China Highlights, Private Tour

Description

Join this awe-inspiring twelve-day private tour to discover the highlights of China! Explore the Forbidden City, home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty for over 500 years. Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the eighth wonder of the world and the Muslim quarter, Xi’an city’s glamour and gourmet. Stop at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, an up-close look at China’s universally adored mascot. Cruise along the Li River, to see one of China's natural masterpieces. Visit the Bund, the symbol of Shanghai and the Former French Concession, the charm of old Shanghai.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Beijing: from ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, it spins a breathless yarn of history, culture, and innovation.

Xi’an: Xi'an’s Ming-era city walls remain intact, vendors of all descriptions still crowd the narrow lanes of the warren-like Muslim Quarter. 

Chengdu: named Unesco's first-ever City of Gastronomy, with a brimming teahouse culture and home of the giant pandas.

Guilin: Guilin's natural endowments will amaze you, yet, thanks to imperfect urban planning, there is a pervasive feeling that the city is past its prime.

Shanghai: home to the world's second-tallest tower and a city with a diverse architectural heritage is like no other cities on earth.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking local guide during the scheduled activities (Day 2-11)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 11 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Beijing

Superior Hotel Category = Super House International Hotel or similar 3.5*

Day 4, 5 Xi’an

Superior Hotel Category = Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel or similar 4*

Day 6, 7 Chengdu

Superior Hotel Category = Dorsett Grand Chengdu or similar 4*

Day 8, 9 Guilin

Superior Hotel Category = Guilin Bravo Hotel or similar 4*

Day 10, 11 Shanghai

Superior Hotel Category = Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 11 breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches at local restaurants (Day 2, 3, 5, 7, 11)
  • 1 Lunch on board (Day 9)
  • 4 Dinners at local restaurants (Day 4, 6, 8, 10)

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival private transfer from Beijing International Airport (Day 1)
  • Private transportation as mentioned on the itinerary 
  • High-speed train ticket from Beijing /Xi’an /Chengdu on the basis of per seat per person, with 2nd class seat (clients carrying own luggage to board the train) 
  • Domestic flights as mentioned in the program Chengdu/Guilin/Shanghai in Economy Class with 1 piece of 20kg suitcase per person per flight and current airport tax and fuel surcharge
  • Departure private transfer to Shanghai International Airport (Day 12)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary (entrance fee of the complex and first entry only): Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (complex, closed on Monday), Beijing’s few remaining ‘hutongs’ and Buddhist Miaoying Temple visits (exterior visit)(Day 2); Huanghuacheng Great wall, and 798 Art District visits (Day 3); Temple of Heaven complex, Muslim Quarter (Day 4); Ancient City Wall, Terracotta Warriors site and Xi’an museum visits (Day 5); Kuanzhai Alley and Chengdu People’s Park visits (Day 6); Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and Sichuan Museum visits (Day 7); Reef flute cave visit and Elephant trunk hill (photo stop only) (Day 8); Li River cruise (Day 9); Shanghai propaganda poster museum (closed on Mondays) (Day 10); Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and French Concession Quarter visits (Day 11)

OTHER: 

  • Meet & Greet (Day 1, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Excluded

  • International long haul flights 
  • Visa fees
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.

Location:

Supplier: TUI China