12-Day China Essence Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai | Forbidden City | Great Wall | Terracotta Army | Pandas | Li River | The Bund

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Product Code: 709590

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Marvel at iconic landmarks like the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and the Bund
    • Meet adorable pandas and taste authentic Sichuan hotpot
    • Cruise on Li River and relish in the idyllic countryside
    • Enjoy comfortable accommodations and worry-free travel with learned tour guides
Tour Code
709590
Duration
12 day
Departure City
Beijing
End City
Shanghai
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Private Tour

Private tour only for you; no strangers

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Beijing

Beijing

Hotel: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel or similar

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Touching down at Beijing airport, your guide will meet you for a swift transfer to your downtown hotel for refreshments.

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Day 02
Beijing

Beijing

Hotel: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel or similar

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Embark on your exploration of the capital city starting with Tiananmen Square, a significant political landmark in modern China. Enter the 600-year-old Forbidden City, an imperial citadel of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and immerse yourself in the architectural marvels and captivating stories of the royal families.

Following an authentic Chinese lunch, ascend Jingshan Park for sweeping views of the magnificent royal palace complex and the historic central axis of the city.

Visiting Attractions

  • Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square
  • Jingshan Park Jingshan Park

Meal

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Day 03
Beijing

Beijing

Hotel: Beijing Novotel Peace or similar

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Commence your day at the Temple of Heaven, where you'll admire the architectural elegance and witness locals engaging in morning exercises such as Tai Chi, sword dancing, and practicing Chinese calligraphy on the ground with large brushes and water.

Later, embark on a two-hour drive to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. Ascend this ancient rampart by cable car and hike on it to take in its awe-inspiring surroundings.

Visiting Attractions

  • Mutianyu Great Wall Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Temple of Heaven Temple of Heaven

Meal

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Day 04
Xi'an

Beijing - Xi'an

Hotel: Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar

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Have a relaxing morning to explore the Summer Palace, strolling around its exquisitely laid-out gardens, lakes, and temples and reading the storied paintings on the roof of its Long Corridor.

Afterward, board a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival in approximately five hours, be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Visiting Attractions

  • Summer Palace Summer Palace

Meal

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Day 05
Xi'an

Xi'an

Hotel: Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar

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Embark on a remarkable encounter with the legendary Terracotta Army. Despite being buried for over 2,200 years, these terracotta warriors and horses retain a lifelike quality, each face telling a unique story.

In the evening, wander into the brightly-lit Great Tang All Day Mall, with elaborately dressed boys and girls in ancient costumes shuttled around giving a feeling as if you have traveled back to the heyday of Tang Dynasty in 1,200 years ago.

Visiting Attractions

  • Terracotta Warriors and Horses Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Meal

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Day 06
Chengdu

Xi'an - Chengdu

Hotel: Dorsett Chengdu or similar

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Get up to the 600-year-old ancient City Wall and take a sweeping view of the old city of Xi'an. Nearby, stroll Muslim Street and visit a four century-old courtyard, where you will be treated to a lively shadow puppet play.

In the afternoon, board a high-speed train to Chengdu. Arriving in approximately four hours, be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ancient City Wall Ancient City Wall

Meal

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Day 07
Chengdu

Chengdu

Hotel: Dorsett Chengdu or similar

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Rise early and arrive at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding around 8:30 am to observe the pandas during their active morning routines, enjoying breakfast and gamboling around.

Then, following a passionate hotpot lunch, visit the Chengdu Museum to discover unique themed exhibitions, vagarious bronzes and potteries, and lively scenes of local life in the old days. For the rest of the day, explore the Wenshu Temple to encounter locals in worship or join the others savoring a cup of refreshing tea.

Visiting Attractions

  • Wenshu Temple Wenshu Temple
  • Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Chengdu Panda Breeding Center

Meal

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Day 08
Guilin

Chengdu - Guilin

Hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

After breakfast, the guide and driver will escort you to the railway station for a bullet train to Guilin.

On arrival, your guide in Guilin will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. After a break in your room, you can take a short walk around the Banyan Lake and Cedar Lake to enjoy its scenic downtown.

Meal

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Day 09
Guilin

Guilin - Yangshuo

Hotel: Yangshuo Li River Resort or similar

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This morning, you will be transferred to the dock, about 50 minutes to downtown by drive, to embark on a 4-hour Li River Cruise down to Yangshuo. Along the way, soak up the world-famous karst landscape and otherworldly countryside scenery.

When disembarking in Yangshuo, you can join in the hustle and bustle of West Street or take a private transfer directly to your peaceful and cozy countryside hotel.

Visiting Attractions

  • Li River Li River

Meal

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Day 10
Yangshuo

Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

Hotel: Sunrise on The Bund or similar

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The idyllic countryside of Yangshuo is why so many visitors come here. If you're good at cycling, the best way to enjoy the pastoral views is to ride a bicycle through its tranquil rice paddies, towering peaks, clear waters, and small villages. Or, your driver and guide can show you around the countryside in your private vehicle.

After the tour, proceed to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

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Day 11
Shanghai

Shanghai

Hotel: Sunrise on The Bund or similar

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Discover Shanghai's iconic landmarks, starting with the Bund, where colonial buildings of diverse styles have graced the skyline since the 1920s. Next, visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to understand how the cosmopolitan metropolis grew from a small fishing village. Then, at the Yu Garden, catch tranquility from the urban hustle and bustle, and take a relaxing walk from Fuxing Park to Bugaoli in the Former French Concession, during which you will stop at a food market and try some tasty dim sum. To cap off the day, get up to Shanghai Tower – the second tallest building in the world to capture a panoramic view of the imposing mega city.

Visiting Attractions

  • The Bund The Bund
  • Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Meal

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Day 12
Shanghai

Shanghai

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It's the time to bid farewell to colorful China.

Meet your driver at the appointed time for the transfer to the airport and embark on your next journey.

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Pick-up information】
* Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport.
【Drop-off information】
* Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 11-night accommodations with daily breakfast
    • Meals: 10 lunches
    • Tours/activities as listed in the itinerary
    • Transfers between airport/railway station/attraction sites and hotels
    • Trains (1st class seat): Beijing - Xi'an, Xi'an - Chengdu, Chengdu - Guilin
    • Flight (economy seat): Guilin - Shanghai

Package Excludes

    • Service fees to guides or drivers
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
    • Optional tours recommended in the itinerary or by your guide
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals
    • Travel Insurance

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 08 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 09 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 17 - 47 Days Prior to Departure Date - 70% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 48 or More Days - 85% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • You are required to carry a passport valid for at least 6 months and all the necessary visas, and you are responsible for its accuracy and validity. We will not be responsible for any failure in this respect. Besides, we strongly recommend you buy travel insurance in advance to cover any accident that may occur.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* The above prices are not valid for any international or national holidays.
* The price is based on a minimum of 2 pax per group. If you are traveling alone, please contact our service team for a quote.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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