China Tours | China Highlights
Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangzhou and Hong Kong 12 Days
Tour code: CA02
| Year 2024 Departure Date (Depart on Saturday) |
Land Tour Fare | Airfare | Total Price | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 16, 23 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| APR 06, 13, 20 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| MAY 04, 18 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| JUN 01, 08, 15, 22 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| JUL 06, 13, 20, 27 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| AUG 10, 17, 24 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| SEP 07, 14, 21 | $1799 | -- | --- | $700 |
| OCT 05, 12, 19 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| NOV 02, 16, 23 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| DEC 07, 21 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| * Land Tour Fare are per person in U.S. dollars based on two adults sharing one twin bedded room, double occupancy and does not include any air ticket. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with adult and not asking for extra bed, the rate is 90% of the adult price. If asking for extra bed, the price is the same as adult. Children 12 and older will be charged at the adult fare. | ||||
Day 1 USA - Beijing
Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 3 Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, it served as the capital for 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from heaven. Tour Tiananmen Square (the Gate of Heavenly Peace) , the largest square in the world, and also known as a witness for many historical and contemporary events. Visit the Palace Museum, more commonly known as the Forbidden City, until recently opened only to the emperor's family. This complex, the largest imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with over 9,000 rooms, resplendent golden- glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. See the high-walled "Inner City" with its government buildings. After lunch, we tour the Summer Palace, built in classical Chinese style in 1750 as a royal recreational resort. Among its famous features are the 700-meter-long corridor with its wonderful Painted Gallery, the Marble Barge, and several magnificently painted pavilions and pagodas. On our way back to the city, we’ll make a photo stop at the National Grand Theatre- “Dome” and Qianmen Street. Enjoy roast Beijing duck in dinner. After dinner, you will enjoy an acrobatics performance.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Beijing
Have an excursion to the Great Wall. This wonder of the world was built 2600 years ago. Built to protect its people from northern marauders, the Great Wall snakes its way thousands of miles across Northern China and is one of the few objects on the earth visible from the space. This morning we spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world and appreciate its imposing wonder. After that, our next destination is the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed to heaven for a good harvest. At last, we go to Olympic Park, we will make a stop at the new landmarks of Beijing - the Olympics sites including "Bird's Nest"-National Stadium and the amazing "Water Cube"-Olympic Swimming Pool.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Beijing - Shanghai - Wuxi
Fly to Shanghai, the largest commercial and financial center of China. Tour Yu Garden, a finely designed maze of elegant pavilions and ponds in the old part of this city. Tour Shanghai Town God's Temple. Then stroll along the Bund, China's most famous waterfront stretching about one mile along the Huangpu River. From there you may take a photo of the Tower of the East Pearl (Asia's tallest TV tower) in the newly developed Pudong District.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Wuxi - Suzhou - Hangzhou
After breakfast, we will visit the Yuantouzhu Park (Turtle Head Park) and Tai Lake. Proceed to Suzhou, a city of gardens and waterways. Suzhou city tour visits to Lingering Garden, Hanshan Buddhist Temple, overlook the Tiger Hills and have a boat ride tour to the Grand Canal. Travel to Hangzhou.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Hangzhou - Shanghai
Hangzhou is praised along with Suzhou as "paradise on earth". Enjoy a cruise on the beautiful West Lake followed by visits to two of the ten most beautiful sites around West Lake, “Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond” and “Winery Yard and Lotus Pool”. Return to Shanghai. Tonight a local famous cuisine is served for dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Shanghai - Guilin
After breakfast, we are free at leisure. No lunch provided today. In the afternoon, you will fly to Guilin.
Includes Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Guilin
Guilin is a southwest city famous for its splendid natural scenery. The city tour of Guilin first takes us to the Reed Flute Cave, with another beautiful name as the Art Palace of Nature, features fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations, artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Another magnificent view you will not miss is Elephant Trunk Hill. In addition to Li River and Taohua River, Guilin is richly endowed with four lakes which are namely Rong Lake, Shan Lake, Gui Lake and Mulong Lake. If time allows, we will walk along the lakes and enjoy the beauty of natural scenery of the themed gardens, pavilions, and towers. Enjoy the local cuisine-rice noodles for dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Guilin - Li River - Yangshou
Cruising down the Li River, you will be entering a real life gallery. You will pass along the picturesque riverbank and see limestone hill vistas. You may even catch the fascinating sight of fishermen fishing with cormorant birds! Lunch is served aboard. The cruise ends at Yangshuo. We disembark and wander around the town with visit to the ancient West Street. Tonight you enjoy the fantastic Minority Musical Stage Performance on Li River-Impression on Third Sister Liu (Yingxiang Liusanjie). The show is directed by Chinese famous director Zhang Yimou.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Yangshou - Guilin - Guangzhou
Our morning tour of Yangshuo includes visit to the old streets. After lunch, we head back to Guilin by bus and take the express train to Guangzhou.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Guangzhou - USA
After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour. Today you can take the high speed train to Hong Kong, staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong. Note: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.
Includes Breakfast
land Tour Fare Includes
1. Five star hotel accommodations or local best hotel accommodations;
2. Three meals a day in China as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels and local specialty cuisines;
3. Local transportation inside China as specified in itinerary;
4. All entrance fees to the sightseeing sites as outlined in itinerary;
5. Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide throughout China;
6. Travel accident insurance.
land Tour Fare not Includes
1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. Tips to tour guides and drivers.
Meals
Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners
Beijing: Peking Duck Banquet
Wuxi: Local Flavor Dinner
Suzhou: Local Flavor Dinner
Hangzhou: Local Flavoe Dinner
Shanghai: Local Deluxe Dinner
Guilin: Local Deluxe Dinner
Entertainment
Beijing..............Chinese Acrobatics Show
Yangshuo..........Stage Performance on Li River-Impression on Third Sister Liu
HOTELS
Beijing..............Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel (5 stars)
Wuxi.................Crowne Plaza Wuxi Taihu (5 stars)
Hangzhou........Zhejiang Narada Grand Hotel (5 stars)
Shanghai.........Jin Jiang Tower (5 stars)
Guilin..........…..Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (5 stars)
Yangshuo....…..Green Lotus Hotel (5 stars)
Guangzhou.......Dong Fang Hotel (5 stars)
COMPLIMENTARY
A bottle of mineral water provided on the bus every day;
Luggage tag and badge provided for your convenience.
