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11-Day China tour with Yangtze River Cruise

By , 10/13/2010 5:10 AM
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Three Gorge Dam

Three Gorge Dam

 

Tour Code: BTG-174
Tour Type:  Private Tour
Starting Date:  Daily  

Detailed Itinerary:  

Day 1 Entry Beijing 

Be met at the exit  of the airport by the tour guide, who will hold a paper sign with your name on for you to recognize. 

Day 2 Beijing (B, L) 

In the morning, visit the historic Tiananmen Square and the majestic imperial palace Forbidden City, where 24 Chinese emperors had lived.
After lunch, an Hutong rickshaw trip will lead to see the past face of Beijing-the narrow Hutong alleys and old courtyard houses. Drop by the cultural Pearl Factory before visiting the Temple of Heaven where emperors hosted grand sacrifice ceremonies to heaven for good harvest.
Be transferred back to hotel.
Optional Add-on: Peking Opera 

Day 3 Beijing (B, L) 

It is so pleasant to spend the morning on the spectacular Badaling Great Wall, the most popularly visited section of Great Wall. Drop by the Cloisonne Factory to appreciate Chinese handicraft culture.
In the Ming dynasty imperial tomb cluster, we will visit the ancestral tomb-Changling of Ming Tombs and the Sacred Way.
Optional Add-on: Chinese Kung Fu Show, Quanjude Roasted Duck Dinner 

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B, L) 

Take a leisurely walk in the enchanting imperial garden Summer Palace.
Be transferred to airport and fly to Xian. Xian airport to hotel transfer. 

Day 5 Xian (B, L) 

Our first stop in Xian is the most famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses-hundreds of real-size army has guarding the tomb of the first Chinese emperor for more than 2000 years.
Drive back downtown to have a stoll at the symbolic City Wall and the sacred Buddhist architecture-Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Optional Add-on: Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty Dances and Music
 

Day 6 Xian-Chongqing-Yangtze River (B, L) 

After breakfast at hotel, we will head to Chongqing by air; Chongqing airport pickup and transfer to hotel.
Drive to the Ciqikou Old Town, known for its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings. Then visit the Panda Room at Chongqing Zoo.
Be tranferred to Chongqing Pier and board your cruise to Yangtze River. 

Day 7 Yangtze River (B, L, D) 

Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. It is interesting place to learn about Chinese ghost culture. 

Day 8 Yangtze River (B, L, D) 

Changing a small boat to take a shore excursion to the beautiful Shennong Stream

Day 9 Yangtze River-Yichang-Shanghai (B, L) 

Disembark in Yichang, and witness the impressive Three Gorges Dam, so far the largest water control project in the world.
Be escorted to airport and take the flight to Shanghai. Shanghai airport pickup and transfer to hotel. 

Day 10 Shanghai (B, L) 

Start the day by visiting Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the highest TV Tower in Asia at 468 m. Have a amazing view of modern Shanghai. Then transfer to the first-rate Shanghai Museum.
After lunch, take a relaxing walk in the classical Chinese Yuyuan Garden. Drop by the Silk Factory to buy fine silk products. Finally come to the two must-see Shanghai attractions-the Bund and Nanjing Road, where you can trace Shanghai’s past by the different foreign style buildings.
Optional Add-on: Acrobatic Show 

Day 11 Depart Shanghai (B) 

Free time before being transfered to airport for departure. Wish you a pleasant journey home! 

Tour Inclusions:
*Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary.
*Meals as listed in the itinerary.
*Hotels Charges.
*Cruise Ship
*China internal flights: Beijing-Xian, Xian-Chongqing, Yichang-Shanghai.
*Free-bottled mineral water.
*Free visits to handicraft factories.
*Private English-speaking tour guide and private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
*Luggage transfers between airports and hotels.
*Service charge & government taxes.
*China life tourist accident/casualty insurance.  

Tour Exclusions:
*Entry or exit China airfare.
*Personal expenses.
*Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.  

Notes:
*Discount for children from 2 to 12 years old differs according to your tour size.
*If you are a group of 10 or 10 people above, please tell us, we could give a very competitive discount.
*If you need to prolong your stay in China, or arrive a few days earlier, please let us know and we’d be happy to extend your hotel bookings, or arrange additional tours for you.  

