7 Day Bright Essence China Tour
Tour Code: CHTGP-1
Destinations: Beijing - Guilin - Yangshuo
Itienrary:
Day 1
Place & Transport:
Arrive in Beijing.
Today's Activities:
Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Detailed Itinerary:
You'll be met on arrival in Beijing. On the way to your Hotel,
your guide will explain tomorrow's arrangements. Spend the rest
of the day exploring the nearby streets, or resting and catching
up on your jetlag. Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts - an
ancient capital with some incredible historical sites, and a bustling
modern metropolis. Moreover, Beijing has successfully hosted the
2008 Olympics.
Day 2
Place & Transport:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
The Tian'anmen Square, Hall of Clocks and Watches, The Forbidden
City, Temple of Heaven
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
This exciting day starts by visiting Tian'an men Square, the biggest
square in the world that lies in the center of the city. It's
the symbol of Beijing and ranked No. 1 in the 16 new scenic highlights
of Beijing. If you like, we can stop and let you have a walk on
the square. Then you will have the privilege to experience ancient
emperor's daily life. We will visit the Forbidden City, from which
the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over
500 years. It is the essence and a must for sightseeing in Beijing,
the magnificent and solemn palaces arouse your imagination of
the life of Chinese emperors. Hall of Clocks and Watches set in
the Forbidden City; we will drop on it to learn the clock history
of the past 200 years. In the afternoon, we arrange a visit to
the Temple of Heaven. Built in 1420A.D, it is the place where
emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifice
to heaven and pray for good harvests. You may see some interesting
activities in the surrounding gardens, particularly weekend mornings.
Day 3
Place & Transport:
Beijing
Today's Activities:
Great Wall at Mutianyu, Mutianyu Cable Car(round trip), Beijing
Olympic Green
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner at Roasted Duck at Fangzhuang
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast, our guide will accompany you to visit the Great
Wall -Mutianyu Section which owns some unique characteristics
among all the sections. Wonderful surrounded landscape, rarely
seen structure formed by three connected watch towers, all these
make it outstanding from the others. Hiking by yourself or taking
the comfortable and safe round trip cable car is up to you. Then
we step onto Beijing Olympic Green. It is a newborn green park
with a massive 1,135 hectares along the historic north-south central
axis of Beijing, including the stunning Olympic Stadium and National
Swim Center. It also includes the 680 hectares of park, and will
be integrated into Beijing residents’ daily life and tourists
post-games. It is a new urban district and a multi-function complex
deducing the balance of East with West, the ancient with the contemporary,
development with nature, which highly expresses the logos of “technology,
green, humanity”. Dinner is at Quanjude, where serves the
world known Beijing roasted duck.
Day 4
Place & Transport:
Beijing to Guilin, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities:
Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer
(Guilin), Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
On arrival in Guilin, you will visit two of the best attractions
in this gentle city - Elephant Trunk Hill, which is a national
4A scenery spot. The stone droped into the water like an elephant
drinking the water of the Li River. And Reed Flute Cave, It is
a vast and impressive cave system. Make sure you have plenty of
small change with you at the caves - the children there sell flutes
for about 1 yuan, and if you only have an American dollar, you're
likely to end up with a whole basketful of flutes!
Day 5
Place & Transport:
Guilin
Today's Activities:
Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes Longsheng Terraced Field in Longji
area
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
Driving west for about two hours through Guilin country side over
pretty rivers and mountains, we will arrive on the Dragon's Back.
The area named for the soaring jagged mountains is home to the
Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes who created the famous Rice Terraces
that scale the Dragon's Back. You will have the opportunity to
see how these people live, see their unique dress and hear about
their customs that have developed over hundreds of year. Their
villages which perch high on the mountain side are constructed
without the use of nails. Return to Guilin in the late afternoon.
Notes: The day require quite a lot walking
Recommendation for evening optional activities: Foot massage
Day 6
Place & Transport:
Guilin to Yangshuo
Today's Activities:
Li River Cruise, 2-hour Taiji Learning
Meals:
Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
Guilin is famous for its stunning scenery, and the best way to
see it is from the deck of a Li River Cruise boat. The boats leave
from various wharves, according to river height at different times
of the year, and you'll be transferred to the appropriate pier
for an unforgettable trip downriver to the lovely old town of
Yangshuo. You will be arranged to attend a 2-hour Taiji Learning.
Taiji Quan is an internal martial art system which places emphasis
on the development and control of Chi (Consciousness) energy within
the body. Following our professional trainer, you will acquaint
with the soul of Taiji. The afternoon will give you time to explore
the area which is famous for its shopping.
Day 7
Place & Transport:
Guilin to Beijing, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities:
Hotel to airport Transfer (Guilin)
Meals:
Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for flying
to Beijing. On arrival in Beijing, your time is your own, until
you are ready for your departure.
Price (International Flights Not Included) :
Note: Our airline ticketing department will help you find low
fare international flights. We issue group airtickets and air
consolidator's low fare tickets for your travel. Please send us
an email for low
airfares.
| Dep. Date |
Return Date |
Single
Room |
Land Only |
| Mar 16,30 |
Mar 22 April 5 |
US$285 |
US$1255 |
| Apr 13,29 |
Apr 19, May 3 |
US$321 |
US$1255 |
| May 11,25 |
May 17,31 |
US$321 |
US$1285 |
June 8,22
|
June 14,28 |
US$286 |
US$1255 |
| July 6,20 |
July 12,26 |
US$286 |
US$1255 |
| Aug 3,17,31 |
Aug 9,23, Sept 6 |
US$286 |
US$1255 |
| Sept 14,28 |
Sept 20, Oct 4 |
US$321 |
US$1285 |
| Oct 12,26 |
Oct 18, Nov 1 |
US$321 |
US$1285 |
| Nov 9 |
Nov 15 |
US$285 |
US$1255 |
Money Exchange:
Regarding currency exchange rates, we ask that you refer to
the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
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Price includes:
Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your
guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved
restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor
to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied,
however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is
available in some remote locations.
Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing
in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by shared coach with a driver and English-speaking
guide (as listed above). Your comfort is our priority!
Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver
will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout
your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet
you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local
knowledge available.
Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin
beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western
or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private
facilities unless specified.
Transportation:
Beijing To Guilin Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Guilin To Beijing Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels.
Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication
charges.
Price does NOT include: International
Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
Our air tickets department will help you book international flights
from CANADA/USA to CHINA roundtrip "Flights
Booking" We are a low fare specialist
China Entry Visa Fees.
Our Visa service department will help you apply China entry visa
Island
China Visa Center
Insurance
The insurance is AIG Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here
to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled
to two free baggages allowance of 23kg, for economy class. Total
weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg.
The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More
Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax,
telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which
are not included in the tour itinerary.
Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Single Room Supplement.
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