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14-Day China's Natural Marvels Expedition Private Tour from Beijing: Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai

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Product Code: 690222

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Discover the Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City
    • Walk on a Delicate Mixture of the Restored and Wild Great Wall
    • Meet the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors
    • Witness the Closest Things on Earth to the Hallelujah Mountains
    • Walk on the World's Longest and Highest glass-floored bridge
    • Go Cycling in the Most Beautiful Countryside of China
    • Enjoy a Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience in Shanghai
Tour Code
690222
Duration
14 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: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

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 Arrival

Hotel: Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing (****) or similar

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When your flight has landed, your tour guide will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall of the airport. He/she will greet you with a smile and a nameplate. You will be transferred to your hotel by a private van and driver.


Meal

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Day 02
Beijing

The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City

Hotel: Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Start your journey at the Temple of Heaven, which was the place where emperors prayed for a good harvest. Interact with the locals and join them to experience their healthy lifestyle. Lunch is served in a popular local restaurant with authentic local food.

Walk through Tian'anmen Square to explore the mysterious Forbidden City in the afternoon. While most tour groups only visit the six halls on the central axis, your private guide will take you to go deeper into the hidden halls for a fuller understanding of the history and to avoid the tour groups.


Visiting Attractions

  • Temple of Heaven Temple of Heaven

Meal

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Day 03
Beijing

Hiking the Great Wall

Hotel: Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Freshen up in the morning and get ready for a 5-kilometer hike along the most recommended hiking route: from Jinshanling to Simatai West.

This section has breathtaking views and offers stunning photo opportunities in different seasons. There are over 15 watchtowers in various styles and in good condition. As this section is half restored, you can see the unrepaired ancient watchtowers and broken sections as well as the restored section of the wall during the hike.


Visiting Attractions

  • The Simatai Great Wall The Simatai Great Wall

Meal

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Day 04
Xi'an

The Summer Palace and a High-Speed Train to Xi'an

Hotel: Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel (****) or similar

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Walk around the tranquil Summer Palace at a leisurely pace, and enjoy the 300-year-old royal garden. Take a pleasant boat ride on the lake and have a stroll in the long corridors to view the exquisite paintings on the ceilings.

Enjoy lunch and race towards Xi'an on a high-speed train, which is a good way to experience the technological development of China.


Meal

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Day 05
Xi'an

The Terracotta Army and a Traditional Cave Dwelling

Hotel: Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Visit the Terracotta Army and admire the vividness of the warriors and listen to their stories spanning over 2,000 years.

Then discover a local craftsman's cave dwelling and learn how to make clay warriors with your own hands.

After lunch, return to the city area and visit the 600-year-old ancient city wall. Cycling along the wall provides a good view of the city. You may also walk or take a golf cart on it.


Visiting Attractions

  • Terracotta Warriors and Horses Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Meal

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Day 06
Xi'an

Xi'an City Highlights and a Flight to Zhangjiajie

Hotel: Pullman Zhangjiajie (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Discover more ancient history at Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, then head to the Muslim Quarter and wander through the alleys to taste the local Muslim cuisine.

Transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Zhangjiajie.


Visiting Attractions

  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Muslim Quarter Muslim Quarter

Meal

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Day 07
Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Hotel: Pullman Zhangjiajie (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, and Tianzi Mountain and Yuanjiajie are the most classic sights.

Take the cable car up Tianzi Mountain and look through the glass walkway to see spiky sandstone peaks below your feet.

After a simple lunch on the mountain, visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, which was the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar.


Visiting Attractions

  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
  • Tianzi Mountain Tianzi Mountain

Meal

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Day 08
Zhangjiajie

Tianmen Mountain and the Grand Canyon with a Glass Bridge

Hotel: Pullman Zhangjiajie (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Take the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain. During the tour, you will enjoy the unique natural scenery of spiky peaks. Feel your heart beat when you walk across the glass walkway and are then driven down the curvy mountain road known as the 99 Bends.

Continue to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and walk on the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge. Walking along this glass bridge at 300 meters above ground level will be one of the coolest experiences of your tour.


Visiting Attractions

  • Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Mountain
  • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Meal

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Day 09
Guilin

Zhangjiajie to Changsha to Guilin

Hotel: Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Bullet train from Zhangjiajie to Changsha Railway Station. Take a taxi to Changsha South Railway Station to take a bullet train. After 3.5 hours, your tour guide in Guilin will be ready to meet you.

