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Description:
The grand tour perfectly shows you that a combination of neoteric China as well as Ming-Qing royal cultural relics - Beijing, a modern metropolis - Shanghai and the breathtaking natural sceneries in Guilin.
Day 1 Beijing

On arrival, CITS guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you. You will be transferred to the Qianmen Hotel for a three-night stay on a room and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Accommodation at the Qianmen Hotel ☆☆☆L+D
Day 2 Beijing
Morning:
Take a half-day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City with its grand palaces and courtyards. Built in 1420, it was here that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square - the biggest of its kind in the world.
Afternoon:
Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace where you can discover gardens, palaces and pavilions with temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped lakeside setting.

Accommodation at the Qianmen Hotel ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 3 Beijing
Morning:
You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China. Here you can enjoy the stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way into the far distance.
Afternoon:
Continue to the Ming Tomb, which due to their enormity took over 200 years to complete.

Accommodation at the Qianmen Hotel ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 4 Beijing to Shanghai
Morning:
Explore the Temple of Heaven which itself has become a symbol of the city. Here ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest.
Evening:
Transfer to the rail station and take an overnight soft sleeper train to Shanghai

Accommodation at the train
(B+L+D)
Day 5 Shanghai
Morning:
Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese Art of bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
Afternoon:
Continue the Yu Garden, which has over 30 pavilions, linked by a maze of corridors and bridges. And Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha is treasured.

Accommodation at the Bailemen Hotel ☆☆☆
(L+D)
Day 6 Shanghai to Guilin
Morning:
Transfer to take your flight to Guilin.
Afternoon:
Upon arrive, meet the guide and visit historic Fubo Hill and the Reed Flute Cave- a 790 feet deep dripstone cave which includes myriads of stalactites and stalagmites of dazzling colors.

Accommodation at the Guilin Fubo Hotel ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 7 Guilin to Yangshuo to Guilin

Today take a scenic river cruise along the Li River with its peaceful senerity and jagged limestone peaks. Lunch is included on board before arriving at Yangshuo where you have free time to explore and peruse the local shops and markets. Continue to take the private vehicle back to Guilin.

Accommodation at the Guilin Fubo Hotel ☆☆☆
(B+L+D)
Day 8 Guilin

Transfer to the airport for your homeland. Alternatively, extend your stay.
(B)

Description of Price:
10/15/2006

11/15/2006 2-5 travelers 1109 1269
6-9 travelers 836 960
11/16/2006

11/30/2006 2-5 travelers 1094 1243
6-9 travelers 818 929
12/01/2006

02/28/2007 2-5 travelers 1059 1192
6-9 travelers 776 865
03/01/2007

04/30/2007 2-5 travelers 1094 1243
6-9 travelers 818 929
05/01/2007

05/31/2007 2-5 travelers 1109 1269
6-9 travelers 836 960
06/01/2007

08/31/2007 2-5 travelers 1094 1243
6-9 travelers 818 929
09/01/2007

11/15/2007 2-5 travelers 1109 1269
6-9 travelers 836 960
11/16/2007

11/30/2007 2-5 travelers 1094 1243
6-9 travelers 818 929
12/01/2007

02/29/2008 2-5 travelers 1059 1192
6-9 travelers 776 865


Price Includes:
1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
3.Excellent guide & driver + Private vehicle
4.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
5.Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary and domestic airports taxes
6.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels
7.Service charge & Government taxes



Price Excludes:
1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers

Note:
The above private package tour is tailor-made for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. You can start the tour whenever you want. Or if it does not perfectly suit you, please feel free to contact your travel advisor.
There is extra cost of the accommodation in the period of Guangzhou Chinese Export Commodities Fair or F1 Shanghai. Our travel advisors will inform you the price fluctuation during these periods.

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