CTH-015: 12-Day China Essence Tour

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Tour code: CTH-015
Tour Type: Culture,History
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Hong Kong
Tour overview: Experience the iconic sights of China on this Essence Tours. From Beijing to Hong Kong, discover ancient sites, natural wonders, and vibrant cities and understand a kingdom with profound history & culture!

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Highlights

Beijing
Hiking up the dragon-like Great Wall for a 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.

Hong Kong

Climbing to the Victoria peak for panoramic views of the island; visit the traditional fishing village and local market

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 - Shanghai	Tomb of Emperor Jingdi
7	Shanghai	Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, Nanjing Road
8	Shanghai - Guilin	Zhujiajiao Water Town
9	Guilin - Yangshuo	Li River, Yangshuo Bike Riding
10	Guilin - Hong Kong	Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park
11	Hong Kong	Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley Market
12	Hong Kong	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Arrival in Beijing, our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Beijing Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Attractions:	N/A
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Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing Duck Dinner at night.
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.
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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; it also acts as a stop-over along the way to Great Wall. 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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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. 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:	Xian
Activity:	Visit the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 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 - Shanghai
Activity:	Visit the Hanyangling Museum - the Tomb of Western Han Emperor Jingdi - on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Shanghai 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:	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 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. 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.
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Day 8

City:	Shanghai - Guilin
Activity:	Drive to Zhujiajiao – a water town featured with the traditional life of Yangtze Delta. Transfer to fly to Guilin in the afternoon. Transfer to hotel.
Attractions:	Zhujiajiao Water Town A tranquil water town located in the suburb of Shanghai; it features typical ancient house, bridges, temples, and local folklore.
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Day 9

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 10

City:	Guilin - Hong Kong
Activity:	Transfer back to Guilin, visit the Reed Flute Cave, and the Seven Star Park. Take a flight to Hong Kong 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 11

City:	Hong Kong
Activity:	Half day tour at Hong Kong Island to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market.
Attractions:	Victoria Peak The Victoria Peak, the summit of Hong Kong Island (554 meters above sea level), is the best place to overlook Victoria Harbor. For the splendorous scenery, whatever in daytime or at night, it's a must-see place for tourists to visit Hong Kong. Aberdeen A nice berth for fishing boats gathering; the nearby modern high-rise buildings provide an interesting contrast to the traditional boat. Besides the traditional Chinese-style "Jumbo Floating Restaurant", the wonderful fishing harbor is in your eye Stanley Market one open-air market of the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, located in an ancient and well-known fishermen village－Stanley village. Near the Beach next to it are many bars and restaurants, it’s a good place to purchase cheap brand jeans, fashion, leath
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Day 12

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