| Year 2025 Departure Date (Depart on Saturday) |
Land Tour Fare | China Domestic Airfare | Int'l Airfare | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 08, 22 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| APR 05, 12, 19 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| MAY 10, 17, 24 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| JUN 07, 14, 21 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| JUL 05, 12, 19, 26 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| AUG 02, 09, 16, 23 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| SEP 06, 13, 20 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| OCT 10, 18, 25 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| NOV 01, 22 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| DEC 06, 20 | $1499 | $500 | --- | $600 |
| * Land Tour Fare are per person in U.S. dollars based on two adults sharing one twin bedded room, double occupancy and does not include any air ticket. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with adult and not asking for extra bed, the reduction in tour fare is $100; if asking for extra bed, the price is the same as adult. Children 12 and older will be charged at the adult fare. | ||||
Day 1 USA - Beijing
Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 3 Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, it served as the capital for 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with each emperor identified as a dragon sent from heaven. Tour Tiananmen Square (the Gate of Heavenly Peace) , the largest square in the world, and also known as a witness for many historical and contemporary events. Visit the Palace Museum, more commonly known as the Forbidden City, until recently opened only to the emperor's family. This complex, the largest imperial palace ever built in the world, features more than 800 buildings with over 9,000 rooms, resplendent golden- glazed roofs, red lacquered pillars and vermilion walls. See the high-walled "Inner City" with its government buildings. After lunch, we tour the Summer Palace, built in classical Chinese style in 1750 as a royal recreational resort. Among its famous features are the 700-meter-long corridor with its wonderful Painted Gallery, the Marble Barge, and several magnificently painted pavilions and pagodas. On our way back to the city, we’ll make a photo stop at the National Grand Theatre- “Dome” and Qianmen Street. Enjoy roast Beijing duck in dinner. After dinner, you will enjoy an acrobatics performance.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Beijing
Have an excursion to the Great Wall. This wonder of the world was built 2600 years ago. Built to protect its people from northern marauders, the Great Wall snakes its way thousands of miles across Northern China and is one of the few objects on the earth visible from the space. This morning we spend time walking atop this man-made wonder of the world and appreciate its imposing wonder. After that, our next destination is the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed to heaven for a good harvest. At last, we go to Olympic Park, we will make a stop at the new landmarks of Beijing - the Olympics sites including "Bird's Nest"-National Stadium and the amazing "Water Cube"-Olympic Swimming Pool.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Beijing - Xian
In the morning, we fly to Xian, the cradle of Chinese civilization, was the state capital of 73 emperors spanning 11 dynasties during 1100 years dating from 4,000 B.C. In the afternoon we will enjoy a tour of the Bell Tower, the ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening after an Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner, you will see a wonderful stage opera show of the Tang Dynasty, the one as being a “must see” in Xian.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Xian - Guilin
Visit another wonder of the ancient world the Terra-Cotta Warriors, concealed under earth, those thousands of life-sized clay warriors, horses and chariots, as one part of the tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, were accidentally discovered by a farmer while he was digging out a well. You would also see some archaeologists still working on site to uncover the rest part of the vast tomb complex of Emperor Qinshihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, and also the initiator of the Great Wall. After viewing the fine troops, we head to the nearby Mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang. Fly to Guilin, a southwest city famous for its splendid natural scenery.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Guilin - Longji Terrace - Guilin
After breakfast, drive to Longji Rice Terrace Fields in Longji scenic area of Longshen county. Visit the Huangluo Yao village on the way (Here visit their bridge, traditional old wood house and Red Yao people with red clothes, black skirt, white socks, black shoes, heavy silver earring). Then take the bus again to the Pingan Zhuangzhai terraces, Pingan Zhuangzhai terraces have two famous spots "seven stars with the moon" and "five tigers in Kowloon" , the scenery is beautiful and elegant; The whole Longji terrace scenic area has beautiful mountains and waters, waterfalls, the fields like layers of silver belt in Spring, rolling road green wave in Summer, stacked golden pagoda in Autumn , winter dragons playing in the water in Winter, the four seasons have charm. The Zhuang and Yao nationalities here have lived in green tiles and wooden buildings for generations, with men ploughing and women weaving, being simple and kind. Drive back to Guilin. Enjoy the local cuisine - rice noodles for dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Guilin - Li River - Yangshuo
Cruising down the Li River, you will be entering a real life gallery. You will pass along the picturesque riverbank and see limestone hill vistas. You may even catch the fascinating sight of fishermen fishing with cormorant birds! Lunch is served aboard. The cruise ends at Yangshuo. We disembark and wander around the town with visit to the ancient West Street. Tonight you enjoy the fantastic Minority Musical Stage Performance on Li River-Impression on Third Sister Liu (Yingxiang Liusanjie). The show is directed by Chinese famous director Zhang Yimou.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Yangshuo - Guilin - Guangzhou
After breakfast, we head back to Guilin by motor coach. The city tour of Guilin first takes us to the Reed Flute Cave, with another beautiful name as the Art Palace of Nature, features fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations, artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Another magnificent view you will not miss is Elephant Trunk Hill. Enjoy the local cuisine - rice noodles for lunch. Take the high speed train to Guangzhou.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Guangzhou - USA
After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour. Today you can take the high speed train to Hong Kong, staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong. Note: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.
Includes Breakfast
Land Tour Fare Includes
1. Five star hotel accommodations or local best hotel accommodations;
2. Three meals a day in China as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels and local specialty cuisines;
3. Local transportation inside China as specified in itinerary;
4. All entrance fees to the sightseeing sites as outlined in itinerary;
5. Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide throughout China;
6. Travel accident insurance.
land Tour Fare not Includes
1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. Tips to tour guides and drivers.
Meals
Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinner
Beijing: Peking Duck Banquet
Xian: Imperial Dumpling Banquet
Guilin: Local Flavor Dinner
Entertainment
Beijing..............Chinese Acrobatics Show
Xian...................Stage Show of Tang Dynasty
Yangshuo........Stage Performance on Li River-Impression on Third Sister Liu
HOTELS
Beijing.........Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing (5 stars)
Xian.............Grand Noble Hotel (5 stars)
Guilin...........Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (5 stars)
Yangshuo... .Green Lotus Hotel (5 stars)
Guangzhou..Dong Fang Hotel (5 stars)
Complimentary
A bottle of mineral water provided on the bus every day;
Luggage tag and badge provided for your convenience.
