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Comprehensive China Tour

2008 Tour-C

Yangtze - Hong Kong Discovery 19 Days / 16 Nights
Beijing - Xian - Yangtze Cruise - Suzhou - Shanghai - Guilin - Hong Kong


tour introduction tour itinerary tour schedule

Day 1-2 USA West Coast-Beijing

Board a trans-Pacific flight to Beijing.

Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, D)

Arrive in Beijing in the early morning. Visit Tiananmen Square before checking into the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Summer Palace and a pearl factory.

Beijing - Orientalbay International Hotel, 5 Star

Day 4 Beijing (AB, L, SD)

After breakfast visit the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you are treated to a famous Peking Duck Welcome Banquet.

Beijing - Orientalbay International Hotel, 5 Star

Day 5 Beijing (AB, L, D)

Along the way to the Great Wall visit a jade factory. After exploring the Great Wall, lunch is served. Afterward go back to the city for shopping followed by dinner and a Kung Fu show.

Beijing - Orientalbay International Hotel, 5 Star

Day 6 Beijing-Xian (AB, L, D)

This morning is free an optional Hutong tour is available. Flight to Xian in the afternoon

Xian - Jinshi International Hotel, 4 Star

Day 7 Xian (AB, L, SD)

Today you visit the Terracotta Warriors excavation site. Three pits contain over 7,300 warriors, horses and chariots crafted more than 2,000 years ago in honor of China's first Emperor Qin Shi Huang. After lunch continue to the Big Goose Pagoda and the Ancient City Wall. The Tang Dynasty Show and a Chinese Dumpling Banquet highlight the evening.

Xian - Jinshi International Hotel, 4 Star

Day 8 Xian-Chongqing-Cruise (AB, L, D)

The morning is free before an afternoon flight to Chongqing. Visit the General Joseph Stillwell WWII Museum. You will also visit a Panda Garden for a glimpse of China national treasure before boarding before boarding our 5 Star Regal Cruiser.

Yangtze River - Regal Cruises, 5 Star

Day 9 Yangtze Cruise (AB, L, D)

Depart Chongqing, visit Fengdu "Ghost City", Temples or Relocation Village.

Yangtze River - Regal Cruises, 5 Star

Day 10 Yangtze Cruise (AB, L, D)

Visit Qutang, Wu, Xiling and Bamboo Gorges and Shennong Stream.

Yangtze River - Regal Cruises, 5 Star

Day 11 Yichang-Suzhou (AB, L, D)

Tour the Three Gorges Dam Project before an afternoon flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, visit the beautiful city of Suzhou.

Suzhou - New City Garden Hotel , 4 Star

 

Day 12 Suzhou-Shanghai (AB, L, D)

Stroll through Tiger Hill, the Giant Leaning Pagoda, Linger in Garden later enjoy Grand Canal Countryside Excursion. Visit Suzhou Silk Factory #1 before returning to Shanghai.

Shanghai - The Eton Hotel, 5 Star

Day 13 Shanghai (AB, L)

This morning we visit the Yu Yuan Garden, Old Shanghai District and the Pearl TV Tower. After lunch, stroll along Nanjing Road and the Bund.

Shanghai - The Eton Hotel, 5 Star

Day 14 Shanghai-Guilin (AB, L, D)

This morning your group will be catching a flight to enchanting city of Guilin. Visiting Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave.

Guilin - Guilin Royal Garden Hotel, 5 Star

Day 15 Guilin (AB, L, D)

Enjoy a cruise on the mystical Li River. After the cruise, we browse the Yangshuo market for local crafts and artwork before attending a Folk Dance and Song Show.

Guilin - Guilin Royal Garden Hotel, 5 Star

Day 16 Guilin - Hong Kong (AB, L)

Today take a flight to Shenzhen for a quick city tour before boarding a ferry to Victoria Harbor. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, check into our hotel in the "Golden Mile", the shopping and entertainment district.

Hong Kong - Empire Kowloon Hotel, 4 Star

Day 17 Hong Kong (AB)

Half day city tour of Hong Kong including, Victoria Peak and Nathan Road.

Hong Kong - Empire Kowloon Hotel, 4 Star

Day 18 Hong Kong (AB)

Free day to explore Hong Kong

Hong Kong - Empire Kowloon Hotel, 4 Star

Day 19 Hong Kong-USA (AB)

The morning is free before catching a flight home.


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Last Updated: Jun 29, 2008