11 Days China & Hong Kong Tour

Highlights

Visit:

Victoria Peak

Repulse Bay

Stanley Market

Li River

Yangshuo

Yu Garden and Bazaar

The Bund

Jinmao Tower

 

Terracotta Warriors

Ancient City Walls

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square

Temple of Heaven

Great Wall

Summer Palace

Experience:

Travel at your pace in the Pearl of the Orient – Hong Kong to experience the perfect east- meets- west culture;

Enjoy crazy shopping in the fashion world – Shanghai and duty – free Hong Kong;

Explore culture featuring of the UNESCO world heritage sites in China ancient capitals – Beijing and Xi’an;

Experience leisurely vacations and impressive outdoor adventures with the finest scenery in Guilin.

Sampling Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1 Hong Kong Arrival ( L )

Welcome to Hong Kong, a vibrant and bustling metropolis!

Your local guide is ready to transfer you to your hotel. After a little bit rest, head to the famous Wong Tai Sin Temple where old beliefs and traditions survive in this modern city.

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Day 2 Hong Kong ( B, L )

Today's first stop is to ascend to the city's highest point, Victoria Peak, to get a fantastic bird-view of the whole city.

Then go to the romantic beach of Repulse Bay and explore the Stanley Market to find some of your favorite souvenirs for your family or friends.

Free until being transferred to the airport for your flight to Guilin, the most scenic city of China. Your local guide is waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Guilin. The rest of day is free at your leisure.

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Day 3 Guilin ( B, L )

After breakfast, you'll be driven to Zhujiang Pier to cruise the Li River, a must-do for any Guilin tourists and a mile-long natural gallery.

This was what Bill Clinton said: 'I heard of the name of Li River long ago. Today I visit Li River. It is more vivid and genuine than what I thought before. Nowhere is like Guilin. It makes me think of the traditional Chinese paintings.'

After about 4 hours cruise, disembark at Yangshuo, the paradise of Guilin. Check in your hotel, the rest of today is free to explore Yangshuo and find out why West Street is so popular among tourists.

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Day 4 Guilin & Flight to Shanghai ( B, L )

Being driven back to Guilin after breakfast (1.5~2 hrs), and have an essential Guilin city tour. The first stop surely is the Elephant Trunk Hill, the city symbol. Then head to visit the fabulous Reed Flute Cave to see the beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, and stone flowers with various shapes.

After the tour, be escorted to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, the most cosmopolitan city of China. Upon your arrival, transferred to your hotel in Shanghai in private vehicle.

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Day 5 Shanghai ( B, L )

After breakfast, you'll visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, a must-see for all true Shanghainophiles to witness how Shanghai became a cosmopolitan city from a shabby fishing village.

Then walk leisurely around the beautiful Yu Garden, a pleasant enough, well-contained classical Chinese garden, and savor some local flavor snacks at the Yu Garden Bazaar.

Later to visit the French Concession to appreciate its old French-style villas and special colonial culture. In the evening, enjoy the breathtaking Acrobatic Show. (Optional)

Day 6 Shanghai & Flight to Xian ( B, L )

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After breakfast, head to the famous Bund to witness Shanghai's skyline, and stroll along China's No.1 shopping street, Nanjing Road.

Then ascend the Jinmao Tower to get an amazing bird's eye view of this metropolis. Then continue to Jade Buddha Temple to admire the largest jade Buddha in the world and exquisite religious artifacts.

Being free until transferred to the airport and take a flight to Xian, the ancient heart of China. Upon your arrival in Xian, be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of today is free to explore the ancient city on your own.

Day 7 Xian ( B, L )

Today your first stop is to join the ranks of the incredible Terracotta Warriors, the forbidding sentinels of a death defying emperor, starting out through the silent millennia of history.

In the afternoon, visit the Ancient City Walls, the largest and best-kept city walls on earth. Strolling and cycling on the Walls is quite an enjoyable experience. Today’s tour ends to visit the Bell Tower, a famous landmark of Xian ancient city.

Day 8 Xian & Flight to Beijing ( B, L )

Today after breakfast, you’ll visit the Great Mosque, a tranquil and historic mosque that has served Xian’s Muslim community for more than a millennium. By the way, you’ll stop by the Muslim Community.

Then head to the age-old Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the old-line Xian, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.

After lunch, be transferred to the airport and take a flight to Beijing, the capital city of China. Be met and transferred to your hotel by the local guide and the rest of today is free at your leisure.

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Day 9 Beijing ( B, L )

Today's tour begins to visit the Tiananmen Square, the world's largest plaza. Walking through Tiananmen Gate, you'll enter the splendid Forbidden City, China's No.1 palace complex adorned with imperial treasures.

In the afternoon, you'll marvel at the Temple of Heaven where the emperors worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest.

After the tour, back to your hotel.

Day 10 Beijing ( B, L )

This morning tour will take you to size up the world-famous Great Wall (Badaling section), the key symbol of China. Flexible visiting time allows you to enjoy a lifetime trekking trip (1-2 hours' hiking), or witness the breathtaking views of this man-made wonder by taking a cable car.

After the Wall visit, you'll take a leisurely stroll along the tranquil Sacred Road to explore the Ding Tomb of Ming Imperial Tombs.

Feel tired after a whole day tour? You're offered with a free foot massage. In the evening, try the flavorful dish of Peking Roast Duck Dinner. (Optional)

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Day 11 Beijing Departure ( B, L )

Today after breakfast, you’ll visit the fabulous Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, the next ‘must see’ site after the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

Then you will be escorted to the airport for a flight to your next destination or back to your home.

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