Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin tour
Discover imperial Beijing, ancient Xi'an, and Guilin's ethereal landscapes on this 8-day private journey through China's most iconic destinations.
Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. (Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-11:30p.m.;...
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Upon arriving in Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide and then transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. (Free Pick-up Period: 9:00a.m.-11:30p.m.; passengers arriving adjacent within 2 hours will be picked up together; extra pick up fee: $60/vehicle/ transfer for 2-3pax).

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. After lunch visit the famous Temple of Heaven . It was the Ming and Qing dynasties emperor worship, is the world's largest existing buildings of praying. Then taste the Puer tea with the tour guide.
After breakfast we will explore the Juyongguan Great Wall , one of the Seven Wonders of the World'. On the way there, visit Bona Jade 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 visit invigorant store (free foot massage). After that 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).
After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Xi’an . Upon arriving in Xi'an, you will be picked up by tour guide at the train station. visit the Xian 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 the wonderful Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show . Stay overnight in Xian.
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). Then visit the Qujiang Pool Park . Many Tang style sculptures here show the real view of the living situation in that ancient Tang dynasty .
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.
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.
Transfer to airport after breakfast. Tour Features Tour Highlights: Double Ancient Capital Cities + Guilin Scenery Essence Tour Beijing: Feel its Profound History as an Ancient Capital and its Modern Fashion of the Cosmopolitan City. Xi'an: Climbing up the ancient wall and see what it is like today. Guilin: One of China's most picturesque cities; its scenery is reputed to be the "finest under heaven". Local Delicacies: Xi’an/Time-honored Defachang Dumplings Wonderful Shows: Xi'an/Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show Guilin/Impression Sanjie Liu Deluxe
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tips for tour guides and drivers (included) | Personal expenses of laundry, drinks telephone, etc. |
| All transfer and city transportation | Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness |
| Entrance fees as listed | |
| Meals listed as B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner | |
| Local English speaking tour guide | |
| Deluxe hotels as listed ( Double Occupancy or Single Occupancy ) with daily breakfast | |
| Beijing - Xian (high-speed second-class train ticket),Xian - Guilin flights (economic class) |
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