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16 Days Beijing,Xian,Guilin,Chongqing,Yangtze,Shanghai, Suzhou,Hangzhou Tour from US$ 2,177

Discover the rich heritage of imperial times in Beijing and its surroundings, such as the Forbidden City or the Great Wall; admire the more than 7000 warriors of the Terra Cotta Army; marvel at the pristine natural beauty of the Three Gorges and be captivated by the magic of one of the four Holy Mountains of Buddhism. Last but not least, experience the fascinating contrasts of Old and New in booming Shanghai. You will agree: China's treasures are overwhelming.

Tour code: CHY-04
Destination: Beijing,Xian,Guilin,Chongqing,Yangtze,Shanghai,Suzhou,Hangzhou
Departure: Daily
Duration: 16 days / 15 nights
Highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Peking Duck Dinner, Peking Opera performance; Terracotta Warriors, Great Mosque and Muslim street, Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, Dumpling Banquet; cruise on Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave; Yangtze River cruise; Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing

Greeted by your professional local guide upon arrival and be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned car/van.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing

Day 2 Beijing (B/L/D)

This morning you will visit Tiananmen Square, walking through the gate of Heavenly Peace to enter into the Imperial Palace and the Forbidden City, where 22 Emperors ruled China since the 15 century. Sightseeing inside of the Forbidden City includes the front halls, Imperial garden and some of the most beautiful imperial treasure collections.

After lunch move on to the Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting. In 1886, the Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing dynasty diverted funds earmarked to build a modern Chinese navy and spent the money on endowing the Summer Palace with a marble boat-shaped pavilion and other extravagances throughout the palace. She also gave the palace its current name, Yiheyuan which means the Garden for Cultivating Harmony in Chinese.

Tonight enjoy the noted Peking Duck Dinner at Quan Ju De Restaurant

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing

Day 3 Beijing (B/L)

Today you will visit the mighty Great Wall at Badaling. It was the vital military pass, an important barrier and the protection wall against the northern minority's entrance. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit one of the 13 Ming Tombs - Changling Tomb where emperor Yongle and his consort was buried.

Tonight you will enjoy Peking Opera performance.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing

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

You will visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. It is one of Beijing’s most famous landmarks. This was the place where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Highlights of the temple are the Hall for the Prayer of Good Harvest, the Circular Altar, the Imperial Vault of Heaven and the Echo Wall.
After lunch you will be transferred to the airport and take flight to Xian, another historical city.

Upon arrival in Xian you will be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Mercure on Renmin Square.

Day 5 Xian (B/L/D)

In the morning you will drive eastwards to visit the thrilling Terracotta Warriors. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. City tour in the afternoon takes you to the Great Mosque and Muslim street.

Tonight enjoy the local special food Dumpling for dinner.

Accommodation: Mercure on Renmin Square

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

In the morning you will tour the Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for flight to the picturesque city Guilin.

Upon arrival in Guilin you will be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel

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

Highlight today is a cruise tour on the fantastic Li River. Start from Guilin and disembark at Yangzhou beautiful town. Lunch is served on the ship.

Upon arrival in Yangshuo, you will take a short cycling tour to the countryside or take an electric car tour instead. You have good chance to chat with local farmers, surely maybe with the assistance of the guide. And then you will drive back to Guilin.

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel

Day 8 Guilin - Chongqing by plane (B/L/D)

Today you will enjoy a half day city tour including the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Chongqing.

Upon arrival have a short city tour and dinner before boarding the Cruise. The cruise departs at 9:00pm.

Accommodation: Victoria Cruise (5 star) deluxe Yangtze cruiser

Day 9 Yangtze River cruise (B/L/D)

Your memorable Yangtze River tour starts actually. After a sumptuous breakfast, you have a shore excursion to Fengdu, also known as the Ghost City.

Accommodation: Victoria Cruise

Day 10 Yangtze River cruise (B/L/D)

Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Excursion to Daning River small gorges or Shennong Stream, enjoy the marvelous natural scenery. Sail through the Three Gorges dam

shiplocks.

Accommodation: Victoria Cruise

Day 11 Yichang - Shanghai by plane (B/L)

You will visit the Three Gorges Dam Project in the morning. Disembark at Yichang at 1:30pand then your local guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai you will be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Courtyard By Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui

Day 12 Shanghai (B/L)

Today the full day exploration on the most charming city includes a visit to Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and Nanjing Road Commercial Area.

Accommodation: Courtyard By Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui

Day 13 Shanghai - Suzhou by train (B/L)

Suzhou is an elegant city with long history and rich culture. Transfer to Shanghai railway station and take D412 to Suzhou. The train departs at 09:15 and arrives at 09:55. The highlights in Suzhou include the Humble Administrative Garden, the Tiger Hill and a leisure walk along the Grand Canal.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Suzhou Jasmine

Day 14 Suzhou - Hangzhou by train (B/L)

Half day tour in Suzhou in the morning, visit the old part of the historic city and a silk spinning factory. After lunch you will be transferred to the railway station and take D471 to Hangzhou (14:13-16:42). Upon arrival your local guide will greet you at Hangzhou Railway Station and transfer you to your hotel.

Accommodation: West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 15 Hangzhou - Shanghai by train (B/L)

This morning you have a cruise tour on the West Lake, stroll leisurely at Huagang Park, and then visit a tea plantation. Hangzhou boasts the finest green tea in China. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon pay a visit to Lingyin Temple and the rock carvings on the Peak Flying From Afar located in front of the temple. Then enjoy yourself at Hefang Street before transferred to the railway station for train D680 (18:18-19:36) back to Shanghai. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Courtyard By Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui

Day 16 Depart from Shanghai (B)

Free till being transferred to the airport for flight to your next destination.

	1 To 1	2 To 5	6 To 9	Single Room Supplement
2010-1-1 To 2010-12-31	US$ 3,673	US$ 2,536	US$ 2,177	US$ 453
Re: Single Room Supplement refers only to hotel accommodation. Single cabin occupation is on request. Price quoted for one pax is already inclusive of single hotel room supplement.

Service included:
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner.
- Personal Guide & Driver + Private car / van for Private Transfer & sightseeing.
- Hotel accommodation (twin share bases) as listed in the itinerary.
- Cruise fare (standard cabin on twin sharing basis, shore excursions as specified);
- Domestic flights (economy class) or trains as listed in the itinerary.
- Domestic airport taxes.
- Service Charge & Government Taxes.

Service not included:
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Optional tours if any.