11 Days Tour of Guilin-Shanghai-Xian-Beijing

Tour Name: 11 Days Tour of Guilin-Shanghai-Xian-Beijing

Tour Code: CX-01

Duration: 11 Days

Dates: Daily

Highlights: Li River Cruise, Yu Garden, Terra cotta Warriors and Horses, Banpo Museum, the Summer Palace

Itinerary:

Day 1: Guilin (D)

On arrival in Guilin, you will be met by your Guide and escorted to Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2: Guilin /Yangshuo(B,L,D)

After breakfast, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River which is the highlight in Guilin until you get to Yangshuo County. Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and reflections in the water together with the serene pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes, you are certainly walking into a traditional Chinese painting by cruising on it. Free time in the afternoon after checking in the hotel in Yangshuo .

Day 3: Yangshuo/ Guilin (B,L,D)

Cycling to the Moon Hill along the picturesque countryside road. Pay a visit to one of the villagers’ home en route. Coach to Guilin in the afternoon.

Day 4: Guilin-/Shanghai (B,L,D)

Complete your discovery of China''''s scenic wonderland with a

visit to the Reed Flute Cave , Guilin’s Elephant Trunk and fabulous Fubo Hills. After dinner transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, where on arrival you’ll be met and transferred to hotel.

Day 5: Shanghai (B,L,D)

A full day of sightseeing of incredible Shanghai. Visit the Bund, often referred to as Shanghai''''s Wall Street and see the Garden of Mandarin Yu Garden, dating from 1577 and beautifully restored. Then visit the Children''''s Palace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by an amazing show of Chinese acrobatics.

Day 6: Depart Shanghai/Xi''an(B,L,D)

After breakfast transferring to the airport to the ancient city of Xian. Upon your arrival at Xi’an, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Day 7: Xi''an (B, L, D)

Enjoy a full-day excursion to some of Xian’s ancient monuments with the highlight being the incredible Grand Mausoleum of the China’s first Emperor, Shi Huang. Protecting the Emperor’s mausoleum are 6,000life-size Terra cotta Warriors and Horses. Then set off for the extraordinary Banpo Museum and an interesting Terracotta Factory. Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Show after dinner.

Day 8: Xi''an --Beijing(B,L,D)

This morning, visit the famous Shan Xi Provincial Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist retreat in the 7th century. After lunch, fly to Beijing, where you will be transferred to Hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore.

Day 9: Beijing (B,L,D)

Visit historic Tian An Men Square where Mao Tse Tung first raised the flag of the People’s Republic of China. Then tour the magnificent Imperial Palace and its gardens, also known as the Forbidden City. In the late afternoon visit the exquisite the Summer Palace, a former retreat for the Imperial family. After dinner, enjoy a Beijing Opera performance.

Day 10: Beijing (B,L,D)

This morning visit the Ming Tombs, also known as the Underground Palace, where the tombs of the Ming dynasty emperors lie. This sacred valley is reached along the magnificent ‘Spirit Way’. After lunch, visit one of the world’s most remarkable sights, the Great Wall of China, built over 2,000 years ago and stretching over 6,000 km. Enjoy a special dinner of Peking duck at a local restaurant.

Day 11: Departure/Beijing (B,L,)

This morning marvel at Beijing’s splendid Temple of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Bountiful Harvests. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight home

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