CTH-014: 10-Day China Highlights Tour

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Tour code: CTH-014
Tour Type: Culture,History
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Shanghai
Tour overview: This 11-day trip presents the 4 highlights in China, walk from the legendary Great Wall in Beijing, to the marvelous terracotta army in Xian, then you bike through the stunning karst scenery in country side Yangshuo and stop in Shanghai for gazing the fabulous acrobatic show at night.

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Highlights

Beijing
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
Marvel at the stunning Terracotta Army and walk on the ancient city wall

Guilin & Yangshuo
Indulge in the stunning karst scenery by taking a river cruise or bike ride

Shanghai

Appreciate the quiet and classic Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, and take 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 colonial 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, Sacred Road, Ming Tombs
4	Beijing - Xian	Hutongs
5	Xian	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Goose Pagoda, Xian City Wall
6	Xian - Guilin	Tomb of Emperor Jingdi
7	Guilin - Yangshuo	Li River, Yangshuo Bike Riding
8	Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai	Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park
9	Shanghai	Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road
10	Shanghai	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Our guide will meet you at the arrival hall of Beijing Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
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Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
Attractions:	Tiananmen Square Named after the Ming dynasty gate at the northern part, with the huge portrait of 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 Palace Museum now, it is the largest imperial palace in the world, once home to 24 emperors and the magnificent architectures and royal gardens well-left. Temple of Heaven A master piece of Ming-dynasty architecture; it served as an exclusive altar for the emperors to worship the Gods. There are many local practices in the mornings in the park.
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Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit the Badaling Great Wall. After lunch, visit the Sacred Road and the Ming Tombs in the afternoon.
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. Sacred Road The holy lane of animals and guardians leading and protecting the Ming Tombs; also acts as a stop-over along the way to Great Wall. Ming Tombs Located outside Beijing City, 13 tombs in total; each held the body of one emperor and his wives, with many stone carvings, palatial buildings and numerous funerary treasures inside.
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Day 4

City:	Beijing - Xian
Activity:	Take a three-wheel rickshaw to Hutong to see the local people's residence and their life. Transfer to take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel.
Attractions:	Hutongs the traditional living quarters of local people; they are formed by narrow alleyways, streets, courtyard houses, grey walls and tiles. Taking a rickshaw tours to get a glimpse of Old Peking Culture and pay a visit to a local family.
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Day 5

City:	Xian
Activity:	Visit the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xian Ancient City Wall.
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. 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.
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Day 6

City:	Xian - Guilin
Activity:	Visit the Hanyangling Museum - the Tomb of Western Han Emperor Jingdi - on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel
Attractions:	Tomb of Emperor Jingdi The museum is built for exhibiting, protecting and studying the relics unearthed from the mausoleum of Han Emperor Liu Qi and his Queen, Wang Shi. It offers the tourists a real Time Tunnel back to a magnificent empire more than two millennia ago.
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Day 7

City:	Guilin - Yangshuo
Activity:	Take a leisurely cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. After arrival in Yangshuo, you can choose to bike or take golf-car like vehicle to the countryside see the stunning landscape and local farmer's life.
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. Yangshuo Bike Riding You will be escorted by the guide to take about 1.5-2 hours bike ride to the countryside to see the stunning landscape around Yangshuo and the local farmer’s life.
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Day 8

City:	Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
Activity:	Free morning, transfer back to Guilin, visit the Reed Flute Cave, and the Seven Star Park. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the 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. Seven Star Park a large and beautiful park in center Guilin; there is a spectacular cave inside, with cute giant pandas in the zoon.
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Day 9

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Visit the Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Pudong area and Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund and Nanjing Road. Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
Attractions:	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. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center Dubbed as the “Reception Room of Shanghai”, it’s an important window for shanghai to show itself. And the best bit is the third floor’s scale model of Shanghai, the world’s largest urban planning model. Oriental Pearl Tower One of the symbolic buildings in Shanghai, located at the tip of Lujiazui of Pudong; it is also a multi-functional establishment that serves to kinds of visitors. the Bund The icon of Shanghai, located at the waterfront of Huangpu River, with enchanting western-style architectures. Stroll down into 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 lots of shopping malls, unique designed buildings, stores, restaurants and hotels along the lane. Nice place for shopping and feel the vibe of Shanghai at the same time.
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Day 10

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination.
Attractions:	Service Ends
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