Cities in Tour:
- Beijing; Xi-an; Guilin; Yangshuo
Tour Price Includes:
- Round trip airfare from San Francisco via Cathay Pacific Airways.
- First/Deluxe Class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy.
- Meals as in the itinerary (B=Breakfast * L=Lunch * D=Dinner).
- Transportation and all China domestic airfares as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guided sightseeing tours & Travel Tag/Bag.
Scheduled Itinerary for this 9-Day China Highlights Tour of Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, and Yangshuo:
Day 1: San Francisco / Beijing
Early morning departure from San Francisco for a pleasant flight to Beijing via Cathay Pacific Airways.
Day 2: Beijing
Upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), you will be transferred to Beijing Riverside Hotel or similar hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 3: Beijing
After breakfast, take an outside view of the National Grand Theater. Then visit Tiananmen Square – the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Then explore the incredible Forbidden City with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. After lunch visit the famous Temple of Heaven. It is the world’s largest existing buildings for praying, where the emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties used to worship. Then taste the Pu-er tea with the tour guide. After dinner enjoy Golden Mask Dynasty Show. Then proceed to The Place to see the first electronic dream backdrop in Asia with the second largest scale in the world. After that enjoy the beautiful Night Tour of Chang’an Avenue in coach. (B.L.D.)
Day 4: Beijing
After breakfast, explore the Juyongguan Great Wall, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. On the way there, visit Bona Jade Store first. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, which were designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Then visit invigorant store (free foot massage). After that, visit the famous pedestrian shopping area — Wangfujing Street. The snack street is a must-see, filled with interesting snacks. You can easily find a place for your dinner here. (B.L.)
Day 5: Beijing/Xi’an
After breakfast, take an early flight to Xi’an. Upon arrival, visit the Ancient City Wall which still compasses the centre of Xi’an. It is the most complete one that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. After that, continue to visit the dramatic Small Wild Goose Pagoda, famous Buddha’s pagoda of Tang Dynasty. Then visit Xi’an Museum, China’s first national museum equipped with modern facilities. Dinner will be the century-old De Fa Chang Dumplings, one of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, the most famous dumplings’ restaurant in China. At night, enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show. Stay at Grand Nobel Hotel Xi’an or similar hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 6: Xi’an
After breakfast, visit the world-famous Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum & Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. After that, continue to visit Artistic Ceramics Factory, learn about the techniques of making Tang San Cai, as well as the Terracotta warriors. Then continue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (outside view)—a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi’an. By the way, enjoy the Music Conduit beside the pagoda, which is the largest Music Conduit Square of Asia, experiencing the perfect combination of music and spring (except rainy or snowy days). Then visit the Qujiang Pool Park. Many Tang-style sculptures here show the real view of the living situation in that ancient Tang dynasty. (B.L.D.)
Day 7: Xi’an-Guilin-Yangshuo
Take a flight to Guilin after breakfast. Meet at Guilin airport and transfer to Yangshuo. On the way there, visit Reed Flute Cave which displays a spectacular world of rock formation in fantastic shapes with legendary and poetic names. Then take a walk in West Street, the oldest and most prosperous district in Yangshuo. At night, enjoy the Impression Sanjie Liu. Stay at Jasper International Hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 8: Yangshuo-Guilin
After breakfast, go to Xinglong Wharf for Drift on the Yulong River by Bamboo Raft (if the weather permits). Then visit Pearl Factory where you can choose some gifts for your friends. After that, visit the Rongshan Lake Scenic Area which forms a beautiful and elegant City Park in the centre of Guilin, in which you can see Banyan Lake, Twin Pavilions, Ancient Southern Gate and other famous attractions like Jiuqu Bridge. Twin Pagodas of Sun and Moon is a copper-made pagoda constructed in the center of the Rongshan Lake. Then do some shopping at Guilin’s main Commercial Streets – Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. After that, transfer to Guilin Royal Garden Hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 9: Guilin/San Francisco
After breakfast, bid farewell to Guilin and transfer to the airport flying back to San Francisco.
