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CTH-105: 27-Day Lifestyle Travel around the Middle Kingdom

Tour code: CTH-105
Tour Type: Adventure,Culture,History,Student,Train
Destinations: Beijing - Pingyao - Xian - Chengdu - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guangzhou - Hangzhou - Shanghai
Tour overview: Travel the most grandeur of the Middle Kingdom by taking this trip! The 27 -day tour is carefully designed for young and student travelers who want to adventure and experience overseas. We will arrange accommodations, train tickets and coach tours to the major sites. The world in under your feet, so just travel!

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Highlights

1. Hiking the most charming sections of Great Wall - Mutianyu

2. Visit the imperial historical sites like Forbidden city & Temple of heaven

3. Explore the hutong areas in Houhai

4. Explore the ancient town Pingyao and see the lifestyle in northern China

5. Stroll in the old quarters of Xian

6. Marvel at the life-sized terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

7. Volunteer work in Bifengxia Panda Center to feed the Panda

8. Free time in enchanting Lijiang & Dali Ancient town

9. Cruise the Li River down to Yangshuo for karst green peaks and amazing scenery

10. Enjoy the amazing countryside Yangshuo

11. Walk through the tranquil Hangzhou and bustling Shanghai

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Beijing	N/A
2	Beijing	Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
3	Beijing	the Great Wall, Ming Tombs
4	Beijing - Pingyao	Wangfujing Avenue, Hutongs
5	Pingyao	Pingyao Ancient City
6	Pingyao - Xian	Free time for more in-depth exploration
7	Xian	Bell Tower
8	Xian - Chengdu	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses
9	Chengdu	Leshan Giant Buddha, Bifengxia Panda Base
10	Chengdu	Free time
11	Chengdu - Lijiang	Lijiang Old Town
12	Lijiang	Free day for your own exploration.
13	Lijiang	Free day for your own exploration.
14	Lijiang - Dali	Dali Old Town
15	Dali	Free day
16	Dali - Kunming
17	Kunming - Guilin	Stone Forest
18	Guilin	Free time for your own exploration.
19	Guilin - Yangshuo	Li River
20	Yangshuo	Free day for your own exploration.
21	Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou
22	Guangzhou
23	Guangzhou - Hangzhou
24	Hangzhou
25	Hangzhou - Shanghai	Free morning
26	Shanghai	Free day
27	Shanghai	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Arrival in Beijing. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel at downtown.
Attractions:	N/A
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Meals:	no meals

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	One day coach tour to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
Attractions:	Forbidden City Served as the Palace Museum now，it was once home to 24 emperors in Chinese history. With the magnificent architectures and royal gardens well-left, it is the largest imperial palace in the world. Temple of Heaven A master piece of Ming-dynasty architecture; it served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods. Now the locals do morning exercises over there. Summer Palace Located at the Shore of Kunming Lake, it was once the summer retreat of the emperor, combining water, hill and large palaces.
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Meals:	B, L

Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	One day coach tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, and the Ming Tombs.
Attractions:	the Great Wall Ancient world wonder, stretching thousands of miles; the giant stone & brick dragon, winding through the lofty mountains, great rivers and boundless deserts, offers great hiking experience and breath-taking scenery. Ming Tombs The final resting place of 13 of the 16 Ming Emperors, with diverse stone carvings, magnificent palatial buildings and numerous funerary treasures inside.
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Meals:	B, L

Day 4

City:	Beijing - Pingyao
Activity:	Free day for your own exploration to Wangfujing Shopping Avenue or Hutong or Houhai area to see the local people's life. Your own arrangement to the train station to board the overnight train to Pingyao.
Attractions:	Wangfujing Avenue With a history of 700 years, it’s the most prosperous business street with modern and fashion trends. Around the famous business zone in Beijing, you can find whatever you like in exclusive shop or century-old store. Hutongs The traditional living quarters of local people; they are formed by narrow alleyways, streets, courtyard houses, grey walls and tiles. Take a rickshaw tour to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture, and pay a visit to a local family.
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Day 5

City:	Pingyao
Activity:	Arrival in Pingyao in the morning, be met and transferred to hotel at downtown. Free time for your own exploration to the ancient town.
Attractions:	Pingyao Ancient City The town once served as a bustling economic center of feudal China. Rich in various valuable cultural relics and historic sites, it was named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in1997.
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Day 6

City:	Pingyao - Xian
Activity:	Free time for more in-depth exploration around the area. Your own arrangement to the train station and board the train to Xian.
Attractions:	Free time for more in-depth exploration
Hotels:
Meals:	B

