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Classic and Nature |
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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Forbidden City: Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
- Qin Terra-cotta Army: known as "The Eighth Wonder of the World"
- The green mountains and clear waters of Guilin are the finest under heaven, capable of cleansing both body and soul
- The Bund: Shanghai's city landmarks
- Wuzhen Water Town
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 ARRIVE IN BEIJING
- DAY 02 BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
- DAY 03 BEIJING / SIMATAI HIKING / STAY IN GUBEI WATERTOWN
- DAY 04 GUBEI WATERTOWN / JINSHANLING HIKING / XI'AN
- DAY 05 XI'AN / STAY IN GUILIN
- DAY 06 GUILIN / YANGSHUO
- DAY 07 YANGSHUO / GUILIN / STAY IN SHANGHAI
- DAY 08 SHANGHAI / STAY IN WUZHEN
- DAY 09 WUZHEN SIGHTSEEING
- DAY 10 BACK TO SHANGHAI / HOME
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
This tour will give you a favorable impression of China, not only in
Nature and traditional culture, but also in modernization and economic
development. We will try to give you enough time to explore ancient Beijing and
Xian. Then fly to Guilin, which is primarily known for its enticing and unique
scenery, and Chinese frequently refer to it as the world's most beautiful
scenery. The last station is Shanghai as well to its nearby ancient water town
of Wuzhen. At the same time, what makes this tour differentiated with others is
that we actually add more adventure experiences in it, such as Great Wall
hiking, biking on one of the oldest city wall, and Li River Cruise. All of
these will make you a wonderful experience of real China.
Note: All
the time and distance shown here are approximate and indicative only, if there
is inconsistency, it will depend on the weather, local road condition and other
actual situation.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Your experienced CYTS guide will meet you at the Capital Airport and, after picking up the luggage, will transfer the group by private vehicle to a 4-star hotel. After check-in, enjoy leisure time until dinner. You will get together again for a welcoming dinner at the Noodle Loft, which has been featured on Anthony Bordain’s "No Reservations" TV Show. Patrons are mostly local and the food is fantastic. Downstairs you can watch them make the noodles by hand, starting from a small piece of dough and ending up with long strips. After dinner, transfer to the hotel and have a good sleep to recover from any remaining Jet Lag.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Beijing
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Meals D
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BEIJING HIGHLIGHTS
Today, you will get up early to Temple of Heaven, where emperors worshipped and prayed for Harvest during the Ming & Qing Dynasties. Every morning, locals take time to start their day doing Tai Chi, group aerobics, or even group chorus. You all have chance to learn Chinese Kung Fu, Tai Chi, both of which are internal Chinese martial art practiced for its health benefits. After that, drive to Tian’anmen Square, which is the biggest central square in the world. Here you could see the Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People. Then visit the Forbidden City, the symbol of China, also called Gu Gong. It was the Imperial Palace of China’s royal family during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the Summer Palace, one of the best preserved summer resorts of the royal family. It exhibits the quintessence of the Chinese classical landscape gardening.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Beijing
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Meals BL
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BEIJING / SIMATAI HIKING / STAY IN GUBEI WATERTOWN
We will start the day with a rickshaw tour navigating Hutong, the network of local narrow alleyways. Hutong has a long history in Beijing. As the Forbidden City is the symbol of China's royal family, the Hutongs in Beijing show the real life of the common people. So we could really taste the life of common people in Beijing this morning. Lotus Market, located in Houhai area, is famous for old hutong and modern bars. We will also have chance to have a view of the Beijing Drum Show today to get close to the Chinese traditional art.
In the afternoon, transfer to Simatai Great Wall, do a 2-3hours hike along the east section of the Great Wall where we will appreciate the beauty of the original Wild Great Wall! Then drive to the Gubei Watertown and enjoy a quiet night.
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Accommodation Watertown boutique hotel at the bottom of Simatai
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Distance 5km hiking; 130km driving
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Meals BLD
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Time 2hrs hiking; 2.5hrs driving
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GUBEI WATERTOWN / JINSHANLING HIKING / XI’AN
This morning, we will have a leisure time in Gubei Watertown. With a massive backdrop of the world famous Simatai, it is a rare combo combining mountains, lakes, ancient-style villages and luxury five-star hotels and the Great Wall. We could wander around the Watertown and experience unique local customs and participate in native activities according to our actual time schedule, such as tie-dyeing, kite-painting etc. After that, transfer directly by safe van to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall and enjoy a short hike. Jinshanling is known for its many beautiful watchtowers as well as the way it winds and snakes its way along the mountains, allowing us to have a more intimate experience with the wall.
