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*9 Days Taste of China

Destination: Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin-Beijing
Tour code: TCG10
Days:9
Price:from US$1495
Summary: Taste of China is perfect for first time travellers wishing to get a taste of the history and culture that this dynamic country has on offer.

Itinerary

B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner

Day 01 – Friday
Arrive Beijing
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Take an afternoon tour to visit the largest temple complex in China, the Temple of Heaven. D
Accommodation: 3* Pinganfu (Peace Palace) Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 02 – Saturday
Beijing
This morning we visit Ti’ananmen Square and the Forbidden City. This afternoon visit Panda Hall and the Summer Palace. Enjoy an evening of Traditional Chinese Culture with the Legend of Kungfu show.B/L/D

Day 03 - Sunday
Beijing
This morning we start our trip by visiting the magnificent Great Wall at Badaling, then move on to Changling of the Ming Tombs, and also walk along the Sacred Road. After dinner, you are transferred to the station for an air-conditioned soft sleeper train to the ancient city of Xian. B/L/D

Day 04 - Monday
Beijing/Xi’an
Arrive into Xian in the morning and get ready to explore the the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight’s dinner will be the local specialty of Mutton Paomo which is a tasty Xian specialty that consists of a mutton soup served with wheat flour flat bread. Spend two nights in Xi’an. B/L/D
Accommodation: 4* Le Garden Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 05 - Tuesday
Xi’an
We start the day tour visiting the fantastic archaeological discovery the life-size and lifelike Terracotta Warriors, in the afternoon we visit the Great Mosque. Dumpling Banquet dinner has been arranged tonight. B/L/D

Day 06 - Wednesday
Xi’an/Guilin
Take morning flight to the Limestone Mountain region city of Guilin. On arrival, take a tour to the Reed Flute Cave and Fubo Hill giving you a picturesque view of the city and countryside. B/L/D
Accommodation: 3* Guilin Universal Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 07 – Thursday
Guilin
We start the tour with a half day Li River Cruise. The 45-mile journey to Yangshou glides through a landscape of natural beauty of mist shrouded crags and bamboo groves that have inspired painters and poets for centuries. Lunch on the boat. Sightseeing in Yangshuo, then transfer back to Guilin in the afternoon. B/L/D

Day 08 – Friday
Guilin/Beijing
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Beijing, where you will spend one more night. Spend your afternoon to explore Beijing. Tonight savour the local speciality of a Peking Duck Farewell Dinner. B/L/D
Accommodation: 3* Pinganfu (Peace Palace) Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 09 – Saturday
Beijing
Transfer to the airport for the flight to your next destination. B

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Dates & Price

Group Departure Dates

Starting Date	Ending Date	Double Occupancy		Sole Occupancy
Sep.16, 2011	Sep. 24, 2011	¥10002	$1579	¥11220	$1771
Nov.04, 2011	Nov. 12, 2011	¥10002	$1579	¥11220	$1771
Dec.08, 2011	Dec. 16, 2011	¥9650	$1523	¥11020	$1740
Jan.06, 2012	Jan. 14, 2012	¥9980	$1575	¥11400	$1800
Feb.03, 2012	Feb. 11, 2012	¥9980	$1575	¥11400	$1800
Mar.09, 2012	Mar. 17, 2012	¥9980	$1575	¥11400	$1800
Apr.13, 2012	Apr. 21, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
May.18, 2012	May. 26, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
Jun.15, 2012	Jun. 23, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
Jul.20, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
Aug.17, 2012	Aug. 25, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
Sep.14, 2012	Sep. 22, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
Oct.19, 2012	Oct. 28, 2012	¥10420	$1645	¥11850	$1871
Nov.16, 2012	Nov. 24, 2012	¥9980	$1575	¥11400	$1800
Dec.14, 2012	Dec. 22, 2012	¥9980	$1575	¥11400	$1800

Tailor Made Departures

No. of Pax	Price		Single Supplement
1 traveler	¥14900	$2352	¥0	$0
2-5 travelers	¥10620	$1676	¥1460	$230
6-9 travelers	¥10890	$1719	¥1460	$230