Featured Hotels:

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Beijing Crowne Plaza Beijing Sunworld Hotel Red wall Hotel Beijing
Xian Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian Bell Tower Hotel New Henderson Hotel
Yangtze Ships Yangtze River Victoria Katarina Yangtze River
Shanghai Radisson Shanghai New World The Bund Hotel Shanghai New Asia Hotel
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15-Day China Minority Discovery Tour

By , 09/21/2010 8:37 AM
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Lijiang Countryside

Lijiang Countryside

 

Tour Code: BTG-177
Tour Type: Private Tour
Starting Date: Daily
Detailed Itinerary: 

 Day 1 Entry Beijing (B) 

Your tour guide will be at the exit of the airpor. A paper board with your name will be held, transfer you safely to the hotel. 

Day 2 Beijing (B,L) 

Today, we are heading to Badaling Great Wall, one of the seven wonders all over the world. After simple lunch, pay a visit to Cloisonne Factory. Continue to Summer Palace, a world-reputed royal garden used for the royal family’s entertainment. Have a exterior visit to Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
Optional Add-on: Peking Opera or Acrobatic Show  

Day 3 Beijing (B,L) 

This morning, you will visit the world’s largest urban center square, Tiananmen Square. Walk through the square to the Golden Water Bridge, you will enter the largest as well as best-preserved imperial palace complex, Forbidden City. In the afternoon, drop by tea house to learn more about tea culture. Soak in the Hutong with rickshaw, which let you know the real life of local people.
Optional Add-on: Chinese Kung Fu Show and Quanjude Roasted Duck Dinner 

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B,L) 

Be tranferred to airport and fly to Xian. Visit Shaanxi Provincial Museum, where  the best cultural heritage of Shaanxi Province is housed. Soak in City Wall, one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. 

Day 5 Xian (B,L) 

Pay a visit to Terracotta Warriors, one of the greatest achievements in archeology history of the 20th century. Drop by Xian Art Pottery Factory, then Big Wild Goose Pagoda is waiting for you, a symbol of the old-line Xian, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Tour ends with Bell Tower.
Optional  Add-on: Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty Dances and Muisc

Day 6 Xian-Kunming-Lijiang (B,L)

Be tranferred to airport and fly to Lijiang, have a lunch and visit Lijiang Ancient City, situated on the plateau of more than 2400 meters in altitude, rear in China that such well-preserved minority ancient city still exists. 

Day 7 Lijiang (B,L) 

Morning, we are going to Wood Mansion, Lijiang’s ancient ruler Mu’s official residence. Continue visit Shuhe Naxi Village, the most charming mountain village across China. Afternoon roaming to Dongba Museum, which displays the splendid Dongba culture (Dongba is the region of Naxi people in Lijiang). 

Day 8 Lijiang (B,L) 

Our tour start with Yak Meadow, a place where you can get relaxed and please the eyes with the breathtaking meadow scenery. Then visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which is granted as the North Holy Mountain, the spiritual prop of Naxi people. Afternoon go to  Black Dragon Pool, a famous Taoist temple in the Wulao Peak. Stroll through the enchanting traditional Basha Village and appreciate the Mural there, which is about 600 years old. 

Day 9 Lijiang-Kunming (B,L) 

In the morning, be transferred to airport and fly back to Kunming.  Head to Stone Forest, formed by karst topography 200-300 milliom years ago. 

Day 10 Kunming-Guilin (B,L) 

Today, be tranferred to airport and fly to Guilin, then tour to Elephant Trunk Hill, 316 million years history and holds a charming flavor in sunrise and sunset. Soak in Reed Flute Cave, known as ‘The Palace of Natural Arts. 

Day 11 Guilin-Longsheng-Guilin (B,L) 

We are heading to Longsheng County, tour start with Longji Terraced Field, created by the minority peoples of the area. Then go to Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes, driving back to Guilin. 

Day 12 Guilin-Yangshuo (B,L) 

Today, the cruise tour on Li River will be an unforgettable experience. Roam on the exotic West street in Yangshuo, to relax in the characteristic bars or buy some interesting local things as souvenirs. Be tranferred to Guilin city. 

Day 13 Yangshuo-Guilin-Shanghai (B,L) 

After breakfast, we are going to visit Moon Mountain, named for the conspicuous, lunar-shaped cavity in the center. The Big Banyan Tree is waiting for you, which is more than 1,000 years old. Then be tranferred to airport and fly to Shanghai. 

