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Tour Code: BasicTour-Best-05
- Day 1-4 in Beijing
- Day 1
Welcome to China! When your flight lands in Beijing, your local guide is ready to meet you at the customs exit, holding a placard with your name. Then you will be escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or to take a walk around on your own.
Day 2A full-day tour awaits you today. You will first visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world, and the splendid Forbidden City, which is the home to 16 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for 600 years.
In the afternoon, you will marvel at the spectacular Temple of Heaven, China’s sole circular pavilion where emperors worshiped Heaven for good harvests and prosperity.
Day 3The Great Wall, a popular symbol of China, is your first stop today. With a 2,000 year history, the wall winds 4,000 miles through mountains, grasslands and deserts across Northern China, earning itself the name as “The 8th Wonder of the World”.
Later, you will drop by a Jade Gallery to enjoy unique Chinese jade culture and then take a leisurely stroll along the Sacred Road to learn about the afterlife traditions of emperors.
Day 4In the morning, you will visit the exquisite Summer Palace. Built in 1750, it was the largest royal garden in China, characterized with terrific garden landscaping and royal buildings.
In the afternoon you will be escorted 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 remainder of the day is free at your own leisure.
- Day 5-6 in Guilin
- Day 5
The Li River Cruise, a highlight of any Guilin visit, will make your tour today much more enjoyable. Departing Zhujiang Pier (40-minute drive from Guilin), you will cruise downstream on the picturesque Li River. En route, soaring peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear waters, pastoral views of thriving groves, rice paddies and water buffaloes will inspire you to feel like you are traveling into a traditional Chinese painting.
After disembarking at Yangshuo County and checking into your hotel, you will be free to explore the age-old town and its famous West Street, where you can enjoy a drink in a bar and have a nice chat with locals.
Day 6After a romantic stay in Yangshuo, you will be driven back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive) in the morning to tour Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin. Later, drop by Pearl Museum, and then proceed to Reed Flute Cave, which is famed as "A Natural Palace of Art".
After the tour, you will be guided to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai airport, you will be greeted by your local guide and escorted to your hotel. You can balance off the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel or stepping out for self-guided exploration.
- Day 7-8 in Shanghai
- Day 7
Today’s tour will take you to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which chronicles Shanghai’s past, present and future. Then you will visit the ancient Jade Buddha to find out how traditional beliefs survive in this vibrant modern metropolis.
In the afternoon, you will learn about the Chinese silk culture at the famous Jiangnan Silk Workshop, then take a leisurely walk in the beautiful Yu Garden to experience the real gardening art of China and see Shanghai's local daily life at the busy Yu Market. Your evening is free with an option to enjoy the sensational Acrobatic Show.
Day 8After breakfast, you will walk down the lively waterfront of Shanghai, known as “The Bund”, and then roam along China's No.1 shopping street, Nanjing Road, to find some souvenirs. Your tour concludes with a visit to the landmark building, Jinmao Tower, where you can get an amazing bird’s eye view of this “Paris of the East”.
Then, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Trip Overview
Your Best of China tour takes 6-14 days and offers the most visit-worthy and most representative cities in China. Tour the capital of China, Beijing and metropolis Shanghai, view the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, cruise on Yangtze River, visit Silk City Suzhou, and spend a leisure time in picturesque Guilin -- You are not only provided with the top sights with best itinerary, but also the best experience of China.
Tailor-made Tour Items
You have maximized flexibility to choose accommodations, meals, departure time and group size. The tour will best match your requirements and preferences.
Price
The price we offer is a package price excluding international airfare.
It can be optional, if you'd like us to book for you.
Forbidden City is the world’s largest and
best-preserved palace complex, containing 9,999 well-decorated royal rooms that
represent divine perfection in ancient times.
As an emblem of absolute regality, it was the home of 26 emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties for 600 years. Grand architecture, exquisite ornaments and imperial treasures rate Forbidden City a highlight of China.
Reputed as the 8th Wonder of the World, the
Great Wall winds its way through mountains, grasslands and deserts for some
4,000 miles across northern China.
But the term 'Great Wall' is something of a misnomer as there is a net of walls of varying ages all designed to provide protection from intruders; a great man-made complex of walls, forts and signal stations.
Li River Cruise, the highlight of any Guilin tour, is the best way to appreciate the city’s intriguing natural beauty.
By taking the cruise from Zhujiang Pier to Yangshuo, 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 will feel like you are walking into a traditional Chinese painting.
Elephang Trunk Hill, the
much-loved city symbol of Guilin, resembles a huge elephant drinking water from
the Li River. It is quite enjoyable to take a walk in the quiet park and see
various elephant sculptures. You could also climb to the top of the Hill to get
a nice vista of the charming Li River and downtown.
The Bund is a lively historic waterfront of Shanghai, a terrific vantage point to view grand colonial architectures built in the 1930s, colorful traffic on the Huangpu River, and the fascinating skyline of ultra-modern Pudong district on the opposite shore.
Chinese
acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts with its history tracing back
to Neolithic times. While acquiring plentiful merits through opera, dance and
Chinese Kungfu, it has developed its own artistic features. In a
typical setting and atmosphere, you will enjoy many breathtaking and stunning
programs, such as Calvaria Skills, Silk Suspending, and Hoop Diving.
Tailor-made Tour Items
AccommodationOur travel experts will provide you suggestions based on convenience of sightseeing, and the level of luxury you desire.Read on to find out what is best for you.
Breakfast & Meal
You do not have to eat the same food every time in tourist restaurants.We like you to taste a variety of Chinese food, which could be your best experience in China.
How many people
All of our tour groups are private groups.Either you are traveling alone or with your family and friends, departure is guaranteed regardless of group size.
Departure
The departure time of your tour is totally flexible. Booking your own flights is not a problem.It's always a good idea to check with us first for the options available.
To help you better plan your tour, we offers a Budget Guide for reference.
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