China Panorama Tour (21 days)
Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong
Rich in cultural relics and natural resources, wanna travel through China to appreciate its most popular landscapes, to discover its inner spirit in one time.
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 for you - We can also arrange your international flight if required.
Day 01 Beijing (No Meal)
Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: In Grand Mercure Xidan Hotel
Day 02 Beijing (B/L/D)
Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit Tian'anmen Square, the World's largest urban square and the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit the 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 -Xian (B/D)
Morning transfer to visit Hutong by rickshaw. Then transfer to the airport and take flight to Xian. Be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: In Aurum International Hotel
Day 05 Xian (B/L/D)
Today enjoy your full day visit to The Qin Terracotta Army, one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation and then to see The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the massive Xian City Wall.
Accommodation: In Aurum International Hotel
Day 06 Xian -Lhasa (B/D)
After breakfast, you will be then transferred to the airport to board a flight to Lhasa, capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Enjoy the leisure time in Lhasa to acclimate the high altitude.
Accommodation: In Lhasa Xinding Hotel
Day 07 Lhasa (B/L/D)
Taking a visit to Lhasa, a trip to Potala Palace is a must. It’s the largest monastery of its type in the world and official home to Dalai Lama. Then move to Jokang Monastery, where monks receive their official training and education. The surrounding Jokhang Monastery of is Barkhor Street. Walk along this street of eight corners which will afford us a window into Tibetan culture and an opportunity to buy colorful ethnic handicrafts rarely seen outside of Tibet.
Accommodation: In Lhasa Xinding Hotel
Day 08 Lhasa (B/L/D)
Have a whole day trip in Lhasa City of Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery after lunch. Take a Tibetan family visiting.
Accommodation: In Lhasa Xinding Hotel
Day 09 Lhasa -Chongqing (B/D)
Enjoy your free time in the morning then you will be transferred to the airport for your afternoon flight to Chongqing, the so called 'Mountain City’ and the start point of the Yangtze River Cruise. Dinner served on board of Yangtze River Cruise.
Accommodation: On Yangtze cruise - Victoria 5 stars FB
Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Today visit Fengdu, the ‘ Ghost City ' known for its garden, temples and status of ghost and devils.
Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Today, an early start to traverse the Three Gorges; Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge (West Part), including an excursion through Daning River Small Gorges . In the evening, pass through the ship locks.
Day 12 Disembark, Yichang -Shanghai (B/L/D)
Visit to Three Gorges Dam site-the largest project of its kind in the world, and then cruise Xiling Gorge (East Part). Arrive at Yichang, and disembark after lunch. Transfer to the airport and take flight to Shanghai. Be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 13 Shanghai (B/L/D)
Today, you will have a half day relaxing tour to Zhujiajiao, a famous water town near Shanghai. Then back to downtown for a visit to Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Climb up the its sightseeing floor you can take a bird view of the place around (on the second ball). After that, there will be a good idea to have a walk along The Bund, Shanghai’s famed waterfront promenade.
Accommodation: In The Bund Hotel
Day 14 Shanghai -Suzhou (B/L/D)
Get up early this morning, you will then be transferred to the train station for your express train to Suzhou (30 mins driving). Your sightseeing tour of ancient Suzhou starts with the visit to Lingering Garden, which is one of the great four gardens in China. And then, take a short visit to Suzhou Museum, the masterpiece of I.M. Pei. Afterwards, continue to Silk Factory to find out how silk is being made.
Accommodation: In Garden View Hotel
Day 15 Suzhou -Hangzhou (B/L/D)
In the morning, you can spend some time to explore the old city. The Pingjiang Ancient Street is a good choice. In the early afternoon, transfer to the train station for your 2 hours train riding to Hangzhou, to explore the beauty there. On arrival, you can have a short stroll along the Hefang Ancient Street to take your first impression of this city. The street, which is much different with the old street in Suzhou, as it is a cobble street lined with traditional shops selling herbal medicines, handicrafts and silk products.
Accommodation: In West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel
Day 16 Hangzhou (B/L/D)
Enjoy your full day relaxing tour that covers the visit to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagod and Tea Museum.
Accommodation: In West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel
Day 17 Hangzhou -Guilin (B/L/D)
Take a morning flight to Guilin. On arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport then transfer you to the hotel. On the way, you will have chance to visit the wonder Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin City.
Accommodation: In Guilin Bravo Hotel
Day 18 Guilin -Yangshuo (B/L/D)
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. Stay overnight at Yangshuo.
Accommodation: in New Century Hotel Yangshuo
Day 19 Yangshuo -Guilin -Hong Kong (B/L)
Enjoy your relaxing tour in this peaceful place. After lunch, be transferred to the airport for your afternoon flight to Hong Kong. Upon your arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel in Hong kong.
Accommodation: In Empire Kowloon Hotel
Day 20 Hongkong (B/L)
Half day tour to visit the Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay and Stanley Market with lunch on Jumbo Floating Restaurant.
Accommodation: In Empire Kowloon Hotel
Day 21 HongKong (B)
The vacation is over all too soon as you're transferred to the airport to board the homebound flight, bidding a fond farewell to China, and we know you'll be back.
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