Day 14 Shanghai (B,L) 

In the morning, we are heading to Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden in Shanghai. Then take a visit to Shanghai World Financial Center, the highest building in Shanghai. Afternoon we are going to Jade Buddha Temple, famous for the two jade Buddha statues brought from Burma. Later on move to Silk Factory to know silk culture.
Optional Add-on: Acrobatics Show 

Day 15 Depart Shanghai (B) 

This morning, you will have free time before departure. Later on be transferred to airport and fly back to your hometown. 

Tour Inclusions:
*Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary.
*Meals as listed in the itinerary.
*Hotels Charges.
*China internal flights: Beijing-Xian, Xian-Kunming, Kunming-Lijiang, Lijiang-Kunming, Kunming-Guilin, Guilin-Shanghai.
*Free-bottled mineral water.
*Free visits to handicraft factories.
*Private English-speaking tour guide and private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
*Luggage transfers between airports and hotels.
*Service charge & government taxes.
*China life tourist accident/casualty insurance. 

Tour Exclusions:
*Entry or exit China airfare.
*Personal expenses.
*Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers. 

Notes:
*Discount for children from 2 to 12 years old differs according to your tour size.
*If you are a group of 10 or 10 people above, please tell us, we could give a very competitive discount.
*If you need to prolong your stay in China, or arrive a few days earlier, please let us know and we’d be happy to extend your hotel bookings, or arrange additional tours for you. 

Featured Hotels:

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Beijing Crowne Plaza Beijing Sunworld Hotel Red wall Hotel Beijing
Xian Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian Bell Tower Hotel New Henderson Hotel
Lijiang Crowne Plaza Lijiang Gucheng Wenyuan Hotel Sanhe Hotel
Kunming Grand Park Hotel Kunming Hotel King World International Hotel
Guilin Sheraton Guilin Hotel Guilin Bravo Hotel Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Yangshuo Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo Guifu Hotel Yangshuo Sovereign Hotel
Shanghai Radisson Shanghai New World The Bund Hotel Shanghai New Asia Hotel
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12-Day China Relaxation Tour

By , 09/21/2010 5:19 AM
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Visit Repulse Bay by cable car in Hong Kong

Visit Repulse Bay by cable car in Hong Kong

Tour Code: BTG-175
Tour Type: Private Tour
Starting Date: Daily
Detailed Itinerary:


 
Day 1 Entry Beijing (B)

Your tour guide will be at the exit of the airport. A paper board with your name on will be held; transfer you safely to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (B,L)

This morning, you will visit the world’s largest urban center square, Tiananmen Square. Walk through the square to the Golden Water Bridge, you will enter the largest as well as best-preserved imperial palace complex, Forbidden City. In the afternoon, drop by silk factory and soak in the Hutong with rickshaw, which lets you know the real life of local people.
Optional Add-on: Peking Opera or Acrobatic Show

Day 3 Beijing (B,L)

Today, we are heading to Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), one of the seven wonders all over the world. After simple lunch, pay a visit to Cloisonne Factory. Soak in Summer Palace, a world-reputed royal garden used for the royal family’s entertainment.
Optional Add-on: Chinese Kung Fu Show and Quanjude Roasted Duck Dinner

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B,L)

Soak in Temple of Heaven, which is the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world. Be transferred to airport and fly to Xian.

Day 5 Xian (B,L)

Pay a visit to Terracotta Warriors, one of the greatest achievements in archeology history of the 20th century. Drop by Xian Art Pottery Factory, and then roam on the city wall, one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. The beautiful Buddhist architecture Big Wild Goose Pagoda is waiting for you.
Optional Add-on: Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty Dances and Music

Day 6 Xian-Guilin (B,L)

Continue our tour in Xian by visiting Shaanxi Provincial Museum, the best cultural heritage of Shaanxi Province is housed, after lunch, be tranferred to airport fly to Guilin.

Day 7 Guilin-Yangshuo-Guilin (B,L)

The Li River cruise to Yangshuo will be an unforgettable experience. Roam on the exotic West street in Yangshuo, a charateristic comercial street with a history of more than 1,400 years. Be tranferred to Guilin city.

Day 8 Guilin-Shanghai (B,L)

Visit Reed Flute Cave, which was formed 200 million years ago. Continue to Elephant Trunk Hill, symbol of Guilin. Roam to the grotesque Fubo Hill with half of its body in water and half on land, and then drop by Sea Water Pearl Museum to learn pearl culture. Be delivered to the airport and take the flight to Shanghai.