Meal

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Day 10
Guilin

Guilin City Highlights and Daxu Old Town

Hotel: Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Be amazed by Guilin's two landmarks in the city, Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill.

Appreciate the natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting. And then take a picture at Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin.

After lunch, travel back in time when visiting Daxu Old Town, where lots of craftsmen and businessmen used to live. Let's knock on the local people's doors and discover their lasting stories.


Visiting Attractions

  • Elephant Trunk Hill Elephant Trunk Hill
  • Reed Flute Cave Reed Flute Cave

Meal

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Day 11
Yangshuo

A Li River Cruise and Idyllic Yangshuo

Hotel: Yangshuo Mountain Retreat (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

Karst hills, graceful bamboo groves, and cormorants — the stunning view of the Li River is the essence of Guilin. While most tour groups only use a 3-star cruise, we will arrange a 4-star cruise (the highest level with better facilities and a buffet lunch) to ensure you have the best experience of the river's charm.

The cruise arrives in Yangshuo at noon. After you've checked in, you can enjoy your free time to explore the beautiful area near the hotel.


Visiting Attractions

  • Li River Li River

Meal

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Day 12
Guilin

Biking and Bamboo Rafting Flight to Shanghai

Hotel: Sunrise On The Bund (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Explore the beautiful countryside along the Yulong River.

Choose whichever type of transport you prefer, whether it's a private car, bicycle, or moped. This is a good opportunity to meet the local people and interact with them.

And then take a bamboo raft to go down the Yulong River. Enjoy a peaceful and memorable morning before flying to Shanghai.


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Day 13
Shanghai

Shanghai Highlights with Bund Discovery

Hotel: Sunrise On The Bund (****) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Do more than just take one or two selfies on the Bund. Travel back in time to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s during our In-Depth Bund Culture Discovery Tour.

Go into some of the old Bund buildings and listen to their stories.

Enjoy lunch and ascend the tallest building in China (the highest outside of Dubai) - Shanghai Tower. There, you will not only enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai but will also see the development of China.

Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience

After traveling in China for around 10 days, you might want to do something different at the end of your tour. Do you want to have some relaxation time? Do you have any unfulfilled trip wishes? In the magic city of Shanghai, your private guide will make your wishes come true!

Whether you want to relax, experience fashion, appreciate art, explore folk customs, or shop; from having fun in fancy bar to exploring an art center, trying nail beauty, testing your popularity in the marriage market, or just buying some lovely gifts, we will make it happen. Just tell us what you’re interested in.

If you don't know what you want, just let your guide make the arrangements. You will not be disappointed!


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Day 14
Shanghai

Shanghai Departure

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Your tour guide, driver, and van will pick you up from your hotel for your airport transfer and flight. Your guide will accompany and assist you as far as the security check and will then wave goodbye.

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 13-night accommodations
    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges
    • Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to different seasons and are subject to the final confirmation made by tour guide when on tour.)
    • Tips for the guide and the driver: The tipping is not mandatory however the guides and drivers, as in many other countries, will usually expect a tip. Those customers wishing to tip often ask us what they should give. Our suggestion would be:
      * 2 people in a group USD$15 per day/guest
      * 3-5 people in a group: USD$8-10/day/guest
      * 6-9 people in a group: USD$6-7 /day/guest
      * ≥10 people in a group: USD$5/day/guest
      * The driver would be half the amount, and a separate offer to each is best. Of course, only tip if the service has truly satisfied you. Hotel bellboys require a tip of about USD$1.5 per bag. It is not required to tip in restaurants.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 10 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 17 - 23 Days Prior to Departure Date - 70% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 24 or More Days - 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION: All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and necessary visas or permits at the commencement of travel. All such documentation is the sole responsibility of the client.
    • LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: In accordance with regulations of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, the free baggage allowance within China is 20kg for economy class, 30kg for business class, and 40kg for first class, plus limited carry-on luggage. Excess baggage charges are the sole responsibility of the client. Regulations within China specify that all suitcases must have a locking device attached. Failure to follow this regulation may result in refusal by airport staff to load suitcases onto the aircraft.
    • INSURANCE: The tour packages include Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance up to a maximumof $30,000 per adult provided free of charge as part of our package. We still highly recommend that you purchase full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin.
  • 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 applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
* Child with a bed enjoys the same price as an adult.
* Child of 1.2 meters and above without a bed will pay for the hotel breakfasts on your own.

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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