14 days China Classic Tour with Mt. Huangshan Trekking
- Trip Highlights: This 14-day China Classic Tour with a hiking tour of Huangshan Mountain is a great way to experience China first hand. You will visit Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin and Suzhou. The hiking on Huangshan Mountain is the highlight of this tour.
- Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Guilin (Li River & Yangshuo)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)Suzhou (Classical Gardens)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)Mt. Huangshan (Most Beautiful Mountain)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
- Tour Code: COT-B-014-B
- Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shanghai
- Trip Type: Hiking and Climbing Trips, Landscape and Nature, Culture and History Journey
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking, Easy cycling, Moderate hiking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Climb up the Great Wall to be a "true hero", and eat the truely tasty Peking Duck for dinner after sightseeing
- Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the First Chinese Emperor's 8000-strong underground army guarding his mausoleum for over 2000 years
- Cruise down the extremely scenic Li River featured crystal clear water and unique-shaped Karst hills along the way
- Stay overnight on the summit of Huangshan to catch the magnificent sunrise
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival / Beijing
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: 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)
Accommodations: 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. In the evening you will be taken out for an incredible Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
The south gate to the Forbidden City.
The colorfully illuminated Forbidden City.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Great Wall
You will visit to the magnificent Great Wall (Mutianyu section) and Sacred Road.
Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Summer Palace
You will have city tour to the exquisite Summer Palace before you will be escorted to take flight to Xian. Upon you arrive in Xian, you will be escorted to your hotel.
Day 5 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls
You will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors in the morning. After lunch, you will cycle along the top of Xian's ancient City Walls (1-2 hours).
Terracotta Warriors - the first Chinese emperor's underground army.
The majestic Ancient City Walls is one of the well preserved defensive wall in China.
Day 6 Xian / Guilin (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Guilin Park Hotel
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda
After breakfast, you will tour Big Wild Goose Pagoda before your guide escorts you to the airport your flight to 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 Guilin / Yangshuo (B,L)
Accommodations: 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 take a bike tour along Jima Road.
Day 8 Yangshuo/ Guilin / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
Today, drive back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive) and have a city tour of the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave before your transfer to the airport for your flight 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.
West Street - an amazing street combines with eastern and western cultures.
Elephant Trunk Hill - the symbol of Guilin city.
Day 9 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Jade Buddha Temple
Unique Cultural Performance: Acrobatic Show
On this day you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future, then take a stroll through the Yu Garden. After, you can observe local people's life at the Yuyuan Market and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening you enjoy a wonderful Acrobatic Show.
Day 10 Shanghai / Suzhou / Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Grand Canal, Lingering Garden, Pan Gate, The No.1 Silk Factory
On this morning you will be driven to Suzhou (about 1.5 hours drive). You will arrive in Suzhou in the late morning with your local Shanghai guide and personal driver. Your tour in Suzhou includes: the quiet Lingering Garden and the Pan Gate. Enjoy the gentle breeze while cruise on the Grand Canal. Later visit the No.1 Silk Factory to learn how the pure silk products are made from a small cocoon. You will be driven back to Shanghai after your tour of Suzhou.
Yuyuan Market - an excellent place to buy Chinese arts & crafts.
Lingering Garden - a famous Chinese classical garden in Suzhou city.
Day 11 Shanghai / Mt. Huangshan (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Huangshan International Hotel
Sites visited: The Bund, Jinmao Tower, Nanjing Road
Unique Cultural Performance: Acrobatic Show
After breakfast, you will walk down the Bund along the Huangpu River and visit Nanjing Road, and then get a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower. After, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination-Mt. Huangshan. Upon your arrival at city of Huangshan (Tunxi), our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 12 Mt. Huangshan (B,L)
Accommodations: Beihai Hotel
Sites visited: Mt. Huangshan
After breakfast, you will be driven to Huangshan Mountain (1.5 hour-drive), where you will take the cable car from Yungu Station to the top of the mountain. After checking into your hotel and lunch, you will visit the Brush Pen Peak, followed by a tour to Begin-to-Believe Peak to see its ancient twisted pine trees, Lion Peak, and Xihai Grand Canyon. In the evening you will enjoy the sunset from the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion. Stay overnight at the summit.
The extraordinary Yellow Mountain is just like a piece of Chinese landscape painting.
The untouched Xihai Grand Canyon is a good destination for hiking lovers.
Day 13 Mt. Huangshan / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
On this day, try to get up early in the morning to catch the Huangshan Mountain's magnificent sunrise. After breakfast, you will descend Huangshan, first by foot down the western side of the mountain. Along the way you will see Flying Rock, climb over the Brightness Apex, the second highest peak on Huangshan, and Turtle Peak. After all the strenuous exercise, you will take the cable car at Yuping Station down to the foot of Huangshan Mountain, where your driver will meet you and take you to the airport for your flight back to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.
Day 14 Shanghai / 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 a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar.
- 26 meals: 13 full breakfasts, 12 lunches and 1 dinners(included )
- 2 unique cultural performance-- Acrobatic Show, Acrobatic Show
- 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
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
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
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.
