20-Day Spectacular China Tour Destinations: Beijing- Xian- Jinan- Qufu- Tai'an- Shanghai- Suzhou- Guilin- Longsheng- Yangshuo- Guangzhou- Hongkong
Departure & Grade: Luxury value is available every day!
Daily Itinerary Briefings1st Day: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be met upon arrival at the Capital Airport of Beijing with comfortable private transfer and check into your hotel. The left hours of the day are for free individual activities. No scheduled program is arranged.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza
2nd Day: Beijing (B+L+D)
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City - the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza
3rd Day: Beijing (B+L+D)
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. You will sample Cantonese cuisine for dinner at a top restaurant in the Wangfujing Street, a la carte style.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza
4th Day: Beijing - Xian (B+D)
No escorted tour is available this morning and you could explore the city on your own pace. Afternoon arrangement will be the Royal Garden - Summer Palace and have a short period rest. After dinner, head for Xian by soft sleeper train.
Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train
5th Day: Xian (B+L+D)
Our guide will expect you at the railway staion with comfortable transfer. After a short wash and breakfast at the hotel, start a tour to the Provincial History Museum and enjoy the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant. In the afternnon, linger on the Great Mosque and a local family. A luxurious buffet dinner is served at the hotel at your convinence.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel
- downtown6th Day: Xian (B+L+D)
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall after lunch and a brief period of rest. In the evening, we will arrange the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the splendid Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel
- downtown7th Day: Xian - Jinan (B+L)
Head for Jinan by morning flight and be met with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. Start a tour to the Baotu Spring located in the center of Jinan city and is regarded as an ideal location for admirers of wonderful natural springs, culture and various constructions. End the whole day activites after visit the Black Tiger Spring.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Guihe Hotel
8th Day: Jinan - Qufu (B+L)
After a short drive, you will reach the hometown of the Confucius who has an enduring and profound effect over Chinese culture. The whole day tour to the Confucius Mansion, the Confucius Temple and the Confucius Forest will help you understand the keynote of his thoughts. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Queli Hotel
9th Day: Qufu - Tai'an - Jinan (B+L)
Continue the drive to the south and reach Tai'an. Board the cable car for reach the Mt. Tai and linger on the Daimao Temple. Get to Jinan and check in at the hotel.
Continue the drive to the south and reach Tai'an. Board the cable car for reach the Mt. Tai and linger on the Daimao Temple. Get to Jinan and check in at the hotel.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Guihe Hotel
10th Day: Jinan - Shanghai (B)
Head for Jinan by morning flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. Afternoon is relaxing.
Accommodation: Sofitel Hyland Hotel
Head for Jinan by morning flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. Afternoon is relaxing.
Accommodation: Sofitel Hyland Hotel
11th Day: Shanghai (B+L+D)
Today you will have a tour to the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden with its 400 hundred years history. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
Accommodation: Sofitel Hyland Hotel
12th Day: Shanghai - Suzhou (B+L)
Head for Garden city Suzhou by soft seat train and check in at the hotel. Start to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden which is the largest Garden in Suzhou, then have a look at the Garden of the Master of the Nets and follow a walk to the Tiger Hill.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
13th Day: Suzhou - Shanghai - Guilin (B+L+D)
Transfer back to Shanghai and connect a flight to Guilin. Your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. Transfer to the Reed Flute Cave formed naturally. The evening delight is to enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
14th Day: Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin (B+L)
This morning, we will head for Longsheng, hometown of the minorities and folk culture. Surely we couldn't miss the regular Terraced Fields along the way. Then take a look at Zhuang Minority People, Yao Minority People and the Suspension Bridge in small size. Take car back to Guilin and have a good rest.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Today you will have a tour to the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden with its 400 hundred years history. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
Accommodation: Sofitel Hyland Hotel
12th Day: Shanghai - Suzhou (B+L)
Head for Garden city Suzhou by soft seat train and check in at the hotel. Start to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden which is the largest Garden in Suzhou, then have a look at the Garden of the Master of the Nets and follow a walk to the Tiger Hill.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
13th Day: Suzhou - Shanghai - Guilin (B+L+D)
Transfer back to Shanghai and connect a flight to Guilin. Your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service. Transfer to the Reed Flute Cave formed naturally. The evening delight is to enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
14th Day: Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin (B+L)
This morning, we will head for Longsheng, hometown of the minorities and folk culture. Surely we couldn't miss the regular Terraced Fields along the way. Then take a look at Zhuang Minority People, Yao Minority People and the Suspension Bridge in small size. Take car back to Guilin and have a good rest.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
15th Day: Guilin - Yangshuo (B+L)
Travel to Yangshuo by cruising along the magnificent Li River which itself is the highlight of today. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a brief country-road tour by bicycle will then be arranged. A local family will be somewhere along the road expecting your visit. If you are less skillful of riding a bicycle, you can take our electric car instead. (Tip: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can hardly meet your expectation, TT suggests you have enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.)