Day 9 Shanghai (B,L)

In the morning, we are heading to Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden in Shanghai. Then take a visit to Shanghai Museum, a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Afternoon we are going to Jade Buddha Temple, famous for the two jade Buddha statues brought from Burma. Later on move to Silk Factory to know silk culture.
Optional Add-on: Acrobatics Show

Day 10 Shanghai-Hong Kong (B,L)

In the morning, we are touring to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, which shows the achievement of Shanghai city planning and construction. Then take a visit to Shanghai World Financial Center, the highest building in Shanghai. Afternoon transfer to airport and fly to Hong Kong.

Day 11 Hong Kong (B,L)

Visit Victoria Peak, Hong Kong’s number one tourist destination. Then move on to the Aberdeen Harbor, the floating home of thousands of people living on boats. Continue to see the Repulse Bay, the most famous beach in Hong Kong and one of the city’s most unique residential areas. Tour ends with Stanley Market,best place for shopping.

Day 12 Depart Hong Kong (B,L)

Free time before departure, be tranferred to airport and fly back to your hometown

Tour Inclusions:
*Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary.
*Meals as listed in the itinerary.
*Hotels Charges.
*China internal flights: Beijing-Xian, Xian-Guilin, Guilin-Shanghai, Shanghai-Hong Kong.
*Free-bottled mineral water.
*Free visits to handicraft factories.
*Private English-speaking tour guide and private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
*Luggage transfers between airports and hotels.
*Service charge & government taxes.
*China life tourist accident/casualty insurance.

Tour Exclusions:
*Entry or exit China airfare.
*Personal expenses.
*Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.

Notes:
*Discount for children from 2 to 12 years old differs according to your tour size.
*If you are a group of 10 or 10 people above, please tell us, we could give a very competitive discount.
*If you need to prolong your stay in China, or arrive a few days earlier, please let us know and we’d be happy to extend your hotel bookings, or arrange additional tours for you.

Featured Hotels:

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Beijing Crowne Plaza Beijing Sunworld Hotel Red wall Hotel Beijing
Xian Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian Bell Tower Hotel New Henderson Hotel
Guilin Sheraton Guilin Hotel Guilin Bravo Hotel Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Shanghai Radisson Shanghai New World The Bund Hotel Shanghai New Asia Hotel
Hong Kong Harbour Grand Kowloon YMCA of Hong Kong The Cityview Hotel
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15-Day Silk Road Tour

By , 09/21/2010 3:33 AM
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Jiaohe Ruin in Turpan

Jiaohe Ruin in Turpan

Tour Code: BTG-176
Tour Type: Private Tour
Starting Date: Daily
Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Entry Beijing (B)

Be met at the exit  of the airport by the tour guide, who will hold a paper sign with your name on for you to recognize.

Day 2 Beijing (B,L)

Today you will be able to see the World Heritage-Great Wall of China. We select Mutianyu Great Wall which is less crowded and preferred by foreign tourists. Drop by the Cloisonne Factory to appreciate Chinese handicraft culture.
Drive back downtown to visit the majestic Temple of Heaven, where the empeors worshiped heaven for good harvest.
Optional Add-on: Chinese Kung Fu Show, Quanjude Roasted Duck Dinner

Day 3 Beijing (B,L)

In the morning, visit the historic Tiananmen Square and the majestic imperial palace Forbidden City nearby.
Drop by the Pearl Factory before heading to the old Hutong area. A Hutong rickshaw trip leads you to where old Beijingers lived, passing through the narrow alleys and lines of courtyard houses.
Optional Add-on: Peking Opera

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B,L)

Have a pleasant morning in the beautiful imperial garden Summer Palace, drop by Pearl Factory to know pearl culture.
After lunch, be transferred to airport and fly to Xian. Xian airport to hotel transfer.

Day 5 Xian (B,L)

Our first stop in Xian is the most famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses-hundreds of real-size army has guarding the tomb of the first Chinese emperor for more than 2000 years. The drop-by visit to the Xian Art Pottery Factory gives you oppotunity to buy copies of Terracotta Warriors and Horses as souvenirs.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda houses a good collection of Buddhist relics. Cycling on the ancient wall is a special experience that many people like to try (extra charge).
Optional Add-on: Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty Dances and Music

Day 6 Xian-Dunhuang (B,L)

Morning visit at the Shaanxi History Museum, a first-rate museum that displays Chinese history, and the famous islamic historical site-Great Mosque.
Be transfered to airport and fly to Dunhuang. Dunhuang airport pickup and transfer to hotel.

