12 Days Adventure & Special Experience Tour of China 2010
Review from Travel Expert
This is a special tour for those who love outdoor activities and Chinese culture. You have to get yourself ready, for the activity level of this tour is moderately challenging, including hiking, cycling, and climbing. With this tour, not only do you have the chance to LOOK at something, but also to MAKE something. You will have a chance to make Terracotta Warriors by yourself after visiting the Terracotta Warriors. You will have a chance to know about farmers’ painting and paper-cutting, even make one by yourself. You will also have a chance to make a nice dish after learning from the local cuisine masters. Besides, you will also have some little leisure time like drinking a cup of tea and know about Chinese tea culture and enjoy a fantastic Kongfu show.
Trip Highlights See Details
- Travel Date：
In March, and you may decide when to start your journey - Price:
Normal Price Per-adult: RMB 13,900 (US$2,044) based on double occupancy.
Discount Price: US$1,926/person, save up to US$118
Normal Price Per-child (age 12 & under): RMB 9,400 (US$1,382) based on double occupancy.
Discount Price: US$1,310/child, save up to US$72
- Tour route:
Beijing (Imperial Metropolis)→Xi'an (Historical Ancient City)→Guilin (Relaxing Gorgeous City)→Shanghai (Modern Metropolis) - Enlage the map
- Day by Day Itinerary
- Price Details
- Hotels
- Tour Guide & Transfer
| Itinerary | City | Activities/Attractions | Special Arrangements |
| Day 1 | Beijing | Arrival in Beijing, Airport pickup & hotel transfer, |
Leisure time, |
| Day 2 | Beijing | Tiananmen Square,
The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, |
Kongfu show, |
| Day 3 | Beijing | Great Wall (Simatai section), | Real climbing on the Great Wall, Peking Duck Banquet, |
| Day 4 | Beijing | Olympic Green, Olympic Stadiums, Olympic Village, Qianmen Ancient Shopping street, |
Know about Chinese tea culture at Laoshe Tea House,
Nanluoguxiang Hutong tour, |
| Day 5 | Beijing Xian | Fly to Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, |
Free exploring time |
| Day 6 | Xian | Ancient City Walls, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Tang Paradise Park, |
Cycling on City Wall,
Make terracotta Warriors by yourself, Water-screen movie, |
| Day 7 | Xian Guilin | Huxian County, Fly to Guilin, |
Know about farmers’ painting and paper-cutting,
Free exploring time, |
| Day 8 | Guilin | Longsheng minority villages, Longji terraced rice paddies, |
Countryside tour and experience minority culture |
| Day 9 | Guilin (Yangshuo) | Li River Cruise, Yangshuo County (old town), West Street, |
Cycling tour around local villages, |
| Day 10 | Guilin Shanghai | Cooking class (local cuisine), Fly to shanghai, |
Local market tour to get ready for the special cooking class, |
| Day 11 | Shanghai | Yu Garden,
Yu Yuan Market (local life), The Bund, Nanjing Road (shopping street), Jin Mao Building, |
Walking around local market,
Acrobatic Show, |
| Day 12 | Shanghai | Departure, Hotel pickup & airport escort. |
Free until transfer to airport. |
* Not include international flights. But we provide international flight booking service with good rates.
* Domestic flight arranged by us and included in the price.
* Accommodation: 3 to 4 star hotel. It is fixed.
* All breakfasts are included.
Day 1 Arrival / Beijing (Transfer via: International flight arranged by you )
Upon your arrival at the Beijing airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from jetlag or stroll out for a little adventure on your own.
Accommodations: Soluxe Courtyard Hotel, Beijing 
Day 2 Beijing(B)(Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will first visit world largest city square Tiananmen Square and then walk into the magnificent Forbidden City, an imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years.
In the afternoon you will explore the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most famous landmarks, which used to be visited yearly by emperors who performed intricate rituals to insure for a good harvest for the whole nation.
In the evening you will enjoy a fabulous Kungfu Show.
Accommodations: Soluxe Courtyard Hotel, Beijing
* Forbidden City: used to be the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. It is the grandest integral palace complex still remaining in China.
