18 days China Extensive Tour Route D
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)Suzhou (Classical Gardens)Hangzhou (Paradise on Earth)Mt. Huangshan (Most Beautiful Mountain)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
- Tour Code: COT-B-017-B
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shanghai
- Trip Type: , Cycling Excursions, Landscape and Nature
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking, Easy cycling
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Peking Duck Dinner and Hutong tour by rickshaw in Beijing
- Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
- Li River cruise and cycling tour in Yangshuo.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Today you will first visit the historic Tiananmen Square, and then the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will marvel at Beijing's splendid Temple of Heaven.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall, Ming Tomb and Sacred road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 4 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Hutongs, Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will first visit Hutongs by rickshaw. And then the Summer Palace.
Day 5 Beijing / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Be free until you take the morning flight to Xian. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a city tour to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Day 6 Xian (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Unique Cultural Performance: Tang Dynasty Show
Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After lunch, visit the Ancient City Walls and the Bell Tower. Complete the day with a savory dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty show at Shaanxi Grand Opera Theatre.
Day 7 Xian / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Great Mosque
After breakfast, before your flight to Guilin, you will visit the Great Mosque. If you feel like, you can spend some time strolling along the backstreets of the mosque which have been home to the city's Muslim community for centuries. Upon your arrival in Guilin, you will be escorted to your hotel.
Day 8 Guilin / Yangshuo (B,L,D)
Transfer via: Private car on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: New Century Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo County
After breakfast, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River, the highlight of your sightseeing tour in Guilin, until you get to Yangshuo County. After checking in the hotel in Yangshuo, you will have a cycling tour.
Day 9 Yangshuo / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: Private car on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave
Today, drive back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive) and have a city tour of the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave.
Day 10 Guilin / Shanghai /Suzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight from Guilin to Shanghai on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Bamboo Grove Hotel
Sites visited: Lion Forest Garden, Garden of the Master of Nets, Lingering Garden
You will take morning flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival in Shanghai, you will be escorted to drive to Suzhou (100km away from Shanghai), which has been known as the Venice of the East. Then you will visit Lion Forest Garden, Master of the Nets Garden and Lingering Gardens in Suzhou.
Day 11 Suzhou (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Bamboo Grove Hotel
Sites visited: Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill Park, Grand Canal, Pan Gate, The No.1 Silk Factory
Your tour in Suzhou today includes: the classical Humble Administrator's Garden, the ancient Tiger Hill Park, have a cruise on the Grand Canal and then visit the Pan Gate, and the No.1 Silk Factory. Overnight at Suzhou.
Day 12 Suzhou / Hangzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: Private car on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Lakeview Hotel
Sites visited: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak (Peak Flying From Afar), Dragon Well Tea Plantation
You will take the private vehicle to Hangzhou. After your arrival at Hangzhou, you will be met by our local guide. The tour in this beautiful city will include: West Lake by boat, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak and Dragon Well Tea Plantation.
Day 13 Hangzhou / Huhangshan (B,L)
Transfer via: By bus-on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Huangshan International Hotel
You will take public bus to Huangshan.Upon your arrival at city of Huangshan, you will be escorted to your hotel. It will take you more than 5 hours from Hangzhou to Huangshan by bus.
Day 14 Huangshan (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Beihai Hotel
Sites visited: Mt. Huangshan
After breakfast, take the bus to Yungu cable car station. You will visit the Start-to-believe peak, lion peak, bright summt on the mountain. Overnight on the mountain.
Day 15 Huangshan / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: Flight- on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Hongcun
Enjoy the sunrise at Mt. Huangshan, and then take the cable car down the mountain. Drive to Hongcun, where the movie crouching tiger and hidden dragon' was shot, also was listed as world culture al heritage. Lunch in the village. Back to the city and take a walk on the 600-year-old street. Then you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, you will be escorted to your hotel.
Day 16 Shanghai / Hong Kong (B)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Regal Kowloon Hotel HK
Be free until you are escorted to take your international flight to Hong Kong. Upon your arrival at Hong Kong, a vibrant metropolis, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 17 Hong Kong (B)
Accommodatoins: Regal Kowloon Hotel HK
Sites visited: Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market
Today, you will explore Hong Kong's unique blend of Chinese heritage and colonial influences. Your tour will include Victoria Peak, the floating community of Aberdeen, Repulse Bay and Stanley Market of Hong Kong Island.
