China Panorama 15 Days (2011)
ITINERARY
DATA&PRICE
FEATURES
HOTEL
ATTRACTION
RESERVE
Day 1 | USA-Beijing
Board an international flight to Beijing and look forward to a China Adventure.
Day 2 | Arrive Beijing
Our flight lands at Beijing. We are transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Day 3 | Beijing (AB, L, DS)
Morning visit to Tiananmen Square, the vast 110 acres reportedly the largest square in the world. Then, proceed to Forbidden City, where, for over 500 years, commoners were forbidden to enter. The regal Summer Palace Qianmen Street are visited in the afternoon. Enjoy a famed Beijing local cuisine for dinner, followed by a stage show “the Legend of Kungfu”.
Day 4 | Beijing (AB, L, DP)
Today we marvel at the incredible magnitude of the Great Wall. Walk along the Wall and be inspired by the commanding view and stark beauty of the timeless frontier. Later in the afternoon We’ll view the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium, the amazing “Water Cube” Aquatics Centre, and the National Grand Theatre. Tonight we taste one of China’s culinary treasure - the renowned Peking Duck Dinner Banquet.
Day 5 | Beijing-Xian (AB, L, DP)
Start the day with a pilgrimage to the Temple of Heaven, a structure of classic Ming dynastic elegance. Then, board a short flight to Xian. Upon arrival at Xian, we are transferred to our luxury hotel. Enjoy local Shaanxi “Hot Pot” cuisine dinner.
Day 6 | Xian (AB, L, DS)
Our excursions for the day: the amazing legions of Terra-Cotta Warriors of China’s first emperor Qin Shihuang, and the Hua Qin Hot Spring. Enjoy the Imperial Dumpling Banquet for dinner followed by the enchanting Tang Dynasty Stage Show.
Day 7 | Xian-Guilin (AB, L, DH)
We start our day with visits to the Shaanxi History Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Drive by the ancient massive 40-feet City Wall. Later board a short flight for Guilin, a lush city enowned for its remarkable natural scenery said to be “unmatched in Heaven.”
Day 8 | Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin (AB, L, DS)
A cruise down the Li River transports us back in time as we glide past mist-shrouded hills, picturesque villages, and fishermen on bamboo raffs. Arrive in Yangshou where we disembark and take a city tour with visits to the Old Banyan, the Moon Hill, and the well-known West Street. When the sun sets, enjoy the great performance “Yingxiang Liusanjie” on the natural stage setting formed by the Li River. It is the first of its kind in the world, showing the beautiful natural landscapes and the ethnic cultures in Yanghshuo. After the show, board our motorcoach back to Guilin.
Day 9 | Guilin-Shanghai (AB, L, D)
Our city tour begins with a visit to the Reed Flute Cave, and venture on to the Elephant Trunk Hill, a long-standing symbol of Guilin that once appeared on Chinese currency notes. Board a domestic flight bound for Shanghai, China’s largest city.
Day 10 | Shanghai-Hangzhou (AB, L, DP)
Travel buy motorcoach to our next destination, Hangzhou. China’s poets have praised Hangzhou, likening it to a paradise on earth. Our sightseeing tour in Hangzhou includes visits to the majestic Lin Yin Temple, Fei Lai Feng, and one of the ten most beautiful sites of West Lake. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the West Lake. A local cuisine is served for dinner.
Day 11 | Hangzhou-Suzhou-Wuxi (AB, L, DP)
Suzhou, the “Venice of the East”, is built around Grand Canal. The city’s many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. Our sightseeing tour of Suzhou features the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Hanshan Temple, and pass the Grand Canal. Continue on to Wuxi. For dinner, we are served the local cuisine which includes the delicious Wuxi Ribs.
Day 12 | Wuxi-Yangzhou-Nanjing (AB, L, DP)
Our city tour of Wuxi takes us to the famous Yuantoudu Park which is built by the Lake Tai. Then, drive to Yangzhou, a 2500-yearold city. In Yangzhou, we enjoy a local specialty cuisine lunch and take a cruise on the man-made “Slim West Lake”, which dates back to Tang Dynasty, surrounded by weeping willows and beautiful pavilions. Later in the afternoon, we head to Nanjing, where we drive by the famed Yangtze River Bridge and Mingxiao Tomb. For dinner a local specialty cuisine is served.
Day 13 | Nanjing-Highspeed Train-Shanghai (AB, L, DP)
Suzhou, the “Venice of the East”, is built around Grand Canal. The city’s many excellent classical gardens have entitled Suzhou the “Garden City”. Our sightseeing tour of Suzhou features the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Hanshan Temple, and the Grand Canal. Our next destination is Hangzhou, China’s poets have praised Hangzhou, likening it to a paradise on earth. A local cuisine is served for dinner.
Day 14 | 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. Tonight, after a delicious Shanghai local cuisine dinner, we are captivated by an impressive Chinese Acrobatics Show.
Day 15 | Shanghai-USA (AB)
Transfer to the airport for our homebound flight as our unforgettable China trip ends.
| Departure | Tour Fare | Fuel Surcharge | Tax | Total | Single Suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3/10, 24 | $2399 | $364 | $109 | $2872 | $700 |
| $4/14, 21 | $2499 | $364 | $109 | $2972 | $750 |
| $5/5, 19 | $2599 | $364 | $109 | $3072 | $800 |
| $6/9, 23 | $2799 | $364 | $109 | $3272 | $750 |
| $7/7, 21 | $2599 | $364 | $109 | $3072 | $750 |
| $8/4, 18 | $2599 | $364 | $109 | $3072 | $750 |
| $9/1, 15, 29 | $2699 | $364 | $109 | $3172 | $950 |
| $10/6, 13, 27 | $2699 | $364 | $109 | $3172 | $950 |
| $11/3, 17 | $2499 | $364 | $109 | $2972 | $750 |
- 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
- New super-fast train from Nanjing to Shanghai (Motorcoash will substitue on holidays and certain circumstances)
- 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
- Charges for Children: For children 11 years and under, if they share room with two adults and not ask for extra bed, they will be charged at the listed child fare or 75% of a regular adult price; if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, the cost will be 90% of the regular adult price. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult price.
- Prices listed are for Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) departure, based on Air China (CA) L class; for New York (JFK) departure, the additional tour fare is $100.
- For departure gateways other than Los Angeles(LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and New York(JFK), please add appropriate USA domestic add-on fare (certain exclusion may apply):
- Eastern Standard Time Zone ... $400
- Central Standard Time Zone ... $350
- Mountain Standard Time Zone ... $300
- Pacific Standard Time Zone ... $150
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：Nanjing
Address: 89 Han Zhong Road, Nanjing 210029 ChinaTel: 86 25 8471 8888 Fax: 86 25 8471 9999
E-mail: nanjing@ihg.com
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/nkgge
City：Hangzhou
Address: 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, ChinaTel: 86 571 8799 0888 Fax: 86 517 8795 0088
E-mail: hotel@wtcgh.com
http://www.wtcgh.com/index.php
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
City：Wuxi
Address: 49 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214062 ChinaTel: 86 510 8116 6888 Fax: 86 510 8116 6999
E-mail: Sheraton.Wuxibinhu@Sheraton.com
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3449
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