Day 1 - 2 Beijing
Beijing is the most famous Chinese city of them all and on this China tour package, you will see it all! Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met by your professional English-speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The next day starts with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, where you will see local people practising Tai Chi, singing and doing calligraphy. Then take a leisurely walk through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City and enjoy the panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Jing-shan Hill. In the evening, you will sample one of China’s most famous dishes of all - a Peking Duck Dinner before you will marvel at a fantastic Kung Fu show, featuring a fusion of modern musical with Chinese traditional martial arts simply mesmerising! (1B/1D)
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Day 3 - 4 Beijing
Today step back in time to the ancient China with a walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu section, you will take one way cable car up to the high watch tower, and then walk down. On the way back to your hotel, visit a Cloisonné workshop to learn how the Chinese ancient technique of Cloisonné is used to make beautiful handcrafts. The next morning, enjoy the ride on a traditional rickshaw through the zigzag alleyways called Hutong to catch a glimpse into local Chinese life before heading off to the Summer Palace, where you will relax on a dragon boat ride across the Kunming Lake. Your Beijing tour ends with a transfer to the railway station for a comfortable overnight soft sleeper train to Xian. (2B)
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Day 5 - 6 Xi'an
Having arrived for your Xian tour, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a stroll (or even cycle!) on the original City Wall, and then explore the Old Muslim Quarter and Old Mosque. Tonight enjoy the local speciality ‘dumpling dinner’ before the fabulous Tang Dynasty culture show. The next day, visit the historically significant and the amazing Terracotta Warriors - where 7000 individually-crafted clay soldiers stand on guard, learn how to make these warriors at a workshop. Then continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built to house Buddhist scriptures collected by a Chinese Monk. You will see a variety of Buddha statues before flying to the scenic city of Guilin. (2B/1D)
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Day 7 - 8 Guilin
Today head to the beautiful rural countryside – Longsheng to see ancient rice terraces built about 800 years ago. Wander through the little stone pathways and traditional wooden houses on stilts and villages of the Zhuang people. Walk up the mountain to admire the spectacular rice terrace scenery. In the evening, sample a local specialty dinner. The next day enjoy a spectacular Li River cruise, which goes past bizarre-shaped mountains, villages and water buffalos. Disembark at the traditional country town of Yangshuo. (2B/1D)
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Day 9 - 10 Guilin / Shanghai
While in Yangshuo, you spend a free day to explore the tranquil countryside and local villages, see rice paddies and fish farms. There are many activities to choose, such as cycling, bamboo boat-drifting, bargain shopping and a cooking class. Or just wander through the streets and pick up some bargains while taking in the sights. On day 9, you’ll also visit “Palace of Natural Art” Reed Flute Cave and view the beautiful vista of the Elephant Trunk Hill before flying to Shanghai. (2B)
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Day 11 - 12 Shanghai
Natural wonders come to an end after your flight to Shanghai. On your Shanghai tour, enjoy a stroll along the historic riverfront Bund, where you see 52 magnificent colonial buildings. Along the Huangpu River, you can see the contrasting view of “old and modern” Shanghai. Then enjoy the underwater tram through the ‘sight-seeing tunnel’. The tunnel features a light show and music and travels from the Bund to the Pudong New Areas. When you reach the top of Jin Mao Building, one of world’s tallest buildings, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai. Head down to Yu Garden, an exquisite Ming Dynasty style Garden, and wander through the Old Quarter and neighbouring Yu Bazaar. Sample a local special dinner before enjoying a beautiful night river cruise along the Bund. The next day, Your Shanghai tour ends with a trip on the High speed Maglev train to the International Airport for your flight to the next destination. (2B/1D)
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