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1 Arrive in Hong Kong |
Upon your arrival, our English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Free time at your own leisure. |
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2 Hong Kong / Guilin transfer by flight |
Enjoy half-day tour in Hong Kong Island by visiting Victoria Peak, Aberdeen and Repulse Bay. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival, our English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. |
| Victoria Peak : |
The highest spot in Hong Kong offers a spectacular vantage point from which to see the hustle and bustle of the day as well as the breathtaking night view and colorful city lights. |
Aberdeen: |
A fishing port for more than 100 years, it is ripe with well-preserved traditions and plenty of wild tales. You can first stroll to take it all in and then enjoy some fresh seafood in a floating restaurant. |
Repulse Bay: |
A charming beach, soft golden sand, and clear azure blue water gently lapping the seashore have made it a popular spot for relaxation, aquatic activities, and especially to escape the summer heat. |
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3 Guilin (B,L) |
Visit Reed Flute Cave to see the large variety of natural rock formations, and then the Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin city. Later, the Seven Star Park to relax in the picturesque scenery and peaceful atmosphere. |
Reed Flute Cave: |
This is the most visited cave in the world and a marvelous natural spectacle. The large variety of natural rock formations found here are sure to challenge your imagination. |
| Elephant Trunk Hill: |
Shaped like a huge elephant dipping its trunk into the Li River to quench its thirst, the hill is both a widely regarded symbol of both karst landscape and Guilin. |
Seven Star Park: |
As the largest park in Guilin, this contains a variety of attractive scenery such as Putuo Mountain, Seven Stars Cave, Crescent Mountain, Flowers Bridge, Guihai Stele Forest, and much more. |
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4 Guilin / Yangshuo transfer by cruise (B,L) |
Full day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo with lunch aboard. Arrive in Yangshuo at about 14:30. Transfer to hotel. Free time - go the West Street and enjoy your beer there, or go explore the local fruit and vegetable market nearby. |
| Li River Cruise: |
The centerpiece of any trip to Guangxi, you will float down the crystal-clear, tranquil waters of the Li River, while the fresh breeze and ever unfolding mountain scenery delight all the senses. |
| West Street: |
With a plethora of bars, pubs, cafes and boutiques, the West Street in Yangshuo attracts a great number of foreigners from all over the world and is reputed as "Foreigner's Street". It makes a brilliant hang-out place for expats and locals to relax. |
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5 Yangshuo / Chongqing (transfer by flight) / Yangtze River Cruise (B,L) |
| Cycle to Gaotian Village to explore the countryside of Yangshuo and visit Moon Hill. Cycle for 2 hours along trails to see rice paddies, farm houses, green limestone hills. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Airport pick-up. Enjoy the brilliant Night View of Chongqing. Transfer to the dock and board the ship. It departs at 21:00. |
| Cycling to Gaotian Village: |
An excellent way to explore the charm of Yangshuo, a biking trip provides breathtaking views of jagged peaks and simple countryside scenes of rice paddies and water buffalo. |
| Moon Hill: |
Named for the moon-like rock formation decorating its top, the hill is the most famous landmark of Yangshuo and makes for a good hike to the top, which sports spectacular 360 degree views. |
| Chongqing Night View: |
When night falls, the city is transformed into a sea of lights, complete with glistening rivers and hulking mountains in the distance. The mystery and charm attracts thousands. |
| Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City (B,L,D) |
Take a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City to experience the profound ghost culture of China with temple and shrines dedicated to underworld demons and gods. |
| Fengdu Ghost City: |
On the northern bank of the Yangtze River, this ancient town epitomizes the Chinese profound ghost culture traditions with amazing temples depicting underworld demons and gods. |
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7 Yangtze Cruise Cruise - Lesser Three Gorges (B,L,D) |
Disembark the ship and board smaller vessels to navigate the Lesser Three Gorges. It's best to explore this tributaries of the Yangtze by small vessels to see the spectacular scenery. |
| Lesser Three Gorges: |
One of the most exciting and famous sights in a Yangtze cruise, this boasts three sections of valleys along the Daning River, well-known for its crystal clear rapids and vertical cliffs. |
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8 Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Dam / Yichang / Xi'an transfer by flight (B,L) |
