China Classic Tour:
Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shanghai
Tour Code: ST-N/S/E-006
Duration: 10days
Destination: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai
Good time to visit: all year
Departure date:
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The tour includes four famous cities. It could give you a favorable impression of China, not only in Nature and traditional culture, but also in modernization and economic development. We will try to give you enough time to visit the Capital-Beijing, explore the ancient city-Xian. Then fly to Guilin, which is primarily known for its enticing and unique scenery. Chinese frequently refer to it as the world's most beautiful scenery. The last station is Shanghai. The shanghai section not only includes most of important sites such as Shanghai Museum, Yuanyuan Garden, but also leave you free time to experience the largest gateway city in China. All of these will make you a wonderful experience of real China.

DAY-BY-DAY DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1 Aviv/Beijing(L)
Arrive at Beijing in the morning. The guide and driver will first pick you up and send to the 4-star hotel. This after you will visit Lama Temple, Confucius Temple. Lama Temple Beijing (Yonghegong), a renowned lama temple of the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism, is situated in the northeast part of Beijing city. It houses a treasury of Buddhist art, including sculptured images of gods, demons and Buddhas, as well as Tibetan-style murals. The Beijing Temple of Confucius was originally built in 1302 as a place to pay homage to - you guessed it - Confucius. Stay in a 4-star hotel, Qianmen Jiangguo Hotel or the similar
Day 2 Beijing (BL)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour to Tiananmen Square the largest square in the world, Forbidden City-imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty. After lunch, visit Temple of Heaven-here ancient emperors prayed for good harvest. Then take the Hutong tour in the afternoon, the rickshaws will take you shuttling around the Hutongs to see the old Beijing. .Enjoy the acrobatic show in the evening. Stay in the same.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/Dinner with Peking Roasted Duck)
After breakfast at hotel, you will leave for the Badaling Great Wall, the Ming Tomb (Dingling and the Sacred Way) with lunch at local Chinese restaurant. On the way back to Beijing, you will spend some time learn something about Chinese Cloisonné culture. Cloisonné, an ancient metalworking technique, is a multi-step enamel process used to produce jewelry, vases, and other decorative items. Dinner with Peking Roasted Duck. Stay in the same.
Day 4 Beijing/Xian (BL)
Breakfast at hotel, Visit Summer Palace- the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. After lunch, you will visit the National Stadium -Bird Nest & The National Aquatics Centre- Water Cube. It is here, China successfully held the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Transfer to the airport for flight to Xian-the ancient capital of China, Gloria Plaza Hotel or the similar
Day 5 Xian (BL,Dinner with Dumpling banquent)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the magnificent Qin Terra-cotta Army. It was built in about 2500 years ago and contains more than 6000 warriors, soldiers and horses. UNESCO listed it in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages. In the afternoon, drive back to Xian city; visit Forest of Stone Steles Museum. Stay in the same. Enjoy Chinese Dumpling Dinner with Tang Dynasty dancing show. Stay in the same

Day 6 Xian/Guilin (BL)
In the morning, visit Shanxi History Museum, the Old City Wall. The Shanxi History Museum's permanent exhibition primarily displays Shaanxi's ancient history. Representative pieces from all periods have been selected to show the development of civilization in this region. This afternoon you will visit Gao's Grand Courtyard, the Great Mosque and the old street. Transfer to the airport for flight to Guilin. Meet by Guilin Guide and transfer to 4-star hotel, Guilin Bravo Hotel or the similar
Day 7 Guilin/Yangshuo (BL)
Li River Cruise with lunch aboard. Depart from the hotel in the morning. Be transferred to the landing place for a 4-5 hours wonderful cruise. Free afternoon for you to venture into the countryside in Yangshou or relax yourself in western street full of bars and stores. Enjoy the Liusanjie show in the evening, Yangshuo New Century Hotel(4-star only) or the similar
Recommend activities(excluded):
Biking: bike onto the country roads, lanes and tracks through the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains.
Bamboo raft: one hour’s rafting on Yulong River will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China.
Day 8 Yangshuo/Guilin/Shanghai (BL)
Breakfast at hotel, then drive back Guilin, visit Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave. Followed by transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, meet by Shanghai Guide and then transfer to 4-star hotel, Best Westen New Centry Hotel or the similar.
Day 9 Shanghai ( BL )
Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour with visit to the Yu Garden, the "Bund", Oriental pearl tower, Nanjing Road and the Jade Buddha Temple. Stay in the same
Day 10 Shanghai/Home (B)
Free for Shopping till transfer to the Pudong airport for the flight out of Chima.
B for breakfast, L for Lunch, D for Dinner.
Tour Cost: Currency Converter
| | 2-5 person | 6-9 person | Over 10 person | Single Supplement |
| Tour Cost | CNY14900/P $2224/P | CNY13200/P $1970/P | CNY12000/P $1791/P | CNY4250/P $634/P |
($1=6.7CNY) (The cost for the child of 2-12 year old is based on 15% discount of the adult's tour cost.Any baby less than 2 year old is free of any charges. If it turns out there is cost involved, we reserved to collect the cost.) |
The tour cost includes:
- Land transfer service, meals daily as listed in the itinerary(B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), service of English-speaking guide, experienced driver, scenic spots admission fee, twin share room in 4-star hotel in big city, the best hotel in small cities or counties, clean carefully-chosen guest house/hostel/or home-stay in village or old town; all domestic flights or trains and local airport taxes if there is in the itinerary.
The tour cost Does not include:
- meals in your free time and on the train/plane, personal travel insurance (very important); transfer/guide/entrance tickets in your free time, extra luggage truck, international flights and related airport taxes, any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.), photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites if required, supplementary trips and services not mentioned, supplement cost for those who wants to accommodate on a single basis, any expenses on personal nature not listed above, the extra cost due to the unforeseen events;
Remarks:
- As the exchange rate of CNY to USD is subject to Change, the final price will be calculated according to the Chinese currency CNY. The price in USD dollar is just for your reference.
- We are ready to reserve the e-air ticket from another city to the starting city or from the ending city back to your preferred city if needed.
- Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
- The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
- Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
- The prices do not apply to National Holidays (e.g. Chinese National Day Sep. 30th -Oct.8th , Or other Special Festival time).