or similar.

Day 7 Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin (B/L)

A leisurely cruise along the Li River is today's highlight, witnessing spectacular limestone rock formations and rural life along the riverbanks. A buffet lunch is served onboard. The cruise trip starts from Guilin and ends in Yangshuo, a small but poetic town.

Accommodation: Xishan Business Hotel or similar.

Day 8 Guilin - Shanghai by plane(B/L)

Begin the day with a visit to the Reed Flute Caves, burrowed deep into the surrounding hillside. After lunch fly to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel for two nights stay.

Accommodation: New Century Hotel Shanghai or similar.

Day 9 Shanghai (B/L/D)

Shanghai is China's most vibrant city with most diverse elements of culture. Today's city tour includes a visit to Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and Old Street, a walk along the Bund and a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road, Shanghai

This evening enjoy a farewell banquet followed by an amazing acrobat show!

Accommodation: New Century Hotel Shanghai or similar.

Day 10 Depart from Shanghai (B)

Transfer to the airport, take your homeward flight.

	1 To 1	2 To 5	6 To 9	Single Room Supplement
2010-1-1 To 2010-12-31	US$ 2,277	US$ 1,467	US$ 1,220	US$ 278
Re: Price quoted for one pax is already inclusive of single room supplement.

Service included:
- Hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
- Air-conditioned private car, or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Domestic flights (economy class)
- Service Charges & Government Taxes.
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees and meals as specified in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance.

Service not included:
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide