China Highlights 11 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 Peony Tours’ guide and transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Day 3 | Beijing (AB, L, DS) (AB,L,DS)
Our Beijing tour begins with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Later, we proceed to Forbidden City, where for over 500 years commoners were forbidden to enter. The next roll over to the Summer Palace, the summer home of the emperors and the royal familied is also visited. On our way back to the city, we’ll make a stop at Qianmen Street. After a local cuisine dinner, we are entertained by a popular stage show “The Legend of Kungfu”.
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. This morning we spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world, then descending to visit the new attractions like the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium, the amazing “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre, and the National Grand Theatre. Tonight we indulge our plates with the famed Peking Duck Banquet for dinner.
Day 5 | Beijing-Xian (AB, L, DP)
After breakfast we are off to the airport. On the way, stop at the Temple of Heaven to experience the place of prayer to the emperors. Arrive at Xian, the historic starting point of the famed Silk Road. Xian’s history encompasses the entirety of Chinese civilization, a fact that its proud citizens are not remiss to impress upon us. For dinner, the local “Hot Pot” cuisine is served.
Day 6 | Xian (AB, L, DS)
Xian is home to the life-sized Terra-Cotta Warriors. Made to protect China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang 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. Tonight we watch a stage opera of the Tang Dynasty after we are served the Imperial Dumpling Banquet for dinner.
Day 7 | Xian-Guilin (AB, L, DH)
Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the best-preserved Buddhist temples in China, and Shannxi History Museum. 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 otherworldly. Venture on to Elephant Trunk Hill, a long-standing 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)
This morning our city tour of Shanghai features a visit to the 16th century classical Ming garden, Yu Garden, followed by a walk along Shanghai’s famous waterfront boulevard, the Bund. Enjoy the dramatic skyline along the Huangpu River, then board our coach and drive through the famous shopping district, Nanjing Road. Spend the remainder of the day free at leisure to venture into the city on our own. This evening, we attend an exciting Chinese Acrobatics Performance following dinner.
Day 11 | Shanghai-USA (AB)
Our vacation is over all too soon as we board the homebound flight and bid a fond farewell to China.
| Departure | Tour Fare | Fuel Surcharge | Tax | Total | Single Suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3/10, 24 | $1999 | $364 | $109 | $2472 | $500 |
| $3/31 | $2099 | $364 | $109 | $2572 | $550 |
| $4/14, 21 | $2099 | $364 | $109 | $2572 | $550 |
| $5/5, 19, 26 | $2199 | $364 | $109 | $2672 | $600 |
| $6/9, 23 | $2399 | $364 | $109 | $2872 | $550 |
| $7/7, 21 | $2199 | $364 | $109 | $2672 | $550 |
| $8/4, 18 | $2199 | $364 | $109 | $2672 | $550 |
| $9/1, 15, 22, 29 | $2299 | $364 | $109 | $2772 | $750 |
| $10/6, 13, 27 | $2299 | $364 | $109 | $2772 | $750 |
| $11/3, 17 | $2099 | $364 | $109 | $2572 | $600 |
| $12/1 | $1999 | $364 | $109 | $2472 | $500 |
| $12/15 | $2499 | $364 | $109 | $2972 | $500 |
| $12/29 | $2199 | $364 | $109 | $2672 | $500 |
| $1/12, 26 | $1999 | $364 | $109 | $2472 | $500 |
| $2/9, 23 | $1999 | $364 | $109 | $2472 | $500 |
- 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 --- “Yinxiang 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：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：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：Beijing
Address: 93 Jianguo Road , Tower C Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District, 100022 Beijing, ChinaTel: 86 10 8599 6666 Fax: 86 10 8599 6686
E-mail: sofitel@sofitelwandabj.com
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6215-sofitel-wanda-beijing/index.shtml
City：Guilin
Address: 111 Huan Cheng Bei Er Lu Guilin, Guangxi 541004 ChinaTel: 86 773 269 8888 Fax: 86 773 269 8887
E-mail: slgl@shangri-la.com
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/guilin/shangrila
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