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Tour Description:
This is a private tour, We will assign private guide and van in each city and no other participants will be allowed to join in your group. Also the tour is totally flexible. You can start your own tours at anytime as you like. Moreover, if you would like to do some adjustment in this itinerary, please advise, we will adjust the itinerary according to your every request. |
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| Daily Itinerary |
Day 1
Arrive Beijing ()
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met & transferred by our professional English speaking guide to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city excursion to Tiananmen Square-the largest square in the world, Forbidden City-imperial
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palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty, and Temple of Heaven-here ancient emperors prayed for good harvest. Lunch at good local restaurants. You can choose the Peking Opera Show or Chinese Kungfu show as optional in the evening.
: The largest city square in the world.
The Forbidden City: the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing with a history of around 600 years.
: The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations.
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Day 3
Beijing (B/L/D)
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by full day trip to the Great Wall at Badaling, the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Way with lunch at local Chinese restaurant. Peking Roasted Duck Dinner.
: the symbol of China and Climbing the Great Wall you can pass visitors from all over the world, and hear conversations in almost every language
The Ming Tombs: Consisting of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors, is one of the largest imperial necropolises in China.
The Sacred Way: The way stood on both sides with marvelous stone sculptures by which means the road leading to heaven.
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Day 4
Beijing/Xian (B/L/D)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for flight to Xian-the ancient capital of China.
Upon arrival meet and transfer the hotel. Lunch at local restaurant followed by visit to Shaanxi Historical Museum, Ancient City Wall. Dumpling Dinner with dumplings making demonstration at a good dumpling restaurant.
: Which is one of the best Museum in China and where you can learn a lot about the 5,000 year brilliant history of China.
The Ancient City Wall: Xian City Wall was constructed in the early Ming Dynasty on the basis of the Imperial City of Chang An (Everlasting Peace) of the Tang Dynasty. |
Day 5
Xian (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses with circle movie showed before visiting the big wild Goose Pagoda and the Grand Mosque. Lunch at good local restaurant. You can choose the Tang Dynasty dinner Show as optional in the evening (highly recommended, as it is the best show in China).
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses: The most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb.
The Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty. |
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The Big wild Goose Pagoda: It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xi'an today. In AD 652, the Big Goose Pagoda was built to store the sutras and the figurines of Buddha, which were brought from India by a famous Buddhist translator and traveler Tang Sanzang, also known by his Buddhist name as Xuanzang.
The Great Mosque: It is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China |
Day 6
Xian/Kuming (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for flight to Kunming( Known as the city of eternal spring, the provincial capital with a history of over 2000 years, is one of the cities of historical and cultural interest in China ). Upon arrival meet & transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
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Day 7
Kunming/Lijiang (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Early transfer to airport for morning flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival meet & transfer to the Hotel, then go to visit the Black Dragon Pool and Ancient City of Lijiang which has 800 years history and is a World Culture Heritage.
Black Dragon Pool: The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools in China because of its beauty.
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Ancient City of Lijiang( Dayan Ancient Town ): The town is a largely Naxi settlement first built during the Southern Song Dynasty and was listed by the UNESCO on the list of the world's major cultural heritages in
1997.
Day 8
Lijiang (B/L)
Visit the Spruce Meadows of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains (round trip by chair lift), Baisha and the beautiful Dragon Spring village.
The Spruce Meadows: Part of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a pasture surround by a forest of gigantic and straight spruces and firs, just like a beautiful green skirt laced by the perfect chiffons.
Baisha: which is a Naxi village with a 500 years old fresco.
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Day 9
Lijiang/Dali (B/L)
Drive to Dali, Take boat cruise on Erhai Lake, visit the famous Three Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery, the outstanding landmark of the region and the Bai People's Town Xizhou. Explore the Dali Old Town. Overnight at Hotel in Dali.
Erhai Lake: the largest highland lake next to Dianchi and one of the seven biggest fresh water lakes in China.
Three Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery: It is a symbol of the history of Dali City and has a history of over 1800 years.
Dali old town: built in 1382 and is one the 24 most famous historical and cultural cities in China.
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Day10
Dali/Kunming (B/L)
Fly back to Kunming in the morning. Upon arrival, drive to the Western Hill, visit the famous "Dragon Gate". In the afternoon, visit the Golden Temple.
