<CCCE> CHINA ESSENCE 14 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. Cross the International Date Line and spend the night aboard the plane.
DAY 2 Arrive Beijing
Arrive at Beijing in the evening. After clearing customs and retrieving our baggage, we are met by our guide and transferred to our five-star hotel accommodations.
DAY 3 Beijing
Our Beijing tour starts with a visit to the Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square. Proceed to Forbidden City, and next to Summer Palace. Enjoy local cuisine for dinner and take in a stage show "The Legend of Kungfu" tonight.
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. We spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world, descending to visit the Ming Tombs Museum.
DAY 5 Beijing – Xian
We visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning before board a flight bound to Xian. Depart for Xian by air. As the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, Xian served as the capital city for 1111 dynasties until the 9th century. Upon arrival at Xian, we are transferred to our hotel.For dinner tonight we are served the local Shaanxi cuisine.
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 1974 and attracts thousands of visitors each year. After viewing the fine troops, we head to Hua Qin Hot Springs. This evening we enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet. Afterwards, 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
On the way to the airport to board a short flight for Guilin, we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and pass by the Bell Tower and City Wall. Upon our arrival at Guilin, a city tour takes us to the Reed Flute Cave where fantastic stalactite and stalagmite formations impress us as magical and otherworldly. Elephant Trunk Hill is also visited. A local specialty cuisine - rice noodles, is served for dinner tonight.
DAY 8 Guilin – Yangshuo
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! Our Li River cruise ends as we arrive at Yangshuo. Tonight we enjoy 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 element.)
DAY 9 Yangshuo – Guilin
Our morning tour of Yangshuo includes visits to the terraced fields, the Big Banyan, the Moon Hill, and the old streets. Later today, we head back to Guilin by bus. Tonight, we are treated to a colorful minority folklore dance show with dinner.
DAY 10 Guilin – Shanghai
Bid farewell to Guilin, board a short flight bound for Shanghai. Upon arrival, our city tour starts with visits to Yu Garden, the busy shopping district - Nanjing Road, and the mile-long Bund. Tonight let us enjoy the Chinese Acrobatics Show after a nice Shanghai cuisine dinner.
DAY 11 Shanghai - Suzhou – Shanghai
After breakfast in hotel, we travel to Suzhou. Suzhou city tour explores the Grand Canal, Humble Administrator’s Garden and Hanshan Temple. We may visit to one of the Silk factory if we have time. Head back to Shanghai for overnight accommodation.
DAY 12 Shanghai - Hong Kong
In the morning continue our sightseeing tour of Shanghai with visits to Yu Garden and the Bund. Later we board a flight bound for Hong Kong.
DAY 13 Hong Kong
A half-day city tour takes us around the island and up to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and the harbor. Then enjoy free time at leisure. Shop for souvenirs, dine at local restaurants or simply enjoy the sights of Hong Kong.
DAY 14 Hong Kong – USA
Bid Hong Kong a fond farewell as we board our homebound international flight. Cross the International Date Line and arrive back in the US.
***** Peony *****
