10 days Southern China Culture Discovery Tour
- Trip Highlights: China is such a diverse country in nature, culture, and ethnics. This itinerary brings you an intensive tour to the Southern China Region, where mountains and rivers are alive and breathtaking, traditions are well-preserved and admirable, ethnic cultures are rich and exotic. This is a whole new feeling of China beyond the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors.
- Tour Route: Guangzhou
Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Xiamen (Attractive Seascape)Mt. WuyiGuangzhou
- Tour Code: COT-G-010
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Guangzhou/Guangzhou
- Trip Type: Landscape and Nature, Culture and History Journey
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- A river cruise day the pictures Li River, and relax at the "global village" of Yangshuo;
- Visit World Heritage Site "Tulou", also known as "Earthen Fortresses" or "Family Kingdoms";
- Tour Mt. Wuyi, a enchanting mountain with spirit and produces the world's most quality and expensive tea.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Guangzhou
Transfer via: International flight arranged by you
Accommodations: The Landmark Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Guangzhou, one of the China's most cosmopolitan city, 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 Guangzhou / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Chen Family Temple, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Temple of Six Banyan Trees
Today you will first visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chen Family Templeļ¼and then the Temple of Six Banyan Trees before you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival at 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 head out into the city for a little adventure on your own.
Walking through the Chen Family House in its restored glory,it is almost like walking through a living museum.
Sun Zhongshan, the great democratic nationalist known as the father of modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
Day 3 Guilin (B,L)
Accommodations: Yangshuo GuiFu Hotel
Sites visited: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo County
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.
Day 4 Yangshuo / Guilin / Xiamen (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Xiamen Airlines Jinyan Hotel
Sites visited: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave
Today, you will be driven back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive), where you will tour Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave before your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.Upon arriving at the Xiamen, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or step out into this seaside city for an adventure on your own.
As the symbol of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill is the main scenic of this city.
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) is a spectacular display of natural cave decorations situated in the northwest suburbs of Guilin City.
Day 5 Xiamen (B,L)
Accommodations: Xiamen Airlines Jinyan Hotel
Today you will have a tour to Gulang Island. On the island you will visit the Shuzhuan Park, Sunlight Rock and Piano Museum. Then you will visit Huli Ancient Fortress and colorful Island-ring road before you are escorted back to your hotel.
Day 6 Xiamen (B,L)
Accommodations: Xiamen Airlines Jinyan Hotel
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanjing and visit Hakkas' residential building "Tulou" which is among 27 new World Heritage sites named in July 2008 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Then you will be escorted back to Xiamen late in the afternoon.
The traditional Tulou was a complete circle around an open court.
It is a tulou, which literally means "a big building made of soil."
Day 7 Xiamen / Mt. Wuyi (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Baodao Conference and Exhibition Center Hotel
On this day you will visit Jimei School Village and Turtle Garden. Then you will stroll along the famous Zhongshan Road and enjoy some free time before you are escorted to the airport for your forward flight to Wuyi Mount.
Day 8 Mt. Wuyi (B,L)
Accommodations: Baodao Conference and Exhibition Center Hotel
Today you will visit the beautiful Wuyi Mount with Jiuqu Stream (Nine Turns Stream), Tianyou Peak, cloud net and tea cave including having bamboo rafts cruise. Also you will have a chance to visit some temples on the mountain. After that you will visit the ancient stree with Song Dynasty style.
Wuyishan is famous for its streams, and the picturesque views.
Amazing and spectacular, many ancient painters and poets visited here just for search of inspiration,Mt.Wuyi.
Day 9 Mt. Wuyi / Guangzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: The Landmark Hotel
On this day you will visit Yixiantian-Huxiao Crag Scenice Zone before you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Guangzhou.Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Day 10 Guangzhou / Departure (B)
Transfer via: International flight arranged by you
You will be free until your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- A. Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- B.17 meals: 9 full breakfasts, 8 lunches and 0 dinnersExceptions: If the western breakfast is not available in some of the hotels, breakfast would be either Chinese breakfast or Chinese and western breakfast.
- C. Hotel: for 9 nights at four star hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar. Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a king size bed; all hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast; please note double bed room is on request basis which is subject to Hotel's availability and re-confirmation upon check-in.*Service, room facilities and breakfast might be not up to standard in some remote areas.
- D.Transportation:Flights as listed in the itinerary (airport tax and fuel fee included), economy class. Train as listed in the itinerary.
- E. Sightseeing: As outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide; Service of local guide and van is for a maximum of 8 hours during the full day individual tour packages.*Please note that our English-speaking guide and driver provided for you in each city or area will not fly with you from one city to another.
- F. Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary.
- G. Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & Government Taxes.
- H. Luggage Transfers between airports, trains and hotels.
Accommodation
Guangzhou - The Landmark Hotel
The Landmark Hotel in Shenzhen is situated in the centre of the booming commercial and shopping district of Luo Hu. The Hotel is 30 minutes drive from Huang Gang (near the border with Hong Kong) and 5 minutes from Luo Hu train station. Baoan International Airport is just 40 minutes away. Located in the central business district and opened as the first international luxury all- suite business hotel in Shenzhen, the LANDMARK is a favorite for corporate and leisure travelers to this thriving special economic zone. Facilities and services are now more appealing than ever and include the first personalized butler service in Shenzhen - together with personalized check-in and check-out.
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.
Yangshuo Guifu Hotel is a model of four-star hotels in Yangshuo. The hotel is built on the bank of Li River, with a unique architectural style and reasonable layout. It commands a green, river view, with luxurious and elegant Chinese-style decoration. It focuses on "Fu" (Blessing) culture and demonstrates this extensively and profoundly. It stands at the entrance of Yangshuo Moon Hill Scenic Area.
Xiamen - Xiamen Airlines Jinyan Hotel
Xiamen Airlines Jinyan Hotel is a unique business and resort hotel, which enjoys an exclusive lakefront location in the business hub of the city with commanding views of the city skyline. The hotel features not only comprehensive and contemporary facilities but also most friendly staff at service, as well as the unique flight city check-in service. There are total 316 guest rooms and all of rooms are well decorated with modern facilities and fine views. The western, Chinese, and Japanese restaurants offer delicious food. The recreation centers such as swimming pool and fitness center will make the stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
Mt. Wuyi - Baodao Conference and Exhibition Center Hotel
Bao Dao Exhibition Center Hotel is a 4-star member hotel of World Travelers Network(Link to www.hotel-mall.com).Located in the downtown center of Wuyishan National Tourist Resort, facing hill scenery of mountains and overlooking a beautiful stream, the hotel, accommodate luxuriant decoration and modern facilities, blending eastern and western culture. Convenient transportation can also be found here. The hotel has 220various guestrooms, Chinese restaurant and western food restaurant, international conference and exhibition halls, gym, large-scale indoor and outdoor parking lots and other service facilities.
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.