Notes:	$=USD, US Dollars
	¥=RMB or CNY (Chinese Yuan, Renminbi)

*Price is for per person, based on two persons sharing one room.
*When there are 10 or more paying pax in your group, a national guide will travel with you from city to city, upon your arrival in China up to your departure

Price Includes:

1. All internal transportations and transfers in China, including internal flights from Xian to Guilin and Guilin to Beijing, soft sleeper train from Beijing to Xian.
2. All domestic airport taxes
3. Hotels specified in the itinerary with private facilities
4. All meals specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)
5. Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees
6. Special arrangement for Peking Duck Dinner, Kungfu Show, Mutton Paomo Dinner and Dumpling Banquet Dinner
7. English speaking local guide in each city
8. Complimentary domestic travel insurance

Price Excludes:

1. Flights arriving and departing Beijing.
2. Chinese visa fee.
3. Your own international travel insurance.
4. Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
5. Gratuities for service provided by tour guides and drivers.
6. Other personal expenses.

Comments

Agatha

Really enjoyed our stay in Yangshuo. It was a wonderful experience lingering around West Street and have a beer in one of many cafe there.

Tude

Beijing Tours and China Tours was cheap price but high quality. And excellent guide in Xian! Many thanks for your all!

Traveler

HI! I like the Terracotta Warriors, but the guide is not very good!

Vic

We were very lucky to have had a very good guide in Xian. Named Michael, he is the native of Xian and graduated from Xian Forein Language Institute, one of many colleges there and he has given us many knowledge about Chinese history and culture. He was extremely good and all members of our group loved him.

Rick

I am thinking of visiting Zhangjiajie of Hunan Province in late autumn this year. Do you have any suggestions?

China Holidays

There are frequent flights from Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie Airport. You may also take trains to get into Zhangjiajie. Spend three or four nights there. Three star hotels include Jinghao Hotel. You can also find some local guesthouses in Yuanjiajie and Shentangwan areas. As for the travel programme, we would suggest you to start with a hiking in the Reserve to visit Jinbian Stream, Shandao Gou, Yuanjiazhai, the First Bridge and Mihun Alter; the second day you may go for a visit to Yangjiajie, Tianbofu, Wulongzhai and the Rear Garden. The third day you may go for Tianzishan and Ten Li Corridor. The scenearies are stunning and less touristy.

Mia

Temple of Heaven is my favorite. Wonderful to see a 1000 year old cypress tree there. and many lively people as well.

Ken

yeah! great, me too!

Vicki

Don't miss the 3-D film in Han Yangling!! I was so surprised to learn Han Emperior had a re-married lady as his emperess. Chinese people were more open-minded 2000 years ago.

Annie

As for me, Han Yangling is truly worthy a visit and I was so happy to have seen it. Remember there is so much more to do in Xi'an, not just for Terra Cotta Warriors.

Traveler

Is it a museum? Where is it?

China Holidays

Hanyangling is the joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi (188BC-141BC) and Empress Wang, his consort. Constructed nearly 400 years later than Terra Cotta Warriors, it is now the largest and best mesuem of its kind in China. Historians record Jingdi a beneficent ruler who followed the Taoist principles of “doing nothing against nature”. He made peace with the northern nomads, lessened taxes and labour duties, and reduced some of the law’s crueller punishments. The museum has opened to public since 2005. Visitors follow sloping ramps leading to large underground halls where glass walls and glass floors allow unimpeded views of the excavation trenches. Exhibits are enormous in number and high in quality. The museum is about 1 hour drive from Xian and to the east of old airport express way. Open time 0830-1900 (winter -1800) with an entrance fee of USD14 per person. For more info and photos please refer to its official website:http://www.hylae.com/en/main.asp

hiojio

May I take a tour to Xian from Beijing without visiting Guilin?

------Reply-------

Sure, you can.

China Holidays Staff

Note: Remember, you can change this itinerary to the way you want or to extend this tour to visit other Chinese cities or even neighboring countries, please do contact us, we will be happy to arrange it for you!

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