Today's major activity is a shore excursion to the magnificent Three Gorges Dam, a world-famous engineering marvel. The cruise ends upon the ship's arrival in Yichang. Transfer to Xi'an by flight. Airport pick-up and hotel transfer. |
| Three Gorges Dam: |
The largest hydroelectric complex in the world and a marvel of human engineering, the dam is a modern marvel and a must-see highlight of any Yangtze cruise. |
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9 Xi'an (B,L) |
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum to see the cultural relics of this land and then the Great Mosque, one of the four grand Islamic mosques in China. Later, the Gao's Courtyard, a traditional residence in the Muslim area. |
| Shaanxi Provincial Museum: |
More than 3000 well-chosen cultural and historic relics have display here, which can fully reflect splendid civilization of Shaanxi province. |
| Great Mosque: |
With more than 1200 years' history, the mosque is one of the four grand Islamic mosques in China. It is of local features and built in Chinese architectural style. |
| Gao's Courtyard: |
Gao's Courtyard was a traditional Chinese dwelling in the Muslim quarter, and is now displaying exhibitions of period furniture, paintings, pottery, porcelain, photos and demonstrations of folk art, including a shadow puppet play with traditional music. |
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10 Xi'an (B,L) |
Visit the world-famous Terra-cotta Warriors, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. And then the Ancient City Wall to discover further the ancient city of Xi'an. |
| Terracotta Warriors: |
As the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it has a history of more than 2200 years. Oriental mummies await you to discover its mystery. |
| Ancient City Wall : |
One of the largest ancient military defensive systems still remaining in the world, it is also the most complete city wall surviving in China. Its historical and cultural value is priceless. |
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11 Xi'an / Beijing transfer by flight (B) |
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon your arrival, our English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Free time at your own leisure. |
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12 Beijing (B,L) |
Visit Tiananmen Square, the symbolical heart of China, and the Forbidden City as well as Summer Palace to see the majestic ancient architecture of China. |
| Tiananmen Square: |
China's national symbol, also the world's largest city square, is home to various historical sites and known for the daily ritualistic flag raising ceremony. It takes 15 minutes just to walk across. |
| Forbidden City: |
One of the world's most beautiful architectural complexes, this served as China's imperial palace for almost five centuries. Its massive scale and majestic design are overwhelming. |
| Summer Palace: |
Once serving as the imperial summer getaway, it ranks as one of the most visited and most classical gardens in the world. Its size and splendor will leave you a lasting impression. |
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13 Beijing (B,L) |
Visit the world-famous Great Wall at Badaling, a best preserved section of the Great Wall. Then head for the Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest) and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) to see the imposing modern architecture in this old city. |
| Great Wall at Badaling: |
This is the best-preserved and most imposing section of the Great wall is approximately 3,741 meters (2.3 miles) long and was of great strategic importance in ancient times. |
| Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest): |
The nest-shaped elliptic steel structure is hailed as "an icon of the Beijing 2008 Olympics" and has become a recognized landmark worldwide. |
| National Aquatics Center (Water Cube): |
A fantastically designed cube with glowing "bubbles" emanating from it, the center holds what is believed to be the fastest pool in the world, thanks to state-of-the-art technology and design. |
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14 Beijing (B,L) |
Visit Temple of Heaven, and discover Hutong, the centuries-old neighbourhood of Beijing with maze-like lanes by rickshaw. Go to Xiushui Street for shopping. |
| Temple of Heaven: |
This temple complex is an architectural wonder featuring the triple-roofed "Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest" where the emperor went to worship heaven and pray for the coming harvest. |
| Hutong tour by rickshaw: |
These narrow alleyways and deep courtyards of Hutong are the heart and soul of Beijing. A tour through them is like traveling back in time and exploring the life of the local residents. |
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15 Depart Beijing (B) |
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination.
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