<CCCF> BEIJING, XIAN, GUILIN & SHANGHAI 10 DAYS
View: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai
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DAY 1 USA – Beijing
We start our vacation by boarding an international flight bound for Beijing, the capital of modern-day China. Spend the night aboard the plane.
DAY 2 Arrive Beijing
Arrive at Beijing. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our guide and transferred to the luxury hotel for well-deserved rest and relaxation.
DAY 3 Beijing
Our Beijing tour starts with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Proceed to Forbidden City, where for over 500 years commoners were forbidden to enter. The next roll over to the Summer Palace at Kunming Lake, the summer home of the emperor and his royal court is also visited. After a local cuisine dinner, we will be entertained by a popular stage show “The Legend of Kungfu”.
DAY 4 Beijing
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, descending to visit the new attractions like Qianmen Street and the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. Then, we’ll also view 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
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
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 1 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
After breakfast, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, pass by the Old City Wall and the ancient Bell Tower. Later we fly to the picturesque city, Guilin. Upon our arrival, we visit the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and otherworldly. Elephant Trunk Hill is also visited. Guilin rice noodles (mifen) is one of the most well-known local snacks in China. Tonight we’ll have a chance to enjoy it.
DAY 8 Guilin - Yangshuo – Guilin
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! The cruise ends at Yangshuo, then we take a bus back to Guilin. This evening we are treated to a dinner show of China’s minority folklore dance.
DAY 9 Guilin – Shanghai
Board a domestic short flight to Shanghai, China’s largest city with a population of over 14 million. An afternoon city tour takes us to Yu Garden, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the famous waterfront Bund. Tonight, we are captivated by an impressive Chinese Acrobatics Show.
DAY 10 Shanghai – USA
Our vacation is over all too soon as we board the homebound international flight and bid a fond farewell to China.
***** Peony *****