Day 7 Dunhuang (B,L)

After breakfast, we are going to Mogao Grottoes, a world reputed Buddhist art treasure, history of over 1,600 years. After lunch, you will experience a short camel ride along the Echoing Sand Mountain to reach the Crescent Lake, a natural wonder that the crescent-shaped spring surrounded by the endless Gobi desert. Transfer back to hotel.

Day 8 Dunhuang-Turpan (B,L)

Morning, we are going to the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, roaming to Desert Discovery at Yadan Landform Park, be transferred to Railway Station and take an overnight soft sleeper train to Turpan.

Day 9 Turpan (B,L)

In the morning, you will visit Jiaohe Ruins, which is one of the most important towns along the ancient Silk Road. Then you will visit the famous Karez Well, the gigantic underground irrigation system created by ancient Xinjiang people. Continue to Crape Valley, drop by Turpan Carpet Factory, drive back to hotel.

Day 10 Turpan-Urumqi-Kashgar (B,L)

Our tour will start with Heavenly Lake, relic of the Quaternary Period Glacier and its surrounding geological relics. Then transfer to airport and fly to Kashgar, Kashgar airport to hotel transfer.

Day 11 Kashgar (B,L)

This morning, we are heading to Id Kah Mosque, a 500-year-old important mosque for the locals. Pay a visit to Zhiren Street, soak in Sunday Bazaar, a famous local market which is considered the largest international trade market in northwest China.Transfer back to hotel.

Day 12 Kashgar-Urumqi (B,L)

Today, we will visit Lake Karakuli first, resembling a glittering pearl embedded among the alpine peaks, reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains. After lunch, be transferred to airport and fly to Urumqi.

Day 13 Urumqi-Shanghai (B,L)

After breakfast, be transferred to airport and fly to Shanghai, visit Yuyuan Garden, a famous south China classical garden with pavilions, bridges, and streams. Finally we will stroll in the symbolic attractions of Shanghai-the Bund where you can trace Shanghai’s past and Nanjing Road, the famous pedestrian shopping street in the world.
Optional Add-on: Acrobatics Show

Day 14 Shanghai (B,L)

Today our tour will start with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the world’s third tallest TV and radio tower surpassed in height only by towers in Toronto and Moscow. Come to Shanghai Museum, soak in Jade Buddha Temple, famous for the two jade Buddha statues brought from Burma. Drop by silk factory.

Day 15 Depart Shanghai (B)

Morning, you will have free time before departure. Later on transfer to airport and fly back to your hometown. 

Tour Inclusions:
*Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary.
*Meals as listed in the itinerary.
*Hotels Charges.
*China internal flights: Beijing-Xian, Xian-Dunhuang, Urumqi-Kashgar, Kashgar-Urumqi, Urumqi-Shanghai
*Soft sleeper train ticket: Dunhuang-Turpan
*Free-bottled mineral water.
*Free visits to handicraft factories.
*Private English-speaking tour guide and private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
*Luggage transfers between airports/raiway station and hotels.
*Service charge & government taxes.
*China life tourist accident/casualty insurance.

Tour Exclusions:
*Entry or exit China airfare.
*Personal expenses.
*Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.

Notes:
*Discount for children from 2 to 12 years old differs according to your tour size.
*If you are a group of 10 or 10 people above, please tell us, we could give a very competitive discount.
*If you need to prolong your stay in China, or arrive a few days earlier, please let us know and we’d be happy to extend your hotel bookings, or arrange additional tours for you.

Featured Hotels:

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Beijing Crowne Plaza Beijing Sunworld Hotel Red wall Hotel Beijing
Xian Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian Bell Tower Hotel New Henderson Hotel
Dunhuang The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel Dunhuang Yangguan Hotel
Turpan Jiaohe Manor Hotel Jiaohe Manor Hotel Jiaohe Manor Hotel
Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel Tianyuan International Hotel Seman Hotel Kashi
Urumqi Hoi Tak Hotel Mirage Hotel City Hotel
Shanghai Radisson Shanghai New World The Bund Hotel Shanghai New Asia Hotel
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