* Temple of Heaven: was visited yearly by the emperors who performed intricate rituals to insure a good harvest for the whole nation at ancient times.
*Tian'anmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) Square: is world largest city square and China’s spiritual heart, where grand National Flag Raising Ceremony is held exactly at sunrise every day.
Kongfu Show: is a cultural must-see in Beijing for tourists and martial art lovers. The show introduces a tale of learning Kungfu, which expressed by blending kungfu with modern dances.
Day 3 Beijing (B,D) (Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will have a visit to the Great Wall at Simatai after 3 hours driving. Also called "Wild Great Wall", Simatai Great Wall is a section that has been well kept in a state of ruin with exposed bricks and incomplete structures. Trekking on the Great Wall is very exciting and challenging.
In the evening, you will be taken out for a fantastic dinner of Beijing Roast Duck.
Accommodations: Soluxe Courtyard Hotel, Beijing
* Simatai Great Wall: also called "Wild Great Wall", is a section that has not been restored, much of which is in a state of ruin with exposed bricks, incomplete structures & fallen walls.
* Beijing Roast Duck: is thought to be one of the most delicious dishes all over the world; most visitors coming to Beijing will never forget to have a try.
* Great Wall: one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is the best symbol of China. No Beijing Tour is complete without a visit to Great Wall
Beijing Roast Duck: is typical Beijing Cuisine. It is said that having a Beijing Duck earns you the best part of sweet China memories.
Day 4 Beijing (B) (Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will visit the Olympic Green which is the heart of 2008 Olympic Games and the site of thirteen venues. You will have a chance to visit the Olympic Village and stunning Olympic Stadiums such as "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube".
In the afternoon, you will visit the Qianmen Ancient Street and Laoshe Tea house, where you can experience Beijing local people's day life. After that you will be transferred to the Nanluoguxiang Hutongs to enjoy some leisure time there.
In the evening, you could take a walk to the Hutong nearby on your own to enjoy the Beijing night life.
Accommodations: Soluxe Courtyard Hotel, Beijing
* National Stadium: Known as Bird’s Nest, the stadium is the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, which has become Beijing’s new landmark and Olympic legacy.
* Olympic Village: consists of three sections: international area, residential area and operations area, housing 16,000 athletes, coaches and their entourage during 2008 Olympic Games.
* Qianmen Ancient Street: having a cup of tea, playing chess and chatting with friends, local Beijings enjoy their lives in this leisure place.
* Lao She Tea House: is a nice leisure place for you to enjoy a cup of traditional Chinese tea and appreciate the wonderful tea ceremony as a Beijinger do.
Day 5 Beijing / Xian (B) (Transfer via: Private van & Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours )
On this day you will be free until your local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Upon arriving in Xian, you will be greeted and escorted by your private guide to your hotel.
Then you will visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, with a history over 1,200 years. The Xian landmark is famous for beautiful gardens and stunning architectures.
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel, Xian 
Day 6 Xian (B) (Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will cycle along the top of Xian's ancient City Wall (1-2 hours), Then you will take a trip to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors. On the way, you will have a chance to learn how to make one terracotta by yourself.
In the afternoon, you will go to the Tang Paradise and watch an amazing water screen movie there.
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel, Xian
*Terracotta Warriors: as one of the most significant archeological finds, 6,000 life-size painted terracotta warriors were sculpted from real-life models in battle formation 2,200 years ago.
* Ancient City Wall: built during the 14th century on Tang dynasty foundations and date to the Ming Dynasty, the walls are the largest and best-preserved ancient fortress in the world.
Tang Paradise: claims to be the biggest cultural theme park in northwestern China and the first royal-garden-like park to give a full display of the Tang Dynasty's (618-907) culture.
Water Screen Movie after a day's tour of the world famous attractions , you can enjoy an amazing movie projected on a moving waterfall to appreciate the exotic Chinese films.
