China Essence 14 Days (2011)
ITINERARY
DATA&PRICE
FEATURES
HOTEL
ATTRACTION
RESERVE
Day 1 | USA - Beijing
We start our China vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of modern-day China.
Day 2 | Arrive Beijing
Arrive at Beijing. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our tour guide and transferred to the five-star hotel.
Day 3 | Beijing (AB, L, DS)
Our Beijing tour begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Proceed to Forbidden City, and next to Summer Palace. Return to the city and make a stop at Qianmen Street. Enjoy local cuisine for dinner and take in a stage show “The Legend of Kungfu” tonight.
Day 4 | Beijing (AB, L, DP)
Built to protect its people from northern marauders, the Great Wall snakes its way thousands of miles across Northern China and is one of the few objects on the earth visible even from the moon. Spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world, then descending to visit the Olympic Park where there are many new attractions. We’ll visit the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium, the “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre and the National Grand Theatre. For dinner, we will indulge our plates with the famed Peking Duck Banquet.
Day 5 | Beijing~Xian (AB, L, DP)
This morning, on our way to the airport to board a flight bound for Xian, we are happy to make a stop at the Temple of Heaven. As the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, Xian had served as the capital city for 11 dynasties until the 9th century. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel. For dinner the local Shaanxi hot pot cuisine is served.
Day 6 | Xian (AB, L, DS)
Xian is home to the life-sized Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang. Made to protect China’s first emperor even in death, the Terra-Cotta Army was found by a farmer in 1974 and attracts thousands of visitors each year. After viewing the fine troops, we head to Hua Qin Hot Springs. This evening after an Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner, we catch a performance of the captivating Tang Dynasty Stage Show, the very one lauded in all the guide books as being a “must see” in Xian.
Day 7 | Xian~Guilin (AB, L, DH)
Visit Shaanxi History Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the best-preserved Buddhist temples in China, pass by the massive Old City Wall. Board a flight to Guilin, a lush city renowned for its remarkable natural scenery said to be “unmatched in Heaven.” Check into hotel unpon arrival at Guilin.
Day 8 | Guilin~Yangshuo~Guilin (AB, L, DS)
A meandering river cruise down the Li River is a delightful way to savor the serene, fairytale scenery of Southern China. We may even catch the fascinating sight of fishermen fishing with cormorant birds! Lunch is served aboard. The cruise ends at Yangshuo. We disembark and wander around the town with visits to the Moon Hill, Big Banyan, and the ancient “West Street”. When the sun sets, we are entertained by the fantastic Minority Musical Stage Performance on Li River - “Yingxiang Liusanjie”. The show is directed by Chinese famous director Yimou Zhang. (The admission will be fully refunded if the show is canceled due to any nature elements) After the show, we head back to Guilin by motorcoach.
Day 9 | Guilin~Shanghai (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, we begin our city tour of Guilin with a visit to the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and other worldly. Venture on to Elephant Trunk Hill, a longstanding symbol of Guilin that once appeared on Chinese currency notes. Board a domestic short flight to the cosmopolitan city, Shanghai, China’s largest city with a population of over 14 million.
Day 10 | Shanghai (AB, L, DS)
Our morning tour of Shanghai takes us to Yu Garden, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the famous waterfront Bund. The afternoon is free at leisure. This evening, we attend an exciting Chinese Acrobatics Performance following a nice Shanghai cuisine dinner.
Day 11 | Shanghai~Suzhou~Shanghai (AB, L, D)
After a nice breakfast in hotel, we travel to Suzhou. Suzhou city tour explores a cruise on the Grand Canal, visits to the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Hanshan Temple. We may also visit to one of the famed Silk factory if we have time. Head back to Shanghai for overnight accommodation.
Day 12 | Shanghai~Hong Kong (AB)
In the morning, if time permits, you may continue exploring the city of Shanghai on your own pace before boarding a flight bound for Hong Kong, the “Asia’s World City”.
Day 13 | Hong Kong (AB)
A half-day city tour takes us around Hong Kong Island and up to Victoria Peak by cable car for a panoramic view of the harbour. The city tour continues with visits to the open-air Stanley Market and the floating community at Aberdeen. After our tour, the rest of the day is spent at leisure.
Day 14 | Hong Kong~USA (AB)
Bid Hong Kong a fond farewell as we board our homebound international flight for the USA.
| Departure | Tour Fare | Fuel Surcharge | Tax | Total | Single Suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3/10 | $2799 | $393 | $117 | $3309 | $750 |
| $3/24 | $2799 | $393 | $117 | $3309 | $800 |
| $3/31 | $2899 | $393 | $117 | $3409 | $800 |
| $4/14, 21 | $2899 | $393 | $117 | $3409 | $800 |
| $5/5, 19, 26 | $2899 | $393 | $117 | $3409 | $800 |
| $6/9, 23 | $3199 | $393 | $117 | $3709 | $750 |
| $7/7, 21 | $3199 | $393 | $117 | $3709 | $750 |
| $8/4 | $3199 | $393 | $117 | $3709 | $750 |
| $8/18 | $2799 | $393 | $117 | $3309 | $750 |
| $9/1, 15 | $2999 | $393 | $117 | $3509 | $1000 |
| $9/29 | $3099 | $393 | $117 | $3609 | $1100 |
| $10/6, 13 | $3099 | $393 | $117 | $3609 | $1100 |
| $10/27 | $2999 | $393 | $117 | $3509 | $1000 |
| $11/3, 17 | $2899 | $393 | $117 | $3409 | $850 |
- Round trip transpacific air ticket
- China domestic air ticket(s)
- Daily comprehensive sightseeing program as outlined in the itinerary
- Fine meals as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels and local specialty cuisines
- Special entertainments:
Beijing --- “The Legend of Kungfu” Stage Show
Xian --- Tang Dynasty Stage Show
Yangshuo ---“Yingxiang Liusanjie” Stage Show on Li River
Shanghai --- Chinese Acrobatics Show - Knowledgeable tour guide throughout China
- Air-conditioned tour coach with professional driver service
- A bottle of mineral water is provided on the bus every day
- Luggage tag and badge are provided for your convenience
- Travel Insurance is provided at no addtional charge if full payment is received by . Peony Tours 60 days prior to the departure date
When the hotel listed above is not available under certain circumstances, a
similar category hotel will be substituted.
City：Beijing
Address: 93 Jianguo Road , Tower C Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District, 100022 Beijing, ChinaTel: 86 10 8599 6666 Fax: 86 10 8599 6666
E-mail: sofitel@sofitelwandabj.com
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6215-sofitel-wanda-beijing/index.shtml
City：Xian
Address: 319 Dongxin Street, Shaanxi Province 710004 XIAN, CHINATel: 86 29 8792 8888 Fax: 86 29 8792 8999
E-mail: sofitel@renminsquare.com
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-5949-sofitel-xian-on-renmin-square/index.shtml
City：Shanghai
Address: 1116 Yan'an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200052, ChinaTel: 86 21 5355 9898 Fax: 86 21 6288 9638
E-mail:
http://www.thelongemonthotels.com/index.html
City：Hong Kong
Address: 7 Metropolis Drive Hunghom, Kowloon Hong KongTel: 852 3160 6888 Fax: 852 3160 6999
E-mail: enquiry.hpme@harbour-plaza.com
http://www.harbour-plaza.com/en/home.aspx?hotel_id=hpme§ion_id=home&subsection_id=overview
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