Itinerary of 20 Days China Tour (Shanghai, Guilin, Xian, Lhasa, Yangtze, Beijing)
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Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Guilin - Yangshuo - Xian - Lhasa - Chongqing - Three Gorges Area - Yichang - Beijing Description :20 days China Tour, is themed with China best tourist attractions in Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Xian, Lhasa, Yangtze Cruise and Beijing, with exquisite cuisines, cultural experiences and good accommodations in each city. Tour Code : CHP-55 Duration : 20 Day(s) / 19 Night(s) Departure Date : |
| Tour Days | Destinations | Meals Included | Transports | Today's Activities |
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Day 1 |
Shanghai |
Arrival in Shanghai[detail] |
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Day 2 |
Shanghai |
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Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Huangpu River Cruise (night)[detail] |
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Day 3 |
Shanghai |
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Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Shanghai Xintiandi Plaza[detail] |
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Day 4 |
Shanghai -> Suzhou |
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Tongli Town, Transportation, Tiger Hill[detail] |
Day 5 |
Suzhou -> Hangzhou |
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Humble Administrator Garden, Transportation[detail] |
Day 6 |
Hangzhou |
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West Lake, Lingyin Temple[detail] |
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Day 7 |
Hangzhou -> Guilin |
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Transportation, Elephant Trunk Hill, Wave-Subduing Hill (Fubo Hill)[detail] |
Day 8 |
Guilin -> Yangshuo |
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Li River Cruise, West Street (Xi Jie) in Yangshuo, Transportation[detail] |
Day 9 |
Yangshuo -> Guilin -> Xian |
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Reed Flute Cave(Lu Di Yan), Transportation, Transportation, Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Banquet[detail] |
Day 10 |
Xian |
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Terra-Cotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Muslim Street（Huimin Street）[detail] |
Day 11 |
Xian -> Lhasa |
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Shaanxi History Museum, Transportation[detail] |
Day 12 |
Lhasa |
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Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace[detail] |
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Day 13 |
Lhasa |
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Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery[detail] |
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Day 14 |
Lhasa -> Chongqing -> Three Gorges Area |
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Ciqikou Ancient Town, Transportation, Transportation[detail] |
Day 15 |
Three Gorges Area |
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Fengdu Ghost Town[detail] |
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Day 16 |
Three Gorges Area -> Yichang |
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White Emperor City (Baidi Town), Transportation[detail] |
Day 17 |
Yichang -> Beijing |
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Yangtze River Cruise (Downstream Disembark), Transportation[detail] |
Day 18 |
Beijing |
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Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Summer Palace, Beijing Opera (front area)[detail] |
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Day 19 |
Beijing |
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The Great Wall of China, Changling Tomb, Beijing Roast Duck[detail] |
Day 20 |
Beijing |
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Departure from Beijing[detail] |
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the guide and be transferred to your hotel in the city center.
Visits : Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, The Bund
After breakfast enjoy a half day tour to Shanghai Museum & Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. After having lunch travel to the Bund, a very important lankmark of Shanghai on the western bank of the Huangpu River. Afterwards take a walk along the famous commercial street in Shanghai, Nanjing Road. At night, enjoy a short cruise over Huangpu River to appreciate the night view of the city.
Restaurants:
Lunch:A Ying Bao Restaurant
The restaurant is located No. 239 Shanxi South Road Huangpu District. It mainly serves Shanghai local dishes. It is popular among local people for its braised food.
Dinner:Ren jian Bi Feng Tang Restaurant
In the restaurant, you will taste authentic local Shanghai cuisines.
Visits : Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Shanghai Xintiandi Plaza
After breakfast you will visit Jade Buddha Temple, features the architectural style of the Song Dynasty with a precise layout and harmonious structure. Then the tour takes you to Yuyuan Garden. In the afternoon have a free walk along Shanghai Old Street, a kind of open-air market where you can buy small things. Then, be guided around Shanghai Xintiandi, where you can experience the perfect blending of old and modern Shanghai.
Restaurants:
Lunch:Shang Lin Tie Ban Shao
The restaurant mainly serves Japanese Barbecue food.