: The western hill is a forest park. When you are walking in the round path in the hill, flourish trees, beautiful flowers and fountains provide you with a pleasant feeling
The Golden Temple: which is the largest bronze-made temple in China.
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Day 11
Kunming (B/L)
One day excursion to Stone Forest, one of China's most remarkable natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming.
Stone Forest: Known as "First Wonder of the World", one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.
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Day 12
Kunming/Guilin (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Visit the Flower and Bird Market in the old part of Kunming city, then transfer to the airport for flight to Guilin. Upon arrival meet and transfer to your hotel. Lunch at good local restaurant, followed by visit to Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave, etc.
Bird & Flower Market: The famous Flowers and Birds Market is the city's biggest, most attractive shopping market.
Elephant Trunk Hill : the symbol of Guilin landscape.
The Reed Flute Cave: Inside this cave you will find many stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains and stone flowers in numerous forms.
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Day 13
Guilin (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day Li River cruise with lunch on board, then drive back to the city. On this way back, driver will give you several stops somewhere for taking pictures of rice paddies and water buffaloes.
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Li River Cruise: Guilin scenery is acclaimed as the "Best Under Heaven" and the most beautiful scenes are found along the Li-River. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations.
Day 14
Guilin/Chongqing (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for flight to Chongqing. Arrive at Chongqing, you will be met at the airport & transferred to take a half day city tour, in the evening board your deluxe cruise ship for the Three Gorges river journey.
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Day 15
Yangtze Cruise (B/L/D)
Depart Chongqing 8:00am. Shore excursion at Fengdu.
Fengdu: known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good. |
Day 16
Yangtze Cruise (B/L/D)
Pass through the magnificent Qutang Gorge and beautiful Wu Gorge. Transfer to a small sampan to cruise the Shennong Stream.
Qutang Gorge: the first of the three gorges of the Yangtze River, and the one that is famous for its sheer and spectacular precipices.
Wu Gorge: the most beautiful section of the Yangtze River, The gorge was also known to be as dangerous as it is beautiful.
Shennong Stream: a tributary of the Yangtze River, a sampan tour in Shennong Stream will allow you to experience a high speed adventure.
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Day 17
Yangtze Cruise/Yichang/Shanghai (B/L)
Visit the Three Gorges Dam. Sail through Xiling Gorge. Arrives in Yichang about 12:00. Be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival meet and transfer to Hotel.
Three Gorges Dam: the largest water conservancy project ever under taken by human being is now being built at Sandouping in the middle of Xiling Gorge.
Xinling Gorge: the longest part of the Three Gorges. |
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Day 18
Shanghai (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour with visit to the Yu Garden, the "Bund" and the Jade Buddha Temple with lunch at local Chinese restaurant. You can choose the Acrobatic Show as optional in the evening.
Yu Garden: a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai, dates back to the fabled Ming Dynasty.
The Jade Buddha Temple: The most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai.
The Bund: known as a miniature museum of international architecture with dozens of high buildings standing along the shore. |

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Day 19
Shanghai (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Half day tour of the Shanghai Museum and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower where you can have a bird’s view of Shanghai. Lunch at local Chinese restaurant. Afternoon free for shopping.
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower: a new landmark of Shanghai, is the tallest TV tower in Asia and third tallest in the world (after Toronto and Moscow)with a height of 468 metres.
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Day 20
Shanghai Departure (B)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to the next destination.
End of service.
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| Price Details (per person in US$) |
Budget Class
(Tour Code: PYN200) |
Travel in party of |
2-5 persons |
6-9 persons |
10 persons or more |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
| High Season |
$3428 |
$729 |
$2875 |
$699 |
$2415 |
$660 |
| Shoulder Season |
$3329 |
$625 |
$2779 |
$605 |
$2318 |
$568 |
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Standard Class
(Tour Code: PYN201) |
Travel in party of |
2-5 persons |
6-9 persons |
10 persons or more |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
| High Season |
$3495 |
$819 |
$2938 |
$759 |
$2509 |
$741 |
| Shoulder Season |
$3385 |
$722 |
$2838 |
$660 |
$2390 |
$627 |
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Deluxe Class
(Tour Code: PYN202) |
Travel in party of |
2-5 persons |
6-9 persons |
10 persons or more |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
| High Season |
$3865 |
$1169 |
$3268 |
$1079 |
$2758 |
$989 |
| Shoulder Season |
$3715 |
$1042 |
$3129 |
$950 |
$2600 |
$836 |
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High Season: April 1-May 31, September 1- November 15
Shoulder Season: June 1-August 31, November 16- November 30 |
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| Service included |
Service not included |
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Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary |
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Entrance fees |
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Personal Guide & Driver + Private car / van for Private Transfers & sightseeing. |
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Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner. |
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Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary. |
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Service Charge & Government Taxes. |
G. |
Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels |
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Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets. |
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B. |
Visa Fees. |
C. |
Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers. |
D. |
Single Room Supplement. |
E. |
Personal Expenses. |
F. |
Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D". |
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Optional Full Day Suzhou Tour.
