Day 1
Arrival / Beijing
Transfer via: International flight- On your own arrangement
Arrive at Beijing. Be met & transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 2
Beijing
Visit The Summer Palace, Enjoy Martial Arts Perfomance, Visit The Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden city, The Temple of Heaven.
- The Summer Palace : The Summer Palace in Beijing is an outstanding expression of the creative art of Chinese landscape garden design, incorporating the works of humankind and nature in a harmonious whole.
- Martial Arts Perfomance : You don’t have to be a martial arts enthusiast to appreciate the incredible feats of strength, with fists, feet, swords, and other weapons. Kungfu expert display their kicks, punches and use of weapons with uncanny speed, power and agility.
- The Tian’anmen Square : Located at the center of Beijing City , where you can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People, China Mao’s Memorial Hall.
- Forbidden city : the Forbidden City was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties carried out their administration and lived. Now it is open to the public as a palace museum where people can see the great traditional palace architecture, enjoy the treasures kept in the palace, and learn of the legends and anecdotes about the imperial family and the court.
- The Temple of Heaven : The Temple of Heaven was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests. The emperors visited the temple three times a year: on the 8th day of the first lunar month to pray for a good harvest; during the Summer Solstice to pray for rain; and during Winter Solstice to give thanks for a good harvest. This is a good place to watch people practicing Taichi each morning
Day 3
Beijing
Visit The Sacred Road, Dingling, Mutianyu Great Wall, Enjoy Roasted Duck at Qianmen Quanjude .
- The Sacred Road : The road is guarded on both sides with stone statues by which the ancient emperors went to hold a memorial ceremony for the ancestors.
- Dingling : The Underground Palace of Dingling was unearthed during the period 1956 to 1958. The whole palace was made of stone. It consists of five high palaces - the front, the middle, the back, the left and the right palaces. It is the tomb for the mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Yijun, the thirteenth emperor, and his two empresses.
- Mutianyu Great Wal l: One of the seven wonders in the world and the symbol of China.
- Roasted Duck at Qianmen Quanjude : In the evening, enjoy the Peking Roasted Duck which is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing.
Day 4
Beijing
Visit the Hutongs by rickshaw and Xiushui Street.
- Hutongs : Hutong is a kind of alleyway peculiar to Beijing. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many of these small windy alleyways were built during the Yuan (1206-1341), Ming(1368-1628) and Qing(1644-1908) dynasties. In the prime of these dynasties the emperors, in order to establish supreme power for themselves, planned the city and arranged the residential areas according to the etiquette systems of the Zhou Dynasty. The typical buildings in Hutong are quadrangles-a compound with houses around a square courtyard. A tour to the Hutong will be escorted a visit to a local family, having a cheerful talk with the family member to see how life goes on within these traditional architectures. And also we will visit one primary school in the Hutong, knowing more of Beijing and its people. And also we will visit one primary school and a flee market in the Hutong, knowing more of Beijing, its people and distinctive culture.
- Xiushui Street : Xiushui Street is one of the famous clothing markets in Beijing. It attracts domestic and foreign tourists with varied styles, colors and materials as well as a inexpensive price.
Day 5
beijing/ Xi’an
Transfer via: AM flight
Take morning flight to Xi’an
Flight to Xi’an, ancient capital for 11 centuries,and the ancient gateway to the Silk Road full of Chinese legendary. In the afternoon, you are arranged to visit the Shanxi Historical museum and the City Wall. Enjoy Evening Show at Tang Yuegong.
- Shaanxi historical museum : The Shaanxi Historical Museum, a large-scale modern State-class museum, is situated at the western side of the “Wild Goose Pagoda” in Xian City. It covers an area of about 70,000 square meters, the architectural area of which is 55,000 odd square meters. It was completed on June 20, 1991 and open to the public.
- Xian City Wall : Xian City Wall is a major landmark, and iis the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defence systems in China. Bikes can be rented to ride along the top of the wall for about RMB20/hour.
- Evening Show at Tang Yuegong : The Tang Dynasty show: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty when Xian was the capital of ancient China.
Day 6
Xi’an
Xi’an’s rich history comes alive on a visit to the greatest archaeological finding of the century: the army of terra cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin’s tomb. Other monuments on your tour include The Grand Mosque, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Bell Tower.
- Terror cotta warriors : This incredible 2000 year-old army of life-sized warriors, each one unique, is part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. Well over 7000 figures were drawn up in full battle array in several large pits. Many of the figures, including soldiers, archers, horses and chariots, have been restored, and the repairs and excavations continue at the site where you can see both repaired and broken warriors in a truly impressive display. There is also an excellent museum, including bronze chariots unearthed nearby, and a film about the history and discovery of the tomb. It is about 35 km from Xi’an. Most hotels and hostels run tours, or the public bus #306 leaves from the parking lot near the railway station. Electric cars are available to visitors from the car park to the entrance of the complex.
- Bell Tower : This is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters (118 feet) high. It stands on a brick base 35.5 meters (116.4 feet) long and 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) high on each side.
which is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters (118 feet) high. It stands on a brick base 35.5 meters (116.4 feet) long and 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) high on each side.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda : The pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
- The Grand Mosque : With more than 1200 years’ history, the mosque is one of the four grand Islamic mosques in China. It is really well worth a trip to see the Great Mosque, not only for its history but also for its particular design of mixed architecture 鈥?combining traditional Muslim and Chinese styles.