Accommodation: Paradesa Resort - the local best hotel
Travel to Yangshuo by cruising along the magnificent Li River which itself is the highlight of today. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a brief country-road tour by bicycle will then be arranged. A local family will be somewhere along the road expecting your visit. If you are less skillful of riding a bicycle, you can take our electric car instead. (Tip: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can hardly meet your expectation, TT suggests you have enough breakfast at the hotel this morning.)
Accommodation: Paradesa Resort
- the local best hotel16th Day: Yangshuo (B)
It's a totally relaxing day. No escorted tour is available the whole day. You could walk around the town on your own, appreciate the breathtaking nature scenery by bicycle, have a leisure at a local cafetery on the west street.
Accommodation: Paradesa Resort - the local best hotel
It's a totally relaxing day. No escorted tour is available the whole day. You could walk around the town on your own, appreciate the breathtaking nature scenery by bicycle, have a leisure at a local cafetery on the west street.
Accommodation: Paradesa Resort
- the local best hotel17th Day: Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou (B+L)
Take car back to Guilin and continue the highlight tour to the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Fubo Hill. Head for Guangzhou by flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service.
Accommodation: China Hotel
18th Day: Guangzhou - Hongkong (B+L)
A new day begin with a visit to the Dr. Sun Yatsen's Memorial Hall, then linger on the Five-Ram Statue, Chen Family Temple, walk along the Qingping Market and end in the Shamian Island. Board an express train to Hongkong and arrange the airport-hotel transfer service on your own.
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong
19th Day: Hongkong (B)
Full day is free and we only book the hotel with breakfast for you. You are recommended to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. The visits cover the peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. After lunch, transfer to Pier to take Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade back to Hotel. Afternoon is for free individual activities.
Take car back to Guilin and continue the highlight tour to the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Fubo Hill. Head for Guangzhou by flight, your local professional travel buddy will expect you with comfortable airport-hotel transfer service.
Accommodation: China Hotel
18th Day: Guangzhou - Hongkong (B+L)
A new day begin with a visit to the Dr. Sun Yatsen's Memorial Hall, then linger on the Five-Ram Statue, Chen Family Temple, walk along the Qingping Market and end in the Shamian Island. Board an express train to Hongkong and arrange the airport-hotel transfer service on your own.
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong
19th Day: Hongkong (B)
Full day is free and we only book the hotel with breakfast for you. You are recommended to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. The visits cover the peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. After lunch, transfer to Pier to take Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade back to Hotel. Afternoon is for free individual activities.
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong
20th Day: Departure from Hongkong (B)
After breakfast, arrange the hotel-airport transfer on your own to board your homebound flight.
Tour Price (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
| 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | ||
| High season | Double Occupancy | $3971.00 | $3301.00 | $2951.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $5351.00 | $4691.00 | $4281.00 | |
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $3681.00 | $3011.00 | $2571.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $4771.00 | $4101.00 | $3501.00 | |
| Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; Sep 20 to Oct 10 staying in Qufu; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai; Electronic Manufacturer Exposition China and F1 Grand Prix staying in Suzhou; Apr 30 to May 06, Sep 30 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Yangshuo; Apr 14 to Apr 30 and Oct 14 to Oct 30 staying in Guangzhou; Mar 27 to Mar 30 (Rugby 7 period), Apr 11 to Apr 30, Oct 09 to Nov 15, Dec 01 to Dec 15, Jan 04 to Jan 18, 2009 staying in Hongkong. | ||||
The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.
