| Day 1 Arrive in Hong Kong |
| Take early flight to Hong Kong, picked up by your private English speaking guide and take half day Hong Kong island tour:--Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Repulse Bay. Lunch is on your own and free time for shopping in the evening. |
| Victoria Peak: |
The highest point in Hong Kong, where you can stand and marvel at the restless city of Kowloon at all hours of the day, and to see the breathtaking beauty of Hong Kong's night view. |
| Repulse Bay: |
A charming beach; golden and soft sand, clear azure blue water gently lapping the seashore; a famous spot for relaxation and aquatic activities, especially in summer for escaping the heat. |
| Aberdeen: |
Remains a fishing port for more than 100 years, with traditions well-preserved; you can cruise around to experience the lifestyle and enjoy fresh seafood in a floating restaurant. |
| Day 2 Hong Kong to Guilin (B) Transfet by flight |
Upon arrive in Guilin, be met and transferred to hotel. After lunch Enjoy city view surrounding lakes and take a walk on ZhengYang Pedestrian Street. |
| Day 3 Guilin to Yangsuo (B,L) Transfer by Cruise |
After breakfast, transfer to the dock for your cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. The 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is the masterpiece of Li River. |
| Li River Cruise: |
The centerpiece of any trip to Guangxi; this section of the Li River, appearing like an artist's masterpiece with the eye-feasting landscape and country scenery will never disappoint you. |
| Day 4 Guilin to Chengdu (B,L) Transfer by Flight |
Today, you will visit three most beautiful spots in Guilin, Fantastic Reed Flute Cave, miracle Elephant Trunk and Seven Star Park then you will be transferred to Chengdu by flight. Upon arrive at Chengdu, be met and transfer to the hotel by our English speaking tour guide and private car. |
| Reed Flute cave: |
A marvelous vision of our great Mother Nature creates and the most visited cave in the world. A large variety of natural rock formations are sure to challenge your imagination.
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| Elephant Trunk Hill: |
Shaped like a huge elephant dipping its trunk into the Li River to quench its thirst, the hill is a masterpiece of karst landscape and regarded as the symbol of Guilin. |
| Seven Star Park: |
The Park is named because of its seven peaks, which viewed together resemble the Big Dipper. It boasts green hills, crystal water, fantastic caves and beautiful rocks. |
| Day 5 Chengdu (B,L) |
Today we will take a visit to the largest comprehensive museum in the province- Sanxingdui, Chengdu's oldest and largest temple - Wenshu Temple and enjoy local opera in a teahouse where local people spend their fun time at night. |
| Sanxingdui Museum: |
Due to its scope, the wealth of its contents, and the rarity and precious nature of its excavated objects, the site was declared a National Key Cultural Relics Protected Unit in 1988. |
| Wenshu Temple : |
Wenshu Temple is arguably the most beautiful and well preserved temple in Chengdu. Worshippers light candles and incense, constantly filling the temple with a thick, perfumed smoke. |
| Yu Garden: |
The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River". |
| Day 6 Chengdu to Chongqing (B,L) Transfer by Train |
Today we will take a visit to an attraction in Chengdu, which will be the Giant Panda Breading Research Base, then transfer to the train station for your next station Chongqing where we set out for a 4-night Yangtze cruise. |
| Giant Panda Breading Research Base: |
Giant Panda featured Chengdu Giant Panda Center in southwest China as one of the best in the world. |
| Day 7 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D) |
Arrive Fengdu in the morning. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (08h00-10h00). |
| Fengdu Ghost City: |
On the northern bank of the Yangtze River, this ancient little town demostrates the Chinese profound ghost culture with amazing temples depicting underworld demons and gods. |
| Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D) |
Sailing through the beautiful Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges (08h00-13h00). |
Lesser Three Gorges: |
One of the exciting and famous stops in the Yangtze cruise, which are the three sections of wushan valleys in mid-tream of Daning River, famous for the crystal clear rapids and sky scraping cliffs. |
| Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise to Shanghai via Yichang (B,L) Transfer by flight |
Sail through the shiplocks of the Three Gorges Dam. Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site (08h00-10h00). Arrive in Yichang at 13h00. Upon arrival at the dock, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to Yichang airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai airport, be met and drive to hotel. |
| Three Gorges Dam: |
It's the largest hydroelectric complex in the world and a marvel of human engineering. The excursion to the dam to experience its majesty is a must portion of your Yangtze cruise. |
| Day 10 Shanghai (B,L,D) |
Our tour today include the Yu Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Nanjing Road, The Bund. Shanghai Acrobats Show. |
| The Bund: |
Regarded as the symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's history; famous for various styles of magnificent buildings and a marvelous view for the landmarks of the city. |
| Nanjing Road: |
The earliest and most prosperous shopping street in Shanghai dating back to the 1840s; offering all-in-one shopping centers, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views over this area. |
| Yu Garden: |
The most celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai, with a long history of more than four hundred years; famed as "an architectural miracle in the south of Yangtze River". |
| Shanghai Acrobatics Show: |
A magic touch for your nightlife! A typical art of China with long history. Exciting and breath-taking and you will be marveled at the varieties of programs. |
| Day 11 Shanghai to Huangshan (B,L) Transfer by flight |
After visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, transfer to airport for your flight to Huangshan. Upon arrival in the Huangshan airport, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to hotel. |
| Jade Buddha Temple: |
An ancient temple with long history; imparting a peaceful and transcendent atmosphere; also renowned for two gorgeous white jade Buddhist statues.
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| Shanghai Museum: |
A museum of ancient Chinese art; holding many items that are superlative works of art and are unique in the entire country; cherished exhibits include bronzes, ceramics and paintings. |
| Day 12 Huangshan (B,L) |
In the morning we will drive 1.5 hours to Mt. Huangshan, this is the front gate (Southern gate) of the mountain, take the Yungu cable car up to the mountain. After lunch you will start your Sightseeing tour in Beihai Scenic area and West Sea Scenic Area, including Brush Pen Peak, Begin-to-Believe Peak, In the evening you will enjoy the sunset from the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion, Stay overnight on the mountain. |
| Mt. Huangshan : |
High mountains, ancient pines, bizarre rocks, and seas of clouds form the essential elements of traditional Chinese landscape paintings-all come alive at this celebrated mountain. |
| Day 13 Huangshan to Shenzhen (B,L) Transfer by flight |
On this day, try to get up early in the morning to catch the Huangshan Mountain's magnificent sunrise at the summit of Lion Peak (if weather permit). After breakfast, we will see Flying Rock, and then climb over the Brightness Apex, the second highest peak on Huangshan. After Lunch, we will take the cable car at Yuping Station down to the foot of Huangshan Mountain. Our driver will meet you and take you to Tunxi Ancient Street, where our driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Shenzhen. |
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14 Depart Shenzhen
(B,L) |
You may take a day tour in Shenzhen or transfer to Hong Kong. |
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