Day 7
Xi’an / Chongqing
Transfer via: AM flight
Be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chongqing.
Arrive at Chongqing.Be met at the airport & transferred to take a half day city tour:
VisitThe Great Hall of People, Chongqing Zoo (See Panda), General Stewell Museum & Erling Park with lunch锛坧rivate vehicle & guide).
Then get pre-boarded on Serenity in the evening.
Day 8
Yangtze Cruise
08:00 Embark the cruise ship and set sail.
14:00-17:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or New Wanxian County.
Day 9
Yangtze Cruise
06:30-07:00 Sail through Qutang Gorge.
08:30-10:30 Sail through Wu Gorge.
10:30-14:30 Drifting along Shennong Stream
21:00 Pass through dam ship locks.
Day 10
Yangtze To Yichang
07:30-09:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site
11:00Arrive at Yichang
Go to Yichang To Wuhan by private car. When arriving at Yichang you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 11
Wuhan To Shanghai
Transfer via: PM flight
Visit The Yellow Crane Tower, The Guiyuan Buddist Temple, Hubei Provincial Museum, The Performance of the Chime Bells, The Heptachord Terrace.
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight and fly to Shanghai.
When arriving at Shanghai you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 12
Shanghai
Tour to The Bund, Temple to the city Gods, Yuyuan Garden, Enjoy Shangcheng Acrobatic Show, Visit Nanjing Road, Jade Buddha Temple.
- The Bund :This spot in the city is home to a myriad of European-styled buildings that face the Huangpu River. Home to chic restaurants and shopping opportunities, the Bund is a must-see site when visiting Shanghai. Architectural styles include gothic, baroque, Romanesque, and renaissance.
- Temple to the city Gods: it is a busy market today, specializing in traditional arts and crafts. Outside, however, it still looks like a temple.
- Yuyuan Garden : Yuyuan Garden is a traditional Chinese park complete with beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations.
- Shangcheng Acrobatic Show : Enjoy the Acrobatic Show in the evening.
- Nanjing Road : Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s main shopping street.
- Jade Buddha Temple : It is one of the main touristic highlights in Shanghai and it’s also the most active temple in China. If you’re lucky, you can watch the monks serving cermony in a side room.
Day 13
Shanghai
Free at leisure on your own arrangement
Day 14
Shanghai / Guilin
Transfer via: AM flight
Take AM flight to Guilin. Upon Arriving at Guilin, be met & transferred to your hotel with private vehicle & tour guide. Then have private city tours to the Reed Flute Cave & the Elephant Trunk Hill.
- Elephant Trunk Hil l: Located at the conjunction of the Li River & the Peach Blossom River, the whole hill looks very much like a giant elephant with a long trunk, it is the symbol of Guilin city.
- Reed Flute Cave : Known as 鈥渢he Palace of Natural Arts鈥?this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan 鈥?if you’ve got nothing less than a dollar you’ll end up with their whole stock.
Day 15
Guilin
Full day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo with lunch aboard and return to Guilin late in the afternoon.Attrations include:Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree, Yangshuo Moon Mountain.
- Li River Cruise : Depart from your hotel in the morning. Be transferred to the Zhujiang Pier(about 1 hour drive)for a 4.5 hours wonderful cruise.You will enjoy the picturesque mountains, peaceful green fields ,farms and villages with water buffalos,cows wondering around on both sides of the river bank. Disembark at the one-thousand-year-old town Yangshuo in the afternoon. Have a short exploration to the old town before to be transferred back to Guilin city.
- Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree : Big Banyan Tree, located 7.5km south of Yangshuo, is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo county. It is said that the banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is famous for its age and towering beauty.The banyan tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters.
- Yangshuo Moon Mountain : Moon Cave is named for it’s giant archway (about 50 metres). Be prepared for the local hawkers, who will pester you to buy water, and are very persistent.
Day 16
Guilin/Guangzhou/Hongkong
Transfer via: AM flight (guilin/Guangzhou)
PM train (guangzhou/Hong Kong)
Be transferred for Guilin airport for the flight to Guangzhou.Be met & transferred to take a half day trip to Five Goats, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family , Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
- Five Goats : The five锛峴heep statuary was built in 1957 锛宨t is the symbolization of Guangzhou.
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall: a memorial building built in 1931 with the funds raised by the Guangzhou people and overseas Chinese in memory of Sun Yat-sen
- The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family : The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, built between 1890 and 1894 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, is the largest, best preserved, and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees : a world famous ancient Buddhist temple.
Then take afternoon train to Hong Kong. Enjoy free time at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 17
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Half day tour to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay without lunch.(Private vehicle and guide).
- Victoria Peak : The Peak is Hong kong’s number one tourist destination. It features the city’s of oldest mode transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong’s most unusual building and icon, The Peak Tower. It combine shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Aberdeen : Aberdeen Harbor is home of hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Take sampan ride to get a close-up look at this unusual way of life.
- Repulse Bay: Primarily an exclusive residential area, Repulse Bay has a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. The wide beach is popular with residents and great for sandy strolls. It features statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen.
Day 18
Hong Kong / Departure
Transfer via: International flight- On your own arrangement
Be picked up to the air port for the flight to your next destination.
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