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15-Day Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise
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Nov 10
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Old Capitals and Scenic Guilin
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This classic tour presents the most popular parts of China on an exciting 15-day tour. Visit China's renowned ancient capitals, Beijing and Xi'an, and admire the impressive sites as they bring you back to eras long past. In addition, you will visit Guilin and Yangshou, China's scenic wonderland which is home to some of its most beautiful and iconic nature. And you will also have a Yangtze River Cruise tour and end in Shanghai. This trip will bring you to China's must see sites, and is a perfect introduction for first time visitors.
Itinerary
Beijing Airport Pick-up
Beijing
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.- AccommodationsBeijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)
Beijing
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis morning, your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFrom Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures. At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch will be served at a superb local restaurant, where you can have a taste of authentic Chinese food.Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the afternoon, visit the Yonghe Temple, a solemn imperial lamasery that has survived over 300 years intact and features a blend of Han, Mongolian, and Tibetan architecture.Temple of Heaven
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAt last, you will see the Temple of Heaven, with its unique architecture, where the emperors worshipped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.- AccommodationsBeijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch - A la carte welcome lunch
China Great Wall Tour
Mutianyu Great Wall
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis morning you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory.Niaochao National Stadium
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOn driving back to the downtown area, you will take a look at the Bird's Nest, used for the 2008 Olympic Games and take some pictures.Hutong Tour
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.- AccommodationsBeijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Beijing to Xi'an by High-speed Train
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe first stop of today's itinerary is the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.Xi'an
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter that, transfer you to the railway station and you will take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel.- AccommodationsHoliday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Xi'an
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe visit to the magnificent Terracotta Army will start your day's trip. In the museum, there are altogether three excavated pits exhibiting amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTransfer you back to downtown and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the representative Buddhist building of 1,300 years ago in the Tang Dynasty. Lunch is on your own.Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNext, have some free time at the nearby Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City, a cult pedestrian street for locals and tourists alike to encounter cultural phenomena, like the spectacle of passers-by dressed in traditional Chinese clothes.- AccommodationsHoliday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Xi'an to Guilin by Flight
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. You may also practice Tai Chi with the master. Tai Chi, a soft form of Chinese martial arts, is considered the quintessential Chinese culture. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).Great Mosque of Xi'an
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedNext head to the Great Mosque, located in the bustling Muslim Quarter. It features a perfect blend of Chinese traditional architectural and typical Islamic architectural styles. Here you can not only appreciate the stunning buildings but also taste local snacks in the nearby popular alleys.Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOn the way to the airport, you will stop at the Hanyangling Museum, which is an on-site museum integrating modern technology with ancient civilization, history, culture and landscape.Guilin
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter that, you will take a flight to Guilin. Your local guide will meet you at the airport and then accompany you to the downtown hotel.- AccommodationsGuilin Bravo Hotel (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
Li River
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTake a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Li River is the essence of the landscape in this area, especially the section from Guilin to Yangshuo, which is reputed as 'A Hundred Miles Gallery'. The cruise ship will arrive at Yangshuo in about 4.5 hours.Yangshuo County
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter docking at Yangshuo, you will check in at the hotel. After a short break, you will have a chance to take in the beautiful countryside scenery. Two hours or more will be left for your countryside exploration by bike. However, if you feel tired, your driver would like to drive you around for any photo stop you like.- AccommodationsGreen Lotus Hotel (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box lunch on the cruise ship
Free Day in Yangshuo
Yangshuo County
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe whole day is free for you to walk or cycle in Yangshuo.- AccommodationsGuilin Bravo Hotel (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Guilin to Chongqing by Bullet Train
Chongqing
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTransfer back to Guilin. Take a bullet train for around 5 hours to Chongqing. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer you to board the cruise ship. As the cruise ship departs from Chongqing at about 21:30, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise begins.- AccommodationsPresident No.7/No.8 Cruise Ship with balcony (5 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Yangtze River Cruise
Shuangguizhen
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis morning, you will have a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing. You will learn the geography & river lore of China. After lunch, disembark for an excursion to the Shuangguishan National Forest Park. Around 18:00 Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in the fun.- AccommodationsPresident No.7/No.8 Cruise Ship with balcony (5 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Yangtze River Cruise
Shennong Stream
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday is the highlight of your Yangtze River Cruise tour as you will pass the three grandiose gorges, the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge in the morning, the Xiling Gorge in the late evening. You will board an Eco-friendly ferry sailing into the remote section of the Three Little Gorges, Shennong Stream or Shennv Stream. After three to four hours' adventure, you will be back onto the cruise ship.- AccommodationsPresident No.7/No.8 Cruise Ship with balcony (5 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Three Gorges Dam, Yichang to Suzhou by Bullet Train
Three Gorges Dam Project
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, you will disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Before that, you should pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. After finishing the excursion, the cruise ship company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang city. Your local guide will meet you there and then see you off at Yichang East Railway Station for a bullet train to Suzhou.Suzhou
7 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe train journey takes around 6 hours. When you arrive, your Suzhou guide and driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to the hotel.- AccommodationsMercure Hotel (Suzhou Railway Station) (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Suzhou - Shanghai
Humble Administrator's Garden
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedToday you will visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, also one of the four most famous gardens in China.Suzhou Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedNext is the Suzhou Museum, a treasure house which also deserves your exploration.Tongli Town
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedNext drive you for one hour to the Tongli Water Town, an over-1000-year-old ancient town with many folk houses and buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties. After the visit, we will drive you back to your hotel in Shanghai.Shanghai
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter the visit, drive you to Shanghai in a comfortable private car and check in to the hotel.- AccommodationsSunrise On The Bund (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfast
Shanghai
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis morning, Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will visit one of the four largest museums in China, the Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting artworks from ancient times.Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter that, explore Yu Garden and its nearby traditional bazaar. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion. Around noon, an a la carte farewell lunch will be served to you at a very nice restaurant.Huangpu River
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTake a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai.The Bund (Wai Tan)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy some free time on the Bund.Tianzifang
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis day will conclude at Tianzifang, a cultural street with artsy stores, bars and restaurants.- AccommodationsSunrise On The Bund (4 stars)Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Departure from Shanghai
Shanghai
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour guide and driver will meet you in the hotel at the appointed time and see you off at the airport. If you wish to extend your China tour package to other destinations, please contact your travel consultant to further discuss.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Yangtze River cruise with full board
Professional English-speaking guide
Hotel or cruise cabin accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Two bottles of water per person per day
Lunch (5)
Dinner (2)
Transport by air-conditioned coach with experienced driver
Breakfast (14)
One way economy class airfare from Xi'an to Guilin
One way high-speed Train of Beijing/Xian, Guilin /Chongqing and Suzhou/ Shanghai.
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended)
China visa fees
International airfare
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Address
Beijing, China
Provider
Travel China Guide