Cities of
Contrasts
Guilin is small and young with simple and relaxing life and beautiful scenery. Xian was once prosperous and is trying to keep up pace with times. Hangzhou is endowed with both natural beauty and historical relics. Shanghai is large, modern, sophisticated having a dialect most Chinese do not understand .
Itinerary – 11 Days/10 Nights Guilin (2N), Yangshuo (1N), Xian (2N), Hangzhou (2N) & Shanghai (3N)
Key: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner SD = Special Dinner N = Nights
Day01 Arrive Guilin
Upon arrival into Guilin Airport , you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day will be free at leisure
Day02 Guilin (B/L)
Take a f ull day tours to the Elephant Trunk Hill a nature's masterpiece, the Reed Flute Cave that eroded out of karst formation , the Seven Star Park which is the city's most popular one and Fubo Hill where you can get panoramic view of the city .
Day03 Guilin Yangshuo (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the pier to have a 5-hour cruise covering the most picturesque part of the Li River. At the end of cruise, you come to Yangshuo, a small town which has a history of over 1,000 years and is fascinating by its bars, restaurants, shops, etc. Enjoy the Impression of Ms. Liu tonight which uses the natural scenery as its background and is directed by one of China 's best directors.
Day04 Yangshuo Guilin Xian (B/L)
This morning take a bicycle ride or drive along the Yulong or Jade Dragon River to see rice paddy fields and local villages. Transfer back to Guilin Airport for afternoon flight to Xian.
Day05 Xian (B/L/SD)
Your full day tours today include visit to the Great Mosque with shopping at the Muslim quarter, the ancient City Wall that is the best preserved in the country, and the highlight of your trip the Terra Cotta Warriors & Horses. Enjoy the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in the evening
Day06 Xian Hangzhou (B/L)
Visit the Provincial Museum that houses a fine collection devoting largely to the history of the ancient Silk Road and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda that was initially built in the 7 th century to house Buddhist scriptures brought back from India and now symbol of the city. Take an afternoon flight to Hangzhou the capital city of Zhejiang Province where you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Day07 Hangzhou (B/L)
Full day tours including short cruise on the West Lake with visit to famous scenic spots along the lake such as Three Pools Reflecting the Mood, The Temple of Soul's Retreat one of the most well known Buddhist temples of the country, and the Six Harmonies Pagoda - originally built more than 1000 years ago and the Huqingyutang traditional Chinese medicine shop. Have fun at the Hefang Street night market tonight.
Day08 Hangzhou Shanghai (B/L)
Transfer to the train station for a few hours' ride to Shanghai . Upon arrival, meet and visit the Historical Display Museum which, combined with A/V equipment, displays vividly the city's past. Afterwards take a high-speed lift up on to the 88 th floor of the Grand Hyatt Hotel the world's highest hotel to get a panoramic view of this thriving city. Visit Shanghai 's most popular place Xintiandi tonight.
Day09 Shanghai (B/L)
Today you will have full day excursion by road to Suzhou which is nicknamed as Venice of the East as it is crisscrossed with canals. Over there you will see the Garden of Humble Administration , Net Master Garden and have cruise on the Grand Canal . Enjoy the Acrobatic Show this evening.
Day10 Shanghai (B/L)
Your f ull day tours to day start with the Shanghai Museum , the best of its kind in China . C ontinue on to the Jade Buddha Temple which was named after the two pieces of white jade statues from Burma . Then you will visit the Yu Garden with its intricate design and complete with pavilions, lakes, bridges and rocks.
Day11 Depart Shanghai (B)
You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Price per person in $US
2 up = 2 or more persons; *S/S = Single Supplement is the surcharge of a single person occupying a room
City |
Hotel |
Season |
Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
2 Up |
S/S |
2 Up |
S/S |
2 Up |
S/S |
Guilin |
Bravo
**** |
Sheraton
**** * |
Sheraton
***** |
Apr, 07 |
1816 |
422 |
2227 |
749 |
2356 |
840 |
May, 07 |
1830 |
436 |
2227 |
749 |
2356 |
840 |
Yangshuo |
Paradesa Yangshuo
*** |
Paradesa Yangshuo
*** |
Paradesa Yangshuo
*** |
Jun, 07 |
1777 |
385 |
2160 |
684 |
2294 |
780 |
Xian |
Bell Tower
**** |
Sheraton
***** |
Sofitel
***** |
Jul Aug, 07 |
1777 |
385 |
2072 |
599 |
2189 |
679 |
Sep Oct, 07 |
1830 |
436 |
2227 |
749 |
2356 |
840 |
Hangzhou |
Lake View
**** |
Shangri-La
**** * |
S hangri-La
***** |
01-15Nov, 07 |
1794 |
402 |
2218 |
740 |
2347 |
832 |
16-30Nov, 07 |
1792 |
399 |
2125 |
651 |
2267 |
754 |
Shanghai |
Days Hotel
**** |
Sofitel Hyland
***** |
Jinjiang
***** |
Dec, 07 Feb, 08 |
1713 |
323 |
2014 |
543 |
2154 |
645 |
01-15Mar, 08 |
1753 |
362 |
2085 |
611 |
2259 |
747 |
16-31Mar, 08 |
1753 |
362 |
2117 |
643 |
2259 |
747 |
