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Classic round tourDestinations: Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Suzhou-Shanghai-Guilin-Hong Kong The adventure starts in Beijing. After a trek on the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and a visit to the Bird’s Nest that will give you a unique view point of this city, which combines history and modernism perfectly. In Xi’an the extraordinary sight of the warriors arising from their muddy grave is not something you want to miss. As the most dynamic city in China, Shanghai will never let you down. The Bund, Yu Garden and a cruise on the Huangpu River this tour provides an expansive overview of this ever changing modern city. On the other hand you will experience a total opposite lifestyle in Suzhou – small bridges, flowing water and households. Hong Kong is a different part of the country. It’s a city with countless skyscrapers but also green mountains, it’s a city strongly influenced by British culture but also kept its own lifestyle. |
Brief itinerary Day 01 Beijing Arrive Day 02 Beijing Historic Beijing tour Day 03 Beijing Great Wall excursion Day 04 Beijing Modern Beijing tour, overnight train to Xian Day 05 Xian Terra-cotta Warriors’ excursion Day 06 Xian city tour, overnight train to Shanghai Day 07 Shanghai historic Shanghai tour Day 08 Train to Suzhou, “Venice of the Orient” tour, back to Shanghai Day 09 Modern Shanghai tour, flight to Guilin Day 10 Guilin-Yangshuo-GuilinDay 11 Guilin city tour, flight to Hong Kong Day 12 Hong Kong Island tour, trip ends. HighlightsBeijing: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong Rickshaw tour, Summer Palace, Sacred Road, Great Wall, National Theatre, Bird’s Nest and Water Cube Xian: Terra-cotta Warriors’ Museum, Village Xiahecun, Ming City Wall and Great Mosque Shanghai: Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund, Chenghuangmiao, Yu Garden, World Financial Center, Xintiandi, Tianzifang art park and water town Zhujiajiao Suzhou: boat ride on Grand Canal, Tiger Hill, Humble of Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang street, ancient water gate Panmen and No. 1 silk Spinning Mill Guilin: Li-river, West Street, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill Hong Kong: Victoria Peak, Tram ride, Sampa ride at Aberdeen, Repulse way bay and Stanley Market Duration: 12 daysTour valid: 15/03/2011-28/02/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: Easy to moderate Activities 25 - 50% of the time. Could involve some walking or standing for extended time periods, but is usually with little difficulty. May include rest periods between sightseeings for your comfort.Accommodation: Four-star hotels approved by National Tourism Administration.Transport: air-conditional vehicle, overnight train with soft sleeper class (4 persons in 1 compartment), CRH express trainMeals: 12 hotel breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinnersSize of group: min. 2 persons |