Beijing-Xian-Kunming-Gulin-Shanghai Tour 16 days
Compared to some classic destinations of China, such as Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai, Yunnan is a less known but not less attractive place for travelers: in the most southwest region of China, popular for the exotic style and diverse minorities. You will find exploring Lijiang is like opening a Chinese jewelry chest - each exquisite compartment leads to more dazzling sights.
Tour code: CHP-08
Destination: Beijing, Xian, Kunming, Lijiang, Guilin, Shanghai
Departure: Daily
Duration: 16 days / 15 nights
Highlights: Great Wall, Ming Tombs,Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, City Walls, Stone Forest, Ancient Town of Lijiang,Li River Cruise, Shanghai Museum,the Bund, Huangpu River Cruise
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
On arrival in Beijing you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Free and relax for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: Jingqiao International Hotel or similar
Day 2 Beijing (B/L)
Today you take an excursion to the World Wonder - the Great Wall and Ming Tombs. There are several sections of Great Wall open to visit around Beijing. You will visit the Badaling section which is known widely both at home and abroad. In the afternoon you pay a visit to Dingling, the first excavated of all the 13 Ming Tombs.
Accommodation: Jingqiao International Hotel or similar
Day 3 Beijing (B/L)
This morning we visit China's largest public square, walking through the gate of Heavenly Peace to enter into the Imperial Palace and the Forbidden City. Sightseeing inside of the Forbidden City includes the front halls, Imperial garden and some of the most beautiful imperial treasure collections. After lunch we continue to the Temple of Heaven, the place where emperors went to pray and to show appreciation for the good harvest.
Accommodation: Jingqiao International Hotel or similar
Day 4 Beijing - Xian by plane (B/L)
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Xian.
Upon arrival in Xian be met and transferred to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in China. Then walk the old streets of the Muslim area and visit the Grand Mosque.
Accommodation: Le Garden Hotel or similar.
Day 5 Xian (B/L)
Today we visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Later we take a short walk on the Ancient city wall - one of the best preserved in China.
Accommodation: Le Garden Hotel or similar.
Day 6 Xian - Kunming by plane (B/L)
This morning we take flight to Kunming, a spring city in South China and experience the colorful ethnic culture on this fantastic land.
Accommodation: Kunming Hotel or similar.
Day 7 Kunming (B/L)
Today we visit the amazing Stone Forest, consisting of 80 hectares of limestone cliffs and peaks eroded by wind and water over two hundred million years. After lunch we visit a Sani minority village as well as a bird and flower market.
Accommodation: Kunming Hotel or similar.
Day 8 Kunming - Lijiang by plane (B/L)
In the morning drive to the Western Hills and take a chair lift to the highest point. Visit the Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temples. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lijiang.
Accommodation: Jade Dragon Garden Hotel or similar.
Day 9 Lijiang (B/L)
The ancient town of Lijiang, with its canals and quaint mysterious streets has been enlisted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Today we visit the Black Dragon Pond and wander the old town.
Accommodation: Jade Dragon Garden Hotel or similar.
Day 10 Lijiang (B/L)
Today we visit the Naxi Baisha village as well as the Yufeng Monastery. After lunch we visit the Jade Snow Dragon Mountain.
Accommodation: Jade Dragon Garden Hotel or similar.
Day 11 Lijiang (B)
Today is free to explore this special town.
Accommodation: Jade Dragon Garden Hotel or similar.
Day 12 Lijiang - Kunming-Guilin by plane (B/L)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin via Kunming. Transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Xishan Business Hotel or similar.
Day 13 Guilin - Yangshuo (B/L)
This morning we will enjoy a 4-hour cruise on the Li River. Lunch served on the boat before we arrive at the small town of Yangshuo. You have the opportunity to take a bike along the Yulong River and visit a local village this afternoon.
Accommodation: New West Street Hotel or similar.
Day 14 Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai (B/L)
Today you have the opportunity to take a bike along the Yulong River and visit a local village. Enjoy lunch in the countryside. Then transfer you to the airport and take a flight to Shanghai.
Accommodation: Cloud's Paradise Hotel or similar.
Day 15 Shanghai (B/L)
Today we visit the Shanghai Museum, former French concession, the Bund and have a cruise trip on the Huangpu River.
Evening Entertainment: acrobat show
Accommodation: Cloud's Paradise Hotel or similar.
Day 16 Depart from Shanghai (B)
Transferred to the airport, take flight home.
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
- 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
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