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Silver-0803

12-Day Tours of Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

Starting from $1219.00 per person

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Day by Day Itinerary  Departure Dates and Prices  Making a Difference
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The choice is yours, but decisions are often hard to make. Our itinerary
feature page as Making a Difference will let you know the detailed
arrangements of highlight attractions, accommodations, meals, special
local flavors we arrange in the itinerary you will choose. Only you truly
know where each of your coin will be spent, you could make your own
choice! It is worth comparing the quality and value of a tour before you
make your reservation.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Our group at the Badaling Great Wall, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing

Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the
hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover
from the jet lag.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel  - the best Holiday Inn
Hotel in Beijing

Day 02: Beijing

Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group
this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop
is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the
"Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many
fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of
Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good
harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a
delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at the
original, century-old Quan Ju De restaurant followed by a lively
Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel  - the best Holiday Inn
Hotel in Beijing

Day 03: Beijing

This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at
first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the
shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a
local popular Sichuan restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the
Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity
Mountain. After dinner, we intend to leave one hour's free time for you
to have a stroll in the traffic-free Wangfujing Street and absorb
something of the vibrant atmosphere of Beijing. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel - the best Holiday Inn
Hotel in Beijing

Our group at the City Wall, Xian

Day 04: Beijing - Xian

You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer
Palace and the lovely Giant Pandas. Upon arrival, you will be transferred
to check in at the hotel. An a la carte dinner valued at CNY60.00 net per
person will be arranged at a well-known restaurant. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 05: Xian

The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will
start your today's tour.  In the afternoon, you will visit the City Wall
and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you
will be entertained at the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when
partaking of the famous Dumpling Banquet Dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 06: Xian

Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large
collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi
Province. After lunch, you will be taken to visit a local family, which
helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the
Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or
antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Li River cruise, Guilin

Day 07: Xian - Guilin

This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of
Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then board a flight to Guilin, you will be
met at the airport and transferred to check in the hotel upon arrival.
(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day 08: Guilin - Yangshuo

Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to
Yangshuo. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. A short bicycle
trip to the countryside will then be arranged, which we feel sure will be
one of the most memorable parts of your tour. You may also visit a local
villager's home. If you feel tired, you can take our electric car instead
of taking bicycles. Dinner is leaved on your own. There are many
western-style restaurants and cafes in the famous West Street for your
choice. (Tips: Since lunch on the Li River cruise may not meet your
expectation, TCG suggests that you have a big breakfast at the hotel
today.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Yangshuo Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel

Cycling around the Yangshuo rural area, Guilin

Day 09: Yangshuo - Guilin

Today, you will have the morning free to explore this small tranquil
town. You can hire a bicycle enjoying the breathtaking scenery around the
town or wonder along the West Street or having a pot of tea in a sidewalk
cafe. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at about 13:00 and
drive you back to Guilin to visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant
Trunk Hill. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at
Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Day 10: Guilin - Shanghai
This morning you will be transferred to board a flight to Shanghai. Our
Shanghai guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You will
be taken to visit Xin Tian Di, which is a newly developed recreation area
in Shanghai with old styled buildings. You may find a cafe or
western-style restaurant to have your dinner there during your
exploration. (B+L)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai - Deluxe Room

Strolling along the Bund, Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Then you will
have some free time to stroll along the Bund to experience the thrills of
old Shanghai. After sightseeing, you will be transferred back to your
hotel to have dinner. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide will see
you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Days Hotel Shanghai - Deluxe Room

Day 12: Departure from Shanghai

After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight
by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return
home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Tour Packages as an
extension to your China adventure! (B)

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B-- Breakfast        L-- Lunch        D-- Dinner

Important note:

To the airports:
Shanghai has two airports: Hongqiao Airport (9 miles (15 km) west of the
center of Shanghai) and Pudong Airport (19 miles (30km) southeast of
Shanghai). Please make sure you go to the right one for departure.

Best way to Airports:
Travel China Guide suggests you book a taxi at the Front Desk of your
hotel (Zhong Ya Hotel) to make sure you won't stand outside the hotel
entrance with your luggage waiting for a taxi. The trip to Pudong Airport
will take about one hour at 150 -170 RMB and it needs a 20 minutes' drive
to the Hongqiao Airport at 50 RMB. For the details please contact the
Reception of the hotel.

Post-Trip Extension: So much to see in China? Our optional private city
tours to a host of must-see destinations in China will be of your
choices. Choose the itinerary that best suits you extend your adventure
in China.

Departure Dates and Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!

Group Code Arrival Date Departure Date Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy Stat
us 
08-G0115 Jan 15 Jan 26 $1219.00 $1439.00 Open 
08-G0220 Feb 20 Mar 03 $1219.00 $1439.00 Open 
08-G0320 Mar 20 Mar 31 $1289.00 $1579.00 Open 
08-G0409 Apr 09 Apr 20 $1409.00 $1819.00 Open 
08-G0425 Apr 25 May 06 $1419.00 $1839.00 Open 
08-G0514 May 14 May 25 $1419.00 $1839.00 Open 
08-G0530 May 30 Jun 10 $1369.00 $1739.00 Open 
08-G0613 Jun 13 Jun 24 $1349.00 $1699.00 Open 
08-G0627 Jun 27 Jul 08 $1349.00 $1699.00 Open 
08-G0711 Jul 11 Jul 22 $1349.00 $1699.00 Open 
08-G0725 Jul 25 Aug 05 $1349.00 $1699.00 Open 
08-G0912 Sep 12 Sep 23 $1429.00 $1859.00 Open 
08-G0924 Sep 24 Oct 05 $1439.00 $1879.00 Open 
08-G1017 Oct 17 Oct 28 $1429.00 $1859.00 Open 
08-G1031 Oct 31 Nov 11 $1349.00 $1699.00 Open 
08-G1119 Nov 19 Nov 30 $1339.00 $1679.00 Open 
08-G1220 Dec 20 Dec 31 $1289.00 $1579.00 Open 

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Tour Inclusions

1. Internal flights & taxes;
2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the
   land tour;
4. Excellent guide & driver;
1. Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van;
2. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
4. Government taxes;

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