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CTH-002: 11-Day China Highlights Tour

Tour code: CTH-002
Tour Type: Culture,Family,Sightseeing,Shopping
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Shanghai
Tour overview: A trip that presents the cradle of Chinese culture with an epic of Guilin landscape tours. Experience the grandeur of China with China Tour Hub and enjoy all the marvels in Beijing, Xian & Shanghai: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and Old Shanghai. And seeing the most beautiful landscape under heaven, by taking Li river cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, indulging at the charming countryside Yangshuo...

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Highlights

Beijing: (3 nights)
Hiking up the dragon-like Great Wall for about half day; visit the Forbidden City - a large and luxurious emperor's complex and a hutong rickshaw tours takes you into the common Pecking people's life and the ancient narrow laneways

Xian: (1 night)
Marvel at the Stunning Terracotta Army and walking or cycling on the Tang Dynasty ancient city walls to have another view of the city and bell tower

Guilin: (2 nights)
A 4-hour's cruise down Yangshuo provides the best scenery including lush vantages, fantastic karst peaks, crystal waters, rice terraced and fishing villages...

Shanghai: (2 nights)

Appreciate the quiet and classic Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, and a half-day vacation to the tranquil water town Zhujiajiao. Walk along the bustling Nanjing Road for some shopping or just go ahead to enjoy the splendid buildings on the Bund

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Beijing	N/A
2	Beijing	Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
3	Beijing	the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Road
4	Beijing - Xian	Hutongs
5	Xian	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Goose Pagoda
6	Xian - Guilin	Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall
7	Guilin	Li River
8	Guilin - Shanghai	Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
9	Shanghai	Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple
10	Shanghai	Zhujiajiao Water Town, the Bund, Nanjing Road
11	Shanghai	Service End

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Arrive in Beijing. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Attractions:	N/A
Hotels:
Meals:	No meal

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven.
Attractions:	Tiananmen Square Named after the Ming-dynasty gate at the northern part; with the huge portrait of Chairman Mao on it; it is the world's largest public square, with national flag raised at dawn and lowered at dusk on a daily basis. 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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Full day trip to the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Sacred Road. Enjoy a famous Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
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. Sacred Road The holy lane of animals and guardians leading and protecting the Ming Tombs; it also acts as a stop-over along the way to Great Wall.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 4

City:	Beijing - Xian
Activity:	Visit Hutongs by rickshaw. Take afternoon flight to Xi'an. Arrive at Xian. Be met and transferred to your hotel. Free time at leisure.
Attractions:	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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 5

City:	Xian
Activity:	Visit the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, and the Big Goose Pagoda.
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. Big Goose Pagoda A well-preserved pagoda from the Tang Dynasty in the Temple of Great Maternal Grace (Da Ci'ensi); built to house the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by the traveling monk Xuan Zang.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 6

City:	Xian - Guilin
Activity:	Visit Shaanxi History Museum and Xian City Wall. Take afternoon flight to Guilin. Be met, and then transferred to the hotel with your private guide and vehicle. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Attractions:	Shaanxi History Museum The museum itself is modeled on Tang dynasty style pavilions, with extensive galleries and exhibitions including bronze wares, tomb murals, pottery figurines, ceramic wares, gold or silver wares, and ancient coins. It shows the rich history of Xian. Xian City Wall The most intact ancient fortifications in China, including moat, hanging bridge, gate towers and turrets; walk up to the top of the wall, riding bikes on it and have a wonderful view of Xian and Bell Tower.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 7

City:	Guilin
Activity:	Take a leisurely cruise down Li River enjoying the stunning landscape, and arrive at Yangshuo for one hour free shopping at local market. Transfer to Guilin.
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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 8

City:	Guilin - Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Transfer to airport and fly to Shanghai. Be met and transferred to hotel.
Attractions:	Reed Flute Cave a brilliance cave with spectacular a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition; illustrated by colored lighting to form a fantastic cave. Elephant Trunk Hill it resembles the elephant sipping water from the Li River, makes it the classic icon of Guilin; the giant elephant is reflected on the mirror-like water surface which creates fantastic view at day time and night.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 9

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden and Jade Buddha Temple.
Attractions:	Oriental Pearl Tower The Symbol of Shanghai; It is a Dan Dare air traffic control tower visible from the Bund. The views of Shanghai from its lookout halfway up are sensational. Yuyuan Garden A charm and quiet garden located in the city heart of Shanghai separated travelers from the bustling street; it is a classical Chinese architectural marvel with traditional pavilions, bridges and rocks inside. Jade Buddha Temple A nice Buddhist temple in downtown Shanghai; it gets the fame mostly for a jade seated Buddha, wearing a robe inlaid with precious jewels. The temple houses number of ancient sculptures, paintings, and scriptures.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 10

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Tour to nearby town – Zhujiajiao, and transfer back to visit the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Attractions:	Zhujiajiao Water Town A tranquil water town located in the suburb of Shanghai; it features typical ancient house, bridges, temples, and local folklore. the Bund The icon of Shanghai, with remarkable western-style architectures; Stroll around the area in different period of one day to see taichi playing in the mornings and colorful neon lights at nights. Nanjing Road A bustling pedestrian road, with shopping malls, coffee shops, stores, hotels, and elegant Western and Chinese restaurants; a nice place to feel the vibe of Shanghai.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 11

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Transfer to Shanghai Pudong airport for your flight to your next destination. Service Ends.
Attractions:	Service End
Hotels:
Meals:	B

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