Best of China 12 Days
Tour code: NHF02
Itinerary: Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo
- Shanghai
Day 1 | Hometown - Beijing B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Start your tour by taking flight to Beijing. Cross the International
Date Line.
Day 2 | Beijing B-Breakfast (Western
Style or Buffet)
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Your tour guide
will greet you at the airport arrival hall and then transfer you
to your deluxe hotel for a good night’s rest.
Day 3 | Beijing B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Beijing served as the capital of 5 dynasties over a period of
800 years. Start your city tour with a visit to Tiananmen Square,
the largest public square in the world. Next stop is the Forbidden
City. This complex, the largest and most intact conglomeration
of ancient structures of an imperial palace ever built in the
world, features more than 800 buildings with 9,999 rooms, resplendent
golden-glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls.
In the afternoon, continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven,
which was used by emperors to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray
for good harvest in ancient times. In the evening, enjoy a fabulous
Peking Roast Duck Banquet. After dinner, return to the hotel to
rest or attend an optional energetic show, “Legend of Kung-fu,”
at your own expense. (US$35)
Day 4 | Beijing B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, you’ll have an opportunity to shop at the
largest Jade Center of Asia. The highlight today is a trip to
the astonishing Great Wall at Juyong Pass. More than 12,000 kilometers
in total length, the Great Wall is the most famous image of China
throughout the world. It is the only manmade object visible from
the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the World, it is
also a symbol of Chinese traditional culture and the pride of
the Chinese nationality. After lunch, see skilled artisans at
work at a Cloisonné Factory. Then take a motor coach to
the Ming Tombs and visit the Changling Exhibition Hall. Return
to the city, walk along the new Qianmen Street and have an up-close,
outside view of the beautiful Bird’s Nest and Water Cube,
built for the 2008 Olympics. After dinner, cap off the day by
attending a superb performance of Chinese acrobatics.
Day 5 | Beijing B, L B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
In the morning tour the exquisite Summer Palace (Imperial Garden),
the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer
resort for Emperors and the chosen few, with a boat ride on Lake
Kunming (weather permitting). Lunch will follow a shopping visit
to a Silk Carpet Shop. You’ll have your afternoon free to
explore the city by yourself. You may choose to join our optional
Experience the Hutong Life Tour: a special journey exploring the
ancient Beijing Alley District by pedicab, plus a visit to a local
family and a local market (US$45); or just stroll by yourself
in the Wang-fu-jing Business Street, also called Gold Street.
With hundreds of years of history, it is the best place to capture
the historical and modern cultures of Beijing. Today’s dinner
will be on your own.
Day 6 | Beijing - Xi'an B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Fly to Xian in the morning. Xian was the first Chinese city to
open its doors to the world during the Tang Dynasty. Over a period
of more than 2,000 years, Xian was the capital for eleven dynasties.
Upon arrival, you will go to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and
Horses Museum and see the attached life-sized defending army to
the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. This site is regarded
as “the eighth wonder of the world” and is among the
top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Visit an Art
Ceramics Factory before we enjoy the special local Imperial Dumpling
Banquet Dinner and the traditional Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing
Show in the evening.
Day 7 | Xi'an - Guilin B, L, D B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in the morning.
Enjoy a local special noodle lunch and watch a Noodle Making demonstration.
After lunch visit the Ancient City Wall which is not only the
most complete city wall that has survived in China, but also one
of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems
in the world. Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol
of the city. It is said to have been built to house and protect
Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang,
the key figure in the classical Chinese novel, “Journey
to the West.” Fly to Guilin in the evening. Transfer to
hotel upon arrival.
Day 8 | Guilin - Yangshuo B, L, D
B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
Take a boat cruise trip from Guilin along the Li River for one
of the finest excursions on your tour of China. The journey downstream
to Yangshuo offers 30 miles of breathtaking scenery. You may have
an opportunity to catch the fascinating sights of fisherman with
cormorant birds while enjoying your lunch on board. Arrive in
the so-called “Global Village,” Yangshuo in the afternoon.
You will have free time after arriving at West Street. Situated
at the center of Yangshuo, West Street is the oldest street in
Yangshuo with a history of more than 1,400 years. It is greatly
admired by foreigners for its simple style and courtyard-like
setting. Surrounded by an array of traditional folk and amazing
international elements, you’ll find West Street a terrific
place to take a rest, both physically and psychologically. Your
time on West Street is an opportunity to be with the landscape,
the people, and the soul of the area. After dinner, you can choose
to attend an optional program: the large-scale live performance
on the Li River--The Impression Sanjie Liu (US$55). This performance
expresses the beautiful scenery of the Li River,the colorful culture
of the ethnic groups in Guangxi and the brave imagination of the
excellent artists in China. It is the first of its kind in the
world.
Day 9 | Yangshuo - Guilin B, L, D
B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, take a sightseeing car to explore the beautiful
Yangshuo Local Village. The water buffalos, rice fields, the villagers
working in the field and the beautiful landscapes will make a
breathtaking picture you’ll never forget. Enjoy a lunch
featuring special local recipes before returning to Guilin by
motor coach. Continue your tour to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill
and the Reed Flute Caves where you’ll be impressed by the
fantastic Karst limestone formations. Visit a pearl store followed
by dinner.
Day 10 | Guilin - Shanghai B, L,
D B-Breakfast (Western Style or Buffet)
This morning, you will go to the airport and fly to Shanghai,
the modern metropolis and commercial center of China. Your half-day
city tour starts by walking along the famous Bund, a mile-long
stretch along the Huangpu river. Lined by the colonial architecture
of European design, this area is the best place to capture the
western influences of the old days. Continue to visit the Ming
Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of the four
greatest Chinese gardens. Our final stop will be the bustling
shopping district, Nanjing Road. After dinner you may take an
optional tour, the Night Cruise on the Huangpu River at your own
expense (US$30)
Day 11 | Shanghai B, L B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum to see ancient Chinese
art, furniture and jade. After ample time admiring the numerous
exhibits, you’ll be given an opportunity to shop for the
highest quality Silk Goods. This afternoon, we’ll leave
it free for you at leisure. You may take the time to do some last-minute
souvenir and gift shopping or further explore the city on your
own.
Day 12 | Shanghai - Hometown B B-Breakfast
(Western Style or Buffet)
Your China journey is over all too soon as you go to the airport
and board your homebound international flight. We know the trip
is over, yet the experiences and memories will certainly last
a lifetime. You’ll get home the same day you leave China.
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