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15-Day tour of Classic China & Minority Wonders

Tour Code:TE-CCP-1501
Start in:Beijing
End in: Shanghai
Destinations:Beijing → Xian → Guilin → Yangshuo → Guilin → Kunming → Lijiang → Shanghai
Day 1  Arrival in Beijing

TE guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

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Day 2  Beijing

Today Your first stop is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the "Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.

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Day 3   Beijing

This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a local popular Sichuan food restaurant. Later the journey will take you to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity Mountain.

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Day 4  Beijing - Xi'an

You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to check in at the local best hotel, where a sumptuous buffet dinner valued at CNY168.00 net per person will be specially served for you this evening. You may take time to enjoy it.

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Day 5  Xi'an

Today, you will enjoy excursion to the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses for 2,200 years ago. this is the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century.In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the mighty City Wall. This evening you will be transferred to the Tang Dynasty Palace, where you will be entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Dinner Show.

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Day 6  Xi'an

Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi province. After lunch, you will be taken to visit a local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life. Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque.

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Day 7  Xi'an - Guilin

This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then you will board a flight to Guilin, and check in at the local best hotel.

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Day 8  Guilin - Yangshuo

Enduring memories are created as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged, which we feel sure will be one of the most memorable parts of your tour. You may also visit a local villager's home. If you feel tired, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. Dinner is leaved on your own. There are many western-style restaurants and cafes in the famous West Street for your choice.

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Day 9   Yangshuo - Guilin

Today, you will have the morning free to be totally relaxed. You can hire a bicycle enjoying the breathtaking scenery around the town or wander along the West Street or having a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at about 13:00 and drive you back to Guilin to visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill. You will enjoy the Ethnic Minority Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner served.

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Day 10  Guilin - Kunming

Morning is reserved on your own leisure. After lunch take a flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel.

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Day 11   Kunming - Lijiang

Today you will first visit the Karst landform of stone pillars in the Stone Forest, and then take a flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

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Day 12   Lijiang

Lijiang is an ancient town as well as being a Historical and Cultural Heritage in China. It is the center of the Naxi people, a relatively small minority group with a rich culture. Today you will visit the Baisha Village and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in the Yuhu Village. After that you will be taken to a Naxi family and have a real contiguity with the local residents. The rest of the time is scheduled for you to visit the Square Street of the Lijiang Old Town. This evening we arrange the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance for you at the Dongba Palace.

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Day 13  Lijiang - Shanghai

Morning is reserved on your own leisure. After lunch take a flight to Shanghai, our Shanghai guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

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Day 14  Shanghai

You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. Following the dinner is a fascinating Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

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Day 15  Departure from Shanghai

Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your sweet home.

 

 

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Small Join-in Groups  ( Based on per person and shown in US dollars ) 

Guaranteed Departures when there are at least 2 Persons!

Tour Code Departure Date Price Children Price Single supplyment  
 CCP-1501  Apr.15th.2008 2435 -- 521  
 CCP-1501  Apr.30th.2008 2435 -- 521  
 CCP-1501  May.15th.2008 2435 -- 521  
 CCP-1501  May.30th.2008 2435 -- 521  
 CCP-1501  Jun.15th.2008 2464 -- 530  
 CCP-1501  Jun.30th.2008 2464 -- 530  
 CCP-1501  Jul.15th.2008 2492 -- 530  
 CCP-1501  Jul.30th.2008 2492 -- 530  
 CCP-1501  Sep.15th.2008 2521 -- 544  
 CCP-1501  Sep.30th.2008 2521 -- 544  
 CCP-1501  Oct.15th.2008 2521 -- 544  
 CCP-1501  Oct.30th.2008 2464 -- 530  
 CCP-1501  Nov.15th.2008 2412 -- 501  
 CCP-1501  Nov.30th.2008 2370 -- 487  
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