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CTH-108: 15-Day China Culinary Tour

Tour code: CTH-108
Tour Type: Culinary,Culture,Sightseeing,Shopping
Destinations: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guangzhou - Hong Kong
Tour overview: Chinese dishes are famous worldwide with diverse food culture in different regions; make it a popular destination for garment lovers. On this culinary trip, you can take splendid food culture in Beijing, then head to Xian to eat dumplings in varied shapes, and stroll through the tranquil water town and bustling Shanghai, shop in local market of Yangshuo and cooking some dishes, your breakfast in local restaurant in Guangzhou to experience local tea and dim sum and your last stop at Gourmet Paradise - Hong Kong to try the renowned dim sum.

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Highlights

1. Taste the famed Pecking duck dinner and the imperial dishes in Fangshan Restaurant

2. Climbing the Mutianyu Great Wall to see breath-taking views

3. Take a pedicab tour in Hutong areas to view old Beijing

4. Enjoy the fascinating Tang show and eat the delicious dumplings in local restaurants

5. Walk or bike on the magnificent ancient city wall and old city quarters

6. Fascinating Acrobatic Show

7. Li River cruise down to Yangshuo; take electric vehicles to explore the countryside of Yangshuo, and bamboo rafting along Yulong River

8. Visit the local market of Yangshuo and buying some ingredients then attending the cooking lessons

9. Try the morning tea and dim sum in Guangzhou

10. A wonderful dim sum lunch at Jumbo Kingdom Restaurant Hong Kong

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Beijing	N/A
2	Beijing	Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City
3	Beijing	the Great Wall, Hutongs
4	Beijing - Xian	Summer Palace
5	Xian	Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, Bell Tower
6	Xian - Shanghai	Old City Wall, the Bund, Nanjing Road
7	Shanghai	Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yuyuan Garden
8	Shanghai - Guilin	Reed Flute Cave
9	Guilin - Yangshuo	Li River
10	Yangshuo	Yangshuo Bike Riding, Yangshuo Bamboo Rafting, Yulong River, Yangshuo Cooking Lesson
11	Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou
12	Guangzhou	Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Qingping Market
13	Guangzhou - Hong Kong	Xiguan Old Houses, Yuexiu Park
14	Hong Kong	Aberdeen, Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Repulse Bay
15	Hong Kong	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
Hotels:
Meals:	no meals

Day 2

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Private escorted tour to Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City. Peking duck dinner at night..
Attractions:	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. 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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 3

City:	Beijing
Activity:	Private escorted tour to Mutianyu (round-way cable car), and a pedicab tour Hutong (Beijing's traditional alleyways) to see the local people's life. Imperial dinner at Fangshan Restaurant.
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. 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, D

Day 4

City:	Beijing - Xian
Activity:	Visit the Summer Palace, and take an afternoon flight to Xian. Be met and transferred to learn how to make Chinese noodles. Tang Dynasty show at night.
Attractions:	Summer Palace Located at the Shore of Kunming Lake, it was once the summer retreat of the emperor, combining water, hill and large palaces.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 5

City:	Xian
Activity:	Transfer to visit the famous Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, in the afternoon, visit the Bell Tower, and a walk at the old quarters of the city. Dumpling dinner at famous Defachang Restaurant.
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. 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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 6

City:	Xian - Shanghai
Activity:	Visit old city wall, if weather permits, a bike ride is available. Then transfer to take an mid-day flight to Shanghai. Be met and transferred to visit the Bund and Nanjing Road, Acrobatic show at night.
Attractions:	Old City Wall Pingyao is the best-preserved city with 72 watchtowers and 3000 battlements. Its city wall has gone through flames of war, winds and rains for one thousand years. It has become a centerpiece of the Heritage Site. 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, D

Day 7

City:	Shanghai
Activity:	Half day tour to a nearby water town - Zhujiajiao to see the traditional life of Yangtze Delta, then visit Yuyuan Garden and the shopping area around it.
Attractions:	Zhujiajiao Water Town A tranquil water town located in the suburb of Shanghai; it features typical ancient house, bridges, temples, and local folklore. 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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 8

City:	Shanghai - Guilin
Activity:	Take a mid-day flight to Guilin, be met and transfer to visit the Reed Flute Cave Dine at famous local restaurant.
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.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, D

Day 9

City:	Guilin - Yangshuo
Activity:	Take a leisurely cruise down the Li River, disembark at Yangshuo - a beautiful small town famous for the Karst landscape. Free afternoon for your own exploration.
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 10

City:	Yangshuo
Activity:	Biking (or taking a golf-car-like vehicle) to the countryside to see the stunning scenery, rice paddies, water buffalo and local farmer's life. 1-hour bamboo rafting down Yulong River and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the local chef will take you to the local market for shopping some ingredients for cooking, and learn to cook some local dishes in a village.
Attractions:	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. Yangshuo Bamboo Rafting You will take relaxing bamboo rafting (1.5-2 hours) down Yulong River. It is soft adventurous, please don’t drop your belongings into the water while on board. Yulong River Yulong River, also called Meeting Dragon River, flows through beautiful Karst scenery, peaceful villages, and the 600 year-old Yulong Stone Bridge. Sitting on the reclining bamboo chair on the raft, you can enjoy an all around view. Yangshuo Cooking Lesson It offers you the opportunity to learn how to cook real local food and enjoy a new experience. Well, the cooking lesson makes you take your love of Chinese food from the local Chinese restaurant to your kitchen.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 11

City:	Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou
Activity:	Drive back to Guilin, and have a walk around the Central Lake Park. After lunch, transfer to take an afternoon flight to Guangzhou. Be met and transferred to hotel. Dine at a typical Cantonese restaurant.
Attractions:
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 12

City:	Guangzhou
Activity:	Breakfast at a popular restaurant for morning tea and dim sum, followed by a visit to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Qingping Market, and a stroll at the Beijing Road for some shopping.
Attractions:	Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Chen Family Temple is a museum with masterpieces of the traditional crafts. Covering an area of 15,000 square meters, the temple is an excellent example of Chinese architecture and intricate decoration. Qingping Market The largest street market in Guangzhou with about 60,000 shoppers every day; in the one-stop-market, tourists can browse various traditional Chinese medicines, strange foods and animals, and then enjoy a "real China experience".
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 13

City:	Guangzhou - Hong Kong
Activity:	Xiguan Old Houses, and Yuexiu Park. After lunch, take high-speed train to Hong Kong. Be met and transferred to hotel
Attractions:	Xiguan Old Houses Xiguan Old Houses are the residences built in the Xiguan district by wealthy families in the old days. And Xiguan, once as an ancient town of Guangzhou, is now become a place for people to memorize the history of the City. Yuexiu Park Covering an area of 860,000 square meters, it is the biggest comprehensive sight-seeing park. Yuexiu Park is a perfect combination of cultural relics and ecological tourism with afforestation rate at 92%.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L

Day 14

City:	Hong Kong
Activity:	One day tour to Aberdeen Fishing Village, Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Repulse Bay, Dim Sum lunch at Jumbo Kingdom Restaurant.
Attractions:	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 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. 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 Repulse Bay The most representative bay in Hong Kong; A nice place to visit not only for charming sunshine, sea and sand, but for the building filled with colonial colors and elegant residential area. And as the sun sets, you can enjoy the intoxicating dusk.
Hotels:
Meals:	B, L, D

Day 15

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

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