14 days China Golden Route with a Watertown Stroll
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Hangzhou (Paradise on Earth)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis) - Trip Highlights: Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai are the top tourist destinations in China. This 14-day China Golden Route with a Watertown Stroll will include those popular destinations. If your schedule permits, you will have the opportunity to travel to Hangzhou to taste the famous Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) and enjoy a peaceful visit to the water town of Wuzhen.
- Tour Code: COT-B-018-B
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shanghai
- Trip Type: Culture and History Journey, Family Vacations
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking, Easy hiking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Tour to the rice terrace fields in Longsheng to explore the unique agricultural lifestyle of the ethnic minorities living in China's remote mountain area
- Visit the famous Dragon Well Tea Plantation in Hangzhou and drink the fragrant Longjing Tea.
- Enjoy a exciting acrobatic show in Shanghai where has long-standing reputation in international circus-acrobatic circles.
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. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
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.
Forbidden City was the home of the Emperor and his household in ancient times.
Temple of Heaven - The sacred site where emperor made praying and sacrifice
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Great Wall
Today you will have a visit to the majestic Great Wall (Mutianyu section) and Sacred Road.
Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodatoins: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Hutongs, Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will visit some of Beijing's Hutongs by rickshaw. Lunch will be served in one of the local's homes during the tour. In the afternoon you will visit the Summer Palace before your flight to Xian. Upon arriving in Xian, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out to discover what this amazing city has to offer.
Day 5 Xian (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
Unique Cultural Performance: Tang Dynasty Show
You will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Ancient City Walls and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, you will enjoy a fabulous Dumpling Dinner before enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Chinese first emperor's underground army
The delicious Dumpling Dinner is going to whet your appetite.
Day 6 Xian / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Great Mosque
After breakfast, you will tour The Great Mosque and Muslim community before your guide escorts you to the airport your flight to your next destination-Guilin.Upon your arrival in Guilin, the most scenic city in China, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out into this dynamic city for a little adventure on your own.
Day 7 Guliin / Longsheng / Guilin (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Yao People, Zhuang People, Longji
Today's excursion will bring you to Longsheng Autonomous County. After your tour of this breathtaking area, you will be driven back to Guilin (2-hour drive).
Day 8 Guilin / Yangshuo (B,L)
Accommodatoins: New Century Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise, West Street(Yangshuo)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Zhujiang Pier (40-minute drive) to start your boat cruise down the picturesque Li River, which is the highlight of any visit to Guilin, until you get to Yangshuo County. Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and picturesque pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes. Visitors feel they have stepped into a traditional Chinese painting. After checking into your hotel, you will be free to explore Yangshuo and its famous West Street.
Yao People - the main minority ethnic group in Guangxi City
Cruising on the scenic Li River.
Day 9 Yangshuo / Guilin / Hangzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodatoins: Wanghu Hotel
Sites visited: Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park
On this day you will be driven back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive), where you will visit Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park before your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination-Hangzhou. Upon your arrival at Hangzhou, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 10 Hangzhou (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Wanghu Hotel
Sites visited: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak (Peak Flying From Afar), Dragon Well Tea Plantation, Six Harmonies Pagoda
The city tour in this beautiful city will include: West Lake by boat, Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, Dragon Well Tea Plantation and Six Harmonies Pagoda.
Many Chinese legend were came from the captivating West Lake.
Dragon Well Tea Plantation - see the Chinese famous tea up-close
Day 11 Hangzhou / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: Express train arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the railway station for your Express train to Shanghai.Upon your arrival at Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out into this amazing city for an adventure on your own.
Day 12 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Jinmao Tower
After breakfast, you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future. You will immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere in the Jade Buddha Temple. You will later stroll along the Bund and Nanjing Road. After, you will enjoy a bird's eye view of the modern Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower.
Day 13 Shanghai / Zhujiajiao / Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Zhujiajiao old town, Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street, Xi's Residence
After breakfast, you will visit historic Zhujiajiao village (50 minute drive from Shanghai). At Zhujiajiao, you will walk through Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street, and the Xi Family Residence. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time. After your trip to this beautiful village, you will be driven back to Shanghai.
The amazing Oriental Pearl Tv Tower attracts thousands of visitors year-round.
Zhujiajiao Old Town is one of the well preserved ancient town in the suburb of Shanghai.
Day 14 Shanghai / Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
You will be free on this day until your personal 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 1 night at three star hotels,12 nights at four star hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with twin-beds, a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 27 meals: 13 full breakfasts, 12 lunches and 2 dinners(included 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
The Grand New World Hotel in Xian is rated as one of the outstanding 4 Star Hotels in Xian in China. The hotel offers a host of amenities and facilities. It stands out among the other 4 star hotels due to its superior deliverance in customer satisfaction. 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 Wanghu Hotel is a four-star commercial hotel conveniently located just a few steps away from beautiful West Lake. In the downtown area and with the good view of the West Lake, the hotel is only 10 minutes' drive to the railway station and 30 minutes' drive to the airport. 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
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.
