21 days Splendid China Landscape Tour
- Tour Code: COT-B-021-A
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shenzhen
- Trip Type: Culture & History Journey, Cycling Excursions, Mountain Climbing, 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:
- Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw
- Li River cruise and cycling in Yangshuo
- Chengdu Giant Pandas
- Yangtze River cruise
- Buddhism tour at Mt. Emei
- sunrise at Huangshan
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,D)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Special Dinner: Peking Duck Dinner
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. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
The ancient capital of Beijing witness the Olympic Games.
What's the story behind all these wierd roof guardians ?
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall, Ming Tomb and Sacred road.
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)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
You will be free until you are escorted to take flight to Xian. Upon your arrival in Xian, you will be met and escorted to your hotel.
The finest example of China's imperial tomb architecture.
The famous imperial park in earlier dynasties and today .
Day 6 Xian (B,L,D)
Accommodatoins: Hotel Royal Garden
Sites visited: Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Ancient City Walls
Special Dinner: Dumpling Dinner
You will have a city tour to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the Ancient City Walls. Complete the day with a savory dumpling dinner.
Day 7 Xian / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Today, you will enjoy an excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and then the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before your onward flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival in Guilin, you will be met and escorted to your hotel.
It was built in 1370 during the Ming dynasty.still intact.
One of the most well-known Buddhist pagodas in China.
Day 8 Guilin / Yangshuo (B,L)
Transfer via: Ship on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: New Century Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise
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. Free time in the afternoon after checking in the hotel in Yangshuo.
Day 9 Yangshuo (B,L)
Transfer via: Bicycle on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: New Century Hotel
Sites visited: Yangshuo County, Yulong River
After breakfast, you will experience an interesting and enjoyable cycling tour around Yangshuo.
Day 10 Yangshuo / Guilin / Chengdu (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Yinhe Dynasty 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 before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Upon your arrival in Chengdu, you will be met and escorted to your hotel.
A small town surrouned by karst hills and green bushes.
You can see hundreds Song era Buddaha images in here.
Day 11 Chengdu / Emei (B,L)
Transfer via: Private car on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Red Spider's Hotel
Sites visited: Mt. Emei, Baoguo Temple
Be transferred to Emei Mountain to visit the Monkeys and Baoguo Temple. Then be transferred down of the Mountain.
Day 12 Emei / Leshan / Chengdu (B,L)
Transfer via: Private car on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Yinhe Dynasty Hotel
Sites visited: Wangjianglou Park, Du Fu's Thatched Roof Cottage, Leshan Giant Buddha
Today, you will visit the giant Leshan Buddha, Dufu's Thatched Cottage and Wangjianglou Park.
Day 13 Chengdu / Chongqing / Embarking your ship (B,L)
Transfer via: Soft-seat bus on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Half day tour to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. In the afternoon, you will be met and transferred to bus station to take bus to Chongqing. Upon you arrive in Chongqing, you will be escorted to pre-board the Regal China Cruise.
The Dafo was carved into the red sandstone. What's he overlooking at?
Sichuan's good climate and abundant bamboos attract giant pandas living here.
Day 14 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Transfer via: On the ship
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai
Departs Chongqing at 08:00AM. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai. The ship company will choose one of the scenic spots as your excursion destination.
Day 15 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
Transfer via: On the ship
Accommodatoins: Ship of Yangtze Cruise
Sites visited: Shennong Stream or Lesser three Gorges
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream or Lesser three Gorges by smaller vessels. The ship company will choose one of the scenic spots as your excursion destination.
Day 16 Disbarking Yichang / Shanghai (B)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site. And then be met and transfered to airport to take flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
The cruise enable you to get a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and life.
Three Gorges is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world.
Day 17 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market
Gala Event: Acrobatic Show
Today, your full-day excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and Yuyuan Market. Enjoy a wonderful Acrobatic Show tonight.
Day 18 Shanghai (B)
Accommodatoins: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Enjoy a free day to explore this metropolis by yourself.
Day 19 Shanghai / Suzhou / Huangshan (B,L)
Transfer via: Soft-sleeper train on our arrangement
Accommodatoins: On The Train
Sites visited: Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill Park, The No.1 Silk Factory
One full-day tour to Suzhou (100km away from Shanghai), which has been known as the Venice of the East. After your arrival,be met by your local guide, your tour in Suzhou includes: the classical Humble Administrator's Garden and the attractive Lingering Garden, the ancient Tiger Hill Park and the No.1 Silk Factory. Then you will be escorted to take overnight train to Huangshan.
Shanghai's arobatic show is very famous all over the world.
Its glamour recorded on the list of the world heritage by UESCO.
Day 20 Huangshan (B,L)
Accommodatoins: Beihai Hotel
Sites visited: Mt. Huangshan
You will arrive in Huangshan in the morning time, our local guide will bring you to have a breakfast and then you will be transferred to drive 69 kilometers to Huangshan Scenic Area and take cable car to the top of the mountain. After check-in and lunch, you will tour Begin-to-Believe Peak, Brush Pen Peak and Lion Peak, the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion, etc. Stay overnight at the summit.
Day 21 Huangshan / Shenzhen (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Sites visited: Tunxi Ancient Street
Enjoy the sunrise at Huangshan Mountain, and then take cable car down the mountain. Get back to city, and take a walk on the 600-year-old Tunxi Ancient Street. And then you will be escorted to take flight to Shenzhen.
Its beauty always being the subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature.
Visiting the centuries-old history street. you can see 3 eras building style.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 20 nights at three star or higher hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with twin-beds, a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 43 meals: 20 full breakfasts, 17 lunches and 6 dinners(Peking Duck Dinner,Dumpling Dinner)
- 1 gala evening events-- Acrobatic Show in Shanghai
- 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.
Yinhe Dynasty Hotel is the first Sino hotel of Sichang Province. This hotel provides you easy access to the city center. There are two buildings attach to the main one, unique and classical. Our courteous and enthusiastic service will make you feel home away from home. We're certain that your stay with us will be a pleasant and memorable experience. Detail
The hotel in Emei area with two wings. One is 5 stars and the other is 4 stars. It is located well in the scenic area just 500 meter away from the Baoguo Temple. Many celebrities stayed in this hotel and it is used to be the mansion of Chiang Kai-shek- the chairman of KMT.
Yangtze Cruises(SC) - Ship of Yangtze Cruise
All the 5-star luxury liners, considered to be truly excellent, are equipped to a very high standard. With various cuisine, English-speaking service and luxurious decor among the finest, they pride themselves on providing the highest quality service especially for overseas guests. Besides standard rooms, deluxe suites are also available, with modern facilities to satisfy your need. During the Yangtze River cruise, you can not only appreciate the impressive landscape, but participate in the various interesting activities, such as the captain's welcome & farewell receptions and dinner, morning Tai Chi exercise, fun and informative Chinese tea tasting, practicing and learning Chinese calligraphy and painting. Moreover, the cruises will make stops in ancient and fascinating riverside towns. It is more than just a cruise tour. It is an experience of nature and culture on an amazing land.
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
Express train in China. You could meet local people directelly on board and enjoy the real communicate with comment Chinese people.
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
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.