Visits : Tongli Town, Tiger Hill
After enjoying your breakfast you will be driven to Suzhou. After that, begin today's tour with a visit to Tongli, an ancient water town along the Grand Canal. The pretty and rustic town is well-known for its running water, stone bridges, peaceful atmosphere as well as long history. Crowned as "Small Oriental Venice", the intact ancient town is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle in big cities.
After having lunch climb to the popular tourist destination-Tiger Hill.It is known for its natural beauty as well as historical sites with poetry and calligraphy carved into rocks.
Visits : Humble Administrator Garden
After enjoying your breakfast enjoy your time in Humble Administrator's Garden, the most beautiful garden in China. This afternoon head for the railway station and take a safe, fast and comfortable train ride to Hangzhou.
Suzhou/Hangzhou by train G7385 15:27-16:40 (for reference only)
Visits : West Lake, Lingyin Temple
Today you will enjoy a short boat ride over the picturesque West Lake. Then pay a visit to Meijiawu Tea Village. This afternoon pay a visit to Lingyin Temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in southeast of China and the nearby Peak Flying Afar. Afterwards, have a free walk along Hefang Street.
Restaurants:
Lunch:Hang Zhou Tang Chao (Hangzhou dashan D)
Enjoy the authentic Cantonese food inside the famous shopping mall in Hangzhou.
Visits : Elephant Trunk Hill, Wave-Subduing Hill (Fubo Hill)
Today you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Guilin.
In the afternoon our guide will take you to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill & Fubo Hill.
Restaurants:
Lunch:Guilin Qian Shui Wan Restaurant
This restaurant is located in city center,west to the libertation bridge .You can enjoy a good view of li river and Seven star park.
Hangzhou/Guilin by flight SC4951 10:30-12:35 (for reference only)
Visits : West Street (Xi Jie) in Yangshuo
Today make this day with trip to Li River Cruise to witness the spectacular limestone rock formations and rural life along the riverbanks. This afternoon 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, stroll at the West Street to get the local color.
Visits : Reed Flute Cave(Lu Di Yan)
This morning you will be driven to Guilin. After that, pay a visit to Reed Flute Cave. Reed Flute Cave is known as a Palace of Natural Art. It 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. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian. In the evening, you will go enjoy Tang Dynasty Show and taste chinese dumplings at the same time.
Restaurants:
Lunch:Guilin Qian Shui Wan Restaurant
This restaurant is located in city center,west to the libertation bridge .You can enjoy a good view of li river and Seven star park.
Dinner:
Guilin/Xian by flight JD5124 15:45-17:35 (for reference only)
Visits : Terra-Cotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Muslim Street（Huimin Street）
After enjoying your breakfast visit the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors. It was discovered in 1974 and considered one of the eight wonders in the world. In the afternoon walk along the old streets of the Muslim area and visit the Grand Mosque.
Restaurants:
Lunch:Xian Fan Zhuang
Considered as the priority when tourists come to Xian because it is famous for various local snacks with well-decorated atmosphere.
Today pay a visit to Shaanxi History Museum, which is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China with over 300,000 items. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Lhasa.
Xian/Lhasa by flight MU2335 11:30-14:40 (for reference only)
Restaurants:
Lunch:Jiang Nan Restaurant
Featured with both middle China and eastern China cuisine in nice environment. Served home-made dishes.
Notes: Tibet travel permit will only be issued to a minimum group size of 5 travelers from the same country.
Visits : Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace
After breakfast starts from Potala Palace, the symbol of Lhasa and the regional capital of Tibet. Then go to Jokhang Monastery. Of course, you should not miss Barkhor Street nearby, the biggest bazaar for the Tibetans.
Visits : Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery
After breakfast pay a visit to Norbulingka. It is a summer resort for different generations of Dalai Lamas, where they could take care of local affairs. In the afternoon pay a visit to Drepung Monastery (Vault of the Crops in Tibetan). It is famous for the debates on Buddhist doctrines frequently held,which is also known as the Tibetan Library.
After breakfast enjoy a free morning at leisure.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Chongqing. After that, travel to Ciqikou Ancient Town. It is a small town with a history of more than 1,800 years and unique cultural characteristics. It shows the peaceful laid-back life in the Sichuan countryside. At night be transferred to the pier to board the cruiseship. The fantastic Yangtze River cruise is coming.