Day 18 Hong Kong (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 17 nights at three star or higher hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with twin-beds, a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 37 meals: 17 full breakfasts, 14 lunches and 6 dinners(Peking Duck Dinner,Dumpling Dinner)
- 1 unique cultural performance-- Tang Dynasty Show in Xian
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
- A local English-speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
Accommodation
Beijing - Jianguo Garden Hotel
A Four-Star International Hotel, Jianguo Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. It is located on bustling Chang'an Street, located near the well-known Shopping street of Wangfujing and just a few minute's drive to historical Tourist attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Detail
xi'an was called Chang'an in the Han Dynasty ,The connotation of "Chang'an"is "a place of permanent peace ".Xi'an was the starting point of the world-famous Silk Road , It can be well likened to history museum , moving around this old city is like going through thousands of years back in time. Hotel Royal Garden is located at east street of busy shopping centre. There is 5km(3miles) to railway station , 42km(26miles) to airport .and possess 429 guest rooms. Detail
Guilin Park Hotel is a four-star international hotel. Conveniently situated between Lake Guihu and Mount Laoren in the city center. The hotel commands some of the most picturesque views in Guilin and contrasts finely with the famous Duxiu peak, Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill. Lying on the slight mountain slope, surrounded by green trees and fresh flowers, the building combines modern arts with a rich national flavour. Detail
Hotel in Yangshuo just nearby the west street. You could walk to the west street in 10 minutes and wander along the east-western style street. For entertainment, there is a bar, coffee shop, gymnasium, beauty salon and so on. Detail
The hotel features non-smoking rooms and each room has individually controlled air conditioning, television, internet access, trouser press, iron, and hair dryer. The hotel also offers its guests room service, morning wake-up calls, a boutique, car rental, dry cleaning, and laundry. Detail
The Lakeview Hotel is situated by the city of Hangzhou's renowned West Lake. You can enjoy a picturesque view of the whole West Lake from our hotel. Guests will enjoy first-rate accommodations and exceptional amenities that combine with our signature brand of service. Please, relax and enjoy the view from our 359 well-designed rooms and suites. You can find the hotel at the crossing of West Huancheng Road, Hu Bin Road and Qingchun Road, and it is the most convenient 4 star business hotel within walking distance of the business district and the beautiful West Lake. We are 40 minutes from the Hangzhou International Airport and 10 minutes from the Hangzhou Railway Station. Detail
Mt. Huangshan - Huangshan International Hotel
A Three-Star Hotel, the Huangshan International Hotel is located in the heart of Tunxi City. It is located near the Tunxi airport and Huangshan Mountain. It is extremely convenient for visitors to Huangshan Mountain and surrounding areas. Detail
A Four-Star Hotel, the Beihai Hotel, is located on the summit of the picturesque Huangshan Mountain. Located at an altitude of 1,630 meters, the views from the hotel's terrace are nothing short of spectacular. It is the primary hotel on Huangshan Mountain. Detail
Shanghai - Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
The Four-star Holiday Inn Shanghai is strategically located with easy accessibility to shopping and tourist attractions. Combining a central location with excellent service and facilities, the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an ideal choice for visitors to Shanghai. Detail
Hong Kong - Regal Kowloon Hotel HK
Conveniently located in Tsimshatsui East, Hong Kong's renowned commercial and entertainment district, the international standard Regal Kowloon Hotel is an exquisite blend of classical European elegance with Oriental hospitality. Catering for the needs of the most discerning travelers, the hotel offers gracefully furnished guestrooms, a diversity of excellent food ranging from Western and Oriental dishes, American grills to international buffets, as well as ample meeting space for any convention or social gathering. Providing easy access to other commercial districts in Hong Kong and Mainland China, the hotel is within walking distance from the Kowloon-Canton Railway and Mass Transit Railway stations, Tsimshatsui East Ferry Pier, Star Ferry and the world-famous shopping areas along Nathan Road. Detail
Meals
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
Transfer and Transport Service
China Odyssey Tours has received wide recognition for its transfer service. With our on-time service, you will never feel alone while traveling through China. We work hard to live up to the slogan's promise "You are not alone in China".
With our private small group tours, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy flexible tour arrangements and you will have your own tour guide, car and driver in each destination, exclusive to your own group of friends or family.
