Private China Tours
Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou-Guilin-Xi'an-Beijing(13days) Standard Shanghai
| Tour Private Price (Price quoted per person) |
| Type |
Num of Person |
Price |
| Sole Occupancy | 1 | USD 1741 |
♦ Price Includes
 1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
3.Excellent guide & driver + Private vehicle
4.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
5.Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary and domestic airports taxes
6.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels
7.Service charge & Government taxes ♦ Price Excludes
1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers ♦ Remark
The above private package tour is tailor-made for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. You can start the tour whenever you want. Or if it does not perfectly suit you, please feel free to contact your travel advisor.
There is extra cost of the accommodation in the period of Guangzhou Chinese Export Commodities Fair or F1 Shanghai. Our travel advisors will inform you the price fluctuation during these periods. ♦ Day Itinerary
This 13-Day private tour starts with the modern metropolis - Shanghai city, followed by the Suzhou & Hangzhou, which are famous for their royal gardens and natural beauty. You will amazingly find of the breathtaking natural sceneries in Guilin, the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an and the Great wall and other must-seeing sites in capital Beijing.
Day 1 Shanghai
On arrival, CITS guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be transferred to the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai **** for a two-night stay on a room and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to relax. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront to fully appreciate this diverse city.
Accommodation at Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai ****
(B+D) ♦ Day 2 Shanghai
Morning:
Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
Afternoon:
Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured.
Evening:
An acrobatic show at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your entertainment after dinner.
Accommodation at Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 3 Shanghai to Suzhou
Morning:
Transfer to the rail station, an hour train journey takes you to Suzhou, known as the Venice of the east.
Afternoon:
City tour begins with visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is followed by a trip to Silk Reeling Factory. Transfer to the hotel after dinner.
Accommodation at Suzhou Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 4 Suzhou to Hangzhou
Morning:
You will go to the Tiger Hill. Climb the hill and find a number of historical sites which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding of Suzhou. Transfer to the rail station and afterwards take a three hours journey to Hangzhou where sightseeing focuses on the lovely gardens, lakes and terrific islands.
Afternoon:
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel,check in for 2 nights and have a good rest.
Accommodation at Lakeview Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 5 Hangzhou
Morning:
Have a cruise on the scenic West Lake, then goes to Six Harmonies Pagoda, which is definitely a masterpiece of ancient Chinese arcitechture.
Afternoon:
Visit Lingyin Temple ¨Cthe biggest Buddhist Temple in the southern China and tea farm.
Accommodation at Lakeview Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 6 Hangzhou to Gulin
Morning:
Transfer and take your flight to Guilin.
Afternoon:
Upon arrival, meet the guide and visit historic Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave- a 790 feet deep dripstone cave which includes myriads of stalactites and stalagmites of dazzling colors.
Accommodation at Guilin Park Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 7 Guilin to Yangshuo to Gulin
Today take a scenic river cruise along the Li River with its peaceful senerity and jagged limestone peaks. Lunch is included on board before arriving at Yangshuo where you have free time to explore and peruse the local shops and markets. Continue to take the private car back to Guilin.
Accommodation at Guilin Park Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 8 Gulin to Xi'an
Morning:
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi'an, China's ancient capital.
Afternoon:
Upon arrival, visit the Great Mosque,which is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China before checking in at the Hotel for 2 nights.
Accommodation at Bell Tower Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 9 Xi'an
Morning:
Full day visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors where life-sized infantrymen, archer, officers and their horses symbolically guard the tomb of the first Qin emperor.
Afternoon:
Followed by the dramatic Wild Goose Pagoda.
Evening:
You will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Show after dinner.
Accommodation at Bell Tower Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 10 Xi'an to Beijing
Morning:
Visit the Ancient City Wall that still compasses the center of Xi'an.
Afternoon:
Transfer and take the flight to Beijing. Explore the Temple of Heaven which itself has become a symbol of the city. Here ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Transfer to the hotel for 3 nights.
Accommodation at the New World Courtyard Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 11 Beijing
Morning:
Take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square - the biggest of its kind in the world.
Afternoon:
Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting.
Evening:
After dinner a fascinating Peking Opera Show will be presented to you at the Liyuan Theatre.
Accommodation at the New World Courtyard Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 12 Beijing
Morning:
You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance.
Afternoon:
Continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete.
Evening:
Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quanjude Roasted Duck Restaurant.
Accommodation at the New World Courtyard Hotel ****
(B+L+D) ♦ Day 13 Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.
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