Lhasa/Chongqing by flight 3U8634 14:50-17:00 (for reference only)
Visits : Fengdu Ghost Town
This morning sail on the Yangtze River. Enjoy shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost Town. Located on the northern bank of the River, Fengdu got its name of Ghost Town by the ancient legends of sinister spirits and terrible ghosts which are part of Chinese culture.
Visits : White Emperor City (Baidi Town)
Today you may choose to take a shore excursion to the White King City (optional) or participate in the activities on board. Today you will pass through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. In the afternoon take an excursion to the Small Gorges or Shennong Stream. Tomorrow you will arrive in Yichang.
After breakfast our guide will guide you to the Three Gorges Dam which is considered the greatest water construction in China. After the visit, go back to the ship and have lunch there. Then tidy your things up and get disembarked. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Beijing.
Yichang/Beijing by flight CA1824 16:50-18:50 (for reference only)
Visits : Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Summer Palace
After enjoying your breakfast you will visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city square in the world. Covering 440,000 square meters, it has witnessed many important historic events taking place here. Then pay a visit to the Forbidden City, one of the five most famous palaces in the world where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties lived and ruled for over 500 years. After having lunch leave for the Summer Palace. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, Summer Palace was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection. Afterwards, you will enjoy a rickshaw tour in the old Hutong and visit a local family. This evening, enjoy the fantastic Beijing Opera(seat in the VIP area).
Restaurants:
Lunch:Da Wan Ju
Dawanju serves Beijing and Chongqing style food as well as the famous Beijing Duck.Their service is great too.
Dinner:Ba Guo Bu Yi
Beijing Ba guo bu yi Restaurant serves some of the heartiest and most authentic Sichuan fare in town with its traditional Chinese style decorations. Favorite dishes include dandan noodles in spicy peanut-sesame-garlic sauce, lazi jiding (chicken smothered by chilies), steamed fish served with chili-oil sauce and huiguorou (twice-cooked pork).
Visits : The Great Wall of China
After enjoying your breakfast we drive towards northwest to visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of urban Beijing city in Yanqing County, which is within the Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. The highest point of Badaling is Beibalou, approximately 0.63 miles (1,015 m) above sea level. In the afternoon pay a visit to Changling, one of the thirteen Ming Tombs. It is the tomb of Zhu Di, the third emperor of Ming Dynasty. This evening, you will go to taste Beijing Roast Duck in Quanjude which is a famous historied Roast Duck restaurant in China.
Restaurants:
Lunch:LaoGen Ren Jia
Ran by the famous Beijing Chef Mr. Shi Wangrong, Lao Gen Ren Jia serves traditional Beijing local cuisine. Committed to research and develop new receipts to make innovation, this restaurant allows you enjoy not only the delicious food with dedicated service, but also experience typical Beijing culture.
Dinner:*Quan Ju De Restaurant (Fang Zhuang)
Quanjude is a time-honored restaurant for Beijing Roast Duck which is well known to all for its delicious taste.
| City | Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class |
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Shanghai |
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Suzhou |
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Hangzhou |
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Guilin |
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Yangshuo |
Guilin Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel |
Yangshuo Tangrenjie Hotel |
Li River Hotel Yangshuo |
Xian |
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Lhasa |
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Beijing |
| Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class | |
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Ship |
| Category | 1 Person | 2-5 person | 6-9 person | SSP | Inquiry | |
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Deluxe Class |
USD8561 |
USD5614 |
USD4921 |
USD1688 |
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Superior Class |
USD6965 |
USD4782 |
USD4089 |
USD925 |
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Tourist Class |
USD6117 |
USD4304 |
USD3611 |
USD555 |
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| Note: SSP refers to Single Room Supplement Price. It refers only to hotel accommodation. For cruise accommodation, single cabin supplement is on request. Price quoted for one pax is already inclusive of single hotel room supplement. | ||||||
- Hotel accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge
- Train as specified in the itinerary
- Yangtze River Cruise
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Tibet Entry Permit
- 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
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