Itinerary
Shanghai/Suzhou/Shanghai ( B/L )
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day trip by coach or train to Suzhou where you will visit Garden of the Master of the Nets, Lingering Garden and Silk Factory with lunch at good local restaurants. Afternoon, boat trip on the ancient canal in Suzhou. Back to Shanghai in the evening.
Garden of the Master of the Nets: Suzhou is famous for its the Gardens. Garden of the Master of the Nets is an elaborate succession of small gardens. In the garden you would marvel at this unique architecture art.
Lingering Garden: It is the best preserved among all the Suzhou gardens.
: Suzhou is also famous for its silk production. In the factory you can see how the silk is processed from the silk worm to the final woven cloth.
which is 1,764 km (about 1200 miles) in length, is the longest man-made waterway as well as being the greatest in ancient China. |
| Price Details (per person in US$) |
Budget Class
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Travel in party of |
2-5 persons |
6-9 persons |
10 persons or more |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
| High Season |
$112 |
$32 |
$92 |
$32 |
$80 |
$28 |
| Shoulder Season |
$109 |
$29 |
$89 |
$29 |
$77 |
$25 |
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Standard Class |
Travel in party of |
2-5 persons |
6-9 persons |
10 persons or more |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
| High Season |
$124 |
$44 |
$104 |
$44 |
$92 |
$40 |
| Shoulder Season |
$119 |
$39 |
$99 |
$39 |
$85 |
$33 |
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Deluxe Class |
Travel in party of |
2-5 persons |
6-9 persons |
10 persons or more |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
in twin |
extra single |
| High Season |
$140 |
$60 |
$120 |
$60 |
$102 |
$50 |
| Shoulder Season |
$135 |
$55 |
$115 |
$55 |
$94 |
$42 |
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| Note: |
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Prices quoted are subject to rooms availability at the time of booking is made. |
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Prices are valid until December, 2008 and prices are not available in major holiday ( May 1-May 7, October 1- October 7, February 6-February 12 ) in China. |
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Our Price are subject to change of the exchange rate between US$ and RMB changes by 2% or more(Now: US$ : RMB=1 : 6.9). |
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Beijing 's prices are not valid during Olympic Games preiod and Shanghai's prices are not valid during F1 period. |
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The prices listed include a discount for cash payment either by wire transfer, for any other type of payment, the discount price may not apply and subject to certain amount surcharge. |
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| Featured Ship for this tour |
Budget Class |
President Cruisers or similar ( ★ ★ ★ ★) |
Standard Class |
President Cruisers or similar ( ★ ★ ★ ★) |
Deluxe Class |
China Regal Cruises or similar ( ★ ★ ★ ★ ★) |
Featured Hotels for this tour |
Budget Class |
City |
Hotel |
Rate |
Beijing |
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Three Star
( ★ ★ ★ ) |
Xi'an |
New Hendserson Hotel or Similar |
Kunming |
King World International Hotel or Similar |
Lijiang |
Sanhe Hotel or Similar |
Dali |
Landscape Hotel or Similar |
Guilin |
Osmanthus Hotel or Similar |
Shanghai |
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Standard Class |
City |
Hotel |
Rate |
Beijing |
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Four Star
( ★ ★ ★ ★ ) |
Xi'an |
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Kunming |
Kunming Hotel or similar |
Lijiang |
Jian Nan Chen Hotel or similar |
Dali |
Asia Star Hotel or similar |
Guilin |
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Shanghai |
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Deluxe Class |
City |
Hotel |
Rate |
Beijing |
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Five Star
( ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ) |
Xi'an |
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Kunming |
Harbour Hotel Kunming or similar |
Lijiang |
Treasure Harbour Hotel or similar |
Dali |
Regent Hotel or similar |
Guilin |
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Shanghai |
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