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Tour Code: COT-B-015
Start in: Beijing
End in: Beijing
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14 nights & 15 days
Chinese Culture and Sightseeing Tour

          

Brief Introduction

Day 1     Arrive Beijing Details of Day 1

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 Details of Day 2

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Temple of Heaven,Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City
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.

Day 3     Beijing Details of Day 3

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Sacred Road,Great Wall,Ding Tomb
Today's full-day excursion will take you to the majestic Great Wall (Ba Da Ling section), the Ding Tomb of Ming Tombs.

Day 4     Beijing Details of Day 4

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Hutongs,Summer Palace
After breakfast,you will first visit Hutongs by rickshaw. And then the Summer Palace.

Day 5     Beijing / Xian Details of Day 5

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Terracotta Warriors and Horses,Bell Tower,Ancient City Walls
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight to Xi'an.Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After a rest,you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After lunch, visit the Ancient City Walls and the Bell Tower.

Day 6     Xian / Guilin Details of Day 6

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Reed Flute Cave,Elephant Trunk Hill ,Fubo Hill
Free in today until our local guide meet you and escort you to the airport for the flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival at Guilin, the most scenic city in China, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Your tour in this beautiful city will include the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave.

Day 7     Guilin / Yangshuo Details of Day 7

Meals: B,L
Sightseeing: Li River Cruise,Yangshuo County,West Street(Yangshuo)
After breakfast, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River which is the highlight in 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 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. After checking in the hotel in Yangshuo.

Day 8     Yangshuo Details of Day 8

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Yulong River,Moon Hill
After breakfast, you will experience an interesting and enjoyable cycling tour to the Moon Hill and Big Banyan Tree by taking the countryside road partly along the picturesque Yulong River. Pay a visit to one of the local farmers'home en route. Drive back to Guilin, overnight at Guilin.

Day 9     Yangshuo / Guilin / Chongqing Details of Day 9

Meals: B
Free in today before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon you arrive at Chongqing, our local guide meet you and escort you to the Ship. Departs Chongqing at 22:00.

Day 10     Yangtze River Cruise Details of Day 10

Meals: B,L,D
Sightseeing: Shibaozhai
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai this morning.

Day 11     Yangtze River Cruise Details of Day 11

Meals: B,L,D
Sightseeing: Shennong Stream
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream by smaller vessels.

Day 12     Disbarking Yichang / Shanghai / Suzhou Details of Day 12

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Three Gorges
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(0800-1000). Disembark the ship in Yichang at 13:00. Upon you arrive at Yichang, our local guide meet you and escort you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. Upon your arrival at Shanghai, our local guide will meet you and escort you to Suzhou. Over night at Suzhou.

Day 13     Suzhou Details of Day 13

Meals: B
Sightseeing: The No.1 Silk Factory,Pan Gate,Tiger Hill Park,Master of Nets Garden
After breakfast, you will start your journey of Suzhou (100km away from Shanghai), which has been known as the Venice of the East. Your tour in Suzhou today includes: the intimate Garden of the Master of Nets, the ancient Tiger Hill Park, have a cruise on the Grand Canal and then visit the Pan Gate, and the No.1 Silk Factory.Overnight at Suzhou.

Day 14     Suzhou / Shanghai Details of Day 14

Meals: B
Sightseeing: Jade Buddha Temple,Yu Garden,Yuyuan Market,Shanghai Museum
Drive back to Shanghai. After you arrive at Shanghai,your excursion of incredible Shanghai will include: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market and the Jade Buddha Temple.

Day 15     Shanghai / Final departure Details of Day 15

Meals: B
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your sweet home.

Included Features
China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
Accommodations for 14 nights, including
19 meals, including 14 full breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
Round-trip transfers---between airports, hotels and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned motor coaches with experienced drivers
A local English-speaking guide in each city
Entrance fees to 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

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