China Highlights 8 Day Tour
Beijing Arr.-Xi’an-Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin Dep.
Highlights:
- Enioy the Acrobatics Show-A collection of art, special effects, culture as an indicator of artistic performance.
- Tour Beijing hutong,where old Beijing residents live,to witness the vicissitude of the city,and you will find it much fun to walk through but be careful not to lose yourself.
- Explore the mysterious Forbidden City, the largest and most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China and the largest palace in the world.
- Walk on the famous Juyongguan Great Wall to feel the history associated with this almost mystical landmark.
- Temple of Heaven,where emperors of ancient Chinese Ming and qing dynasties prayed.
- The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.
- Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show is known as China's first antique music and dance show.
- The pearl of China's thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures.
- Yulong River Bamboo-Rafting: You can lie down on the chair and not only can smell the fragrance of rice, but also can enjoy the gentle water buffalo when walking on the bank.
ITINERARY
D 1，Beijing Arrival meals：X X X
Upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), transfer to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
(Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-midnight 1:30a.m.; passengers arriving adjacent within 2 hours will be picked up together; extra pick up fee: USD60 vehicle/transfer for 2-3pax, exclude tour guide). Accommodation ：U Hotel Beijing/similar
D 2，Beijing meals：B L X
After breakfast, take an outside view of 【the National Grand Theater】. Then visit 【Tiananmen Square】-the biggest city central square in the world, the area of the square is about 44 hectares and it can accommodate 1 million people. Then explore the incredible【Forbidden City】with its best-preserved imperial palace complex. Visit famous【Temple of Heaven】Temple of Heaven, Ancient Chinese Ming and qing dynasties emperors, praying. Lastly visit the Jade Store. Accommodation ：U Hotel Beijing/similar
D 3，Beijing-Xi’an meals：B L X
After breakfast, explore the【Juyongguan Great Wall】, one of txhe 'Seven Wonders of the World'. On the way there, visit Latex Store first. After lunch, continue to take an outside view of【Bird’s Nest】 and 【Water Cube】, which are Olympic stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Then go on【a Pedicab Ride through the Hutongs】. Visit the famous【Shichahai Bar Street】which is a famous scenic area, surrounded by places of historic interest and scenic beauty, remnants of old-style Beijing residences and Hutongs. After that visit invigorant store (free foot massage). Then watch【Acrobatics Show】, At last visit the famous pedestrian shopping area --【Wangfujing Street】. The snack street is a must-see, selling all the interesting snacks. You can easily find a place for your dinner here (self-charge). Take the soft sleeper to Xi`an, overnight on train.Accommodation : on the train
D 4，Xi’an meals：B L D Upon arriving, you will be picked up at the railway station. Start your visit from the 【Ancient City Wall】which still compasses the centre of Xi’an. It is the most complete one that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. After that, continue to visit the dramatic【Small Wild Goose Pagoda】, famous Buddha's pagoda of Tang Dynasty. Then visit 【Xi’an Museum】, China's first national museum equipped with modern facilities. Dinner will be the century-old 【De Fa Chang Dumplings】, one of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, the most famous dumplings’ restaurant in China. At night, enjoy wonderful【Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show】.Accommodation ：5☆Grand Noble Hotel Xi’an/similar
D 5，Xi’an meals：B L X After breakfast, visit the world-famous【Qin Emperor's Mausoleum & Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses】, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. The Terracotta Army is one of the top attractions in China, because of its historical significance and uniqueness. After that, continue to visit Artistic Ceramics Factory, learn about the techniques of making Tang San Cai, as well as the terra cotta warriors. Then continue to visit the 【Big Wild Goose Pagoda】(outside view)—a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an. By the way, enjoy the【Music Conduit】beside the pagoda, which is the largest Music Conduit Square of Asia, experiencing the perfect combination of music and spring (except rainy or snowy days). Dinner expenses will be self-covered.Accommodation ：5☆Grand Noble Hotel Xi’an/similar
D 6，Xi’an-Guilin-Yangshuo meals：B L D Take a flight to Guilin after breakfast. Meet at Guilin airport and transferred to Yangshuo. On the way there, visit【Reed Flute Cave】which displays a spectacular world of rock formation in fantastic shapes with legendary and poetic names. Then take a walk in【West Street】, the oldest and the most prosperous district in Yangshuo. At night, enjoy the【Impression Sanjie Liu】Accommodation ：JASPER INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
D 7，Yangshuo-Guilin meals：B L D After breakfast, go to Xinglong Wharf for【Drift on the Yulong River by Bamboo Raft】(if the weather permits). Then visit Pearl Factory where you can choose some gifts for your friends. After that, visit the 【Rongshan Lake Scenic Area】which forms a beautiful and elegant City Park in the centre of Guilin, in which you can see Banyan Lake, Twin Pavilions, Ancient Southern Gate and other famous attractions like Jiuqu Bridge.【Twin Pagodas of Sun and Moon】is a copper-made pagoda constructed in the center of the Rongshan Lake. Then do some shopping at Guilin’s main Commercial Streets-【Zhengyang Pedestrian Street】. After that, transfer back to your hotel in Guilin. Accommodation ：5☆Guilin Jinshuiwan International Hotel /similar
D 8，Guilin Departure meals：B X X After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for homebound flight.
