China Golden Essence Tour (13 days)
Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Hong Kong
Our China Essence Tour route is an ideal introduction to the ageless wonders of China and provides a memorable vacation.
Costing inclusive all tours and meals listed, hotel stay, all internal transfers and entry fees, English speaking tour guide and driver.
International flight from UK to Beijing and return from Hong Kong, tip to tour guide and driver, personal drinks and expenditure, China visa is NOT included - We can arrange China visa - We can also arrange your international flight if required
Day 01 Beijing (No meals)
Arrive in Beijing, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 02 Beijing (B/L/D)
Depart from hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest urban square and Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit Temple of Heaven in the afternoon.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 03 Beijing (B/L/D)
In the morning drive 75km to visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu Section) first and Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 04 Beijing- -Shanghai (B/L)
Morning transfer to visit Hutong by rickshaw & Summer Palace. Then transfer to the airport and take flight to Xian. Be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 05 Shanghai (B/L/D)
Enjoy your full day city tour that starts with Jade Buddha Temple visiting, then visit the nearby old street. Continue the trip to Shanghai’s landmark-Oriental TV Pearl Tower (To the second ball). Afternoon have a walk along The Bund and Nanjing Road.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 06 Shanghai- -Suzhou- -Shanghai (B/L/D)
Morning transferred to the railway station and take high-speed train to Suzhou. Upon your arrival, be met and transferred to visit Lingering Garden, take a rickshaw to tour around the old streets, and have a walk on the Pingjiang Road. Then transferred to the railway station and take train back to Shanghai.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 07 Shanghai- -Xian (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and take flight to Xian. Upon your arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon transfer to visit Shanxi Historical Museum & Muslim Street.
Accommodation: In Days Inn Suites Hotel Xin Xing Xian
Day 08 Xian (B/L/D)
Ample time will be provided for visits to The Qin Terracotta Army , one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation, Muslim Street and then to see The Big Wild Goose Pagoda from Yan Ta Bei Square (take a photo of it, not enter it), and walk along the massive Ancient City Wall.
Accommodation: In Days Inn Suites Hotel Xin Xing Xian
Day 09 Xian- -Jingyang- -Xian (B/L)
Drive to Jingyang County (1.5 hours by driving) to visit village (old building in Qing Dynasty and presented building in countryside), Cattle Farm and Cave Dwelling and An Wu Cun Primary School (school in countryside).
Accommodation: In Days Inn Suites Hotel Xin Xing Xian
Day 10 Xian -Guilin (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to the airport and take flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. Then you would transfer to visit Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill.
Accommodation: In Guilin Bravo Hotel
Day 11 Guilin -Yangshuo -Guilin -Hongkong (B/L)
The highlight of today sightseeing is a leisurely cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Meandering through valleys, bamboo groves and mysterious Karst rock formations, the cruise will affords you a glimpse of a life far removed from the concrete jungle. Transfer directly from Yangshuo to Guilin and airport and take flight to Hongkong. Own transfer to your hotel after landing.
Accommodation: In Empire Kowloon Hotel
Day 12 Hongkong (B)
Enjoy the leisure time in Hongkong by own arrangement.
Accommodation: In Empire Kowloon Hotel
Day 13 Deapart from Hongkong (B)
Own transfer to the airport and fly back home.
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