Day 7 Xian / Guilin (B)
(Transfer via: Private van & Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will travel to Huxian County to see and try the farmers' painting and paper-cutting before your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
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 8 Guilin (B) (Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will travel to Longsheng Autonomous County (about 2-hour drive), where many different ethnic minority groups such as Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong etc lives in harmony. On this tour you will not only enjoy the wonderful view of Longji terraced rice paddies, lush bamboo groves and small ancient villages on the hillside along the way, but also be amazed by the rich culture of the Zhuang and Yao people. The highlight of this tour is seeing and strolling in the sea of rape flowers.
Accommodations: Eva Inn, Guilin
*Longsheng Autonomous County: is a picturesque place where you can see the premitive life-styles of ethnic minority groups such as Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong etc.
* Yao People: Yao is a major ethnic group living in Guilin area that has a population over 2 million all over China. Yao women are believed to have the longest hair in the world.
Longji: means "Dragon's Backbone". Climbing to the top and looking down, you will marvel at the terrific views of the terraced rice paddies shining like scales of a dragon.
Small Ancient Villages: these small villages are the ideal place for urban citizens to enjoy peaceful life and exellent scenery in the countrysides.
Day 9 Guilin / Yangshuo (B, L) (Transfer via: By boat arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will come to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the Boat Cruise along the tranquil Li River, which is the highlight of any Guilin tours.
Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and reflections in the water together with the serene pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes, you are certainly walking into a traditional Chinese painting by cruising on it.
At Yangshuo, after roaming through the West Street，you can visit the tranquil countryside by cycling along the country road. On the way, you could enjoy the beautiful rice paddies, amazing views along the road and take a deep breath for fresh air.
Accommodations: Rosewood Hotel, Yangshuo
* Cycling: biking along serene road in the countryside, you will enjoy the beautiful rice paddies, amazing views and take a deep breath for fresh air.
* West Street: is a busy and exotic slate street in Yangshuo County, where you can relax yourself and do some souvenir shopping.
* Li river: regarded as one of the most beautiful river in China, Li River is thought be the spiritual heart of Guilin Scenery. No Guilin tour is complete without Li River Cruise.
* Cooking Class: Learning to cook Chinese food in a farmer's house is the best way to experience local cuisine, which will be handed on so that you will able to cook after you return home.
Day 10 Yangshuo /Guilin / Shanghai (B) (Transfer via: Private van & Domestic flight by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will have a very Special Cooking Class. Your teacher will accompany you to a local market to purchase the ingredients you need to cook Guilin's local cuisine. You will learn to cook the daily cuisine of the local people before sitting down to enjoy the food that you just learned to prepare.
Afterwards, you will be driven back to Guilin for your forward flight to your next destination.
Upon your arrival in 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.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (Plaza Wing), Shanghai
Day 11 Shanghai (B)(Transfer via: Private van arranged by China Odyssey Tours)
In the morning, you will take a stroll through the Yu Garden, Shanghai's sole surviving ancient Chinese garden. With beautiful pavilions, impressive halls, rockeries and ancient trees, this garden is famous for its peacefulness and exquisite design. Then you will walk into Yuyuan Market, the best place to experience local people’s day life.
In the afternoon, you will walk down the Bund, Shanghai's "Museum of Architecture", along the Huangpu River and visit Nanjing Road, which is known as "China's No.1 Shopping Street". After that, you will get a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower. The famous Shanghai landmark is the third tallest building in the world and the tallest in China.
In the evening, you will enjoy a breath-taking Acrobatic Show.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai (Plaza Wing), Shanghai
*Yu Garden: is a quiet traditional landscape garden in the modern metropolis, where is renowned for ancient architectures and traditional garden scenery.
* Yuyuan Market: is the best place for you to observe how local people live in this hustle metropolis.
* Acrobatic Show: never fails to present a stunning variety of terrifying stunts. You’ll be holding breath during diabolical balancing acts and laughing as acrobats do amazing tricks.
* The Bund: Often called the "Museum of Architecture", the Bund is famous for its old Western styled buildings, which were headquarters for trading houses and banks in 1920s and 1930s.
Day 12 Shanghai / Exit (Transfer via: International flight arranged by you)
You will be free at your leisure on this day until your personal guide escorts you to the airport.
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