After lunch, drive to the Beijing International Airport , take a flight to Xi’an. Upon arrival, if time permit, we may have the chance to do the Biking round the Old City Wall, China's most integrated and best-preserved Ming dynasty City Wall. In the evening, enjoy the Chinese Dumpling Dinner with Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
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Accommodation 4-star hotel in Xi’an
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Distance 5km hiking; 20km biking;
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Meals BLD
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Time 2hrs hiking; 1.5-2hrs biking;
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XI’AN / STAY IN GUILIN
In the morning, before we drive to Qin Terra-cotta Warriors, we first visit the Gao's Family Courtyard to see the Chinese traditional Shadow Play. As we witness the colorful figures cut from leather and paper, enjoy ancient China’s traditional stories of love and adventure in the same setting as Xi’an’s citizens of old. We will have enough time to explore Qin Terracotta Warriors, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world: a life-size clay soldier poised for battle. Qin's tomb was built in about 2500 years ago and was filled with more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots and 520 horses as well as models of palaces, pavilions, fine vessels, precious stones and rarities. UNESCO listed it in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
At the end of the visit today, we will drive directly to the airport for the flight to Guilin, a small city with great natural beauty of south China. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.
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Accommodation 4-star hotel in Guilin
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Meals BL
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GUILIN / YANGSHUO
In the morning you will be driven to the Zhujiang Pier for the Li River Cruise with lunch served on board for about 4 hours. Enjoy the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. After arrival, you will bike onto the country roads through the paddy field and orchards surrounded by mountains. Then check-in hotel with help of your tour guide, you can have a walk along the famous West Street and enjoy the free leisure time there. This evening you could choose to take a private boat to see the Cormorant Fishing Show on Li River, a traditional mode of fishing in China involves the use of cormorants to catch fish. Fishermen on bamboo rafts use strong lights suspended over the water to attract the fish. The cormorants, which are tethered with rings round the base of their necks, catch the fish and then disgorge them for the fishermen.
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Distance 20km
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Meals BL
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Time 1.5-2hrs biking
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YANGSHUO / GUILIN / STAY IN SHANGHAI
Try to get up early and relax yourself on the narrow Bamboo Rafts bathing in the sun. The 1.5 hours’ rafting on Yulong River will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. After that, with a serene pastoral view along the way, driving around the countryside to enjoy the breathtaking views including the delicate Moon Hill and you may stop to take pictures on the way. Your countryside trip ends up with an interesting traditional lunch. Then be transferred back to Guilin, enjoy your relaxing city tour covering the Reed Flute Cave, the most famous limestone cave in this area and good example of the Karst Formation with distinctly-colored stalactites.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Your guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest free time in the nice city.
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Accommodation 4-star hotel in Shanghai
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Meals BL
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SHANGHAI / STAY IN WUZHEN
Today, enjoy your full day city tour covering the Jade Buddha Temple, The Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Then move to Yuyuan Garden, a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, and the nearby old street. Each section of the garden is separated by curved white walls crowned with the head and body of a dragon on them. Next have a bird-eye view of the city after ascending Shanghai new landmark- Shanghai Financial Center in the new and fast-developing Lujiazui. In the evening, have a nice walk along the Bund, and Nanjing Road, one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. Then transfer to Wuzhen, Stay in boutique hotel at Wuzhen Watertown.
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Accommodation 4-star hotel in Shanghai
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Distance 120km
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Meals BL
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Time 2.5hrs driving
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WUZHEN SIGHTSEEING
Lying on the Grand Canal and completely encircled by two rivers, Wuzhen is one of China’s ancient water towns, where waterways thread their way through the flagstone streets and alleys. Morning take some time to walk along the alleys and byways of Wuzhen, and visit a wi e making plant, a local printing workshop. After a local traditional lunch, continue to visit an exhibition of antique beds from the Ming & Qing Dynasties. After that, you may take a boat cruise through the town’s canals. On the wooden boat you can enjoy the atmosphere of the traditional cultures and the original ancient features of the town that have been preserved intact, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. In the late afternoon, drive back to Shanghai
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Accommodation 4-star hotel in Shanghai
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Meals BL
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BACK TO SHANGHAI / HOME
Free morning and transfer to the Shanghai airport for seeing off after spending 10 days in amazing China!
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