Day 7

City:	Xian
Activity:	Arrival in Xian in the morning, be met and transferred to the hotel at downtown. Free time for your own exploration to the Bell Tower and old city quarters.
Attractions:	Bell Tower A three-storey wooden structure right at the very center of Xian, featuring the architectural style of the Tang and Song dynasties; as its name applies, the large iron bell hung in the tower makes the time each day.
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Day 8

City:	Xian - Chengdu
Activity:	Half day tour to the famous Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your own arrangement to the train station and board the train to Chengdu.
Attractions:	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses The miraculous archeological discovery in last century, famed as the world’s eighth wonder; over 8,000 life-size, vivid statues were lined in battle formation. Each figure shows various facial expressions as well as their hair styles and accessories.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 9

City:	Chengdu
Activity:	Arrival in Chengdu, be met and transferred to Leshan to see the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world, then proceed to Bifengxia Panda Base.
Attractions:	Leshan Giant Buddha the world's largest stone-caved Buddha in the world, with a height at 71 meters, sitting in a cliff overlooking the confluence of Min, Dadu and Qingyi River. Bifengxia Panda Base a scenic spot integrating natural scenic spot and eco-zoo in China, including leisure, vacation, sightseeing, and entertainment; houses 68 cute pandas and other rare animals.
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Day 10

City:	Chengdu
Activity:	One day volunteer work at Panda Reserve.
Attractions:	Free time
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Day 11

City:	Chengdu - Lijiang
Activity:	One day volunteer work at Panda Reserve. Transfer to the airport and fly to Lijiang. Be met and transferred to the hotel.
Attractions:	Lijiang Old Town Known as "Oriental Venice", it’s an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape. The charming Old Town attracts more tourists for its traditional ethnic customs, inimitable buildings and wonderful natural scenery.
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Day 12

City:	Lijiang
Activity:	Free day for your own exploration.
Attractions:	Free day for your own exploration.
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Day 13

City:	Lijiang
Activity:	Free day for your own exploration.
Attractions:	Free day for your own exploration.
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Day 14

City:	Lijiang - Dali
Activity:	Your own arrangement to the train station to head for Dali. Be met and transferred to the hotel. Free day.
Attractions:	Dali Old Town Built 1500 years ago, the Old Town of Dali shows an example in the harmonious relationship between man and nature, with its abundant ecological intelligence. All literal descriptions are redundant, photos will explain everything.
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Day 15

City:	Dali
Activity:	Free day for your own exploration.
Attractions:	Free day
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Day 16

City:	Dali - Kunming
Activity:	Your own arrangement to the bus station to head for Kunming. Be met and transferred to the hotel.
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Day 17

City:	Kunming - Guilin
Activity:	One day tour to the Stone Forest, and visit a minority village on the way. Your own arrangement to the train station to board the overnight train to Guilin.
Attractions:	Stone Forest A grand karst site, located outside Kunming, features countless stone pillars, unique aesthetic peaks, grotesque rocks, strange caves, mountain lakes, and interesting ethnic culture and customs.
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Day 18

City:	Guilin
Activity:	Arrival in Guilin. Be met and transferred to the hotel. Free at the rest of the day.
Attractions:	Free time for your own exploration.
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Day 19

City:	Guilin - Yangshuo
Activity:	Transfer to take a leisurely cruise down Li River, disembark at Yangshuo, check in the hotel. Free time at the rest of the day.
Attractions:	Li River The River offers unparallel scenery with rolling hills, clear waters bamboo forest, small villages, fisherman and villagers along the journey. The most popular way to enjoy its beauty is by river cruise, bamboo raft or hiking along the bank.
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Day 20

City:	Yangshuo
Activity:	Free day for your own exploration.
Attractions:	Free day for your own exploration.
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Day 21

City:	Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou
Activity:	Free morning, you can take a local bus to Guilin Train Station to board the overnight train to Guangzhou.
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Day 22

City:	Guangzhou
Activity:	Arrival in Guangzhou, be met and transferred to the hotel.
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Day 23

City:	Guangzhou - Hangzhou
Activity:	Free morning, your own arrangement to Guangzhou Train Station and head for Hangzhou.
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Day 24

City:	Hangzhou
Activity:	Arrival in Hangzhou in the morning, be met and transferred to the hotel.
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Day 25

City:	Hangzhou - Shanghai
Activity:	Free morning, your own arrangement to train station to head for Shanghai. Be met and transfer to the hotel at downtown.
Attractions:	Free morning
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Day 26

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Free day for your own exploration.
Attractions:	Free day
Hotels:
Meals:	B

Day 27

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Your own arrangement to the airport (possible via Maglev Train) for your flight to next destination.
Attractions:	Service Ends
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